prodigy/ford
Submitted: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 20:05
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slush
been asked to fit a prodigy brake controller to a mates 2001 ford, i have done a few before but remember reading somewhere that on some fords there is a problem with the brake light switch or some thing. is there any one who has fitted it them self to a 2001 ford.
Reply By: Member - Gaz@Gove (NT) - Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 20:14
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 20:14
Have a look in the box the controller came in, there should be a leaflet explaining what to do when fitting to certain model Fords.
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Follow Up By: slush - Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 21:07
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 21:07
i don't have the box as yet.
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Reply By: disco1942 - Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 20:35
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 20:35
In most vehicles it is better to wire the stop light wire to the tail lights than fiddle around with the switch near the foot pedal. This control wire actuates the controler when the voltage in to it raises from earth potential to 12V - it also supplies power to the stop lights when the manual control on the controller is actuated.
PeterD
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Follow Up By: Graham & Lynne - Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 21:33
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 21:33
I have leaflet problem is with XF.ZL & LTD FE & only when these cars have cruise control/trip computer
cheers Graham
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Reply By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 21:30
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 21:30
Hi Slush
The brake switch on the Ford is a big problem. Don't touch it, they hardly work the brake lights.
Run a new wire to the stop light for power when you wire up the trailer plug.
Regards
Derek.
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Follow Up By: slush - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 20:22
Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 20:22
thanks heaps.
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Reply By: Olcoolone (SA) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 23:47
Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 23:47
The main issue with AU Falcons was if you were going to connect trailer wiring you had to do it a certian way and at the correct take off point.
We have a lot of problems with EF/EL Falco stop ligt switches but AU's seem to be OK....touch wood.
Putting in the brake controller as per usual should be OK.
Regards Richard
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