Tekonsha Prodigy P2 User Manual

Installation Guide
WARNING The Prodigy must be mounted from 0
degrees to 70 degrees nose up. (See Below).
In hilly terrain it is advisable to leave a margin at
either extent to keep bars from coming on when going
up and down hills. When mounted near level the
lower bars may come on during heavy acceleration
(see Trouble-shooting Chart). This will not affect the
performance during braking.
Failure to install the Prodigy within these constraints
may cause impaired performance.
Wiring Brake Control
Your Prodigy brake control has a new and unique
connector located at the back of the control. This
connector allows you two options to wire your brake
control.
Option 1:
Use Pigtail Wiring Harness included. This harness can
be installed by following the Generic Wiring Guide.
Option 2:
Use a Ford, Dodge or GM specific wiring harness.
If your vehicle came with a factory tow package that
included a 7-way connector, you can purchase a
Tekonsha OEM wiring harness with the Prodigy
connector on one end and your specific vehicle's
connector on the other.
Display Readings after Wiring the Prodigy
After successfully wiring your Prodigy you should
see the following on the two-digit display:
• Power to Prodigy without trailer connected.
• Power to Prodigy with trailer connected and
• Manual Knob Activated without trailer
• Manual knob activated (with trailer), 5.4 denotes a
hypothetical power output. This value is set using
the power knob. Range is 0.0 to 13 volts. This is
an indication of voltage output to electric brakes.
• Power to Prodigy but display is in power saving
mode (no motion or activity for at least fifteen
minutes).
Mounting the Prodigy
Traditional Bracket Mount
Mounting Bracket
#8 X 3/8" Machine Screw with Internal Tooth
Washer
CAUTION Drilling or use of longer screws may
damage unit.
Securely mount bracket to a solid surface.
Insert supplied #8 x 3/8" machine screws on each
side into the mounting holes.
Adjust control to desired position and tighten
screws until snug.
A.
B.
1.
2.
3.
4.
A.
B.
C.
1.
2.
3.
Under Dash Pocket Mount
Pocket Mount
#6 X 1/2" Self Tapping Screws
Pocket Mount Template
Securely mount Pocket Mount to a solid surface
using supplied #6 X 1/2" Self Tapping Screws.
Insert Prodigy Brake control.
Plug in connector.
NOTE:
1. Front of the Prodigy must be horizontal, see
below.
2. The Prodigy must be parallel to direction of travel,
see below.
Automatic Leveling of the Sensor
The Prodigy will automatically acquire the proper level
setting. It will also automatically adjust as you travel
up or down hills.
Adjusting the Power to the Trailer
Brakes (Prior to setting Boost)
Once the control has been securely mounted within the
0 to 70-degree range, it is necessary to set the power
needed to stop the trailer during a braking event.
1. Connect trailer to tow vehicle.
2. With engine running hold manual full left and set
Power Knob to indicate 6.0
3. Drive tow vehicle and trailer on a dry level paved
surface at 25 mph and fully apply manual knob.
✓ If trailer brakes lock up:
❑ Turn power down using power knob.
✓ If braking was not sufficient:
❑ Turn power up using power knob.
4. Repeat Step (3) until power has been set to a point
just below wheel lock up or at a sufficient force as
to achieve maximum braking power.
5. Using the brake pedal, make a few low speed
stops to check the power setting. Trailer braking is
initiated and terminated via the stoplight switch.
When the brake pedal is released, trailer braking
will cease.
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Direction of Travel
Direction of Travel
Correct
Incorrect
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Prodigy ®
Electronic Brake Control
For 2, 4, 6 and 8 brake applications
READ THIS FIRST:
Read and follow all instructions carefully before
installing or operating the Prodigy. Keep these
instructions with the Brake Control for future
reference.
Components of the Brake Control
A. Power Knob
B. Boost Button
C. Manual Knob
D. Connector (For Wiring Harness)
E. Mounting Hole (1 per side)
Important Facts to Remember
1. Do not mount or activate RF generating items
(cell phones, two way radios) near (less than 12")
the brake control.
2. CAUTION Reversing the connection to a break2
away battery on the trailer will destroy the
Prodigy.
3. CAUTION Disconnect trailer plug from the tow
vehicle prior to testing a breakaway switch or you
may destroy the Prodigy.
4. The Prodigy employs an inertial sensor. It senses
deceleration and generates an output that is based
on deceleration, thus the term “Proportional
Braking”.
5. The Prodigy will “HOLD” your trailer with 25%
of power setting while you are at a standstill with
brake pedal applied for longer than 5 seconds.
6. The Prodigy will brake proportionally in reverse.
It will apply the appropriate brake voltage based
on deceleration.
7. For Technical Assistance and Warranty
Information call: 1-888-785-5832 or
www.tekonsha.com.
8. WARNING The Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR) must never exceed the vehicle manufac(
turers recommendation.
9. CAUTION This control is not designed for use
with electric-hydraulic trailer brake systems.
P/N 7689
seconds then
Displays for 15 changes to:
Boost
feature
engaged.
Boost
feature not
engaged.
(Blank
Display)

Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Specifications

General

Display	Digital
Axles	1-4
Boost Feature	Yes
Reverse Battery Protection	Yes
Braking Type	Proportional
Display Type	LED
Overload Protection	Yes
Voltage	12V
Type	Electric Brake Controller
Mounting	Dash Mount
Power Requirements	12 Volt DC
Control	Automatic

Summary

Installation Guide

Mounting the Prodigy

Covers mounting the brake control using traditional bracket or under-dash pocket methods.

Automatic Leveling of the Sensor

Explains how the Prodigy's inertial sensor automatically acquires and adjusts its level setting.

Adjusting the Power to the Trailer Brakes

Details the procedure for setting the trailer brake power prior to engaging the Boost feature.

Boost Setting

Reverse

Troubleshooting Chart

Appendix A: Trailer Brake Adjustment