Single Dot on Display of Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller After Install
Updated 07/21/2025 | Published 04/30/2023
Question:
I just hooked up a Resse Brake-Evn proportional brake control, 8508211, and followed all instructions for hook up to my 2017 RAM 1500 but it has been about 20 mins and one of the led lights, a single dot, is still lit is this normal?
asked by: Andrew
Expert Reply:
If you take a look at the instruction manual for a Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller part # TK63VR, you'll see that a single red dot represents that the brake controller has power but there is no trailer connected. Therefore, if you don't have a trailer hooked up but the truck is on then yes, this is normal. I have attached a list of other displays below for you as well and what they mean. If you're still having issues, check out the troubleshooting section of the instruction manual also attached below.
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Splice-In
- Under-Dash Box
- Under-Dash
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Single Trailer Only
- Tekonsha
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Jim C.
7/20/2025
What if the truck is off and 1 red LED stays illuminated. If you select B1 B2 or B3 2 red LED lights stay in when the truck is off.