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MartyW
Explorer
Mar 17, 2017

Is my Tekonsha Prodiby IQ brake controller bad?

Hi All, We just got a different TT (5 yrs old) and I'm checking and tweaking to make sure all is road worthy. Our brake controller is a two year old Tekonsha Prodigy IQ. All lights and functions of...
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ScottG
Nomad
Mar 17, 2017
It needs some inertia (as measured by an accelerometer) to apply full power to the brakes. As it just sits there, there is no need for full braking force.
Also, pushing your pedal harder does not apply more trailer brakes. It's the sudden slowing down and the brake light on that triggers the controller to apply more brakes.
So the good news is your controller is working properly.

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