Draw-Tite 2-4 Brake Electronic Brake Controller - Time Delayed

Draw-Tite Brake Controller - 5100

With the Act I, Draw-Tite offers you a bit more than the other controllers in its class because the sync switch, as well as the output control, have a wider range of adjustability. What this means for you is a greater comfort range when driving in various road or weather conditions. The Act I lets you fine tune both the speed and amount of power going to the brakes.

• Designed For 2 and 4 Brake Trailers
• 12,000 lbs. Capacity
• Illuminated Output Indicator
• Slide Adjustment Output Control
• Three Year Limited Warranty
• 100% Solid State
• No Hydraulic Connections
• No Moving Parts or Pendulums
• Mounts Anywhere - No Leveling Required
• Dimensions: 3" (W) x 5-3/8" (L) x 1" (H)

Draw-Tite's Activator electronic brake control for trailers with electric brakes apply the trailer's brakes electronically as soon as the brake pedal is engaged, unlike pendulum models which react to inertia created after the tow vehicle's brakes have already begun to stop. The amount of braking power (output) and rate of application (sync) are both adjustable for the individual driver's preference, road conditions, type of trailer and load. The driver can control the amount and rate of braking from soft to aggressive and the brakes can be manually applied.

Required

20 amp. Circuit Breaker (9506P)

Recommended

Pulse Preventer (5501)

Custom wiring harness or universal wiring harness (20127 or 7894)

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• Brake Controller Installation on 1998 Chevy Suburban
  
• GM did not start using the port under the dash until the 1999 model year. You will need to hardwire the controller into the existing vehicle wiring. Depending on what the tow package on your vehicle included, some of the wiring might be in place. Does the Suburban already have a trailer connector? If so, is it a 4-pole or a 7-Way? GM typically ran a blue and an orange wire from the rear of the vehicle up to the engine bay that terminates under the brake booster. In a 12 year old vehicle,
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• Wiring Diagram Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller # 39510
  
• Yes we can help. To the right there is a picture that has a diagram of how most brake controllers wire up, if you click it you will be able to see an enlarged version of the picture. Below you will find a link to the installation instructions and to wiring instructions for wiring brake controllers. All brake controllers wire pretty much the same with a white ground wire, a black power wire a red brake switch wire and a blue brake feed wire that goes to the trailer brakes. If you would like to
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• Do I Need a Circuit Breaker for a Brake Controller if my 1997 Ford F-150 Has a Factory 7 Way Package
  
• Since your 1997 Ford F-150 already has the factory 7 way wiring package, the circuit breaker or fuse should already be wired into your truck fuse block. You will however need to use a different part number. You need part # 5100-20260. It is the same controller but it has the wiring connector that will plug into the port or connector Ford provided under the dash. I have included a link to the instructions so you can locate the brake controller port or connector. The instructions are written for a
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• What are the Dimensions and Warranty for Draw-Tite Activator Part # 5100
  
• The Draw-Tite Activator has a Three Year Limited manufacturer warranty and the dimensions are 3 inches wide, 1 inch thick and 5-3/8 inches long. I have also included a link to the instructions below.
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• What is the Red Wire Function on an Electric Trailer Brake Controller
  
• The red wire on the brake controller connects to the stop light wire on the brake switch located above the brake pedal. You will need to use a circuit tester like # 3808 to probe the wires. You need the one that shows a signal ONLY when the brake pedal is pressed. If you find a wire that has a signal when the headlights are on or when the turn signals are engaged it is not the correct wire. Brake Controller Wire Colors and Functions: The white wire is ground The blue wire is output to the t
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• Troubleshooting a Draw-Tite Brake Controller # 5100
  
• You will want to confirm that you have the wires of the controller attached in the correct manner. The blue wire is the brake output circuit and will be run to the 7-way. The black wire is the 12 volt circuit wire that will be run through a 30 amp circuit breaker to the vehicle battery. The white wire is the ground wire and will be attached to the negative side of battery. The red wire will be run to the brake switch signal that only sees voltage when the brakes are applied. If that
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• Recommend Brake Controller For 2003 Subaru Outback
  
• Brake controllers are not vehicle specific. If you plan to tow a trailer with electric brakes, you would need to install the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118461 and the Brake Controller 7 and 4 Way Installation Kit, part # ETBC7. For a brake controller, I would recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, part # 90885, as it is easy to setup and operate. The P2 is a proportional brake controller. A proportional brake controller sends power to the brakes in proportion to the rat
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• Is a Wiring Harness Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2000 Dodge Dakota
  
• If your 2000 Dodge Dakota came with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector, you will need the Tekonsha Wire Replacement for Dodge Vehicles, part # 3020-P, to install the Draw-Tite Brake Controller, part # 5100. This adapter will plug into the back of the brake controller and the plug on the other end will plug into the factory brake controller port on your vehicle. The factory plug is located underneath and left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake p
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• Brake Controller Wiring Harness Connection Point for a 2005 Dodge Ram with Factory Tow Package
  
• Yes, the Draw-Tite Brake Controller, part # 5100, will hook up to your 2005 Dodge Ram. Since your 2005 Dodge Ram has a factory 7-Way, you will need to use the Tekonsha Wire Replacement for Dodge Vehicles, part # 3020-P, to connect the Draw-Tite brake controller to your vehicle. The wiring harness will plug into the OEM harness that is located under the steering wheel, just to the right of the emergency brake pedal. There will be a small junction box with one harness already plugged in. You w
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• What Parts are Needed to Install a Draw-Tite Trailer Brake Controller on a 2007 Toyota Tacoma
  
• If your 2007 Toyota Tacoma came with a factory 7-Way trailer connector at the back, you can use the Tekonsha Wire Replacement, part # 3040-P, to install the Draw-Tite brake controller. On Tacoma trucks equipped with a 7-Way, there will be a harness that mates with this wiring harness which may be the one you are referring to. The harness will be located underneath and left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. There will be a 5-pin connector that mates
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• Installation of Draw-Tite Brake Controller Kit 5100-20260 on 2000 Ford F-250 Truck
  
• The factory brake controller port on your 2000 Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty will be located under the dash near the center console on most vehicles. First, connect the Draw-Tite Brake Control Adapter, part # 3035-p, to the Draw-Tite Activator I Brake Controller, part # 5100. Then, plug the adapter which is now connected to the brake controller into the factory brake controller port under the dash. Mount the brake controller to a place on the dash that is easily accessible. I am including a
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• How to Wire a Draw-Tite Act II Trailer Brake Controller on a 2003 Toyota Tundra
  
• I would be happy to explain how to wire the Draw-Tite Act II Brake Controller, # 5500, to your vehicle. The wiring functions you have given are very helpful. To be sure they are labeled correctly, you can always test them with a test light # 3808. On the brake controller black is for 12 volt power, white is ground, red connects to stop light switch, and blue is output to trailer brakes. On your 2003 Toyota Tundra, the fused battery wire connects to the brake controller black wire. The wire
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• Brake Controller Installation Instructions And Wire Colors for a 2005 Toyota 4Runner
  
• The wire colors for the brake controller are white ground wire, black power wire, red brake switch wire and blue brake feed wire that goes to the trailer brakes, see video links. Your 2005 Toyota 4Runner should have a connection point under the dash near the emergency brake pedal that the 20265, wiring harness will plug into, if your vehicle was set up with the factory tow package wiring. If this connector was removed for some reason and you need to splice the Draw-Tite Brake Controller, #
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• Only the Left Side Trailer Brake Locks Up using a Time Delay Brake Controller
  
• First, since only the left side was locking up, there could be a problem with the brake and/or wiring on that side. You will want to check that the wiring is intact with no cuts, breaks, or nicks. Also make sure that the ground is attached to a clean and corrosion free bare metal surface. If the brake or wiring is not in working order, a new brake controller would not help. However, I do recommend a proportional controller over a time delay controller because they are the safer way to apply
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• Brake Controller only Showing 00 When Brakes are Applied and Cannot Adjust Higher
  
• It sounds like you have a problem on the truck side since the trailer brakes are working on another vehicle. I would start by checking the trailer connections inside the vehicle connector for corrosion, which could be blocking the signal from the brake controller. Next setup the brake controller from the beginning following the manufacturers instructions, making sure the controller is mounted properly and the settings are not adjusted all the way down. If this does not solve the issue,
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• Can I Charge Battery on Trailer By Connecting To Brake Controller
  
• You would be able to maintain power to the battery by running a wire from the positive terminal on the trailer battery to the power wire on the 7-way. I would recommend using 10 gauge wire, part # 10-1-1, and connecting to the Black wire on the trailer 7-way, or the pin in the 11 oclock position when looking at the front of the connector to the positive battery terminal (see FAQ). You would then connect the negative terminal to a clean metal surface on the trailer frame for a ground connection.
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• Trailer Brakes Engage Then Release with Draw-Tite Act I Brake Controller Set Above 30
  
• This could indicate a problem with the trailer brake magnet wiring or the magnets themselves. To determine if it is the brake controller, try connecting another trailer if possible. If it does the same thing, then there could be something wrong with the controller or the controller wiring. To test the magnets, start with a visual inspection of the magnets and the wiring. If you can see the windings coming through on the magnets they will need to be replaced. Check that the grounds are properl
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• Draw-Tite Activator Brake Controller Shows an Overload OL Condition When Trailer is Connected
  
• The OL on the display for the Draw-Tite Activator, # 5100, indicates an overload condition. This can be indicative of a short circuit along the blue wire of the brake controller. The short could be the result of a bad ground, broken wire, corrosion in the trailer connectors, or any combination of these. Start by checking the wiring at the back of the brake controller to ensure that the ground is connected to a clean bare metal surface if it was hardwired. You can use a circuit tester like # 3
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• What Does E2 Error Code Indicate on Reliance Electric Brake Controller
  
• I contacted our representative at Hopkins about the E2 code that is showing on the Reliance Brake Controller. The representative informed me that this code is an indication of a short on the Blue brake controller wire. What he will need to do is inspect the Blue wire from the brake controller back for any cut, frayed or exposed wiring. A way to check whether the short is on the tow vehicle or the trailer is to stop and disconnect the trailer wiring. If the E2 code still shows on the brake con
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• How to Wire a Draw-Tite Brake Controller to a 2003 Ford F350
  
• The easiest way to install your Draw-Tite 2-4 Brake Electronic Brake Controller # 5100 in your 2003 Ford F-350 would be to use a Tekonsha Wire Replacement # 3035-P. This product will plug into the back of your # 5100 and then plug directly into the plug underneath the dash of your vehicle. I attached installation instructions and an installation video for you to check out. Your other choice is to hard-wire it in by first cutting the plug under your dash off and then wire it by function to
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