Brake Controller Causing Trailer Brakes to Lock Up
Published 01/07/2009
Question:
I just purchased a new stock trailer with electric brakes. I have a 2007 Dodge Ram with a dealer installed brake controller. The problem is that the brakes on the trailer are locking up without the pedal being depressed. I get a quarter turn tire rotation and the brakes lock. The trailer has a emergency switch the goes to a 12 volt battery. Ideas?
asked by: Gene
Expert Reply:
It sounds as if something is wired incorrectly. Which trailer connector is on your truck? A 7 way? A 6 way? Are you using a 6 to 7 way adapter? If so, there are two accepted ways of wiring a 6 way plug. If your adapter uses the center pin for the 12V lead, and the trailer uses the center pin for the brake lead, there is your problem. We offer an adapter that is universal. It can be easily changed to work with either configuration. If this is not the case, please reply and we will look into some other possibilities.
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