Troubleshooting OL Code On Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller W/ Trailer Unhooked
Question:
It sets a OL code and not even connected to trailer. We have cleaned the 7 way plug still no help.This truck came from factor wired with 7 way plug We bought Curt Triflex Brake Controller and wiring kit 51362 and C24VV trailer brake
asked by: Glenn H
Expert Reply:
Since your Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # C24VV you have is showing OL (overload) code even when trailer is unplugged that means that there is a short in the blue trailer brake output wire.
I recommend cutting the blue wire of the # C51362 you have installed in the factory trailer brake port of your 2011 Tundra. If cutting the wire makes the code go away then there is a short somewhere between the trailer brake controller and the 7-way connector and you will need to trace the wire to find the damage. Since it is a factory wire it may be pretty tricky to trace back so another option would be to use # 10-1-1 to go from the 5 o'clock pin on your 7-way connector to the blue wire on the # C51362 using heat shrink butt connectors # DW05745-5 for a weather tight connection.
Now if cutting the blue wire does not make the code go away the issue is within the # C24VV and it will need to be replaced.
I included a diagram of the 7-way connector and videos for the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- CURT
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Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connector - 12-10 Gauge - Nylon Insulation - Yellow - Qty 5
- Wiring
- Wire Connectors
- Butt Connectors
- 12-10 Gauge
- Deka
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Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- CURT
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