Does Blue Wire For Brake Controller Show Power All The Time
Updated 06/13/2016 | Published 06/10/2016 >
Question:
should the blue wire have voltage only when brakes are applied or all the time? and where can i find a color code chart for the LED light on the controller.
asked by: Greg
Expert Reply:
The blue wire should only show power when the manual override is used and only when the trailer is connected and the brakes are applied. The brake output pin on the trailer connector on the vehicle should not show power any other time.
As far as the LED light it is only one color and the chart I have attached explains how the light will look based on conditions.
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Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller - Up to 4 Axles - Time Delayed
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Time Delayed Controller
- Electric
- Plug-In
- Under-Dash Box
- Under-Dash
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Single Trailer Only
- Draw-Tite
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