Expert Answers about Mazda

• Troubleshooting Weak Trailer Brakes
• Have you tried taking the brake controller's gain setting and putting it all the way up to the max setting and see if the brakes are still weak. If so, then most likely the issue is that the brakes are out of adjustment or the wiring for the brake output circuit is too thin. 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 is the correct gauge to use which you might check to see if you have this. Check to make sure the adjustment wheels of your assemblies are putting a light drag as you turn the wheel...
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• Troubleshooting Turn Signals When Using Magnetic Tow Lights TL21RK
• Thank you for your purchase of the Optronics Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights # TL21RK. Since this kit uses a flat 4-pole type trailer connector I presume you're using some type of 7-way to 4-pole adapter, such as Pollak # PK12716, to connect the magnetic lights to your motorhome. There are a couple of potential causes for the problem you're having with both turn lights activating at the same time. I suggest you carefully inspect all connectors for any signs of dirt, trapped moisture or...
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• Tips for Removing Stuck Gooseneck Hitch Ball
• The first thing you will need to do is apply liberal amounts of spray lubricant to all of the moving parts that seem stuck. Sometimes it helps to apply some, wait an hour or so and apply more and then do whatever it takes to pry the ball out. If you can access the bottom of the hitch from underneath the truck bed try hitting it with lubricant from that angle as well. You may also be able to get a decent amount of force applied from here as well to get the hitch out. The more lube from...
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• How to Fix Exhaust Rattle After Installing a Trailer Hitch
• Exhaust rattle is a common problem that people run into when installing a hitch. Even installation shops will have this problem because vehicle manufacturers allow for variances in their exhaust locations. In most cases it is pretty easy to fix. I recommend locating the exhaust hanger, the part where the exhaust is held to the car, and try to bend the hanger so that it pulls the exhaust away from the hitch with a pry bar. You will want about a 1/2 inch gap between the hitch and exhaust....
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• How to Test to See if Tekonsha PowerTrac Electronic Brake Controller Is Functioning Without Trailer
• Using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 you can test the brake output pin on the 7-way of your vehicle for voltage while you slide the manual override lever of the controller. The indicator light of the controller will not come on until a trailer is connected so you should see it turn green when the circuit tester is touching it. You should also be able to lightly touch the brake pedal and watch as the voltage of the controller slowly ramps up over time depending on the settings of...
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• Image On Hopkins Rear View Camera Is Reversed
• I spoke with Hopkins about the Hopkins Rear View Camera with Backup Sensors part # HM60195VA and they informed me that there isn't any sort of settings to adjust on the monitor to flip or reverse the view. Therefore, if the view is flipped or reversed then the unit needs to be replaced. If the unit is under one year old and you have proof of purchase then this replacement would be covered under warranty but if not you would need to replace this on your own. The Rear View Safety Backup...
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• Can Single Transom Strap Secure Lighter Weight Aluminum Trailer
• Ideally you'd want to fix your setup so that both transom straps can be used. In the meantime running a single transom strap would be your best option. While a strap like the part # IMF14220 would have the needed capacity for what you are wanting to do I'd be worried the single attachment point on both the trailer and the boat wouldn't have the capacity.
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• Solution for Needing Replacement Motor for Fulton Trailer Landing Gear
• I did some checking and the Fulton line of landing gear was discontinued in 2000 and there are no longer any replacement parts listed for it. I wish there was just a motor kit I could recommend for you but you'll have to look into a new set of powered landing gear. For a replacement we have the Stromberg Carlson part # LG-4 which will match the bracket dimensions you have now and has a 6,500 lb capacity which means it will raise and lower your trailer quickly and last a long time due...
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• Troubleshooting Loss of Clearance Light Function on Bendron Titan Enclosed Trailer
• On a enclosed trailer like your Bendron Titan the amber clearance lights will typically be wired to the running light circuit, the same one that provides power to your license plate lamp. Sine that circuit functions the issue is probably that there is one main wired connection up to all of those clearance lights that has failed. Since it is very unlikely that all the bulbs failed at once the wiring is the most likely issue. We do not have access to wiring schematics for this trailer but...
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• Troubleshooting Install of Trailer Wiring in 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Where Stoplights Don't Work
• The problem is the red wire of the Curt trailer wiring harness part # C59236 that you referenced. This needs to be connected to a circuit that only sees voltage when the brakes are applied. This is why the kit isn't activating the brake lights like it needs to.
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• Lippert Smart Jack Extends On Its Own
• It sounds like water has got into the circuit board on your Lippert Smart Jack Electric Trailer Jack part # LC643589 as this is a common issue that causes the jack to raise and lower on its own. There was a recall for this and it sounds like you have a pre-recall version but in order to confirm you can look on the back of the jack for a sticker on the stem with a serial number. If there is no serial number present or if it is lower than SJWP2017-07-0001, then the jack was made prior to...
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• Troubleshooting Curt Triflex Brake Controller that Shows Two Red Lines on Display
• The Curt Triflex # C24VV is somewhat known for having internal bugs that make it act odd at times. The simple solution is to unplug the controller for a few seconds and then plug it back. This typically clears out the bugs and gets it working again. Try that and let me know if that fixes it.
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• Troubleshooting 2017 Ford F-450 Integrated Brake Controller that Only Works with Override Lever
• The controller should be proportional in your 2017 Ford truck which means that you'd have to be moving to have the brakes on the trailer lock up with the truck. Is there any type of output visible on the brake controller when you apply the brakes?
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• Troubleshooting Running Lamps and Brake Controller Output on Trailer Towed By 2014 Ram 1500
• According to the owner's manual, the fuses in F11, F29 and F30 are the ones you'll want to check. If the fuses were okay, then the most likely culprit is the trailer connector at the rear bumper of the truck. You should be able to remove the manufacturer harness from the rear of the trailer connector by sliding the gray locking tab and pulling firmly on the plug. Then, as a helper activates the running lights on the truck, take a circuit tester like # PTW2993 and probe each contact on...
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• How To Adjust Lippert Self-Adjusting Braking Assemblies
• I have attached for you below the brake adjustment procedure for Lippert self-adjusting braking assemblies. 1. Jack up coach and secure on adequate capacity jack stands. Follow coach manufacturer’s recommendations for lifting and supporting the coach. Make sure the wheel and drum rotates freely. 2. Remove the rubber plug from the adjusting slot on the bottom of the brake backing plate (Fig. 2). 3. Insert a screwdriver or standard adjusting tool into the adjusting slot to rotate the starwheel...
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• Troubleshooting Tail Lights on 2008 Mercury Sable Not Working With Curt T-Connector Installed
• The Curt T-Connector # C56015 is designed to be an easy installation on your 2008 Mercury Sable so since you made sure that the tees with the yellow wire was on the driver's side the only other things that could have been messed up is if you either didn't connect your Sable tail light wiring into the tee or if you didn't get a sufficient ground for this harness. It's also possible that this wiring harness is malfunctioning. You can determine if this is the case by testing the wiring that...
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• Troubleshooting RV Electric Brakes That Do Not Engage
• Since you have tried your truck with another RV trailer and found that trailer's brakes worked fine with your truck and its brake controller this suggests the problem is on the trailer side. There is a simple test you can do on your trailer's brakes that needs only a well-charged battery, such as the one in your truck. If you connect wires to the battery and directly apply their other ends to the brake and ground contacts on the trailer's 7-way (see photo please) all brakes on the trailer...
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• Troubleshooting Gooseneck Trailer Lights Not Working
• Troubleshooting a lighting issue like yours is easier if you test the vehicle and trailer separately. The vehicle connector can be tested for correct light signals by using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 or # PTW2992 on the ground and each of the individual circuit contacts. Please refer to the linked photo to see which contact to test for each light function. If signals are not present when you activate the function check the vehicle fuse box for blown fuses, check the main ground for...
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• How to Reduce Sway When Tandem Towing 2 Trailers
• Tandem towing, towing one trailer with another trailer, is intrinsically more challenging than towing a single trailer. Any sway occurring in the first trailer (the 5th wheel) tends to get transmitted to the second trailer. The two things that can be done to reduce this are to slow down to a speed that stabilizes the tandem setup and to make sure both trailers have sufficient pin weight and tongue weight (TW). Trailers that are light at the tongue (heavy at the rear) tend to sway more,...
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• Trailer Brakes Will Not Stop Trailer After Braking Assembly Replacement
• The issue you are having with your trailer brakes is most likely from a lack of adjustment. If you have manual adjust braking assemblies then you need a brake spoon part # W80630 to turn the adjuster wheel on the back to increase braking power. You will want to do this until there is a slight drag on the hub. If you have self-adjust braking assemblies then you need drive around the block and apply the manual override a few times. The brake magnet wires are not polarity sensitive so it...
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