Question:
when hitting brakes, trailer locks up, is their a fuse inside brake control,
asked by: Lou B
Expert Reply:
Your controller has an adjustment to set the amount of power that is initially supplied to the brakes on the trailer. If you have tried adjusting the setting and still have the trailer brakes locking up then you need to bench test the brake controller. Below I have posted a link to a video on how to test your controller. Using this guide will help to diagnose if the problem is the brake controller or eliminate it if the problem lies elsewhere. Test the brake controller without the trailer hooked up.
expert reply by: Bob G

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Hayes-Lemmerz Energize III Electric Trailer Brake Controller
Product Summary:
Proportional Controller
Electric
Indicator Light
Vehicle Mount
Product Specs:
Automatic Leveling
2 - 4 Brakes
125 Degrees
Trailer Locks Up when Brakes are Applied
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