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Pro Series Pilot Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Time Delayed

Pro Series Pilot Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Time Delayed

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Simple and rugged, this time-delay brake controller is able to install in any direction, even upside down. Includes a large digital display with a dark smoke lens that can be read even in direct sunlight. Activates brakes with a preset intensity. Great Prices for the best trailer brake controller from Pro Series. Pro Series Pilot Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Time Delayed part number 80550 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Pro Series Trailer Brake Controller

  • Electric
  • Up to 3 Axles
  • Time Delayed Controller
  • Pro Series
  • Under-Dash Box
  • Dash Mount
  • Automatic Leveling
  • Digital Display
  • Up to 360 Degrees

Simple and rugged, this time-delay brake controller is able to install in any direction, even upside down. Includes a large digital display with a dark smoke lens that can be read even in direct sunlight. Activates brakes with a preset intensity.


Features:

  • Brake controller activates trailer brakes with a preset intensity
  • Adjustable power output lets you select the amount of braking force
    • Simple thumbwheel lets you change settings
  • Large, easy-to-read digital display shows your braking status
  • Built-in short circuit prevention protects your vehicle and trailer
    • Pulse preventer (5501 - sold separately) recommended to keep the controller from activating when your hazards are on
  • Quick and easy installation with no mounting restrictions - can be installed in any direction
    • Microprocessor allows controller to be mounted upside down and still have a readable display
    • Standard mounting bracket included - optional mounting ball pivot kit (5298) sold separately
    • Plug-in, vehicle-specific brake control adapter (sold separately) available for select vehicles to reduce installation time


Specs:

  • Application: trailers with up to 3 axles (6 brake assemblies)
  • Dimensions: 4-3/4" long x 3-1/2" wide x 1-9/16" tall
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Built-In Controls for Adjustable Power

Pro Series Pilot Controls and Components

Braking Output

Braking output is the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. How much braking output you need is determined by the weight of your trailer; a heavier trailer will need more power to bring it to a stop. You want to set the braking output as high as you can without locking up the brakes. Once you've set up the brake controller the first time, you shouldn't need to adjust the settings until the trailer load changes, you switch trailers, or road conditions change. Use the thumbwheel on the side to change the braking output level. The output setting will appear as a number on the digital display, with a higher number indicating higher braking power.


Manual Override

The Pro Series Pilot keeps the manual override within easy reach on the front of the module, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. Push the slide-bar to activate the trailer's brakes and brake lights without you having to apply the brakes on your tow vehicle, perfect for limiting trailer movement while you re cruising.


Quick, Simple Installation

Because inertia plays no role in the functioning of this controller, you do not have to mount the unit at any particular angle. Your mounting options are limitless, so long as you can still easily access the controller and manual override. The Pilot is especially flexible; its microprocessor allows the controller to even be mounted upside down, and it will still give you a readable display. The Pilot can go wherever you need it.


If your vehicle already has a plug-in brake controller wiring harness, just connect the unit to it. Otherwise, you will ned to purchase a vehicle-specific wiring harness (sold separately) to plug into. If a harness is unavailable for your vehicle, hardwiring will be necessary.


Installation Accessories

See also etrailer.com's exclusive 7- and 4-way brake control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately) if you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle.


Note: If a custom brake control wiring adapter is not available for your vehicle, either a 20-amp or 30-amp circuit breaker (sold separately) may be required for installation.


Time-Delayed Braking

What is time-delayed braking

The Pro Series Pilot comes equipped with time-delayed braking. Every time you apply the brakes in your vehicle, a signal is sent - via the brake switch - to the Pilot. The controller then sends power out to your trailer brakes to activate them with an intensity set by you, at a rate determined by you. The amount of braking power (output) can be adjusted to suit your preference, the road conditions, the type of trailer, and the weight of your load. To determine which levels are best for your application, test your towing setup and choose what feels right.



80550 Pro Series Tekonsha Pilot Brake Control for 1 to 3 Axle Trailers - Timed Actuated

Replaces 39518

Replaces 20190

Replaces 83503

Item # 80550

Installation Details 80550 Installation instructions


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Pro Series Pilot Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Time Delayed - 80550

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (26 Customer Reviews)

Simple and rugged, this time-delay brake controller is able to install in any direction, even upside down. Includes a large digital display with a dark smoke lens that can be read even in direct sunlight. Activates brakes with a preset intensity.

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great brake box



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Great brake box. Does the job at a fair price



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Great brake box



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Good brake box



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Product is great but the packaging was damaged. We are in retail so it matters.



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used many, no problems



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Thanks for the fastest shipping and awesome pricing. I've used these brake controller for years. Great product and great pricing. Thanks etrailer!



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Good brake control



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good brake control not too expensive



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Simple and easy to use! Works great!



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big hit
inexpensive and simple to use



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Thanks so much. Got what I needed. Really appreciate your business.



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Great product and price



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Website was very user friendly and video of installment was very helpful. Our order came in just in time of us to install and use.



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Received product quickly. Will be using it this weekend!



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Great box at a great price



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good value but the swivel mount being optional should be made more clear



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Great product and price



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  • Pilot Brake Controller Screen Goes Completely Blank Randomly
    It sounds like you have a issue with the power coming into your Pilot 2-6 Brake Electronic Brake Controller # 80550. First I recommend checking the power fuse or relay that sends power to your brake controller. If your brake controller was hardwired in you will need to follow the black power wire to the battery and check the relay/fuse. If using the factory plug n play wiring you will need to consult your owners manual for their location on your vehicle. You can also run a separate fused...
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  • Troubleshooting a Pilot Brake Controller that Reads Decimal Point All of the Time
    All you would need to install a brake controller in a 2006 Ford F-150 with a factory 7-way is the correct brake controller harness. Which would be the part # 3035-P. Once installed the controller will read a . when under all circumstances if a trailer is not detected. Once a trailer is connected the display should read .c. This means your brake controller is detecting the trailer behind you. Most likely this is due to corrosion on the trailer connectors. You will want to clean both the...
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  • Troubleshooting Error Codes On Pro-Series Pilot Brake Controller
    It sounds like you have two things going on with the Pilot part # 80550. First, your screen sounds like it is inverted by the way that you explain the dot at the bottom and the reverse C. The Pilot is designed so you can invert the screen to mount it upside down if you choose. To flip your screen back to right side up, simply disconnect the black power wire and reconnect it again. I know that you said you have checked the connectors and filed corrosion but if the pins are bent or corroded...
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  • Troubleshooting Prodigy Brake Controller Output Voltage that Won't Exceed 4.8 on Display
    If you tested the black power input wire to your Prodigy brake controller and found 14 volts then this tell us that the unit is getting sufficient DC power to operate. If you tested the red brake signal input wire and found 14 volts there then this tells us that the connection to your brake light switch is good and that the unit is receiving a "brakes on" signal from the vehicle. You can test the controllers output by severing the blue wire a few inches from the back of the controller (leaving...
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  • Output Readings of 4.8 On Prodigy Brake Controller
    For starters, I've linked you to our Brake Controller Troubleshooting article. The article contains several helpful strategies for diagnosing and correcting problems with a brake controller. I would pull the manual lever all the way to the left. When holding the lever all the way to the left can you increase the output close to 12? If not, there is likely something wrong internally and the controller needs to be replaced. When testing the controller with the brake pedal you wont get the...
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  • Wiring Harness for a Pilot Brake Controller and 2007 Dodge Ram
    Since the Pilot brake controller # 80550 has blunt cut wires on it and not a connector, you will actually need to cut off the end of harness # 3020-P that would plug into the brake controller. Splice into the brake controller wiring color for color.
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  • How to Adjust Braking Power on Pilot 2-6 Time-Delay Brake Electronic Brake Controller 80550
    I can help you with the set-up/adjustment procedure for the Pilot 2-6 Brake Electronic Brake Controller # 80550. Once you have the trailer connected to the vehicle locate the slide knob and power knob (items A and B in the linked instructions' diagram). While applying the manual slide knob turn the power knob until the display reads 4.0. The drive tow vehicle and trailer on a dry level paved surface at 25 mph and apply manual slide knob. If the trailer brakes lock up turn the power down...
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  • Troubleshooting Pilot Brake Controller that Shows Random Letters and Numbers When Brakes Applied
    Sounds like your Pilot brake controller part # 80550 is in need of a reset. Try unplugging it from the vehicle wiring for a few seconds and plugging it back in. That should clear out the error code you are experiencing. If not, then the controller has an internal problem and would need to be replaced.
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  • Will The Brake Controller Harness From 2019 Nissan Frontier Fit 2023 Frontier Pilot Brake Controller
    The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3050-P used on your 2019 Nissan Frontier is the same harness needed for your 2023 Nissan Frontier. This will connect from the factory wiring to the Pilot Brake Controller # 80550. I recommend checking the connectors first to make sure none of the pins inside the connectors were bent or pushed out of the connector. Next you will want to check the fuse panel for any damaged or missing fuses for the trailer brake controller. If there is not an issue with...
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  • Trailer Brakes Lock Up When Connected and Display Shows Nothing on Reese Pilot Brake Controller
    It sounds like you have an open circuit on the brake output wire to the trailer brakes. This means that the brake circuit is receiving constant power and that is locking up the trailer brakes. First, you can test to see if the blue wire on the brake controller is sending power back. Sever the blue wire behind the controller leaving enough to reconnect when finished testing. Use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 if needed to test the blue wire. It should only show a signal when the manual...
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  • Trailer Brakes Grabbing When Releasing Brake Pedal on 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
    The Pilot 2-6 Brake Electronic Brake Controller # 80550 is a timed brake controller. So when it sees that the brake light switch is on it activates the brakes at a desired power level for a particular amount of time. I believe what you are feeling is the slight delay in you releasing the brake pressure and the brake switch returning to the off position. During this slight delay the trailer brakes are still trying to slow you down when you let off the brakes in your 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe....
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  • Where Does the Brake Controller Wiring Harness Install in a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic
    The # 3015-P harness that is used to install a brake controller in your 2007 Chevy Silverado installs in the electric junction box that is under the dash of your vehicle. It's a black box to the left of the brake pedal. Check out the FAQ, video and picture I attached for more info.
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  • Weak Electric Trailer Brakes Troubleshooting that Was Rewired
    It sounds like your brake assemblies are in need of adjustment. This is the most common reason for weak trailer brakes so based on that and what you've tried already it would seem the most logical conclusion. On electric drum brakes there is a star wheel at the bottoms of the assemblies that you can turn using a flat head screw driver or brake adjusting tool # W80630. Turning the wheel one way will bring the shoes closer in and turning it the other way pushes the shoes out more. You...
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  • Training Brakes and Brake Controller Not Working on a 2008 Chevy Avalanche
    It sounds like there might be a loose connection on your 2008 Chevy Avalanche. The most likely culprit is a dirty or corroded trailer connector at the back of the truck. Make sure that the truck side trailer connector is clean and free of corrosion inside, where the wires attach, and outside on the pins. You can also check to make sure that the brake controller # 80550 is connected to the correct tow package wires under the dash and to the left of the steering column. There should have...
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  • Is The Manual Override Lever On Pilot 2-6 Brake Electronic Trailer Brake Controller Spring Loaded
    The manual override lever on Pilot 2-6 Brake Electronic Trailer Brake Controller # 80550 you were looking at is spring loaded so when you release the lever it returns the trailer brake controller back to normal. I included a video of the Pilot # 80550 for you to take a look at.
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    It appears you either have a brake light wire that is going bad or your brake controller may need replaced. I recommend using a multimeter like # PT89ZR and check your reading on the cold side of your brake switch coming into your brake controller. If the reading is accurate on your brake controller, then there is a wire that needs replaced somewhere. You will want to trace that wire and replace it where you find the issue. If the voltage coming out of that switch is different than...
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Brake Controller Without Output Function
    The issue may be in the way you are testing the brake controller. If you don't have a trailer connected when testing the Pilot 2-6 Brake Electronic Brake Controller - Time Delayed # 80550, you will need to connect an incandescent circuit tester like # PTW2993 to the 5 o'clock pin. This will give a power draw to the brake controller output telling the controller there is a trailer connected. An LED circuit tester will not have the draw on that circuit needed to register as a trailer connected...
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  • Wire Color Codes on Pilot # 80550 Brake Controller
    The wire color codes on the Pilot Brake Controller are as follows: the red wire interfaces with the vehicle brake system by tapping into the cold side of the brake stoplight switch located at the top of the brake pedal. The best way to locate the correct circuit to tap into would be to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993. There can be several wires coming out of the switch, you will need to probe them with the tester until you locate the circuit that only goes hot when the brake pedal...
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  • Troubleshooting a Reese Electric Trailer Brake Controller OL Error Message
    An OL error code would indicate an overload error. The cause of this is most likely a bad ground or a short to the blue brake out put wire. The first thing I would check is the connector on the back of your vehicle. Any dirt or corrosion can be causing a bad ground or a short to the brake out put pin. The solution is to clean out the connector and get rid of any dirt or corrosion. It would also be a good idea to clean out the trailer side connector as well. There could also be a bad ground...
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    The Pilot brake controllers have the ability to display the readout upside down or right side up. It is possible that you have somehow gone through the process accidentally. Here is how you would change the display. To change the display orientation from right side up to upside down: 1. Connect white, red and blue wire to tow vehicle (this is already down on your vehicle). 2. While applying the brake pedal or manual slide knob, connect Black Wire (Battery) to the tow vehicle. 3. Display...
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    The Pilot brake controller # 80550 is a time-delayed brake controller that is designed to activate the brakes of a trailer like your pop-up. If they install that and a 7-way like the part # 37185 on your vehicle you would be good to go.
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    It does sound like you will need a new controller but first there are some tests you can do to determine if the problem is the controller. In the truck cab you will need to sever the blue wire several inches from the back of the controller. Then use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to test the end of the blue wire coming out of the controller. It should only have power when you apply the manual override. If it shows power at idle, then there is something wrong with the controller and...
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  • Instructions for the Pilot 2-6 Brake Electronic Brake Controller for a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
    Yes, I have the owners manual for the Pilot 2-6 Brake Electronic Brake Controller and can send you a copy via email. I am sorry the item came with no installation and operating instructions. The operating instructions are now available on the products page also. I have also attached a link to our Trailer Brake Controller Information page for you.
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