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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 10:22 AM
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Brake Controller Problem

I bought a Tekonsha 90195 P3 Electronic Brake Control from Amazon to tow my 30' travel trailer. It's wired in correctly, and when there's nothing attached, it says "no power - verify brakes" which is expected. However, when the trailer is hooked up, I get the same message. I have no control over the trailer brakes, but they work great and stop this beast no problem.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 12:32 PM
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The most common problem is the seven pin connection between your truck and towable. I recently had the same problem when I switched controllers when my old one finally died. I had use contact enhancer and replug several times before my P3 could find my fiver.

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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 05:04 AM
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I agree with Steve. Take that 7 pin connector apart and inspect all the pin and connections.
 
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