Problem with prodigy installation

Submitted: Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 at 20:25

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rolande

G'Day All,

Put the Tekonsha Prodigy in today.

Checked all wiring, pluggged it in, came up with "PL"

Checked all wiring again, power with ,eter but can't get anything ont he display other than the "PL"

Has anyone else seen this fault, hopefully found a fix??

Regards

Rolande

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Reply By: Member - Peter R (QLD) - Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 at 20:39

Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 at 20:39

Check out this link

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Pedro

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Follow Up By: rolande- Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 at 20:59

Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 at 20:59

Thanks Pedro,

Already tried that. the only answer seems to be a faulty controller

Regards

rolande

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Reply By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 at 21:32

Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 at 21:32

Q.) The Display shows "PL".
A.) The Prodigy® detected a power loss on the Black wire during a braking event. Possible Causes:
· Applied brake pedal or manual lever while connecting Prodigy to power.
· Poor connection on Black wire.
· Faulty control.

Hi Roland

Prodigy units don't just fail. The black wire is (+) and must be connected to the battery. Don't use a ignition wire. Also you need a good earth and if you check the they recommend a earth back to the battery, don't use the body for a earth.

Also what fuse are you using and could it be loose or faulty. I have seen many cracked breakers cause these type of faults.

Regards

Derek.

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Follow Up By: rolande- Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 at 21:53

Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 at 21:53

G'Day Derek,

Was going to phone you tomorrow.

Have a 20 amp auto reset breaker, bypassed this and used 25 amp fuse - no difference

But back on breaker, checked meter at joins - all reading 12.6V

Earth is to metal behind dash - will try earthing back to battery in the morning to see if it makes a difference

Thanks

Rolande (uhuforrest)

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Follow Up By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 at 22:14

Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 at 22:14

I'm sure the earth will fix the problem. Tekonsha make a big point of the earthing requirement.

Regards

Derek.

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Follow Up By: rolande- Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 19:30

Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 19:30

G'Day Derek,

Problem found.

Red wire form controller wired to wrong side of brake switch, which would explain the "PL" fault. Controller thought brakes were engaged when power plugged in.

Appreciate your reply

Regards

Rolande

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