Can a Tekonsha Voyager be Easily Swapped Out with a Prodigy P3 Brake Controller

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Have 2006 Eddie Bauer Expedition with factory tow package including Tekonsha Voyager brake controller. Is P3 unit electrical pigtail compatible with Voyager pigtail. In other words, can I just unplug Voyager unit and plug in P3 unit??

asked by: Greg

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Yes, the connector for your Tekonsha Voyager is the exact same as the P3 part # 90195 so all you would need to do is mount the P3 and then plug it in using the same connector you have.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

There are a few differences between the two controllers. The Voyager has been around for a looooooooong time. It uses an internal pendulum to determine how quickly the tow vehicle is braking. In order to operate correctly, this level of the pendulum…

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Answer 2

It sounds like you have everything wired correctly to bench test. To bench test a brake controller you need to connect the black wire from the Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller #39510 to the positive terminal of a 12 volt battery and the…

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Answer 3

First you want to test the brake output circuit on the 7-Way Plug with a circuit tester like part #PTW2992 with the manual override or brakes applied in the vehicle. If you are not testing the brake output circuit with either one of these activated…

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

All the brake controller needs to sense a trailer connection so that you can test it is a slight amperage draw on the output circuit. For that you can use a circuit tester like the part #PTW2993 with one pin grounded and the other on the output pin.…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 8

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 #C16130 and the Curt A20 #C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it…

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