Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller Will Not Put Out Right Voltage Unless Controller is Tilted Up/Down

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My brake controller wont output desired voltage without moving contoller up or down. Like pointing the display up or down.what up wit dat? Im ready to return

asked by: Ryan

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Expert Reply:

If you have an older version of the P3 trailer brake controller then it did have a limited range up or down that it could be mounted and that may be the issue. You would want it to be perfectly level or up to 70 degrees nose up. The new version can be mounted a full 360 degrees in the direction of travel. For either one make sure the controller is not tilted or turned to one side.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

As the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller #90195 is a proportional controller, the voltage output will not increase unless the vehicle is also decelerating. This is due to there being an accelerometer inside the controller that, when the brakes are…

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Answer 2

It sounds like you are having an issue with the brake output wire on your tow vehicle. There should not be any kind of circuit breaker or fuse on the brake output wire. You should check the 7-way at the rear of the vehicle. Make sure the brake output…

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Answer 3

In order to install the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part #90195 on a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe with factory tow package you'll need the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part #3025-P.

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Answer 4

Electric proportional brake controllers are required to be manually leveled by hand according to the parameters outlined in the installation instructions. Not all brake controllers have the same mounting range so you need to make sure you follow the…

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Answer 5

Since your 2007 Mobile Suite 36 Ft trailer has electric over hydraulic brakes you will need to select the hydraulic mode. Electric mode is for standard electric brakes and hydraulic means electric over hydraulic. I attached a review video plus a link…

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Answer 6

For your 1999 Ford F-350, an Integrated Brake Controller was not a factory option. The Factory brake controllers were not an option until 2005 models. For a great aftermarket brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195. This is a…

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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

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 give…

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Answer 9

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 10

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 11

You're right, the mounting bracket is unique (in a good way) for the Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller #C24VV. The bracket is smaller and all you do is put the included adhesive tape on the bracket and stick it wherever you like under…

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Answer 12

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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