Prodigy RF brake controller inoperable - Resolved

lino
lino Member Posts: 246
edited July 2020 in Battery/Electrical & Solar
I am posting this in case it helps someone else later.

I have a 2017 T@B Q and last week the Prodigy wireless brake controller would not connect to the brakes but was paired to the Blue Tooth

Just needed to replace the power fuse in my car that is for the 7 way pin And it connects right away

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  • mreric
    mreric Member Posts: 154
    edited July 2020
    the prodigy controller uses RF signal.   what do you mean by bluetooth?    
    your 7pin connector would need to have power running to it for it to work.    so if there was no power coming out from it then the controller cannot receive power. 
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,034
    @lino - thanks for this.  We don’t consider the fuse on the charge line for the 7 pin.  What did you see on the hand-held device to give you a clue that it was not working?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • lino
    lino Member Posts: 246
    The Prodigy controller device had the “n.c” error message because the brake line did not have power from my 7 pin on the tow vehicle

    The prodigy controller I believe but could be mistaken links to the trailer brake via Bluetooth to control the actual brakes once it has power 
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,034
    Thanks - n.c. - not connected.

    The controller connects to the brake module via radio frequency, not Bluetooth.  
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Denny16
    Denny16 Member Posts: 5,430
    Yes, it does use radio, not Bluetooth, which this and along with a dedicated I. TV wireless ( radio) controller is the advantage over the Kurt Exho, which is Bluetooth controlled via a smart phone app.
    cheers
    2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.
  • MichiganSunshine
    MichiganSunshine Member Posts: 19
    I can't get my Prodigy RF Wireless Brake Controller to pair.  It's suppose to show 00 after you brake and mine doesn't.  I just got the 7 pin installed and brake lights and turn signals work fine on the TV and trailer.
    Kathy - Lansing, MI
    2017 T@B 320 SC-S, 2016 Suburu Outback
  • Denny16
    Denny16 Member Posts: 5,430
    edited August 2020
    Do you have the 12VDC charging line/pin working?  The Prodigy Wireless uses this connection for power.
    cheers
    2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,034
    @MichiganSunshine - are you sure a charge wire was installed as part of the 7 pin?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • MichiganSunshine
    MichiganSunshine Member Posts: 19
    edited August 2020
    I'm not sure.  The added a ground wire and then a converter.  Maybe not because it didn't seem like my battery charged up either after towing.  (note:  I've only been on one trip and I'm a newbie)
    Kathy - Lansing, MI
    2017 T@B 320 SC-S, 2016 Suburu Outback
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,034
    Easy test for a charge wire:

    Turn off your battery switch and plug in the tow vehicle to the TaB.  Crank the engine. Turn on a light in your T@B.  If the light comes on you have a charge line.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Denny16
    Denny16 Member Posts: 5,430
    Nice, simple way to test the connection.
    cheers
    2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.
  • MichiganSunshine
    MichiganSunshine Member Posts: 19
    You guys were correct about the charging wire!
    i have an appointment to have it installed tomorrow.  Thanks for your help!
    Kathy - Lansing, MI
    2017 T@B 320 SC-S, 2016 Suburu Outback
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,034
    Ask for 10 gauge wire!
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio

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