Why Would Brake Controller Only Work with Manual Override Lever

Updated 09/29/2015 | Published 09/28/2015

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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs

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Question:

My trailer brakes only work manualy. There is power to the red wire when I apply the brake pedal. The light used to come on then flicker some. Now doesnt come on at all. But the brakes have never worked with the pedal.

asked by: Randy R

Expert Reply:

If the red wire of your brake controller has voltage when the brakes are applied and the controller is still not activating the brakes of the trailer the problem has to be an internal problem. Especially if the brakes work with the override lever just fine.

For a brake controller replacement I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes.

expert reply by: Jameson C