Where Would Diode Need to Install on Brake Controller If it Was Needed

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Where do you install the diode for the trailer brakes???

asked by: Moises

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If you had a vehicle that needed a diode installed when installing a brake controller you'd need to install the diode like part # RM-690 on the red wire of the brake controller. This prevents the brake controller from back feeding onto the vehicle wiring when the manual override lever is slid.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 2

If you check out the picture I attached you will see where to install the diodes on your vehicle to install both the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700 and the part #HM56304 that you referenced. For a diode kit you would want…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Yes. You can use your existing weight distribution hitch with the Gen-Y Torsion 2 Ball Mount #325-GH-1324 without any additional components, but it is not the optimal setup. Gen-Y recommends that you use the Gen-Y Torsion Weight Distribution Shank -…

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Answer 7

A weight distribution system does not increase a hitch's tongue weight capacity. Rather, it takes weight off of the tongue, helping loads stay stable and level. In other words, if you use a trailer without a weight distribution system with a…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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The issue is the wire you ran the red wire of the P3 part #90195 to. We've heard from Tekonsha that a 1 amp diode needs to install on this circuit to prevent the controller from backfeeding onto the vehicle wiring. Or you can use the part #RM-690…

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Answer 11

Thanks for reaching out, Jim! The Roadmaster Single Park Light Diode #RM-690 will work great for this application, and I'm glad to hear others have been successful using it! You'll want to install the diode on the wire connected to the 1…

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Answer 12

Wiring in the parking light diode #RM-690 is easy. All you have to do is locate the wire leading to the parking light bulb. Cut the wire and insert the diode in-line with the wiring. The IN side will be the part of the wire that leads to the front of…

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