Trailer Brake Controller Wire Testing Video

You are correct, you should only be getting output when the brake is applied, or the override switch is activated. It sounds like the controller might be bad, but to make sure, you should probably bench test it before tossing it. Use a circuit…

All the brake controller needs to sense a trailer connection so that you can test it is a slight amperage draw on the output circuit. For that you can use a circuit tester like the part #PTW2993 with one pin grounded and the other on the output pin.…

Hello Jon, I have a great option for you! I don’t recommend going with a time delayed brake controller. They used to be the only thing out there, but now proportional is definitely the way to go. A proportional controller works in sync with your…

I am not entirely sure what process you took so I'll give you some other things to try, or maybe a different way to test the Prodigy P3 #90195. First, sever the blue wire a couple inches from the back of your controller. Then use a circuit tester…

Absolutely, to install trailer wiring on your 2024 GMC Canyon you will need the Hopkins Multi-Tow 7-Way Blade and 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector #HM11141144. This uses a factory style connector so you will be able to place the connector easily in place…

Without knowing what brake controller you have I will venture to guess that the OL code you are seeing is an over load code. The OL or overload error code indicates a short in the brake output circuit. Start by examining the trailer connector. Make…

Assuming that when you tested the resistance of the brakes you were testing the two wires on each magnet and getting 2.0 and 2.8 ohms the magnets on your trailer are not working correctly and will need to be replaced. For 7" brakes you should…

It is normal to have continuity between the brake(blue) wire and ground(white) wire. The electric trailer brake is an electromagnet when it has power it attracts to the steel inside the hub/drum. If you are having issues with your trailer brakes…

It is possible that your trailer brake controller was damaged when the output wire was shorted to ground. There is also a chance the wiring from the brake controller to the 7-way was damaged in the factory harness. You can verify if your controller…

An OL error code would indicate an overload error. The cause of this is most likely a bad ground or a short to the blue brake out put wire. The first thing I would check is the connector on the back of your vehicle. Any dirt or corrosion can be…

The green light of your Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller part #39510 is to show that the brake controller senses a trailer being connected. If you can't get the green light to come on plus your brake output pin on your 7-way is reading full…

We always recommend a sliding hitch for a bed length less than 8' but you can do a little bit of measuring to see just how much turning clearance you have with your 2022 Keystone RV Cougar 368MBI with a MaxTurn nose and determine if a sliding…