Troubleshooting Constant Red Light on Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller

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The red light stays on tekonash voyager

asked by: Allen L

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The red light on your Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # 39510 shows that your unit is not leveled correctly for in the inertia sensor to work as designed. There is a process outlined in the attached video that shows this and I've also attached the installation instructions to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

You are correct, you should only be getting output when the brake is applied, or the override switch is activated. It sounds like the controller might be bad, but to make sure, you should probably bench test it before tossing it. Use a circuit…

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Answer 2

I've linked the Instruction manual for the Prodigy P3 #90195 on this page. It does show the install as well as the setup process. To reset the P3 unplug it for at least 15 minutes and it will default back to its original settings.

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Answer 3

Brake controllers such as the P3 you referenced #90195 will go into a sleep mode after about 15 minutes of it sensing no movement. If you peek through the window after 15 minutes then it should be in sleep mode. Opening the door or causing movement…

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Answer 4

The indicator of a brake controller will stay on for several minutes after the vehicle has been turned off and exited. If you leave the vehicle undisturbed the controller will go into sleep mode and the light should go off. However, even if it did…

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Answer 5

The red light that you see on your Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller #TK90160, even when the vehicle is turned off, will always be on and this is completely normal. I confirmed this information with my contact at Tekonsha. The brake…

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Answer 6

There are a couple of reasons why your Primus IQ trailer brake controller #TK90160 could be flashing. It could be a bad ground connection, an overload or the angle of the controller not accurate for use. The angle is an issue because it utilizes an…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you wired the brakes into the combined stop/turn signal circuit on the trailer. Trailers use what is called a combined system meaning that the brake lights and turn signals are on the same tire. So when you are using the turn signal…

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Answer 8

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 9

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 10

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Answer 11

The correct replacement for a Demco Master Cylinder 05680-C is the Replacement Master Cylinder part #5650. I spoke with Demco to confirm this for you.

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Answer 12

The 7290 that you see is a casting number. It is found on AL-KO hubs that fit #99 spindles. I found that the bearings used are #28580 which would be the inner bearing and #25580 which would be the outer bearing. For the seal use #91030.

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