When to troubleshoot a trailer brake controller problem?
by Natalie Lyda. When a problem occurs with a trailer brake controller, it’s possible to lose all braking power to the connected trailer’s braking system. In order to avoid harsh stops or dangerous towing situations, it is imperative to troubleshoot trailer brake controllers as soon as they display any sign of malfunction.
Is there a Factory Brake Controller for Chevy?
It was my first shot at a factory chevy brake controller. I had no idea what it would do. And it is not the trailer it got hooked up to a truck with a prodigy controller and worked fine. Eli you are correct that the dashes are not the readout.
Where is the test light on the trailer brake controller?
Hold a 12-volt test light to the trailer connector wire port at the back of the trailer brake controller. After 12-volts of power have been confirmed at the controller, hold the test light to the wire connection port on the trailer connector at the rear of the vehicle.
Is there a Factory Brake Controller for a bobcat?
I finally pulled the bobcat trailer this morning to work and had my first experience with the factory installed brake controller. I had one in my last truck (D****) but this is my first gm one.
Is there a problem installing a brake controller?
Even the most experienced installer will encounter it from time to time: the brake controller installation is finished, the wires have all been run, but something is going wrong.
Do you need a brake controller for a rental trailer?
Almost every rental trailer come standard with surge brakes. It makes perfect sense if you think about it because most people would not have a brake controller. So if the OP took the advice here his friend would have wasted money buying a controller that he didn’t need and couldn’t use anyway.
Do you need a brake controller for a 27’truck?
The truck brakes will fade out and be useless on any steep down=grade if they are trying to stop a 27′ trailer as well. Tell him to buy a brake controller but also it does NOT have to be installed if he does not want to do that (even though it is easy on a 2006 Chevy if he got the harness to go with it).
Do you need a trailer brake controller for HD towing?
Unfortunately, GM chose not to make trailer brake controllers standard with the HD towing option. For those of you who have a trailer with electronic brakes, this means you’ll need to install one yourself. Luckily, aftermarket trailer brake controllers are relatively inexpensive and definitely worth it for peace of mind when towing heavy loads.