Troubleshooting Roadmaster Even Brake Monitor And Transmitter  

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If the LCD display on your # RM-9410 monitor does not report braking activity or system status, and the LCD display reads 'Even Brake', the monitor is not programmed to the ICX transmitter. The transmitter and the motorhome monitor are programmed as a set. If you are installing a new monitor, you will have to follow the setup procedure which should be in the monitor kit.

If you are getting the green LED light and an 'Even Brake' text message it means there is not a clear signal from the transmitter. You may want to try moving the ICX transmitter to a higher position or try relocating the monitor.

If you are installing the transmitter on a 2nd vehicle, the monitor must be programmed to recognize the second transmitter. Before programming, first install and connect Even Brake in the towed vehicle — follow the “Operation" instructions in the owner's manual. Even Brake must be
completely installed and connected, with both the ICX transmitter cord and the power cord plugged in.
2. Next, at the towed vehicle, plug the motorhome monitor power cord into the second 12-volt outlet. (This outlet must be receiving power for the monitor to operate.) The LCD text display will read “Even Brake.”
3. Now, press the “Dim” button on the motorhome monitor for approximately six seconds, until the LCD text display reads “Receiver is in Learn Mode.”
4. Release the “Dim” button. The LCD text display will read “Learning ICX #1 — Advance? OK ?.”
If you are programming the monitor for a second towed vehicle, press the button with the left-hand arrow (<) on the monitor to scroll to the next message — “Learning ICX #2 — Advance? OK ?.” If you are programming the monitor for a third or fourth towed vehicle, continue to press the button with the left-hand arrow (<) on the motorhome monitor to scroll to the appropriate message in this series — “Learning ICX #3…” or “Learning ICX #4…”
5. Press the “Test” button on the Even Brake touch pad control panel. Even Brake will begin a self diagnostic test. (As part of the test, Even Brake will cycle the brake pedal clamp up and down three times. When the brake pedal clamp is depressed, the LCD display on the motorhome monitor will read “Braking.”)
6. After Even Brake has completed the self-diagnostic test, the test light on the touch pad control panel will illuminate green to indicate the system is ready, or red to indicate the system is not ready.
• If the test light is green and the LCD display reads “Test Is Good — System Ready,” the motorhome monitor is programmed to the ICX transmitter. When the vehicle is towed, the monitor will display braking activity and system status information from Even Brake. The monitor can be programmed in this manner for up to four vehicles. Once programmed, the monitor will automatically recognize the ICX transmitter in each vehicle without further adjustment.
• If the test light is red, check the motorhome monitor LCD text display for detailed information. You can also refer to the “Communications” sections (“Overview” and “Reference Chart”) in the Even Brake owner’s manual.
7. Before towing, read the owner’s manual, cover to cover. Understand how to install and operate Even Brake, and carefully follow the instructions and safety precautions.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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