Installation of Primus IQ Brake Controller Causes Traction Control Fault on a 2006 Buick LaCrosse
Question:
I just wired up my Primus IQ to my 2006 Buick Lacrosse. This car has a brake Pedal position sensor with a black LOW REF, Lt Green Stop Lamp Switch Signal and a Gray 10V Ref wire. I hooked the Controller red wire to the Lt-Green wire but now I get a Traction Control Failure. When I remove the controller the fault goes away. Have you ever seen this before? Any thoughts on how to correct this?
asked by: Bernie A
Helpful Expert Reply:
There are some vehicles that have this or a similar issue called a low-side switching system and you cannot tap into the brake switch wiring when installing a brake controller because of it. If you do not have a wire on the brake switch that shows 12 volts of power only when the brake pedal is pressed then you will need to get a dedicated brake light signal elsewhere. Typical places are:
The CHMSL fuse, if it is the only function on the fuse. Use the owners manual to find its location.
A third brake light.
The body control module.
The body control module would be difficult because there are some many pins and wires, you would need to have a diagram of it to determine which pin or wire is a brake light only circuit.
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Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 3 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 90 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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