Can I Use the Connector Adapter # 20142 with My Curt Echo # C51180 on a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas?
Question:
I bought a 51180 wireless brake controller. I have a 2018 VW Atlas SE When you plug in the 51180 the 7 way does not send power thru the power pin on the plug. The Atlas sends the power when a trailer is hooked up. The running lights , brakes lights and turns all work. You reference this issue in one of the reviews of 51180 on your website. It says part 20142 connector may solve the problem, but at the time you did not know. What can I do so I can use my Curt 51180
asked by: Pete
Expert Reply:
Sorry to hear about your 7-way! The Trailer Connector Adapter w/Lamp-Out Sensor Bypass # 20142 is the part you need to solve the issue. This adapter ensures that you can tow a trailer with LED tail lights. This is because most European models like your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SE have Lamp-Out sensors that cause functions to stop when connecting trailers with LEDs. With the adapter, you can use the Curt Echo # C51180.
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
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Trailer Connector Adapter w/ Lamp-Out Sensor Bypass - 7-Way RV to 7-Way RV - Vehicle End
- Trailer Wiring
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- Single-Function Adapter
- 7 Round - Blade
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