Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers
Part Numbers: TK90160,22292
Our Price: $124.99
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Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
part number: TK90160
This proportional brake controller has simple controls and a digital display for diagnostic information. Includes 3 boost levels, a slide-bar manual override, built-in battery protection, automatic leveling, and continuous diagnostics.
Features:
- Brake controller activates trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking action
- Automatically adjusts trailer's braking based on deceleration of tow vehicle
- Straight-forward controls keep settings within easy reach
- Gain setting lets you adjust the amount of power sent to the trailer's brakes
- 3 Boost levels let you adjust initial braking power and aggressiveness
- Slide-bar manual override allows you to control trailer sway or stop in emergencies
- LED display shows your current settings and diagnostic information
- Built-in safeguards protect your vehicle, trailer, and the controller
- Runs continuous diagnostic checks to alert you to any potential problems
- Minimizes drain on car battery when not in use
- Prevents trailer brakes from overheating by reducing power output to them during prolonged stops
- Quick-disconnect feature lets you easily remove and store the controller when not in use
- Replacement wiring harness (sold separately) and replacement bracket (6927 - sold separately) required to swap controller between vehicles
- Easy installation with automatic leveling
- Position anywhere from -90 degrees to 90 degrees up and down
- Controller must be parallel with direction of travel and horizontally level
- Included harness hardwires to vehicle and plugs into controller
- Plug-in, vehicle-specific adapter available for select vehicles to reduce installation time
- Mounting bracket and hardware included
Specs:
- Application: trailers with up to 3 axles (6 brake assemblies)
- Compatible with electric brakes only
- Dimensions: 5" long x 4-3/8" wide x 2-1/2" tall
- Mounting range: between -90 degrees and 90 degrees vertically
- Limited lifetime warranty
Gain Power Adjustment
You can adjust the gain (also known as output) with the thumbwheel on the front of the controller. Gain lets you set the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. A heavier trailer will need more power to achieve smooth, safe braking, while a lighter trailer will need less. Typically, the gain is only readjusted when you experience changing road conditions or if the weight of your trailer changes.
Power Boost for Heavy-Duty Towing
The boost setting controls the aggressiveness of your trailer's braking, meaning how quickly the brakes reach the maximum braking level. You can adjust this when you're towing heavy loads and you need more umph to bring your trailer to a stop. Your tow vehicle doesn't need that much power to brake in time, but your heavy trailer does.
Depending on the level of boost, your trailer brakes can start at either 13 percent or 25 percent of the set gain. What this means is that, instead of starting at 0, the brakes will start at 25 percent and get to 100 percent sooner. This keeps the trailer from pushing your tow vehicle forward.
If your trailer weighs less than your tow vehicle, no boost is needed. But, if you want your trailer to lead the braking, you can select level B1.
Boost Levels:
| Approximate Gross Trailer Weight | Boost Level | Increase in Initial Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Less than tow vehicle GVW | B1 | 13% |
| Equal to tow vehicle GVW | B1 or B2 | 13% or 25% |
| Up to 25% more than tow vehicle GVW | B2 or B3* | 25% |
| Up to 40% more than tow vehicle GVW | B3* | 25% |
*Both B2 and B3 offer a 25-percent boost in initial power. But the braking curve for B3 is more aggressive than that of B2. This means that, even though you will start out with the same intensity when using these boost levels, you will get an overall more aggressive braking experience with the higher level. So if you use B3, you will reach maximum braking sooner than if you use B2.
To adjust the boost, use the blue push-button on the top of the Primus IQ.
Slide-Bar Manual Override
The Tekonsha Primus IQ comes with an easy-to-reach, slide-bar manual override, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. To engage the manual override, just push the slide-bar to the left, towards the center of the controller. This will 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
The Primus IQ can mount between -90 degrees and 90 degrees vertically, but the brake controller still needs to be horizontally level and parallel with the direction of travel.
After mounting the Primus IQ unit in your cab using the included bracket, hardwire one end of the included pigtail harness directly into your vehicle. The other end plugs into the brake controller. To remove the IQ for storage when you're not using it, just unplug the unit and slide it out of the bracket. With a replacement wiring harness (sold separately) and replacement bracket (6927 - sold separately), you can even transfer the IQ to another vehicle.
Installation Accessories
See 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, one of the following will be required:
- 20-Amp circuit breaker (9506P - sold separately) for 2- to 4-brake applications
- 30-Amp circuit breaker (38630 - sold separately) for 6- to 8-brake applications
Proportional Braking
The Tekonsha Primus IQ brake controller comes equipped with proportional braking to give you the best towing experience. Proportional braking means that your trailer brakes mimic your tow vehicle's brakes. If you slam on the brakes in your vehicle, your trailer brakes will activate with the same intensity; if you brake lightly, your trailer brakes lightly too. The trailer's braking is in proportion to your vehicle's braking. This saves wear and tear on the tires and the brakes on both your vehicle and trailer.
The Primus IQ uses an internal inertia sensor to detect how your vehicle is braking so it can send the right amount of braking power to your trailer. It measures the inertia of your tow vehicle and activates the trailer's brakes to slow at the same rate. The result is uniform braking across your towing setup. No push-pull action - just smooth, proportional braking every time.
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers
part number: 22292
Install your electric brake controller quickly and easily with this custom wiring adapter. Simply plug one end of the adapter into your brake controller and then plug the other end into the built-in harness beneath your vehicle's dash.
Features:
- Wiring adapter eases installation of your electric brake controller
- Custom connector end plugs into the built-in port beneath the dash of your vehicle
- Other end plugs into the back of your electric brake controller
- Compatible time-delayed brake controllers: Draw-Tite Activator I (5100), Draw-Tite Activator II (5500), Draw-Tite Activator III (5520) and Tekonsha PowerTrac (39523)
- Compatible proportional brake controllers: Tekonsha Prodigy (90185), Tekonsha P2 (90885), Tekonsha P3 (90195), Tekonsha Primus IQ (TK90160) and Tekonsha Voyager (39510)
- Pigtail length: 29-1/4" without plugs
- Limited 1-year warranty
Installation of Tekonsha Brake Controller Adapter
This adapter plugs into the built-in connector beneath your vehicle's dashboard. To access this connector, first locate the instrument cluster finish panel in the center of you dash, near the driver's side. Carefully pry the panel out and undo the locking tabs to remove the panel. Plug the adaptor into the mating connector in the large gray housing behind the panel.
To install your electric brake controller you need to connect the wiring of the controller to your vehicle. Certain manufacturers offer pre-wired options, typically known as tow packages, wherein these wires are run for you from the dash to the trailer connector on the back of your vehicle. Often, a brake controller wiring harness is included with your tow package. This harness plugs into a port beneath your dash and connects to the four wires of the brake controller. If, however, you have a brake controller with a plug in place of the four loose wires, you can use the Tekonsha adapter.
This adapter requires no hardwiring. It is designed to plug directly into your electric brake controller for the simplest installation possible. Because there are no wires to connect, installation is not permanent. You can unplug and remove your brake controller at any time and securely stow it away.
303600 Tekonsha Brake Control Wiring Adapter with 2 Plugs
Replaces Tow Ready 20272
Replaces 3036-P
Item # 22292
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional - TK90160
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - 22292
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (2911 Customer Reviews)
This proportional brake controller has simple controls and a digital display for diagnostic information. Includes 3 boost levels, a slide-bar manual override, built-in battery protection, automatic leveling, and continuous diagnostics. Install your electric brake controller quickly and easily with this custom wiring adapter. Simply plug one end of the adapter into your brake controller and then plug the other end into the built-in harness beneath your vehicle's dash.by: Wayne04/06/2024
Install with pigtail for my F150 was easy. Unfortunately, when I hook up my trailer the controller does not recognize a trailer with electric brakes is attached. Very disappointed.
by: J06/19/2013
THANKS for the Brake Controller unit from ETrailer. It arrived w/in 5 days from your MO location to my So CAL residence.
Even as an Engineer/Scientist from the Delta IV rocket program and no experience with brake controllers, I was able to install this unit by myself. Your continued (live human) support and online video clips proved to be the key elements to this installation...without my symbolic pocket protector.
I have attached a few images of the unit, mounted to the fuse-panel cover (3/16 attachments with locking hex nuts) in a 2006 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (with factory tow package). The placement of the unit onto the panel cover allows a new panel cover (no holes drilled) to be used when it is time to sell the vehicle.
by: V Johnson10/02/2015
I have installed the Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller with the ETBC7 Brake Controller wiring kit on my 1990 Chevy Blazer Scottsdale. Everything that I needed was included and the installation instructions were simple. We will be trying it out for the first time in early November when we are going to rent a small travel trailer. If we like the experience we may buy a travel trailer to go with our brake controller! Before and after pictures attached. Thanks for the quick service and support.
by: Linus01/30/2014
Pictures of the install. Approximately a 20 min job. First picture my finger is pointing to the factory plug with the etrailer supplied harness plugged in. Note the harness did not specify that the white common with the ring terminal should be connected to ground. But then again that SHOULD be obvious. I will be towing this weekend so I will rate the product then. One minor gripe is that there is always power to the unit which is a battery drain (as evidenced with the key out of the ignition and the unit stayed on) Not sure as to the impact but the controller can always be unplugged or removed.
Sorry for the dirty floor mats in the photos.
by: Steve M12/27/2016
Product was delivered on time. Installation vehicle was a 2012 Ford Expedition Limited with factory tow package and was a breeze. I purchased the pre-wired pigtail which fit the Ford connector with no problem. I used the snap-in plastic bracket, mounted on the knee panel as close as possible to the center console. I held the bracket in place using painters tape to check the mounting position before driving in the self tapping screws. Start to finish was less than 10 minutes. I pull a 29' tandem axel travel trailer which comes in around 7,000 lbs and so far, stopping has been smooth and even with no jerking.
by: Tom09/23/2020
2014 FordF-150
This is my third truck using my prodigy brake controller with the plug in adapter. As in the past the wiring is heavy gauge to match vehicle & installed with ease. I used the prodigy mount bracket to take up space & slid it in factory controller slot. I can unplug it when not in use if I want & interior looks stock. I make a slot in back of dash compartment to feed adapter wire through for easy plug in & out. Product was revived quickly & ordering on etrailer site was a breeze. Would definitely recommend this plug & play adapter
Tom
9/24/2021
Still working out great. Just to add to previous review I just wanted to add that another plus to the harness is that there is plenty of wire to reach factory plug.
by: alan01/18/2017
installed on a 2009 F-150 everything was as advertised. It was plug and play. My truck had the wire plug behind the dash so was easy to hook up. I installed it in the hole below the coin holder. To reach the pre-wired plug you have to remove the panel anyway. I don't like any wires showing or anything I might hit with my leg. So did not mount it on the lower dash. You have to pull the plastic box out to unplug the connector. So just cut off the back of the box off and run the connector through the hole and connect to the controller. This way you can remove the controller anytime you want. Also you can see the readout much easier then mounting it on the lower dash. See pics
by: Brian 06/20/2024
Pigtail fit as described. Pretty idiot proof. Hardest part was getting access to the plug and running the wires to the controller. Installed in a 2023 Jayco Greyhawk 29MV. It works as described.
by: Marc 05/16/2024
Ford
Plugged right into my 2023 Ford E-350 RV. Mounted my Tekonsha by my right knee and have electric brakes now! No drama, no splicing, plenty of length.
by: Shawn W.04/10/2020
I've been running the Tekonsha Primus IQ for just over a year now. Very pleased w/ it.
Simple set up & operation. I tow a variety of trailers w/ my '07 2500 HD including dump trailer w/ firewood, car hauler, and enclosed cargo trailer. The weights are anywhere from empty, to 5k. Very easy to adjust as conditions change. I borrowed a trailer from a family member and the controller picked up a short. Come to find out a wire was pinched from ramps being slid in on the underside. The digital screen notified me before loading it up and hitting the road. I would recommend this product.
by: Li Zhang11/09/2017
This is a great controller, recommended by my trailer manufacturer. I actually don't know too much about it, how it works, etc. But it doesn't require much knowledge to use it. Install it like instructed by etrailer it just works. You can see the number goes up as you apply more pressure on the brake pedal, and the trailer stops with no problem. It's magic.
The only thing I wished they do is to supply a longer length of the thin wire to connect to the break line. For my 2013 CRV, the break line you need to tap into is on the left side of the steering column, if you want to install the break controller on the right side, the wire is a little so short; but you can make it, it's just a little tight. I want to install the break controller to the right side of the steering column because I don't want to accidentally bump into it every time I get in and out of the car. It's a great, the best product though.
by: Eric07/09/2015
The adaptor seems to be well built. Works like it is supposed to.
Good price. Excellent customer service. Speedy processing.
I will definitely be purchasing future upgrades/products from etrailer.
Thank you for your good service and kind customer rep. Hard to find good experiences like this nowadays.
I've included a picture of a Tekonsha Voyager that I installed in the area the OEM TBC would be. Its sturdy. It works. Too easy.
Eric
7/18/2015
Just got back from a 1,100 mile trip. The Voyager TBC worked perfectly and the cable I ordered from etrailer.com was a perfect fit and performance.
by: William03/02/2021
Works like a dream on my single axle 3200 lb travel trailer and my 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Like many of the other Tacoma owner reviewers, I mounted my Tekonsha Primus IQ controller in the small cubby to the left of the steering wheel and ran a couple screws up through the lower switch access to mount the bracket hidden inside the dash. Ended up looking like a factory install, exposing just enough of the unit to access the controls and read the display.
by: Terry G08/21/2018
Installed in my 2014 GMC Acadia in about 30 minutes. Used the GMC plug-in wiring adapter. No problems. Looks like it was made for that location.
by: David06/17/2014
Installed quickly an easily into my 2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD by wiring up to the factory harness. Be sure to watch the etrailer.com video to see which wires need connected at the fuse box in the engine compartment! (Easy hook-ups, just need to make sure you see which ones get hooked up and where.)
And if you don't use your ash tray, these brake controllers squeeze nicely into the ash tray compartment/recess in the lower part of the dash. Makes a great place to keep most of the controller out of the way and it's easy to install (you will have to create 2x new holes in the plastic detachable controller mounting bracket but its very easy - you can see the mounting screws in the 'new' holes and the old holes go unused as shown in the photo).
Only had a trailer hooked up once, but the controller functioned as designed. I think the 'Boost' function will come in handy if I use a well-loaded trailer and need some additional stopping power from the trailer.
by: Jim H.06/11/2014
Shipping was great. Stared at it for a couple of days before unpacking. The trailer connector mounting was easy with the holes almost matching the existing holes on my 2013 Toyota Highlander. The first four wires are a snap, they are just plugged into the existing four pin connector. I routed the two wire cable towards the front using ty wraps and improvised L brackets fixed to existing chassis screws.
I mounted the Circuit Breakers on the inside of the left fender making sure there was hood clearance (see photo). Then I hit a snag. There was no easy way to get the brake and 12V power wire to the brake controller inside the car. For grins, I goggled "brake controller video" for my car and came up with a video made by "eTrailer." (Thank you eTrailer) Three things from the video helped me: wire access from inside the car through the firewall, a place to mount the controller and how to locate the brake wire. After the installation I had 18" of two wire cable left over. The install took me about six hours. (I'm 71 and I took my time.)
A couple days later I connected the trailer for a test ride. The brake controller worked like a dream.
Things I liked: Retaining the four wire trailer plug setup next to the seven wire trailer plug. Controller display works but you don't have to look at it. The two wire cable was adequate for the job. Being an Engineer (retired) I worry about things like that.
Thing I didn't like: The mounting plate for the trailer plug is a little weak. A stiffer plate would have been better suited for me. and, oh yeh, somebody else to install it. ;=)
by: Douglas04/16/2024
Right now my rating is poor because the supplied pigtail for 2018 Ford F150 with tow package does not connect to my F150!
Supplied connector is a rectangle shape, the socket under the dash is a trapezoid and they do not connect together.
I will say though that Robert B is helping me out and I sure hope we can get this figured out quickly
by: Steve12/28/2018
2015 FordF-150
Worked great. Very easy to install.
I cut a hole in the back of the dash cubby hole to the right of the steering wheel for the wires to pass through and used adhesive velcro to mount the brake controller in the cubby. The brake controller is held with velcro on the bottom and the sides and does not vibrate or move at all.
Very easy install and the only hole I drilled was in the back of the cubby hole and the brake controller is very easy to reach for braking and adjusting.
I wanted to slide the controller further back in the cubby, but the velcro started sticking early and I left it. It could probably slide back another 1/2" to 3/4". Not much, but would be nicer. I may pull it out in the future to get it seated further back, but the velcro is really strong so I don't want to mess with it right now.
by: Tim03/06/2024
Took me about 10 minutes to install on my 2000 Chevy Silverado. Plug and play.
by: Erick S07/26/2016
IT WORKED PERFECTLY. This is my first time to purchase, install, and use a brake controller. Add to top it off, it was my first time to pull a trailer. It was on a Saturday, exactly six days before a scheduled tent-camping trip, when my wife found a good deal on a used pop up camper. The camper was equipped with electric brakes, so it was required to install a brake controller on my SUV. It was Sunday (next day) when I ordered the Tekonsha TK90160, along with the other necessary part numbers #118449, #A0500, #18136, #ETBC7. I was planning to take the parts to a shop to have it installed as soon as I received them. I was hoping I can get them on Tuesday, but UPS dropped it off to the local post office, which caused it to be delivered at 3pm on Wednesday afternoon. The shops that I went to either did not have an installer available, or were all booked for the week. I had to "take courage" and install it myself. I am so thankful that etrailer.com provides extensive videos of reviews, installation, and operation of the products that they sell. I made the connections as shown and hoped for the best. I picked up the camper on Thursday, and was sooo relieved that it worked perfectly. We took off on Friday and the camping trip was a success. We are looking forward to making more good memories with our camper. Thank you etrailer!
by: Shane06/09/2021
2011 f150 3.5EB XLT superCrew. Easy plug and play install with the harness I bought also on etrailer, the problem was mounting. I hated the way the supplied mounts looked and didn’t want to bump into it. With some careful measuring and a hacksaw I was able to mount it inside the “plastic cup thingy” that fills the void where the factory controller would be. Attached pictures, the factory plastic cup thingy screws keep it locked in place and the supplies screws let’s you mount the controller into the plastic cup. Looks crooked with the white/silver plastic covering but it is aligned with direction of travel and level, also berey snug and mounted solidly.
by: majusa10/17/2017
Installation was straightforward with help from the online videos. I also installed the ETBC7 universal installation kit. At first I thought etrailer had shorted some parts, but it turns out that the 18140 bracket is sold separately. Had to take back the choice words I uttered under breath. Ended up mounting the provided bracket directly to the hitch with screws which was a little more difficult. As a safety measure--and a little on the overboard side--I also used a dremel to cut a small slit in the center of the provided bracket so I could attach a hose clamp similar to the one in 18140.
Space inside the cab for mounting the brake controller was tight.
Nonetheless, all works fine per my test meter. Don't yet have a trailer to connect, but meter checks out fine.
by: Robert 04/01/2024
FordF-150
Plug-in wiring adapter was easy to install with the factory towing package on my 23 Ford F150. Will see how the controller performs when I am hitch up.
by: Jeffrery06/14/2024
Prompt shipping. Very helpful in answering questions about the installation when replacing the controller.
by: Tony H.08/23/2018
2010 FordF-150
Easy install on my 2010 F 150 XLT. There are 2 possible locations for the trailer wiring harness if your vehicle did not come equipped with the mfg brake control. Consult owners manual. My harness was located below steering colum behind lower dash. I routed my harness to the left side behind the parking brake release lever. You may have to remove the outer sleeve of the factory harness depening on your vehicle. Mounted the mounting bracket with double sided foam tape and predrilled holes before screwing in place. Mounted the Pod brake control and tested. 5 stars!
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view full answer... - Trailer Wiring Harness and Brake Controller For 2002 Ford F150
- If your truck already has a 4 pin trailer connector, you'll just need a # 37185 adapter, a brake controller like the Tekonsha # TK90160 Primus you'd looked at and the # 3035-P wiring harness.
If you don't already have the 4 pin connector, you'd also need a # C56031 harness to tap into the taillight harness in addition to the brake controller and brake controller harness mentioned above.
I'll link you to a help article that runs through the installation procedure for you step by step.
view full answer... - Where Does Brake Controller Install on 2019 Fleetwood Flair 35R
- The Plug-In Adapter # 3035-P the correct harness to install the Tekonsha Brake Controller # TK90160 on your 2019 Fleetwood Flair 35R RV that's built on the 2018 Ford F-53 chassis.
This factory port on the F-53 is located on the left hand side of the steering column support near the emergency brake pedal. I have attached a picture that shows where to find it as well.
view full answer... - How To Fix ABS Error On 2016 Toyota 4Runner with Tekonsha Trailer Brake Controller
- The solution to fixing the ABS Error on a 2016 Toyota 4Runner with trailer brake controller like the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller part # TK90160 is to combine the Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers part # 3041-P and Pigtail Wiring Harness with Diode part # 7865. Just cut the brake controller end off the first harness and splice on the one from the second. You need a diode on the red wire to stop back feeding which is what is causing the error message
view full answer... - Brake Controller and Plug and Play Wiring Harness for a 2020 Toyota Tacoma w/ Factory Tow Package
- The Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles item # TK90160 is a proportional brake controller that will work great with your 2020 Toyota Tacoma. Since your truck has the factory tow package you will be able to use a plug and play adapter. This is not included with the brake controller so you will need the Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In item # 3031-P. I have linked an installation video.
view full answer... - Recommended Brake Controller Wiring for 2018 Ford Expedition
- At this time the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 does not have a custom wiring harness, so you would need to hardwire a connection using Wiring Kit # 5506 if you have the factory 7-way or # ETBC7 if you have the factory 4-way. If you need a replacement pigtail for wiring, you can use # 7894.
The only confirmed fit brake controller that requires no further wiring is the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Controller # TK94FR. This controller does not utilize the brake output pin on a 7-way but
view full answer... - Where is the Brake Controller Port on a 2015 Ford Flex
- According to my research, the brake controller port on your 2015 Ford Flex should be located under the dash directly below the steering column as shown in the attached photo. Please note there is a dummy plug on the end of the port that you will need to remove in order to install the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part # 22292 which is correct if you have a Tekonsha brake controller.
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 2012 Ford F-150
- If you have a factory 7-way all you will need to install a Tekonsha brake controller would be a Tow Ready Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 22292 that you referenced.
If you have a 4-way you will also need a Tow Package Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118247. This product comes with all the fuses and relays that you would need to activate the 7-way also.
The truck computer should not have to be updated either for one of our controllers to work on your vehicle.
If you are looking for a brake controller
view full answer... - Are Brake Controller Wiring Harnesses 22292 and 3036-P the Same for a 2010 Ford F-150
- Yes, brake controller wiring harness # 22292 and 3036-P are the same wiring harness. No matter which number it has on it the harness will fit the following vehicles:
2009 - 2016 Ford F-150 with factory 4-Flat or 7-Way
2012 - 2016 Ford Flex with factory 7-Way
2012 - 2016 Lincoln MKT with factory 7-Way
2015 - 2015 Lincoln Navigator with factory 4-Flat or 7-Way
For a brake controller I recommend the P2 # 90885 because it is easy to set up, easy to use, and it is reliable. I have linked
view full answer... - Correct Brake Controller Harness for a 2022 Ford E-Series Cutaway Chassis
- The correct brake controller adapter harness for a 2022 Ford E-Series Cutaway Chassis is the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part # 22292 which allows you to install a trailer brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90195. The plug location should be behind the coin tray inside the dash.
view full answer... - Tekonsha Brake Controller Harness for 2018 E-450 Chassis Motorhome
- The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ford # 3034-P is the correct fit for the harness you have on your 2018 Ford E-450 Chassis. This will work well for your motorhome.
The # 22292 is a fit for the F-series trucks but not the E-series van chassis.
view full answer... - Brake Controller Wiring Adapter Location on 2017 Ford F-150
- If you take a look at the accompanying photo you can see exactly where the location is on a 2017 Ford F-150 to plug in the Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers # 22292; additionally I have added a link to a video which shows not only where the location is, but how to find the plug-in port. The plug will be on the right-hand side behind the console.
Adapter # 22292 is the correct one for a '17 F-150 and works with the following brake controllers:
- Prodigy P3 Trailer
view full answer... - Recommended 2005 Ford F-150 Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controllers
- The Tekonsha Tow Ready Plug-in Wiring Adapter # 22292 is designed for Ford F-150 models starting in 2009.
You will need the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3035-P for your truck. It is a confirmed fit for a 2005 F-150 with factory 7 way harness and the Prodigy P2/P3 electric brake controllers ( # 90885 / # 90195). This is a simple installation. One end plugs into the rear of the controller, the other end plugs into the connector under the dash above the brake pedal. I have attached
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller on 2017 Ford F-150 with 4-Way
- To convert the 4-way to a 7-way on your 2017 Ford F-150 and install the brake controller would actually want the part # 37185 and the brake controller install harness part # 22292.
Follow the 4-way trailer connector wires from the trailer connector to the front of the vehicle. These wires connect to a factory plug along the frame rail, usually on the driver's side, between the back tires and the rear bumper. The factory plug should be mated to another connector which has wiring that
view full answer... - Draw-Tite I-Command Brake Controller Installation on 2021 Ford F-150
- There are two possible solutions in order to complete the installation of the Draw-Tite I-Command Trailer Brake Controller. The brake light switch wire on the 2021 Ford F-150 is not be usable. The first is to use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers # 22292. This plugs into the built in harness beneath the dash.
If for some reason you do not have this port, the only other option is to use the Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751000. This will
view full answer... - Tekonsha Plug-In Brake Controller Adapter for a 2016 Ford Expedition XLT
- Yes, the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part # 22292 or "3036-P" will fit your 2016 Ford Expedition XLT whether you have a factory 4-way or factory 7-way trailer connector. This adapter will allow you to install a Tekonsha brand brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90885 which, if you did not already have one is what I recommend using.
view full answer... - Factory Brake Controller Plug Location for 2018 Ford F-450 Chassis
- It looks like your 2018 Jayco Redhawk 29xk was built on a E-450 cab and chassis. The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter item # 22292 will plug into a port behind the instrument cluster finish panel in the center of the dash on the driver's side. I have attached some pictures below that will help you find it. You will be looking for a grey connector that has to be unplugged to expose the factory plug you need.
If it's not located there then your chassis may be an older one and you would
view full answer... - What Wiring Harness do I Need to Install the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller on My 2019 F-150?
- The appropriate parts you need to transfer the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 to your 2019 Ford F-150 depend on if you have a factory 4-pole plug or a factory 7-way plug already installed. If you have a factory 4-way, you will need the following parts:
- Tekonsha Plug-In for Brake Controllers # 22292
- T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector # 118283
If you have a 7-way installed, you will need only the following part:
- Tekonsha Plug-In for Brake Controllers
view full answer... - Does Computer have to be Flashed to Install Aftermarket Brake Controller on a 2016 Ford F-150
- We have installed brake controllers on 2016 Ford F-150s, see video link, and have not had any problems regarding having to flash the computer for it to work. For a brake controller I recommend the P3, # 90195 with wiring harness # 22292. The P3 offers easy to understand diagnostics, presets you can program if you tow different trailers, and a host of other options making it the most versatile brake controller available.
view full answer... - Correct Brake Controller Adapter Harness for a 2023 Ford Bronco
- Yes, the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part # 22292 is compatible with a 2023 Ford Bronco and will allow you to install any Draw-Tite, Reese, or Tekonsha trailer brake controller like the Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller part # TK63VR which is what I recommend. The harness makes for a plug and play installation. The plug needed for this harness is located under the driver dash near the center console.
view full answer... - Which Brake Controller Adapter for Tekonsha Brake Controller on 2017 Ford F-150
- You're looking for the Tekonsha Brake Controller Adapter # 22292, which is the correct plug and play adapter for your 2017 Ford F-150 to install a Tekonsha brake controller.
view full answer... - Brake Controller and Installation Harness Recommendation for a 2014 Ford F-150
- Yes, the brake controller install harness part # 22292 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2014 Ford F-150 for the installation of a Tekonsha brake controller like the P2.
For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies
view full answer... - Where to Find Brake Controller Install Port on 2014 Ford F-150
- Brake controller wiring harness # 22292 plugs into the built-in connector beneath your vehicle's dashboard. To access this connector, first locate the instrument cluster finish panel in the center of your dash, near the driver's side. Carefully pry the panel out and undo the locking tabs to remove the panel. Plug the adapter into the mating connector in the large gray housing behind the panel.
I have included pictures that should help you with the location of the factory connection point.
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view full answer... - Recommended Brake Controller and Wiring for 2017 Ford Expedition with 4-Way
- We have everything you need to install a fully functional 7-Way connector and a trailer brake controller on your 2017 Ford Expedition.
Since your Expedition is already equipped with a 4-Way connector, you will just need the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7. This kit includes everything needed to install a 7-Way connector from your existing 4-Way, along with the needed wiring and circuit breakers for installing a brake controller. The connector that is included features both a 7-Way and
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Wayne, I will help with troubleshooting the controller. To troubleshoot this you will first want to isolate the issue to the vehicle or to the trailer. I suggest hooking up to a second vehicle that has a brake controller and see if the same error code is present. If this is the case then the issue is with the trailer. If you do not see the see the error code then it is an issue with the vehicle. My first suggestion for troubleshooting this is to check the vehicle connection point and make sure that all the pin/blades are functional and there is no sign of damage or corrosion at the vehicle connection point and the wires leading to it. You will want to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to verify the functions of the pin/blades while that function is activated. You will also want to make sure that all the grounding wires are properly secured to an appropriate bare metal surface. This might also cause an open circuit display. The next step is to test the wires leading to and from the brake controller. You will need to use a circuit tester again and test the wires leading to and from the brake controller and make sure that it is receiving and sending the proper signals. You may need to increase the power output level for testing these functions. If you determine that the issue is related to the trailer then I suggest also inspecting the trailer connector for any signs of corrosion, damage or and loose wires. Next you will also want to inspect the magnets on the brakes of the trailer. You will want to make sure that the magnets are properly grounded, in good condition, and the wiring to them is functional. I have included links to several helpful articles for your reference.
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