Problem with Tekonsha Prodigy

It is a recognised Prodigy problem.
They were taking them back for exchange.
Worth checking with Prodigy to see if the exchange program still exists.

Bob

I have had the same problem, the F250 was parked on a slight backward incline at the time. Of course, I only noticed them when it got dark, had me stumped for a while, I ended up taking out the globes until it dawned on me that it may have been the controller. Ended up pulling out the controller for a couple of weeks as I was not using the vehicle, then put it back in, no problem since. Could it have been the "pendulum" in the unit moving backwards because of the incline and activating the lights?

Paul.

Sheryl,

We had the same problem with our 100 Series Landcruiser. An auto electrician couldn't find the problem. A smart fellow at the local Toyota dealer told me to disconnect the controller for a while, we were not towing at the time. That fixed the problem and it did not reoccur when we reconnected. We haven't had the problem since.

Regards,

Mick

Thanks for the input. When the problem was detected I am afraid I was on a very level piece of ground so not sure whether the pendulum is involved.
I have tried to contact Tekonsha via the internet for a contact in Australia, but the system will not allow my contact to be submitted. So does anyone out there know of a contact number for Tekonsha in Australia?

Regards
Sheryl

Hi Sheryl, contact number for Technical assistance is (Toll Free) 1-888-785-5832

or www.tekonsha.com

Hope this helps, Kind regards, Keith & Joan.

Hi Sherl, I got the following posts from www.exploreoz.com
Sounds like you have to take it back to where you bought it, if that is known to you. You might get some clues from the posts below.
Have you tried disconnecting it for a few minutes, and then re-connecting it. Others have done this and fixed the problem. Cheers, Keith & Joan.

POST 1.
Well it had to happen. My Tekonsha Voyager has started flashing the brake lights! I would like to find out who the Aussie distributor is? I read in the archives that they were being swapped for a new one/or Prodigy as they have a 5yr warranty. I could go to repco but I can't be shagged stuffing around. Easier to go to the horses mouth! funny thing is that it's been on the vehicle over 12 mths with no probs. and started the brake light thing only recently.

Leroy
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AnswerID: 177639 Submitted: Friday, Jun 09, 2006 at 11:30
disco1942 replied:
Leroy

Take it back to where you got it from. They should know about the warranty problems. Do not let them put a diode in the wire to the brake pedal – this stops your problem but the controller is required to illuminate the stop lights when you use the thumb control to manually apply the brakes – the diode will prevent this happening.

PeterD
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FollowupID: 433767 Submitted: Friday, Jun 09, 2006 at 12:21
Leroy posted:
thanks for that. I bought the controller second hand but new ( 1 mth old) when I bought this guys trailer so I don't have the receipt.

Leroy
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FollowupID: 433793 Submitted: Friday, Jun 09, 2006 at 13:47
Shaker posted:
Ring Camec in Dandenong, obviously don't tell them that you bought it s/hand.
They will ask for a receipt, tell them that you have misplaced it, if they insist, just tell them that you might as well just report it to Vicroads Road Safety Division.
It will be replaced immediately.
They couldn't post mine out fast enough!
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FollowupID: 433816 Submitted: Friday, Jun 09, 2006 at 15:03
Leroy posted:
Shaker,

On their website it states they only sell to trade only. Do they sell to the public?

Leroy
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FollowupID: 433828 Submitted: Friday, Jun 09, 2006 at 16:10
Shaker posted:
That is true, but they are a distributor & will replace it.
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