Advantages Of Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller Over Integrated Controller On 2017 Ford F-150

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I have a 2017 F150 with a built in OEM brake controller. Besides the diagnostic readouts of the Prodigy P3, is there a benefit to adding the Prodigy P3 and getting rid of the OEM one? Lastly, what product numbers do I need to have a complete installation?

asked by: Wes S

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The big advantage for the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 is going to be its adjustability. With the Ford integrated controller on your 2017 Ford F-150 you only have a gain adjustment. The P3 has a similar gain adjustment but there is also the 3 boost levels that allow you to really dial in your trailer brakes. And with the ability to save up to 5 different trailer profiles it makes changing between different trailers or vehicles easier since it can also be used with different vehicles. The P3 is also compatible with electric over hydraulic applications unlike the factory controller.

The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 22292 will allow you to connect to the Ford connector on your F-150 for a plug and play installation.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

What type of brake controller do you have? Is it a proportional or time delayed? Also, are you using the brake pedal or the manual override? If you have a proportional brake controller and you are using the manual override then you should see a full…

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Answer 2

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Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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I attached a picture that has a chart with all of the error codes for the Prodigy P2 part #90885 that you referenced. I am not sure what you mean by dashes on the display so hopefully the chart helps you. Feel free to email back with pictures of the…

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Answer 5

The "Service Trailer Brakes" message you are seeing will sometimes appear after the breakaway plug is pulled because the breakaway battery will send voltage back up the brake controller wire. A simple fix is simply disconnecting your truck…

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I will need a little more to go on. The P2 #90885 has an electric over hydraulic mode that it must be in to properly communicate with an electric over hydraulic actuator. To get into this mode follow these instructions: First, Enter Reverse Mode by…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

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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Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 12

Thanks for the picture! I checked with Progressive Dynamics the replacement power converter you need for your Parallax Series 7300 Model 7345 is the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 45 Amp item #PD4645V.

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Advantages Of Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller Over Integrated Controller On 2017 Ford F-150

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