Thread: Prodigy Brake Controller

Originally Posted by Bushwanderer

This is one MORE job that I have ahead of me (after removing it from my D1).

Can you please let me know which way round to fit the diode?

AND I'll have to see if can DIG UP the installation instructions.

Best Wishes,

Bushwanderer, I was instructed to fit the diode with the stripped end toward the brake controller. I think that makes sense as you wish to prevent any signal coming back from the brake controller into the D3's systems.

Regards,

Chris

Originally Posted by RichardK

Peter, can you pm me your email address then I can attach thePDF's

Cheers

Richard

Thanks Richard,
Received perfectly & promptly,

Much Appreciated,

Hi Chris, have just found this & the statement u make here (which is probably my fault trying to describe it to u in the first place!!) in Orange is incorrect!

The "diode" goes from the red wire coming from your brake controller to the tapped into connection to the Purple/green trace (from memory which is you brake light wire). Not to have any connection to your blue wire in any case, which is why u had problems earlier i would presume.

Sorry for not noticing, i have just returned from holidays in S.A.

I am hoping to fit one & show pics once i return to work.

Originally Posted by PCH

I rewired last night as per my Dealer's instructions using the recommended LRA method. This uses the trailer fuse block in the LHR compartment for all connections with a 3amp diode between the brake light wire and brake controller's blue wire.

I'm sure you can wire these controllers up and take a brake light signal from different locations some with no risk and maybe some with higher risk.

I'm happy to have fitted as per my Dealer's instructions. Thanks Sneigy.

Chris

Originally Posted by sniegy

Hi Chris, have just found this & the statement u make here (which is probably my fault trying to describe it to u in the first place!!) in Orange is incorrect!

The "diode" goes from the red wire coming from your brake controller to the tapped into connection to the Purple/green trace (from memory which is you brake light wire). Not to have any connection to your blue wire in any case, which is why u had problems earlier i would presume.

Sorry for not noticing, i have just returned from holidays in S.A.

I am hoping to fit one & show pics once i return to work.

Gees, I'm glad you made THAT clear.

Hi Pete,
I do apologise for my ramblings..
Basically the red wire from your brake controller goes to the purple/green wire for your brake light pickup signal (As LR have instructed in the L/H/R 1/4 panel.). In between the connection of these 2 wires is placed the diode.
I do hope this is clearer...cant wait for the photo's....

Originally Posted by Bushwanderer

Gees, I'm glad you made THAT clear.