Troubleshooting Tekonsha Prodigy RF Not Pairing To 2020 Audi Q8
Question:
Hello I am having trouble connecting my prodigy rf to my audi q8. The trailer directly connects to the car with no issue and lights all function, but I cannot pair the controller. I saw a post recently However, I am wondering that since the lights work when plugged directly car-to-trailer, would the adapter that you mention realistically change anything?
asked by: George
Expert Reply:
The issue you are having is actually not that uncommon on German vehicles like your 2020 Audi Q8 as you have read.
The adapter like the # C73NR, or using a domestic vehicle with a functioning 7-way connector can be required to pair the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # TK94FR on some German vehicles.
The reason the adapter helps is it puts extra load on the system and is more likely to allow the Prodigy RF # TK94FR to recognize it for pairing.
Either using # C73NR or using a domestic vehicle with a function 7-way connector is fine for the pairing process. Since the Prodigy RF # TK94FR only gets paired one time, you wont have to do this every time you tow.
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Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Brake Controller - Trailer Mount w Remote - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
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