Weak Braking w/ Tekonsha P3
I have been using my Tekonsha P3 brake controller for about five years with two different trailers without problems until this spring when I noticed weak braking. Braking was fine last fall, so the co...
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The theory about the settings having been turned down was correct, but that apparently occurred between the time I took the readings in my original post and when I took the second set of readings that I posted. When I turn the power setting back to the maximum (13.3), I get the same readings on the P3 that are in my original post.
I now have power to all four wheels, but I now think the lack of current with the compass test on one of the wheels was an anomaly or intermittent. I think I'm basically where I started out, but at least getting educated.
I'll be reviewing this thread for other possibilities, including doing the mechanical adjustments on each wheel as has been suggested. However, as I mentioned earlier, last fall I could lock up the wheels with the manual lever and now the lever hardly slows the rig. It's hard to imagine that the mechanical adjustments are the problem.
Any other suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
I now have power to all four wheels, but I now think the lack of current with the compass test on one of the wheels was an anomaly or intermittent. I think I'm basically where I started out, but at least getting educated.
DiskDoctr wrote:Can anyone direct me to instructions for this procedure?
Tip: Using a 12v battery and a couple pieces of wire with the ends bare can be used to test your trailer wiring directly, using your trailer's connector, sans vehicle and controller.
I'll be reviewing this thread for other possibilities, including doing the mechanical adjustments on each wheel as has been suggested. However, as I mentioned earlier, last fall I could lock up the wheels with the manual lever and now the lever hardly slows the rig. It's hard to imagine that the mechanical adjustments are the problem.
Any other suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
