Troubleshooting Brake Controller Install 2006 Chevy Silverado Where Stoplight Circuit Stops Working

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Hi my 2006 Chevy Silverado has no power coming out of the factory connector red brake pedal signal wire to controller but we have brake lights on trailer

asked by: Jason

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Check the third brake light of your 2006 Chevy Silverado. It's very common for the CHMSL fuse (third brake light) to blow on GM trucks of your generation and when that happens the brake controller stoplight circuit stops activating.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I am sorry to hear your Curt Assure Trailer Brake Controller with Dynamic Screen - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional #C49UR in your 2006 Toyota Sequoia is not going into standby/sleep mode. I recommend using a circuit tester #PTW2993 to test the factory…

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You have installed correctly all of the components you referenced. The #C51110, #C51352, and the #HM40975. The issue you are experiencing is that the tow package wiring under the hood of your truck hasn't been completed like you suspected. The…

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I have another option for you, but your 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Classic has a factory trailer brake controller port so there is no need to cut any wires. To replace your current controller with the Curt Assure Trailer Brake Controller with…

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It sounds like the problem is corrosion on the trailer 7-way brake output circuit which is causing the controller to only show an intermittent connection. Try cleaning off this pin on the 7-way with some fine grit sandpaper. Testing the brake…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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