Would Curt Echo Brake Controller Allow VW Touareg to Tow Trailer with LED Taillights
Updated 06/05/2020 | Published 06/04/2020
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Connected 7 way RV trailer plug new trailer with LED lights to my 2006 VW Touareg TDI. The trailer tail lights flash but no brake or turn signals. Believe this to be a result of PWM wiring on the VW which is designed to alert me of a lamp failure. Will the Curt 51180 Echo brake controller also correct this?
asked by: Wayne C
Expert Reply:
The Curt Echo brake controller # C51180 does not have load resistance built into the controller so it would not simulate the additional load of incandescent trailer lights. While this is a great brake controller it would not be the adapter solution you are in need of.
We do have the 7-way adapter part # C57003 which plugs into an active 7-way and does add the additional resistance needed.
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug-in w/ Bluetooth App - Up to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
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- Plug-In
- Smartphone App
- Under-Dash
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- Multiple Trailers
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