Tekonsha Primus IQ 90160 Fuse Blowing Troubleshooting
Question:
I had the above Brake Controller installed. They used the Cig lighter 20amp fuse for power. The controller works fine until I press the Manual lever, the lights flash, the unit clicks and the fuse blows. I tried a 30 amp fuse also and the same thing happened it just took a few seconds longer. Jeep Commander 2006, 5.7 Hemi. Should the BC have a fuse installed at all or should it be hard wired? Does the 06 Commander have a PLUG and PLAY harness from the factory? Im getting mixed responses from the Dealer, one says yes others are clueless. Any help would be appreciated.
asked by: John W
Helpful Expert Reply:
You definitely want to hardwire the power wire for the Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160 to the battery of your 2006 Jeep Commander.
However, since you said the problem is also happening with a 30 amp fuse installed in the fuse location for your cigarette lighter (this is not recommended at all), you probably have a short somewhere on the brake output circuit for the controller. Most likely this is corrosion on the front or back of the connector on your vehicle.
I would recommend you track down the short on the brake output circuit and then hardwire the controller to your battery with a circuit breaker like part # 38630 with 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 sold by the foot.
Check out the help articles I attached as well.
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30 amp. In-Line Circuit Breaker - Perpendicular Mount Bracket
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Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
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- Up to 90 Degrees
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