Can The Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller Be Installed in the Trunk of a 2008 BMW X5

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I have an 08 BMW X5 w/oem hitch and wire harness. They provide a trigger wire for an electric break control. Would the Tekonsha P-3 work with this setup? Also, could the P-3 be left in the rear of the vehical? I know I will have to stop the car and go to the rear for calibration but once calibrated, the unit could be out of sight??? Please comment.

asked by: Scott

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Expert Reply:

The Tekonsha P-3, part # 90195, should work great with your BMW. I cannot recommend you install the controller in the manner you describe. The controller must be installed within the reach of the driver so the brake override switch can be activated in an emergency.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Yes, the P3 part #90195 will wire right up to the 4 wire brake controller install connector you have on your 2018 BWM X3. The white of the controller runs to the ground circuit, the red to the stoplight circuit, the blue to the brake output circuit…

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Answer 2

Brake controller installs can seem overwhelming to some, especially if the vehicle is a newer BMW, but the process is pretty simple and doesn't require getting into the computer of the vehicle like who you talked to implied. So long story…

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Answer 3

I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha regarding the PS Brake Controller, #90195. He stated that while descending or ascending an incline the self-leveling on the brake controller will calculate at what percent incline the vehicle is at, and apply a…

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Answer 4

The Tekonsha P3 would need to be mounted so that it is level in the side-to-side orientation, and pointed so that it is parallel to the direction of travel. The controller does not have any error codes specific to the controller being out of…

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Answer 5

The Prodigy P-3 #90195 brake controller will go into a power saving mode after 15 minutes without motion, once the vehicle ignition is turned off. The simple answer to your question is yes, but because the unit goes into power-saving mode, and…

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Answer 6

The Prodigy P3 trailer brake controller uses a 4-wire hookup. The white wire is to be grounded to the battery negative terminal; the black power wire connects to the battery hot terminal through a circuit breaker; the red wire takes in the brake…

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Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 8

You do have the option to utilize the air brakes on your 2023 Freightliner Cascadia to control electric trailer brakes using the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller, part #HA100400C. However, we mostly recommend just using an electric brake…

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Answer 9

The P3 brake controller, #90195, will go into a sort of sleep mode after it detects no movement for 15 minutes. While it is on it does not draw very much power. What you can do to make sure it goes to sleep is exit the truck after turning it off,…

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Answer 10

Sure thing, I will go ahead and list out what you need for your 2023 Kia Sportage to add a 7-way for a brake controller so you can tow with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C94WR: - T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer…

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Answer 11

Hey HPA, I would go with the Air Lift kit part #AL64VJ that fits your 2019 Toyota RAV4 based on what you described and your needs. This gives you adjustable support that you can tailor as needed so that you get the exact amount of support you need…

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Answer 12

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only…

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