Pairing Procedure for Prodigy RF Brake Controller
Updated 01/31/2013 | Published 01/28/2013
Question:
I wish to have the system only for the braking capability as our wiring of brake/indicator lights is slightly different in Australia. I have connected the power and negative return and can hear the solenoid/relay act within the power module but when I connect the brake controller I only get the n.c signal and am unable to pair the unit. I have read that the unit only requires power to function and I have not tried to pair the unit with the caravan connected to the 7 pin plug.... not sure what else to do, can you help please?
asked by: Garth
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Prodigy RF is a great unit, but if the pairing instructions are not followed exactly to the letter, the unit will not pair. The biggest mistake folks typically make is to begin the process with the trailer plugged into the RF unit.
Here is a run-down of the pairing procedure:
Connect the RF unit to the tow vehicle, but do not plug the trailer into the RF unit. Then, plug the hand held remote into the 12 volt power port (cigarette lighter). Next, turn the gain to minimum by rolling the power wheel towards the cord of the hand held. The display may show just a flashing NC-not the 0.0 mentioned in the instructions. Then, press and hold both the boost and manual buttons at the same time. The display will start counting down from P5 to PA. When the display shows PA, release both buttons and apply the brake pedal within ONE second. The display should change to a flashing 0.0. The control is now paired.
Once paired, you can plug the trailer into the RF box, and you will be good to go.
What vehicle are you trying to pair the vehicle to? Some high-end German SUVs like the Porsche Cayenne or BMW X5 use bulb out sensors that complicate the pairing procedure. If this is the case, you will need to pair the remote to the RF unit using a different vehicle, then swap the remote back to the first vehicle.
