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dwlittle@doctors.org.uk
Member Since: 07 Dec 2009
Location: Australia
Posts: 1
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Hi,
I'm new to the forum and couldn't find any posts on brake control units but if this topic has been covered previously then apologies for starting a new thread
Just bought a 06 HSE at the end of Nov 09. Going to be used for some touring and towing our horses.
Had a Hayes Energize III brake control unit fitted which has never worked properly (fitted by pedders in Brisbane- wired incorrectly initially- found this out when we were testing the horse float and the brakes were surging but the real drama came when we turned the main lights on in the car and the float's brakes locked up!). It was rewired by LR garage in Brisbane and the float brakes continued to surge upon the gentlest of touches of the brake pedal (even with the gain set to minimum). Took our car back to LR who advised the brake control unit was knackered and we should get a new one and get an autoelectrician to fit it. (LR said they do not produce a brake control unit and wouldn't fit it for us? Pretty average service I thought)
Essentially, I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations on a brake control unit- from searching the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 seems to be pretty popular and reliable? (going to be used for towing 2 big horses in a twin axle 2 horse straight float)
Also if anyone can recommend an autoelectrician in the Brisbane/ South East Queensland area that would be greatly appreciated.
David
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 6th Jan 2010 9:41 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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Do search; you will find a few threads on th subject. There is one very neat install under the ashtray.  There are some issues with the install as the D3 is different from Jap crap, so make sure your installer knows the D3. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 7th Jan 2010 3:50 am |
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DMC
Member Since: 26 Jul 2008
Location: western queensland
Posts: 12
 
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Had auto electrician follow this sites written guides & excellent photos. Result was a very neat fitting in the centre ash tray area. He also installed a reverse camera set up, large screen with one camera above the tow bar & another camera for 'van/trailer. Thanks for all the input
DMC
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| 7th Jan 2010 9:58 am |
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OzDisco
Member Since: 14 Nov 2009
Location: Sydney
Posts: 26
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| Re: D3 Prodigy Brake Install |
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DMC wrote:Had auto electrician follow this sites written guides & excellent photos. Result was a very neat fitting in the centre ash tray area. He also installed a reverse camera set up, large screen with one camera above the tow bar & another camera for 'van/trailer. Thanks for all the input
DMC
Would you happen to have the link to the guides and photos?
Cheers
Lee Life is not measured by how many breaths you take, but by how many moments that take your breath away...
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| 7th Jan 2010 7:42 pm |
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DMC
Member Since: 26 Jul 2008
Location: western queensland
Posts: 12
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| Re: D3 Prodigy Brake Install |
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OzDisco wrote:DMC wrote:Had auto electrician follow this sites written guides & excellent photos. Result was a very neat fitting in the centre ash tray area. He also installed a reverse camera set up, large screen with one camera above the tow bar & another camera for 'van/trailer. Thanks for all the input
DMC
Would you happen to have the link to the guides and photos?
Cheers
Lee
OzDisco, Look for terry_girgis in this Aus & NZ site,Maint.,& Mods, Tekonsha Primus 90155 Break Controller,[ A lot of people seem to spell BRAKE that way.] March 09, 2009. Pages 1 & 2. Folllow pages right through including all enclosed webb & or email addresses, credit must go to all concerned, good clear text & pictures IMO. Install in our vehicle came up as pictured. Regards, DMC
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| 8th Jan 2010 5:30 am |
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DMC
Member Since: 26 Jul 2008
Location: western queensland
Posts: 12
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OzDisco,
This should take you to the above site quicker,
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic 32077.html?highlight=tekonsha+break+controller
DMC
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| 8th Jan 2010 6:30 am |
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OzDisco
Member Since: 14 Nov 2009
Location: Sydney
Posts: 26
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Thanks guys!! Life is not measured by how many breaths you take, but by how many moments that take your breath away...
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| 9th Jan 2010 7:12 am |
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OzDisco
Member Since: 14 Nov 2009
Location: Sydney
Posts: 26
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Sorry to be a pain DMC - but that link doesn't seem to work....  Life is not measured by how many breaths you take, but by how many moments that take your breath away...
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| 9th Jan 2010 7:13 am |
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DMC
Member Since: 26 Jul 2008
Location: western queensland
Posts: 12
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OzDisco,
Try typing the address in to the web address bar on top of the page instead of clicking on it, works for me. see how it goes. Otherwise drop into the Search section of Aust & Newzealand, Maintenance & Mods, terry_girgis, 09 March '09, should come up pronto.
DMC
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| 9th Jan 2010 11:17 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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Extra space inserted so would not work, try this:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic32077.html “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 9th Jan 2010 11:37 pm |
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