Troubleshooting Brake Buddy Classic 3 Transmitter Loose and Not Transmitting

Published 08/17/2023

Question:

I own a brake buddy. I tow a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summitt behind my 2016 Tiffin Phaeton. All is working well. I noticed this time trip that my sending unit one the brake buddy is very loose. I dont believe it sent any message to the part that is connected to cigarette lighters in the RV. Should the sender be loose?

asked by: Rosa M

Expert Reply:

It sounds like you're talking about the transmitter that plugs in on top of the Brake Buddy Classic 3 # HM39494. There will be some movement with the transmitter but your description of "very loose" doesn't sound right.

When I reached out to the manufacturer they had no reports of this or any idea why it would be loose. The only thing I can think of is if the transmitter was hit and the prongs were bent causing it to not fit as well as it should. I would inspect them to see if they look bent or damaged. If you find that they are and it is no longer sending a signal you can replace the alert system with the # BB28MR.

expert reply by: Robin H