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Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Honda

Part Numbers: TK90160,3070-P

Our Price: $122.95
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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

Tekonsha Primus IQ Gain

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

Tekonsha Primus IQ 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

What is 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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20191 Draw-Tite I-Stop IQ Proportional Brake Control

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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Honda
part number: 3070-P

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)
  • Limited 1-year warranty


Installation of Tekonsha Brake Controller Adapter

This adapter plugs into the 4-pin connector on your vehicle's built-in brake control wiring harness. The harness is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal.


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.



307000 Tekonsha Brake Control Wiring Adapter with 2 Plugs

Replaces 3070-P

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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 - Honda - 3070-P

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (2481 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: Jacques04/10/2022

Perfect length and fit in my 2022 Honda Ridgeline. I carefully cut a hole at the back of the pocket just above the transmission controls, and with one end plugged into the truck, the other end was just long enough to plug into the controller before mounting it. I appreciate the nylon loom over the wires x a little extra protection when dragging the wires over metal brackets.

Jacques

4/11/2023

Perfect. I tow a heavy trailer only a few times a year, and every time I do, the controller works as I expect. The controls are simple enough that I do not have to review instructions to bump the power up or down to match the trailer weight.



by: Michael 04/27/2024
2012 HondaPilot

I have a 2012 Honda Pilot Touring. I needed to add an electric brake controller for my pop-up trailer. Based on the etrailer recommendation, I bought this wiring adapter and just hoped that it would work. Worked like a champ. It took me a moment or two to figure out where to plug it in on the Pilot, but once I did, it was trivial to make the connection.



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: Charles03/10/2023

eTrailer customer service agent (Bailey) is very knowledgeable and been a tremendous help in ordering the correct brake controller!

Charles

3/11/2024

After 1 year and over 13,000 miles??? Excellent!!!



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: Peggy C10/13/2019
2017 Honda Ridgeline

We found this product through a search for info on how to install a brake controller on our 2017 Honda Ridgeline. We had a Draw-Tite Activator IV Controller but struggled to hook it up until we watched your online video and discovered the existence of this Tekonsha adapter (3070-P) which was literally plug and play. We chose to install our controller in the same location as in the video but did not want to cut a hole in the panel. The wires tucked easily out of the way without cutting the hole. We towed yesterday and the trailer brakes/controller worked perfectly. Never could have done this without your video and this adapter. The picture shows our controller installed. You can’t really see the adapter since much of it is tucked under the dash.

Peggy C.

10/14/2020

One year later we are still towing with a perfectly working brake controller thanks to this plug and play adapter! No issues!



by: jim a06/09/2015
Honda Ridgeline

We have a Honda Ridgeline and this part plugged into the factory plug that was under the dash by the emergency brake petal switch. It was difficult to get to, but success was achieved. This was needed for our camper trailer. This made it easy, no hard wiring, just ordered the part for the Ridgeline and then plug and go. The brake controller plugged into the other end and now I am a happy camper. It worked, I blew a fuse while installing, must have touched something? No problem though, replaced it and was all was good.

Jim A.

6/8/2016

After one year, it is nice to not even think about it. I love products that work correctly. Gives one peace of mind. This is a great product. . thanks etrailer and Tekonsha for being wonderful companies. . . jim



by: Holo11/30/2016
2017 Honda Ridgeline

I gave this a 4 star just because I haven't been able to hook up the trailer yet. The Primus IQ brake controller light is on so I'm assuming it will be fine. The harness arrived in good time.
I was able to hook it up in my 2017 Honda Ridgeline in about 20 minutes. The longest part was finding the connection! It was above and left of the parking brake. A headlamp really helped. It's very tight in there so I could use only one hand and did a lot of it by feel. In the picture you need to follow the red wire to the connection.
The brake controller I mounted on the plastic in front of my right knee.

Holo

11/30/2017

Update - Everything worked fine. We went on several trips with our trailer and no problems at all.



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: 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: 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: Peter T06/18/2018
2017 Honda Ridgeline

Hello, as requested I have attached some pics of the brake controller after installation on my 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
I have a lease vehicle so I did not want to drill any holes in the vehicle to mount or run wires. So what I did was install the mount bracket upside down and place a strong commercial velcro patch to the brake controller mount and to the tray area that it is sitting on. Then I slipped the wire harness between the crack in the IP and the lower console and tucked it up behind the dash so it could not be seen. The velcro holds the brake controller quite secure. This way I can remove the controller and reuse in my next vehicle without leaving any permanent marks or holes to this one.
Anyway , just thought I would share…

As far as the controller. I am very happy with its operation and functions.



by: Tim03/06/2024

Took me about 10 minutes to install on my 2000 Chevy Silverado. Plug and play.



by: Mark F07/19/2017
2016 HondaPilot

Just bought a Prodigy 3 and on my first trip with our light weight T@B clamshell with electric brakes pulled with a 2016 Honda Pilot...very satisfied.
I installed a factory hitch and harness and the cable etrailor provided snapped right in. The trailer is under 2,000 lbs so I opted to bet the boost to zero. So far so good. The only issue is it seems to apply the brakes more firmly when going over rough pavement, otherwise the braking action is very smooth.
I didn't want to mount the controller bracket permanently so I bent an angle plate into a U shape and pop riveted it so it would hang in the lower trim panel.



by: Kris07/01/2020

Purchased this brake controller and the corresponding wiring harness and installed in my 2017 Ridgeline. Installation was easy. Factory plug is behind dash right above the parking brake. A little tight to get your hand in, but not too bad. I did not cut thru the plastic panel behind the controller like some installs. Cable is long enough and can be ran in the crack between the two plastic panels (See picture). Install turned out good and controller is easy to setup. Very happy with purchase.



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: 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: 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: Tim S02/12/2024

Why splice the 2 harness ends from your tow vehicle to the brake controller….use the correct adapter cable…much simpler!


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  • Troubleshooting Low Voltage All the Time on Brake Controller Output Circuit
  • Seeing voltage all the time on the output circuit of your controller is not normal but I can help you troubleshoot where the problem might be. Testing the brake controller is fairly easy. Sever the blue brake output wire near the brake controller leaving enough room to reconnect it and then apply the manual slide. Using a circuit tester like the Quickee Tester, part # PTW2993, you should get output to the controller side of the wire you severed. If the manual slide activates the trailer
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  • Recommended Brake Controller for Motorhome with Air Brakes
  • There will still be a stop light switch signal to splice into on a motorhome with air brakes so you can use any standard electric brake controller. I recommend the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller part # TK90160 which is a great option that has the advanced proportional control, boost settings for more braking power, and it has internal safeguards to protect wiring shorts from damaging the controller. The Tekonsha Primus IQ also comes with a lifetime warranty so it will be the
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  • Troubleshooting Sticking Trailer Brakes Following Complete Stop
  • Brakes sticking after a stop is likely not a direct issue with the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller # TK90160 you asked from. Once you have stopped this proportional controller will not have power still applied unless the inertia sensor has gone bad, but that would likely impact braking at other times as well. It could be an issue with the actual brake assemblies needing to be adjusted or from a bleed-over of power from another function. I recommend cleaning your trailer
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  • Installation of Brake Controller Stop Light Wire on 1999 Toyota Tacoma
  • For your 1997 Toyota Tacoma, the cold side of the brake light switch is a green wire with white tracer based on my research. This is what you will connect the red wire of the # TK90160 to. You can see this install will be similar to the 2003 Tacoma at the 18:30 mark.
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  • Can Brake Controller Install Right Next to Radio in 1999 Ford Expedition
  • You can install a brake controller right next to a vehicle radio and you won't have any issue with interference or anything else. When you install the Primus # TK90160 you'd simply just plug in the install harness part # 3035-P which is a confirmed fit for your 1999 Ford Expedition. This harness has been tested as-is and works great on your vehicle and would not cause any issue.
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  • How to Diagnose a Teksonsha TK90160 That is Showing P.L. Error
  • The P.L. code on your Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160 means there is a power interruption while the brake pedal is being depressed. This actually happens fairly often and all you need to do is check your ground connections and power supply wire. You will want to make sure the ground is connected to bare, unpainted metal, but a quick and easy way to test is to connect the ground directly to the negative terminal on the battery. If this fixes the issue, it's definitely the ground connection
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  • Troubleshooting And Repairing OL Error Code on Tekonsha TK90160 Primus Brake Controller
  • The O.L error code displayed on your # TK90160 Tekonsha Primus brake controller indicates that the controller is sensing an overload condition where the brake circuit is drawing too much voltage. This can be caused by a short circuit in the brake output circuit which has a few potential causes. Check for a damaged/corroded trailer connector on the vehicle or the trailer side. Check both sides for damage or corrosion and replace as needed. A loose connection in the output circuit on
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  • Is There a Wiring Harness for 2011 VW Touareg With Factory 7-Way for Tekonsha Primus IQ
  • So I can help you out with some info, but for a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg, there actually isn't an aftermarket wiring harness available for any brake controller, including the Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160, even though you have the factory 7-way. In order to install a brake controller, you will need the following parts that are available from a Volkswagen dealer - 1 connector housing (#1J0-972-782) and 2 wire/terminal assemblies (#000-979-228). I have added a link below to a tech bulletin
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  • Tekonsha TK90160 Primus Brake Controller isn't Reading Trailer
  • The NC error code means that the brake controller isn't 'reading' the trailer. This typically happens with a dirty/corroded/damaged trailer connector on the vehicle or on the trailer. Examine the pins/sockets on the connectors. Clean/repair/replace as needed. If the pins or sockets show white or green corrosion, you can try cleaning it off with sandpaper or a small file, but if the corrosion is severe, there's a chance that the corrosion has spread to the interior of the connector where
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  • Is There a Brake Controller Plug On a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  • The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 does not have a brake controller plug under the dash nor do any of them from this generation. However, it will have all the wires ran for you which is almost just as easy as using a plug because there are only four wire connections that need to be made. The Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller part # TK90160 is an excellent option and one of my personal favorites. The only other items you will need to install this brake controller are butt connectors,
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  • What Do Two Dots on Display of Tekonsha Primus Mean
  • Two dots on the display of the Tekonsha Primus IQ part # TK90160 that you have indicates your controller is wired up properly and is not sensing a trailer connection. Since the brake controller wires directly to the vehicle battery it will have power all the time, but it will go into sleep mode after 15 minutes of no activity detected. So basically what you are seeing is totally find and you have nothing to worry about! I attached a review video for this controller for you to check out
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  • Automatic and Manual Settings On The Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller
  • Yes, the Tekonsha Primus # TK90160 has automatic, proportional braking. The trailer brakes are activated when the tow vehicle brakes are activated at the same intensity as the the tow vehicle. The Power Boost settings can be set for towing a variety of trailer weights. The manual override switch is always available for emergency braking when the boost is not activated. The 3 boost settings are for when the trailer weighs the same, 25% more than, 40% more than, or over 40% of the
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  • Troubleshooting Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller that Lights Up Truck Third Brake Light
  • What's happening is that the Tekonsha Primus IQ part # TK90160 is backfeeding 12 volts to the stoplight circuit (red wire) which it is not supposed to be doing. This circuit on the controller should not be active all the time so this happening would be evidence that something is wrong with the controller. Most likely an internal short that isn't fixable. You might try unplugging the controller and then plugging it back in and see if a hard reset clears up the short. If not, it would be
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  • What Brake Controller Wiring Adapter is Required for a 2013 Dodge Durango
  • If your 2013 Dodge Durango came with a factory installed 7-way trailer connector, then you can use the Tekonsha Brake Control Wiring Adapter, # TK93VR, to connect the Primus IQ Brake Controller, # TK90160. The factor brake controller port on your Durango should be located to the left of the emergency brake pedal taped to another harness. I have attached installation instructions for you to check out. If your Durango does not have the factory 7-way trailer connector, then you will not
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  • How to Turn Off a Tekonsha PRIMUS IQ Electronic Brake Controller When Not Being Used
  • Electronic brake controllers like the Tekonsha PRIMUS IQ Electronic Brake Controller, part # TK90160, receive their power through the wiring harness that plugs into the rear of the unit. The other end of the wiring harness plugs into a connector under the dash board. If you do not intend to tow anything for the foreseeable future you can simply disconnect the wiring harness where it plugs into the vehicle wiring. In the event that in the future you do want to use the brake controller
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  • Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers for 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ
  • Jeep Wrangler models are not equipped with the under dash connector for installing a brake controller, so there is not a harness that would allow a plug and play installation available, I am sorry to say. Fortunately, a brake controller can be easily installed using our brake controller installation kit, part # ETBC7. The kit includes an adapter that will convert your existing 4-pole trailer connector to a 7-way. If your Jeep does not already have a 4-pole trailer connector, one will
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  • Troubleshooting No Power After Brake Controller Installation on 2013 GMC Sierra 1500
  • When installing your # TK90160 on your 2013 Sierra 1500 the black brake controller power wire should typically be connected to the red wire on the vehicle side. We have some reports of multiple wires that are red with a black stripe which may be what you are seeing. The only way to be sure is to trace the wire back. More than likely that is a different wire you found if you have power at the fuse block but not the brake controller. You can use your owner's manual to find which fuse
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  • How To Install Tekonsha Primus IQ TK90160 In 2013 Jeep Wranger
  • Since your 2013 Jeep Wrangler does not have a factory trailer brake controller port you will need to hardwire the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles # TK90160. If your Jeep has the factory tow package you should have a coiled up light green or blue brake output wire which should be near the emergency brake pedal. You will need the # 5506 which will run from the battery, to the included circuit breaker, to the passenger compartment of your Jeep to provide the ground
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  • Trailer Brake Controller Installation on 1998 Toyota 4Runner
  • A brake controller isn't a vehicle-specific item, you can install a brake controller on just about any vehicle. The 1998 Toyota 4Runner wasn't prewired for a brake controller, so you'll need to hardwire the controller. You'll begin by installing a functional 4 pole trailer connector (if you don't have one already) which accesses the vehicle's taillight circuits for use by the trailer. I'd recommend using part # 118341. To install the # TK90160 Tekonsha Primus brake controller, you'd
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  • How To Install a Brake Controller On a 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser
  • The trailer brake controller I recommend for a 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser is the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller part # TK90160 because it has most of the same features as other top tier options like a proportional design and boost settings but without all the extra bells and whistles that increase price. If you have a factory brake controller port which would be located underneath and left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal then you
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  • Recommended Brake Controller And Wiring Harness For 2017 Acura MDX
  • There is no confirmed brake controller harness for the 2017 MDX so if a brake controller is installed it will have to be a hard-wire installation. If you do not have a 4-way trailer connector at the back of your MDX that is the first step that will need to be taken. I recommend part # 118628. This harness plugs into the location behind the driver side trim panel in the rear cargo area. You can see where it is located in the attached installation video I have provided. A tech tip for
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  • Color of Wires for Trailer Brake Controller Harness on a 2017 Honda Pilot
  • According to pages 462 and 463 of the online version of the owner's manual for your 2017 Honda Pilot the 4 wires for the trailer brake controller connector are black, brown, violet, and green so it sounds like you found the correct connector. If it matches up to the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3070-P then you can definitely be confident that you have the correct connector. If you don't already have a brake controller then I highly recommend the Prodigy P3 # 90195 because it has
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  • Does Tekonsha Brake Controller Adapter for 2016 Honda Pilot Fit 2020 Honda Ridgeline
  • Yes, both the 2016 Honda Pilot and 2020 Honda Ridgeline use the same brake controller adapter, part # 3070-P for Tekonsha controllers.
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  • Locating The Wiring Connector For a Trailer Brake Controller On a 2023 Honda Ridgeline
  • The connector for the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3070-P is located above the parking brake on your 2023 Honda Ridgeline. Even knowing where it is still proves difficult to get to the connector and attach the wiring adapter. I know several either take it to the dealer to let them connect it or remove the drivers seat to better access under the dash. Then you will be able to connect your Prodigy P3 # 90195.
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  • Brake Controller Install Harness Recommendation for a 2016 Honda Pilot
  • Yes, the brake controller install harness part # 3070-P was designed to fit your 2016 Honda Pilot and would work great to install the P3 # 90195. All 2016 Honda Pilots come prewired for the # 3070-P to install a brake controller. If you did not have a 7-way already you would need the part # 118286 for one confirmed as a fit.
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  • Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2005 Acura MDX
  • To install a brake controller on a 2005 Acura MDX you will need to hardwire it in using a 4-Way, # 118336, and installation kit # ETBC7. I have included some links to instructions and FAQs that will help with installation. For a brake controller I recommend the Tekonsha P2, # 90885. It is one of our most popular controllers because it is easy to set up and easy to use. I have linked instructions for it as well.
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  • Recommended Brake Controller and Wiring Harness for 2019 Honda Ridgeline
  • For your 2019 Honda Ridgeline, the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In # C51392 is a confirmed fit. The installation will be under the dash, left of the steering column and near the emergency brake pedal. I recommend pairing this with the Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller # C51170 for a really clean dash and easy function. I've attached a video to further assist.
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  • Where is Brake Controller Install Connector in 2019 Honda Ridgeline
  • You are not the first person to have trouble finding the brake controller install harness on your 2019 Honda Ridgeline so don't feel bad. It's up by the emergency brake pedal and can be buried a bit. I attached a picture that we got from a customer who was having a hard time finding his with the connector pointed out with pink arrows. The # 3070-P that you referenced is the correct install harness for the Primus IQ part # TK90160 you mentioned as well.
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  • Wire Harness 3070-S Compared To 3070-P For 2017 Honda Ridgeline
  • The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Honda # 3070-P is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Pigtail - Honda # 3070-S is a confirmed fit for hardwiring any controller model to the factory connection. The dash P or the dash S is the manufacturers part number, so I don't know if it is significant to them or not, but it is just a part number to us. So, in reality, either product
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  • Brake Controller Wiring for a 2007 Honda Pilot
  • The Wiring Adapter, part # 3070-P will not work on the 2007 Honda Pilot. The 2007 Pilot does not have the provision for plugging in a brake controller under the dash. To install a brake controller on your Pilot, you will have to hardwire the controller, using our Brake Controller Installation Kit, part # ETBC7 (for a 7-way connector) or ETBC6 (for a 6-Way connector). The install kits contain everything necessary for installing your brake controller. If your Pilot does not already have
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  • Prodigy RF Brake Controller Installation in 2015 Acura MDX with Factory 7-Way Wiring
  • In your 2015 Acura MDX with a factory-installed 7-way wiring setup the best trailer brake controller to use is the Curt Echo # C51180. You will not have to crawl under the dash to find a connector (there isn't one on this vehicle) since the Echo offers wireless operation and simply plugs into the the Acura's existing 7-Way. The controller then gets paired to your smart phone and this is what is used to adjust any settings or activate the manual override. Otherwise the Echo will automatically
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  • Recommended Brake Controller for a 2022 Honda Pilot w/out the Factory Towing Package
  • Yes, you are correct. One of the features in the towing package for the 2022 Honda Pilot is a port to plug in a brake controller. Without this port you will have to hardwire your brake controller or use one like the Curt Echo item # C51180 that plugs directly into your 7-way. If you are wanting a traditional hardwired brake controller that you can adjust manually you will want to use the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item # RED24FR. The Liberty is a proportional brake controller
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  • Install Harness for Tekonsha Primus IQ for 2020 Honda Ridgeline
  • The correct install harness for the Primus IQ part # TK90160 in your 2020 Honda Ridgeline is the part # 3070-P that you referenced.
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  • Recommended Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers
  • There is not a fit for your 2020 Honda Passport. I checked with manufacturers like Tekonsha and Curt and they don't have a confirmed fit for the 2019 model either. The 2019 Pilot and the Passport are not the same in their wiring. If you already have the 7-way, I recommend the # 5506 for the wiring on your Tekonsha Primus IQ. If you don't have the pigtail use the Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long # 20127.
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  • Confirmation that the 3070-P Brake Controller Harness Does Fit 2016 Honda Pilot
  • There were some changes that threw us off for the 2016 Honda Pilot but we have personally confirmed here at etrailer that this harness, # 3070-P, does fit the 2016 Pilot. It turns out that the 2016 Acura MDX is the vehicle that this harness doesn't work with but it will work with the Pilot. The 3070-P is all you would need to install the Prodigy P2 part # 90885.
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  • Brake Controller Troubleshooting On Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series
  • Per the instructions manual on the Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller # 39510, there likely is corrosion on your connector that is preventing the connection or it may be a loose power or ground connection. You will want to inspect both for clean connection points without rust, paint, and no other ring terminals are stacked below the ground for the wiring harness. If this doesn't address your issue, I am happy to recommend some other troubleshooting steps.
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  • When Should Blue Wire on Tekonsha Voyager Show Power?
  • When you test the Tekonsha Voyager # 39510 and get a constant 12 volts, that means your red wire is likely connected to the hot side of the brake switch and not the cold side of the brake switch. You need to use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to find the cold side of the brake switch, which is the one that will carry a signal only when the brake pedal is depressed. I've added a help article on brake controller installation which should be useful as well.
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  • How to Install the Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller on a 2011 Honda Odyssey
  • The 2011 Honda Odyssey with the factory tow package does not come with a connector for the 3070-P brake controller wiring harness under the dash, so you will have to hard wire the vehicle for a brake controller. The Brake Controller 7 and 4 Way Installation Kit, item # ETBC7, will be needed, along with a 4-Way wiring harness, item # 118521, at the back of the vehicle. If you already have the 4-Way with the factory tow package you will not need the 4-Way wiring harness to complete the brake
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  • Redarc and Tekonsha Brake Controller Connector for 2022 Honda Pilot w/out the Tow Package
  • The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter item # 3070-P you were looking at is confirmed to fit the newer Honda's with the tow packages. In order to use that on your 2022 Honda Pilot without the tow package you will need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package item # 118286. This harness has all of the connectors necessary to activate the a 7-way at the rear of your Pilot. The port you are referencing should be activated once you connect this harness. To use the Tekonsha
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