In aftermarket controllers id set them by increasing gain and pulling the manual level until the brakes locked then go back 1 full point to prevent the brakes from locking. We already have power going to it and it is flashing nc for no connection to a trailer.
Trailer Brake Controller Operation
Dodge ram trailer brake controller instructions. Then we will take our brake controller push into the pocket until it snaps into place. How to install a trailer brake controller on a 2013 dodge ram. 2016 ram 2500 with oem brake controller. How to setup and use the trailer brakes yukon tahoe suburban silverado duration. Danny johnsons garage 77379 views 610. Today on our 2003 dodge ram well be installing the tekonsha prodigy p3 brake controller part number 90195.
Today with this 2013 dodge ram 1500 were going to be installing the tekonsha p3 brake controller part number 90195 and the custom fit brake control harness for this vehicle part number 3023 p. 100 is akin to squeezing the sliders all the way closed in a manual brake application but your gaintrailer brake type setting controls how much power is actually being applied to the brakes. I am unable to get this to happen. The itbc is a proportional brake controller based on what the tow vehicle is doing. Connect the brake controller harness to the electronic brake controller using barrel crimp connectors. This process doesnt work in the ram factory brake controller.
Connect the ground wire to the white wire on controller will attach to the ground on the harness. Learn to set the gain on your electronic brake controller system for your truck and trailer combo so your trailer brakes respond properly to your vehicle. Just go ahead and route our brake controller harness through the pocket we will plug into our brake controller until it snaps. 50 videos play all mix ram 1500 how to activate trailer brake controller with alfaobd youtube top five useful knots for camping survival hiking and more duration. Everything i read about setting the break controller says to keep adjusting the gain up until the trailer breaks lock up using the manual slide activator only when going about 20mph than back off the gain a bit. Any recommendations on best way to set the trailer brake controller.
How to install a trailer brake controller on a 2003 dodge ram. The first thing we need to do is set our mounting bracket for our controller. Now to make our install a little easier were also going to use the tekonsha plug play wiring adapter part number 3020 p. There will be four wires each separately labeled on the harness. From prep to safety check and everything in betweenlearn how to properly hook up a gooseneck trailer to your ram truck equipped with the available fifth wheelgooseneck prep package. Trailer is about 5500lbs.
The red wire on the controller will attach to the lead from the brake light switch.