Does tekonsha P3 need to be level?
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PS: I really appreciate this service and your website. Expert Reply: The Tekonsha P3 would need to be mounted so that it is level in the side-to-side orientation, and pointed so that it is parallel to the direction of travel.
Does tekonsha P3 turn off?

The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller, # 90195, does not have an on and off switch. It will go into sleep mode after several minutes of no activity. The power draw when it is in the sleep mode is so negligible that it will not discharge the battery.
Does a trailer brake controller have to be mounted level?
Expert Reply: 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 instructions.
Does tekonsha P3 drain battery?
The P3 shouldn’t drain your truck battery on it’s own.My husband’s dually has one in it,and it’s fine.

Does the P3 brake controller stay on all the time?
Helpful Expert Reply: The P3 brake controller, # 90195, will go into a sort of sleep mode after it detects no movement for 15 minutes. While it is on it does not draw very much power.
What is the difference between tekonsha P2 and P3?
As far as function goes, the two controllers are actually pretty similar. The primary difference between the two is that the P3 uses what I would call a more user friendly display. Instead of an error code like what’s displayed on the P2, the P3 will actually spell out in plain English what the problem is.
Does a brake controller need to be level?
How do you troubleshoot a tekonsha brake controller?
Troubleshooting the Prodigy Brake Controller
- Check that the front of the controller is level side to side and back to front.
- Connect the trailer electrical connection plug to the tow vehicle and start the tow vehicle.
- Check the display reading.
- Check the display reading.
- Check the display reading.
Does the Tekonsha P3 have a pigtail?
The Tekonsha P3 came with a pigtail as well with 4 wires and holy-wow the colors match up with the Subaru provided pigtail! Even I can’t screw that up! However, the sizes (gauges) of the wires do not match up and the provided butt connectors seem like they will not work for proper splicing.
Does the Tekonsha prodigy P3 brake controller 90195 include a wiring pigtail?
The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller # 90195 includes a wiring pigtail for hookup. If you can tell me what model vehicle you have I can see if there’s a plug-in harness available to allow for an easier installation. 63758
Can Tekonsha Butt-connectors be used with Subaru 16 gauge wire side?
If I used the Tekonsha supplied butt-connectors it seems this would result in a very loose crimp on the Subaru 16 gauge wire side. Any help regarding the safety or how to splice the wires regarding the differences in size would be much appreciated.
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