Troubleshooting Curt Venturer Brake Controller on 2008 Nissan Xterra with No Lights

Question:

Hi I tried to install this on my 08 xterra off road with factory tow package. When I plugged it in all I got was a flashing red light indicating a short. Now, since I plugged it in the first time none of the lights on my trailer work. Any ideas?

asked by: Jake S

Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Curt and he said it sounds like a problem with the wiring on the trailer, probably a bad ground. His advice was to make sure the trailer side connectors are clean and free of corrosion inside and out. The main connector grounds should be attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces.

The light grounds should also be attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces. If there is anything between a light ground and the metal trailer frame or if the trailer has an aluminum frame, tilt bed, or folding tongue, any of these things can interrupt the ground. Running jumper wires from the light grounds to the main trailer connector ground can help.

expert reply by: Chris O