Would Brake Controller Fuse being Blown Cause no Trailer Connection Message on Dash
Published 09/14/2021
Question:
Hi just bought a camper all of the lights work brake, turn and running lights however my brake controller does not recognize the trailer. i did find a blown Trailer sub battery 30a fuse. could the bee the root of the issue?
asked by: Thomas W
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Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes I would say that would be the issue. The brake controller is what is used to sense if a trailer is connected so if your brake controller was not active it would not be able to perform this test.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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