Redarc Brake Controller Testing on a 2017 Subaru Outback
Question:
I have just installed the Redarc Liberty brake controller along with ETBC7 and the recommended 4 wire harness. As far as I can tell, the installation matched the instructions identical to the video, but the brake control signal does not show up on my 7-pin connector tester. I get running lights, turn signal, 12 volt aux power and running lights, but now brake controller signal. I have NOT yet connected a trailer with brakes, but am setting up for future use and need to know it works. When I depress the manual override button the blue light glows for a few seconds then goes dark. Please help. As a side note, my Subaru dealership printed out a schematic of the brake switch wiring and told me to tap into the black with white striped wire coming off the brake switch. There are half a dozen wires coming out of the harness. Any ideas?
asked by: Charles D
Expert Reply:
I believe that the Redarc Liberty Brake Controller # RED24FR is hooked up correctly to your 2017 Subaru Outback. The blue light flashing when you push the override button is telling you that a trailer is not connected. Also remember that with this brake controller being proportional it will want to see the brake light but also feel the inertia of the vehicle stopping.
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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Redarc
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