Troubleshooting Titan BrakeRite Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator-Won't Build Pressure
Question:
So, have the actuator, and have used this on my large boat trailer for years. Have a 2011 Dodge Ram with integrated brake controller, that I have unplugged, and use a Tekonsha brake controller, plugged into the factory harness. Had trailer built in 2012, and have used it with no issues until this year. Suddenly when first braking, or manually actuating the controller, the pump will spin up, but not build pressure. Release and reapply/reactuate, and it spins up and builds the requested pressure. Thought it was an actuator issue, and purchased a new one. Have the same issue with the new one. Tried new trailer wiring, same issue. Have the same issue using the after market controller, or the factory controller? Friends truck plugged into trailer, works as expected, every time? So, it about has to be something with the truck wiring? Both controller get the same result. It will work every time you cycle it once, then recycle, until you let it sit for a 10 or 15 seconds, then it wont pressure up again. Seems like a relay kind of issue? Any thoughts? Jason
asked by: Jason M
Expert Reply:
I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha, who is doubtful the controller is the issue. The voltage from the controlleer that's sent to the actuator is very minimal, it's just telling the actuator when and how hard to fire. The actuator is actually powered by the 12 volt auxiliary circuit from the 7-way, which delivers the power that actually runs the actuator. Since the controller will cause the actuator to cycle, and using a different truck seems to solve the problem, it tends to point the finger at the 12-volt accessory circuit. I'd recommend that you check to see that you're getting nearly 12 V coming into the actuator.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter BrakeRite II Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Kit - Vented - 1,500 psi
- Brake Actuator
- Electric-Hydraulic Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Dexter
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Dexter BrakeRite II Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Kit - Vented - 1,500 psi
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Dexter BrakeRite Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - Vented - 1,500 psi
- Shop: Adapter Module for BrakeRite Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator - OE Ford, GM Brake Controllers
- Shop: Replacement Dexter BrakeRite II SD Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator - Vented - 1,500 psi
- Search Results: brakerite sd
- Search Results: brakerite
- Search Results: t4844100
- Search Results: k58~036~00
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Shop: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Q&A: Troubleshooting Trailer Running Lights Staying On when Vehicle is Turned Off
- Video: Review of Dexter Axle Brake Actuator - EOH Actuator Adapter Module - DX35FR
- Shop: Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi
- Search Results: k23~342~00
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Q&A: Can a Hub with Outer Bearing 15123 and LM67048 Both Fit Same Spindle
- Shop: Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System
- Video: Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Nissan Altima - Curt
- Video: EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Chevrolet Volt
- Video: Curt Trailer Hitch Installation - 2018 Dodge Challenger
- Video: Curt Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2005 Honda Pilot
- Video: Trailer Hitch Installation - 2004 Honda Pilot
- Search Results: b & w tow and stow
- Video: Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 GMC Terrain - Curt 13591
- Search Results: 13397
- Shop: Gooseneck Hitch
- Q&A: Necessity of Using Lift or Jack Stands to Install Receiver Hitch on 2005 Dodge Caravan
- Q&A: Comparing Titan Titan BrakeRite I and Titan BrakeRite II Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit