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Prodigy P3® Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles, Black

Part No 90195
The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 electric trailer brake controller is the epitome of excellence when it comes to trailer braking. As one of the most asked for units on the market, this proportional brake controller utilizes primary sensor technology to provide a smooth braking response in any stopping situation. With up-front push-button controls and a distinct, tri-lingual, multi-color LCD display, this intelligent brake controller makes it easy to adjust trailer braking preferences and monitor braking activity. The Prodigy P3 shares many of the same great features as the Prodigy P2, including a power output button to quickly and easily set your desired braking power, a boost option that lets you apply up to three levels of additional trailer braking power, especially when hauling heavier loads, and manual override. You can also choose between electric or electric over hydraulic braking, and more, with just the push of a button! What sets the P3 apart is its storage. With this unit, you have the ability to create and store up to five trailer settings and/or driver preferences and easily adjust them as needed. This compact, dash-hugging proportional brake control has everything you need to stop safely when on the road. When you’re done towing, the P3’s snap-in dash mounting clip, Plug & Play port for two plug adapters, and removeable electrical connector allow the unit to be quickly stored. The Prodigy P3 works with trailers with 1-4 axles, comes with all the mounting hardware needed for installation, and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
  • PROPORTIONAL ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER: Provides automatic braking based on the intensity and rate at which you apply your tow vehicle’s brakes, thanks to an internal inertia sensor. This makes the Tekonsha P3 brake controller ideal in any braking situation.
  • STORE SETTING OPTIONS: The Prodigy P3 trailer brake controller can store up to five different trailer or driver preferences, making it the ideal choice for those who use the same tow vehicle to pull multiple trailers.
  • EASY-TO-READ LCD DISPLAY: Front-facing color LCD display shows settings, real-time diagnostics, and alerts.
  • BOOST FEATURE PROVIDES EXTRA BRAKING POWER: Boost provides up to three levels of additional stopping power at the touch of a button, giving you confidence in stopping safely when you’re hauling heavier loads and/or need more power to stop.
  • MANUAL BRAKING AVAILABLE: If you ever need to manually apply the brakes, simply move the manual control lever to the left. The Prodigy P3 will apply power to your trailer’s brakes up to the amount of power previously set.
  • VERSATILE: The Prodigy P3 electric brake controller is compatible with a wide range of vehicles including Ford, GM, Chevy, Dodge, RAM, Toyota, Jeep, and more with 2, 4, 6, and 8 brakes (1-4 axles). Vehicle-specific Tekonsha Plug & Play brake controller wiring harness sold separately.
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Brand: TEKONSHA
Part Number: 90195
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
UPC: 783192015686
Dimensions: 10.5" x 4.45" x 3.1" (Shipping)
Weight: 1.4 lbs
Material: Plastic
Brake Control Type: Proportional
Trailer Brake Wheel Quantity: Up to Eight Wheels
Leveling Capable: Self-leveling
Brake Type: Electric or Electric over Hydraulic
Diagnostic Capable: Yes
Display Type: Digital Output
Hydraulic Connections: No
Solid State Construction: Yes
Circuit Breaker Protected: Yes
Housing Color: Black
Bracket Included: Yes
Prop 65: Yes
Prop 65 Warning: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.p65warnings.ca.gov
Prop 65 Chemical: DEHP

When used together, the following parts make up the product (Kit) at the top of the page. They can be purchased together as part of the kit or as separate components for replacement or repair; however, ALL of the following MUST be used in order for the above product to work as advertised.

Tool Sizes Needed
Replacement Part - Brake Control Bracket

Replacement Part - Brake Control Bracket

Part No 5906

Replacement Part, P3® Mounting Kit Bracket

Replacement Part - Brake Control Wiring

Replacement Part - Brake Control Wiring

Part No 7894

Trailer Brake Controller Harness, Universal Fit

This product is not vehicle specific.

Below is a listing of commonly asked questions and answers for the Prodigy P3® Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles, Black. If you can't find the information you need here, please submit your question to us using the form in our contact page.

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Shows Overload No Brakes
The P3 detects excessive current on the brake wire (Blue wire). Possible causes:
  • Short to ground on brake wire.
  • Shorted brake magnet.
  • Moisture or corrosion in trailer connector.
  • No voltage on battery charge circuit (for electric over hydraulic brakes only).

Display only goes up to 0.0 to 4.2 when applying brakes.
With Proportional Type digital controls the vehicle must be in motion for the control to have output. If the vehicle is sitting still with the vehicle's brake depressed or stopping very slowly the voltage displayed will be very low on the control. The is normal operation.

Control shows Short To Battery-No brakes
The P3 detects a short to power on the brake wire (Blue wire). Possible causes:
  • Brake wire shorted to an external power supply
  • Moisture in trailer connector
  • Contamination in the trailer connector

Shows No Trailer Connected When Trailer Is Connected.
The P3 has to have a complete circuit to the brake magnets and then to ground. Possible causes:
  • Open on brake circuit (Blue wire).
  • Open on ground circuit of trailer brakes.

No Auto function (No Braking With Brake Pedal, but OK with the manual lever)
Possible causes:
  • No power on the red wire at the rear of the control, with brake pedal depressed. Check "Stoplight" voltage in the Help / Troubleshooter section of the P3's Menu 
  • Vehicle not in motion

Shows Output Shorted-No Brakes
Possible causes:
  • Short to ground on electric brake wire (Blue wire)
  • Shorted brake magnet.
  • Moisture or corrosion in trailer connector.

Shows Open Ground-No Brakes
The P3 detects an open ground. Possible causes:
  • Poor or no connection to ground on the white wire of the P3.

Shows Power Loss-No Brakes.
The P3 detected a power loss on the Black wire during a braking event. Possible causes:
  • Applied brake pedal or manual lever while connecting the P3 to power.
  • Poor connection on Black wire, Fuse or Circuit Breaker.
  • Faulty circuit breaker or Fuse.

Does the P3 brake control have a switch to turn off or does it stay on all the time?
The P3 does not have a switch to turn the brake control off, but after approx. 15 min. of no activity (brake pedal or manual operation) the brake control does go into a power saving mode and the screen will be blank.

What angle does the P3 have to be mounted at?
The P3 must be mounted in the direction of travel and should be fairly level from side to side. Front to back the control can be mounted at any angle.