Does Red Light on the Hopkins InSIGHT Flex-Control Always Stay on
Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 10/30/2024
Question:
Hopkins insight brake controler should the manual override have the light on all the time, even with the key off/ out?
asked by: Dave S
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Hopkins InSIGHT Flex-Control
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Hopkins InSIGHT Flex-Control
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Expert Reply:
Hey Dave, thanks for reaching out!
The red light on the Flex-Control for the Hopkins InSIGHT HM47297 will always stay on. Hopkins says this is a safety feature so it's easy to find if you're driving in the dark.
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Jon G
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Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - Up to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Splice-In
- Under-Dash Box
- Under-Dash
- Up to 3 Axles
- LED Display
- Single Trailer Only
- Tekonsha
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Jerred H.
12/22/2025
Hey Dave, did the constant red light on the Hopkins InSIGHT controller end up working as expected for you? Knowing how it performs could help others understand what to expect from that safety feature.