Installation
Guide
WARNING
The
Prodigy
must
be
mounted
from
0
degrees
to
70
degrees
nose
up.
(See
Below).
In
hilly
terrain
it
is
advisable
to
leave
a
margin
at
either
extent
to
keep
bars
from
coming
on
when
going
up
and
down
hills.
When
mounted
near
level
the
lower
bars
may
come
on
during
heavy
acceleration
(see
Trouble-shooting
Chart).
This
will
not
affect
the
performance
during
braking.
Failure
to
install
the
Prodigy
within
these
constraints
may
cause
impaired
performance.
Wiring
Brake
Control
Your
Prodigy
brake
control
has
a
new
and
unique
connector
located
at
the
back
of
the
control.
This
connector
allows
you
two
options
to
wire
your
brake
control.
Option
1:
Use
Pigtail
Wiring
Harness
included.
This
harness
can
be
installed
by
following
the
Generic
Wiring
Guide.
Option
2:
Use
a
Ford,
Dodge
or
GM
specific
wiring
harness.
If
your
vehicle
came
with
a
factory
tow
package
that
included
a
7-way
connector,
you
can
purchase
a
Tekonsha
OEM
wiring
harness
with
the
Prodigy
connector
on
one
end
and
your
specific
vehicle's
connector
on
the
other.
Display
Readings
after
Wiring
the
Prodigy
After
successfully
wiring
your
Prodigy
you
should
see
the
following
on
the
two-digit
display:
•
Power
to
Prodigy
without
trailer
connected.
•
Power
to
Prodigy
with
trailer
connected
and
•
Manual
Knob
Activated
without
trailer
•
Manual
knob
activated
(with
trailer),
5.4
denotes
a
hypothetical
power
output.
This
value
is
set
using
the
power
knob.
Range
is
0.0
to
13
volts.
This
is
an
indication
of
voltage
output
to
electric
brakes.
•
Power
to
Prodigy
but
display
is
in
power
saving
mode
(no
motion
or
activity
for
at
least
fifteen
minutes).
Mounting
the
Prodigy
Traditional
Bracket
Mount
Mounting
Bracket
#8
X
3/8"
Machine
Screw
with
Internal
Tooth
Washer
CAUTION
Drilling
or
use
of
longer
screws
may
damage
unit.
Securely
mount
bracket
to
a
solid
surface.
Insert
supplied
#8
x
3/8"
machine
screws
on
each
side
into
the
mounting
holes.
Adjust
control
to
desired
position
and
tighten
screws
until
snug.
A.
B.
1.
2.
3.
4.
A.
B.
C.
1.
2.
3.
Under
Dash
Mount
Mount
#6
X
1/2"
Self
Tapping
Screws
Mount
Template
Securely
mount
Mount
to
a
solid
surface
using
supplied
#6
X
1/2"
Self
Tapping
Screws.
Insert
Prodigy
Brake
control.
Plug
in
connector.
NOTE:
1.
Front
of
the
Prodigy
must
be
horizontal,
see
below
.
2.
The
Prodigy
must
be
parallel
to
direction
of
travel,
see
below
.
Automatic
Leveling
of
the
Sensor
The
Prodigy
will
automatically
acquire
the
proper
level
setting.
It
will
also
automatically
adjust
as
you
travel
up
or
down
hills.
Adjusting
the
Power
to
the
Trailer
Brakes
(Prior
to
setting
Boost)
Once
the
control
has
been
securely
mounted
within
the
0
to
70-degree
range,
it
is
necessary
to
set
the
power
needed
to
stop
the
trailer
during
a
braking
event.
1.
Connect
trailer
to
tow
vehicle.
2.
With
engine
running
hold
manual
full
left
and
set
Power
Knob
to
indicate
6.0
3.
Drive
tow
vehicle
and
trailer
on
a
dry
level
paved
surface
at
25
mph
and
fully
apply
manual
knob.
✓
If
trailer
brakes
lock
up:
❑
Turn
power
down
using
power
knob.
✓
If
braking
was
not
sufficient:
❑
Turn
power
up
using
power
knob.
4.
Repeat
Step
(3)
until
power
has
been
set
to
a
point
just
below
wheel
lock
up
or
at
a
sufficient
force
as
to
achieve
maximum
braking
power.
5.
Using
the
brake
pedal,
make
a
few
low
speed
stops
to
check
the
power
setting.
Trailer
braking
is
initiated
and
terminated
via
the
stoplight
switch.
When
the
brake
pedal
is
released,
trailer
braking
will
cease.
C
Direction
of
Travel
Direction
of
Travel
Correct
Incorrect
09/05
REV
I
Prodigy
®
Electronic
Brake
Control
For
2,
4,
6
and
8
brake
applications
READ
THIS
FIRST:
Read
and
follow
all
instructions
carefully
before
installing
or
operating
the
Prodigy.
Keep
these
instructions
with
the
Brake
Control
for
future
reference.
Components
of
the
Brake
Control
A.
Power
Knob
B.
Boost
Button
C.
Manual
Knob
D.
Connector
(For
Wiring
Harness)
E.
Mounting
Hole
(1
per
side)
Important
Facts
to
Remember
1.
Do
not
mount
or
activate
RF
generating
items
(cell
phones,
two
way
radios)
near
(less
than
12")
the
brake
control.
2.
CAUTION
Reversing
the
connection
to
a
break2
away
battery
on
the
trailer
will
destroy
the
Prodigy.
3.
CAUTION
Disconnect
trailer
plug
from
the
tow
vehicle
prior
to
testing
a
breakaway
switch
or
you
may
destroy
the
Prodigy.
4.
The
Prodigy
employs
an
inertial
sensor.
It
senses
deceleration
and
generates
an
output
that
is
based
on
deceleration,
thus
the
term
“Proportional
Braking”.
5.
The
Prodigy
will
“HOLD”
your
trailer
with
25%
of
power
setting
while
you
are
at
a
standstill
with
brake
pedal
applied
for
longer
than
5
seconds.
6.
The
Prodigy
will
brake
proportionally
in
reverse.
It
will
apply
the
appropriate
brake
voltage
based
on
deceleration.
7.
For
Technical
Assistance
and
Warranty
Information
call:
1-888-785-5832
or
www.tekonsha.com.
8.
WARNING
The
Gross
Combined
Weight
Rating
(GCWR)
must
never
exceed
the
vehicle
manufac(
turers
recommendation.
9.
CAUTION
This
control
is
not
designed
for
use
with
electric-hydraulic
trailer
brake
systems.
P/N
7689
seconds
then
Displays
for
15
changes
to:
Boost
feature
engaged.
Boost
feature
not
engaged.
(Blank
Display)
