Can the Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller be Reset

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Is it possible to do a factory reset on the settings or is that even necessary. I made a mistake by entering the wrong info to set the brake controller I set it for 7.0 instead of 6.0

asked by: Lauren J

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You can reset the controller by unplugging it for 15 minutes. However that should not be needed if you just need to adjust the output power. Just use the buttons on the left of the controller to select the output voltage you want. I have included a link to the installation instructions so you can see the procedure. Power output should be adjusted prior to using any of the boost levels.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

I am not entirely sure what process you took so I'll give you some other things to try, or maybe a different way to test the Prodigy P3 #90195. First, sever the blue wire a couple inches from the back of your controller. Then use a circuit tester…

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Answer 2

If you are getting a no trailer connected warning on your Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 you may have a corroded or dirty connector which is hampering the connection. Check the vehicle and trailer plug to see if there is any type of corrosion or dirt…

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That will depend on the amount of brake axles your trailer has. . The 20 amp breaker like #9506P is for 1 and 2 axle brakes, and the 30 amp like part #38630 is for 3 and 4 axle brakes

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Answer 4

Yes, we have kits designed exactly for this as it's a pretty common request. What you want is the part #41157. This installs inline with the current 7-way you have and gives you a second one you can install where needed.

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If your Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller, part #90195, displays the error message OUTPUT SHORTED NO BRAKES, the potential causes are a short in the brake output circuit somewhere between the brake controller and the trailer brake assemblies, or a shorted…

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Answer 6

There is definitely a short somewhere and since you disconnected the 12 volt power wire from the newly installed 7-Way the only items left that could cause this is the brake controller and its wiring. But make double sure that the white ground wire…

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Answer 7

When a trailer with electric brakes is connected to a vehicle that has a brake controller that brake controller is sensing the draw of the brake magnets by sending back a small amount of voltage on the blue wire. The brake controller also get's…

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The issue is the red wire of yoru brake controller. It's only supposed to see voltage when the brakes are applied which then tells the P3 #90195 to start looking for deceleration and apply proportional braking power. If there is a short on this…

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Answer 9

The factory electric trailer brake controller wires on a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 are as follows: Power - Red/Orange Ground - Black/Orange Stop Light - White/Tan Brake Output - Light Blue For a brake controller, I recommend using the Tekonsha Voyager…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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