Troubleshooting Flashing .C on a Prodigy P2 Brake Controller
Question:
brake controller work flawlesley for one year since new then 2 days ago it started flashing .c. very fast then slow then fast again manual does not apply brakes, I disconnected the trailer and nothing changes still flashes .c. please advise thanks
asked by: Scott S
Expert Reply:
What you are describing sounds like corrosion on the brake output circuit of your vehicle 7-way. When the controller detects a load on the circuit (typically from the trailer brake magnets) it will say that it has connected to a trailer. Corrosion can cause a slight short on the circuit which then can trick the controller into thinking there is a trailer connected.
I would recommend cleaning the pins of your trailer 7-way with some fine grit sandpaper and the problem should go away.
I attached a help article on brake controller troubleshooting for you to check out as well.
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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