Troubleshooting Curt Echo Not Powering On
Updated 10/30/2025 | Published 02/19/2025
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I recently got a CURT Echo brake controller. I paired it and used it perfectly fine. Second time I used it, same car, same phone, same trailer the Echo couldn’t be paired to. The hazards and turn signals work on the trailer, so power is getting through. There’s also no light turning on at all on the echo. I’m lost as to what to try now.
asked by: James
Expert Reply:
Hey James; have you checked your 12V power? If not, I recommend using a tester like the # PTW2993 to see if you have power on your vehicle connector. Since the power light is not turning on it sounds like there is no power on the 12V circuit. The lights would pass through regardless. If you have power here then it is likely an internal issue and I would reach out to Curt or whoever you bought it from to replace it under warranty.
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug-in w/ Bluetooth App - Up to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Plug-In
- Smartphone App
- Under-Dash
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- Multiple Trailers
- CURT
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Robin H.
10/30/2025
Hey James, were you able to test the 12V power on your vehicle connector with a circuit tester? Knowing what you found could help others who run into the same issue with their Echo brake controller.