Troubleshooting Only Red Dot on a Draw Tite Activator Brake Controller
Question:
On my activator 2 controller I only see a red dot. When I scroll for more braking power or push the manual brake button. What could be my issue?
asked by: Galen
Expert Reply:
If you are seeing the red dot on your DrawTite Activator IV part # 5504 without a trailer connected while pressing the brakes that means you are not connected to the correct circuit on the red wire (stop light circuit). You will want to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to test the wires near your brake pedal for a wire that sees voltage only when the brakes are applied.
If the red dot is present with a trailer connected then the problem is on the brake output circuit (blue wire). Common issues here are corrosion on the trailer connectors, bad grounds on the brake assemblies, or a short somewhere on the brake output circuit.
I attached an FAQ article on troubleshooting brake controller installs for you to check out.
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Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller - Up to 4 Axles - Time Delayed
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Time Delayed Controller
- Electric
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- Digital Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Draw-Tite
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