Troubleshooting Titan BrakeRite for Disc Brakes That Wont Power Up

Question

Question:

After a few years of trouble free performance, my actuator stopped working. I have a Progidy P2 controller and a Titan 4813100 actuator. One problem is that I my 2003 Silverado battery had completely lost its charge one night. I charged it the next day and it held its charge. I recently learned that the controller was set to electric, which I changed to electric/hydraulic. It must have defaulted to the electricinch setting. The problem is that the actuator wont pump. Ive tried stepping on the brake pedal, Ive engaged the toggle switch on the controller, and Ive tried disconnecting the pigtail, while engaging the breakaway Tekonsha Model 2010 switch. I installed a new 12 volt Duracell battery to ensure that it had power. I cannot hear the actuator fire up in any of those attempts. I should also point out that the controller was set to relatively high pressure 13-14. How can I test the system? How can I test the controller and the actuator?

asked by: Brian B

0

Expert Reply:

I would start by checking to make sure that you're getting power on the 12v auxiliary power circuit on your 2003 Chevy Silverado's 7 way plug; since the Titan BrakeRite # T4813102 receives its' power from this circuit it's possible that your problem lies here. You'll need a circuit tester like the # PTW2993, and you'll want to turn the truck on and test the pin at 1 o'clock when looking at the front of the 7 way receptacle. If you're getting 12v power from the vehicle then we can isolate the issue to the BrakeRite; if you're not getting power on that pin then you'll want to check the towing fuses on your vehicle to make sure that the battery going out didn't also cause a fuse to blow.

You can also test your BrakeRite by plugging it into a different tow vehicle; if it functions normally that can also tell you the vehicle is the issue, or can help confirm that the BrakeRite is the issue. In order to test the brake controller, you'll want to test for power on the brake output circuit located at the 5 o'clock position; just activate the manual override from the cab of the truck and verify you're getting voltage when it's used.

If you can verify that the BrakeRite is actually getting power and the brake output circuit is working properly, that will allow us to help you continue to troubleshoot this. I've also linked a helpful article on 7 way trailer plugs and wiring for you to check out, as it might be helpful in all of this.

expert reply by: Erik B

0

7 Way wiring diagram
(click to enlarge)

Answer 1

The issue that you are seeing may indeed be an electrical issue. I recommend checking all the connections and wiring and make sure that there are not any loose connections, or signs of damage to any of the wiring. I have included a link to the…

view full answer...

Answer 2

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…

view full answer...

Answer 3

Hey David, the Redarc Tow-Pro Link Bluetooth Brake Controller #RED57AR that you referenced will fit any vehicle that has a 7-way installed on it including your 2017 Ram 3500 that has a factory brake controller. This will bypass that circuit on your…

view full answer...

Answer 4

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…

view full answer...

Answer 5

Hey Francis, you can email me back the picture of your actuator and I can verify what you have and if the Dexter #DX82KR will be exact replacement. If what you have says BrakeRite on it and you have disc brakes this will for sure be what you need.

view full answer...

Answer 6

I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha, who is doubtful the controller is the issue. The voltage from the controlleer that's sent to the actuator is very minimal, it's just telling the actuator when and how hard to fire. The actuator is actually…

view full answer...

Answer 7

The Titan electric over hydraulic brake actuators including #T4813102 take 0.3 seconds to get to 200 psi and 1.1 seconds to get to 90 percent of their full rated pressure which would be 1,350 psi for the BrakeRite EHB #T4813102. This is about as fast…

view full answer...

Answer 8

While you'll need an adapter, your Ford OEM brake controller does work with the Dexter BrakeRite Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator - Disc #DX82KR. All you need to add is the Dexter BrakeRite SD Adapter for Ford/Chevy Integral Brake Controllers…

view full answer...

Answer 9

Hey Sean, The most common cause of the BrakeRite #T4813102 not engaging the brakes when powered on is due to loose or incorrect wiring, or a bad or loose ground. I would recommend double checking all the wiring to make sure it is secure, and possibly…

view full answer...

Answer 10

If your Titan BrakeRite #T4813102 is not building pressure you are going to want to start by ensuring the actuator is properly grounded to a 12 volt battery. Should that not be the cause, test the actuator using a voltmeter with the tow vehicle…

view full answer...

Answer 11

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

view full answer...

Troubleshooting Titan BrakeRite for Disc Brakes That Wont Power Up

Products Featured in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching