Brake Controller Stays on After Vehicle is Shut Off
Published 07/02/2016
Question:
Does green light stay on all the time ?
asked by: Pat
Expert Reply:
I'm assuming you're speaking of an LED on a brake controller that stays on after the vehicle is shut off, is that right? If it's a different issue, please get back with me. I'd also need to know which brake controller you have.
Brake controllers are installed with a direct connection to the vehicle battery so that the controller can't be turned off and forgotten to be turned back on. The controller will go into a sleep mode after a period of no movement or activity-usually around 20-30 minutes. The power needed to illuminate 1 LED is miniscule, the vehicle would need to sit unattended for a few months before that tiny voltage draw could become an issue.
I'll link you to our FAQ article that includes more information about brake controllers.
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Splice-In
- Under-Dash Box
- Under-Dash
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Single Trailer Only
- Tekonsha
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