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
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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 - 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.
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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 - Honda - 3070-P
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (2483 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.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Mark F07/19/2017
2016HondaPilot
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: Tim03/06/2024
Took me about 10 minutes to install on my 2000 Chevy Silverado. Plug and play.
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: Jeffrery06/14/2024
Prompt shipping. Very helpful in answering questions about the installation when replacing the controller.
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- Troubleshooting Brake Controller that Only Works When Headlights are On
- The problem is definitely the wire you used to attach the red wire of your brake controller to. The circuit you are currently using for some reason only has voltage on it when the brakes are applied with the headlights on. You need to keep testing the wires of the stop light switch until you find the circuit that sees voltage when the brakes are applied regardless of the headlights being on or off.
I attached a help article on hardwiring brake controllers like what you did.
view full answer... - Primus IQ Brake Controller Turns On When Accelerating
- First, make sure your brake controller is mounted within the range specified in the instructions. Also it cannot be tilted or turned to the side. I have seen brake controllers do strange things when mounted outside the parameters of the instructions.
Next, check the trailer connector on the tow vehicle. Make sure that it is clean inside where the wires attach and outside on the pins. You can do the same on the trailer.
You can also test the brake controller to see if it is the problem.
view full answer... - Brake Controller Install Harness for Tekonsha Primus IQ Installed in 2002 Chevy Tahoe
- Yes, the correct brake controller install harness you need for your Primus IQ part # TK90160 is the part # 3025-P that you referenced. This installs in the junction box under the dash to the left of the brake pedal.
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- If you check out the attached cut out from the installation instructions for the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller # TK90160 you can see that there are a number of things that could be going on if you are getting codes that are flashing on your display.
Typically with wiring troubleshooting the best places to start are your vehicle and trailer connectors as well as your grounds. Make sure everything is secure and clean to eliminate those parts as trouble spots. If you can
view full answer... - Ground Options for Installing Primus IQ Brake Controller TK90160 a 2012 Toyota Tundra
- Are you using a plug-in harness # 3040-P to install the Primus IQ brake controller # TK90160. If so, you would only need to attach the ground wire on the harness, which is the white wire that is separated from the rest.
If you are hardwiring using the pigtail that comes with the brake controller, then you would ground the white wire on the pigtail to the negative battery terminal on your 2012 Toyota Tundra. You would only need the one ground in either case.
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view full answer... - Brake Controller and Wiring Harness Recommendation for 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500
- Thank you for all of your information!
Yes, all you need for your 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 is the brake controller unit itself and corresponding wiring harness that plugs in under your dash. If you don't already have one in mind I recommend checking out the Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160 and Wiring Harness # 3064-P because it's a great entry-level brake controller that is easy to use and understand. This also uses the proportional braking which is perfect for highway use. Since you're
view full answer... - Locating Cold Side of Brake Light Switch on 2017 Subaru Forester
- Based on my research, the brake light switch wire on your 2017 Subaru Forester will be a white/red wire under the dashboard near the brake pedal. I do recommend verifying this with a circuit tester like # PTW2993. You will want to confirm that this wire only shows power when the brake pedal is pressed.
This will be the wire that the red wire from your Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller # TK90160 will connect to.
I have attached the installation details for you to check out.
view full answer... - Wiring Harness to Plug In Primus Brake Controller to a 2012 Honda Ridgeline
- The Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional # TK90160 is a good choice for a brake controller. The electronics on the inside are the same as those used in the original Prodigy brake controller which was one of the best-selling controllers of all time.
To plug the controller into your 2012 Honda Ridgeline you will just need wiring harness # 3070-P. This adapter plugs into the 4-pin connector on your vehicle's built-in brake control wiring harness. The
view full answer... - Installing a Brake Controller on a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe with Factory Tow Package
- All of the parts you mentioned are the correct parts needed for installing the Tekonsha Primus IQ part # TK90160 on your 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. The closest install video we have for you to use as a guide is the one linked below the product links that shows a brake controller installed in a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
The # ETBC7 will convert your 4-way to a 7-way and comes with everything needed to wire up the brake controller. The # 18140 will then allow you to mount the 7-way bracket as well.
view full answer... - 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).
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view full answer... - How To Wire a Brake Controller on a 2005 Safari Simba Motorhome
- It sounds like you are trying to install the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller part # TK90160 on a 2005 Safari Simba Motorhome. If that is the case then I do have an option for you but I unfortunately am not aware of any pre-wired brake controller circuits on your Workhorse W-22 Chassis. If there are any then there should be a bundle of wires under the dash but again I do not think these will be present therefore your only option is a hardwire install.
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view full answer... - Troubleshooting S.H. Code on Brake Controller
- Did you use a tester on the blue wire for the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer # TK90160? If you didn't put a load on the blue wire then you will keep seeing that S.H. code. Ultimately you will continue to see the S.H. code until you track down the short and fix it. This can range from some corrosion on your tow vehicle or trailer connector to some wiring being damaged on the brake controller circuit.
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view full answer... - What is the Advantage of Using Plug-In Adapter for a Brake Controller on a 2007 Toyota Tacoma
- The advantage of using the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3040-P to use the Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160 on your 2007 Toyota Tacoma is that there is no splicing involved. You simply plug the adapter into the port under your dash, make the ground connection, and then connect your brake controller.
If by OEM pigtail you are saying there is a connector with pigtails on it then you can just purchase the Primus IQ and splice the included pigtail to the pigtail under your dash with some
view full answer... - Will the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller Fit a 2021 Honda Pilot
- The Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller part # TK90160 is an excellent option for a 2021 Honda Pilot and can be installed easily using the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part # 3070-P. I recommend proportional over time delayed as it is better technology although timed delay is more cost effective.
view full answer... - What Do I Need to Install a Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller # TK90160 in my 2006 Toyota Tundra
- Yes, you could install a Tekonsha PRIMUS IQ Electronic Brake Controller, part # TK90160, into your 2006 Toyota Tundra.
If you have the factory tow package with a 7-Way connector at the rear of your vehicle, you could simply install a Tekonsha Wire Replacement Brake Controller Harness, part # 3040-P, into the port under the dash of your Tundra and then plug the other end into the back of the brake controller and you would be ready to go.
If you do not have a tow package, you can still
view full answer... - Wiring Adapter to Install Primus IQ Brake Controller TK90160 in 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup
- Yes, you can order just the wiring adapter harness # 3020-P to install your Primus IQ brake controller in your 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 pickup. This harness simply plugs in between the controller and the under-dash port.
The linked video shows installation in a 2006 Ram.
view full answer... - Can Primus IQ Brake Controller Be Used to Hold Trailer Brakes and Slide Fifth Wheel Hitch Slider
- Sounds like you are looking for a way to activate the brakes of your trailer so that you can slide the fifth wheel hitch you have.
The Primus IQ part # TK90160 has a manual override lever on the right side of the front of the controller that you would slide to the left to manually activate the brakes so that your trailer stays in one spot and your truck moves the slider of your hitch.
view full answer... - Economical Electric Trailer Brake Controller in 2008 Chevrolet Express Van with Factory Tow Package
- For the best braking experience on your 2008 Chevrolet Express you want a proportional controller. There isn't a delay in the braking like there is with a time-delayed controller and a proportional applies the brakes with the same intensity the van is slowing down so it reduces the amount of wear and tear on the brakes themselves. However, they do cost a little more.
The best bang for your buck for a proportional controller is the Primus IQ # TK90160. I've linked an install on a 2014
view full answer... - Troubleshooting A Tekonsha Primus IQ That Back Feeds Power When The Manual Override Is Used
- If power is back feeding from the unit out to the brake light switch wire then it's likely an issue the brake controller itself, but using a diode, like part # RM-690, on the red wire between the Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160 and vehicle wiring would help eliminate the back feeding. Since this isn't common there isn't a list of brake controllers that need or do not need an additional diode to prevent back feeding.
view full answer... - Why Does My Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller Need Max Gain to Stop Brand New Jaco Ultralite Trailer
- As long as the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller # TK90160 that you referenced is set up correctly the braking setting will largely be based on the brakes of the trailer. When I say installed correctly I mean that you have the controller mounted within the specified range in the instructions, not turned or tilted to the side.
Since the trailer is brand new the brakes on your 2013 Jaco Ultralite X17Z may not be adjusted correctly. Check out the video I attached that shows how
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Brake Controller for 2019 Honda Ridgeline Sport
- I assume you are looking for a brake controller for a 2019 Honda Ridgeline Sport as that is all that pulls up in a google search. If that is what you are seeking I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 which is a customer favorite because of the dependability and the ease of use with the LCD screen. For this you will use the wiring harness # 3070-P. I've attached a video of this on a 2017 model to assist.
If you want a more factory brake controller appearance then I recommend
view full answer... - 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.
view full answer... - Installing Reese Brake Controller on 2014 Honda Ridgeline with Factory 7-Way
- If your 2014 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with the factory 7-Way connector then you can use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3070-P for a plug-and-play installation as long as your particular Reese controller accepts a plug in the back. If you can tell me what model brake controller you have I will be happy to verify this.
One end of the adapter will plug into the Reese brake controller and the other end will connect to the factory port behind the dash of your Ridgeline. I have
view full answer... - 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.
view full answer... - Will Brake Controller Harness # 3070-P Work in 2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 2WD
- If your Pilot came from the factory with the 7-way trailer connector at the rear bumper, it will have the connector under the dash that the # 3070-P would plug into. You would attach the controller to the underside of the dash within easy reach of the driver, plug one end of the wiring adapter into the connector under the dash and plug the other end into the back of the controller.
Since it sounds as if you had to install a 4-pole wiring harness, the connector will not be present and
view full answer... - Recommended Brake Controller for a 2019 Honda Ridgeline With Factory 7-Way
- The brake controller I strongly recommend for your 2019 Honda Ridgeline with a factory 7-way, that does not require any type of splicing or wire cutting or other type of complicated is the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 with the Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3070-P.
All you have to do is plug the adapter into a port under your dash and then plug it into the P3 and that's literally all there is to it. The P3 is the best option for you because it has the best display,
view full answer... - 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.
view full answer... - Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller # TK90160 Not Working on 2009 Honda Pilot With # 3070-P Harness
- The Tekonsha Wiring Harness, part # 3070-P, with the Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller, part # TK90160, is for use on a 2009 Honda Pilot with the OEM tow package and the factory 7-Way trailer connector on the rear of your vehicle. You will want to make sure that your vehicle has the factory OEM tow package.
The wire colors on your Honda factory brake controller connector could be different than the standard black, red, blue and white colors on the # 3070-P connector. Each vehicle
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2003 and 2009 Honda Pilot with Tow Package
- The 2009 Honda Pilot can use a wiring adapter for the brake controller but there is no adapter available for the 2003. So you will need to hardwire it. But lets start with the 2009.
You will need the brake controller and the wiring harness. The brake controller is part # 90195 and the wiring harness is # 3070-P that you have referenced. I have included a link to the installation details for the brake controller for you.
The brake controller comes with a harness that has blunt cut
view full answer... - What Brake Controller Install Harness is Needed for 2017 Honda Ridgeline
- Yes, the brake controller install harness part # 3070-P that you referenced is also a fit for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline so you can use it to install in your new vehicle as well. The current version of the I-Command is the Brake EVN part # TK63VR.
view full answer... - Where is Brake Controller Install Port on 2016 Honda Pilot
- Yes, there is a port under the dash of your 2016 Honda Pilot for installing a brake controller like our best selling P3 part # 90195.
All you need is the install harness part # 3070-P which is a confirmed fit.
I attached an install video that shows this harness installing a brake controller in a similar Honda Pilot as yours as well.
I also attached a picture that shows where you'll find the harness.
view full answer... - How Long is the Honda Ridgeline, Pilot Brake Controller Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3070-P
- I went out to the warehouse and pulled the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers, # 3070-P and found that it is 32 inches long overall. I produced a short video showing the length of the adapter for you.
view full answer... - Troubleshooting P2 Brake Controller 90885 Not Powering Up on a 2013 Honda Pilot
- It sounds like you are missing the fuse in your smaller, secondary under-hood fuse box that powers the brake controller. I checked in a manual for a 2012 Honda Pilot, and it was the number 14 fuse labeled Trailer E-Brake. It should be close if not identical in your 2013 model. There should be a diagram on the underside of the fuse box cover you can use to verify this.
view full answer... - 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.
view full answer... - 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
view full answer... - Brake Controller Wiring Compatible With Valley Odyssey Controller And 2015 Honda Pilot
- We don't carry any Valley Odyssey Brake Controllers, so we don't have a specific harness that is a direct fit for your 2015 Honda Pilot. I recommend using the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Honda # 3070-P and splicing in your brake controller. If you want to create a harness and don't have the plug for your brake controller, you can use the brake controller side of the Valley Brake Control Adapter 1999-02 and the vehicle end of the # 3070-P to create
view full answer... - 2016 Honda Pilot Brake Controller Wiring
- The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package part # 118286 is designed to give you a 7 way on the rear of your vehicle which included trailer lights, reverse signal, 12 volt power, ground and the brake controller signal wire. This kit will not apply trailer brakes it is designed to provide the wire for your brake controller to apply the trailer brakes.
To have working brakes you will get the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part # 3070-P and
view full answer... - Easy to Install Brake Controller Recommendation for Acura MDX 2014
- So the easiest to install brake controller that also works really well is the Curt Echo Mobile part # C51180. Basically this just plugs into an active 7-way and once you sync it to your phone it's ready to go. This brake controller is proportional which means it senses the amount of deceleration your tow vehicle is applying and applies the trailer brakes in a relative way.
To convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller only requires the 7-way adapter kit
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install a Prodigy P2 Brake Controller on a 2008 Honda Ridgeline
- 2008 Honda Ridgeline models that did not come with a factory 7-Way may not have a brake controller plug under the dash. You will need to check for the connector, and if it is there, you will need to ensure that all connections for the 7-Way are made correctly in the front and rear of the vehicle, and that any fuses or circuit breakers that are needed for the 7-Way and brake controller circuits are installed by Honda. It is common to see 7-Way plugs that only get partially installed to
view full answer... - Will Tekonsha Brake Controller Harness, # 3070-P, Fit 2005 Honda Odyssey With Prodigy Controller
- The Tekonsha Brake Controller Wiring Harness, # 3070-P, is only for Honda Ridgeline and Honda Pilot with the factory tow package.
To wire the Prodigy brake controller on your 2005 Honda Odyssey you will need to have a 4-Pole trailer connector on your vehicle.
Then, you will have to hardwire the brake controller with the Brake Controller 7 & 4 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7, to your vehicle.
If you do not have a 4-Pole trailer connector on your vehicle, then you will need to install
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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.