This is the first time I have heard of the engine light coming on when making the under hood connections on the 2007 Chevy Silverado. It is possible that one of those factory wires is damaged and could be creating a short. What you could do is bypass the factory power wire to the brake controller. That wire is the one that was next to the power distribution box and connects to the left post at the front of the power distribution box. Remove it from the post it is attached to.
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In order to troubleshoot this problem we have a few methods you can try. Since the brakes are engaged when you plug in your trailer in it is most likely an incorrect stoplight wire connection, corrosion on the trailer or vehicle plugs, or the adapter wiring does not match the OEM connector in your 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. Since you hardwired this in, we can rule out the connector.
I would start by verifying the correct wire connections. Make sure each wire is connected in the correct... view full answer...
The straighter the truck and trailer are and the more level they are the easier it will be to hook up and unhook the 5th wheel trailer. When using a Revolution or Sidewinder pin box you pretty much have to be straight. The reason is the wedge that locks out rotation of the hitch is in the way. You could remove the wedge to hookup or unhook as long as you remember to put in back into place every time.
There are some things that can make it difficult. Basically if the trailer king pin is... view full answer...
The issue is most likely on the trailer instead of a brake controller like # C24VV for example. I know you said you adjusted the brakes but I recommend adjusting the brakes more. Take a look at our video on how we adjust trailer brake assemblies, fast-forward to the 4:35 mark of the video.
Have you tested the brake magnets already? I have an article attached that goes into detail on how to test the brake magnets if you have not done so already.
The wire running inside the axle is the... view full answer...
If no lights are coming on when you plug your trailer into your 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500, new body style, there are a few fuses you will need to check. The fuse box that has all the trailer functions is the one located under the hood, and I did include a diagram as well as the number location and function below.
Fuse 1: Right Trailer Stop/ Turn Lamp
Fuse 3: Left Trailer Stop/ Turn Lamp
Fuse 6: Trailer Brake Controller
Fuse 10: Trailer Back-up Lamps
Fuse 25: Trailer Park Lamps
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So based on what you said, since the P3 # 90195 is not showing a trailer connected when one is, but sometimes shows one when connected when it is not, an educated guess is that the issue is a corroded or damaged connector. This is the issue the vast majority of the time, and seems very likely particularly since the voltage is getting through based on your testing.
I would check the 7-way on your 2007 Chevy and see if there is any corrosion on the pins or see if it's dirty. If so, you may... view full answer...
Sounds like your Tekonsha Voyager part # 39510 that you installed in your 2007 Chevy Silverado just hasn't been setup properly and that is why the braking performance isn't what you need.
Getting the braking power you need for your application is simple with the Voyager. First, set up the controller as indicated in the instructions, making sure that the internal sensor is properly leveled. Then set the overall power by adjusting the power knob while you test out your rig. The power should... view full answer...
If your trailer brake actuator has an electric lock out on it then you will need a working center pin on the 7-Way that is attached to the reverse light circuit on the truck. Since your truck has a factory 7-Way you can check the vehicle owners manual for the location of any fuses or relays related to the tow package wiring and/or reverse lights to determine if a fuse is blown or missing.
I did see that you found the issue was a bent pin inside the connector. I do recommend checking the... view full answer...
First thing you need to is determine if all of the tail light circuits of the 7-way on your 2007 Chevy Silverado are functioning correctly. You will need to use a circuit tester like our part # PTW2993 for this. Test the pin in the 3:00 position for voltage when the right turn or brakes are applied.
Test the 9:00 position for voltage when the brakes or left blinker is on.
Test the 11:00 position for voltage when the headlights or running lights are on.
If the voltage all checks out in... view full answer...
The issue you are describing sounds like a ground issue. We would definitely want to eliminate the possibility of a weak/bad ground. Although it is odd that everything did work prior to you changing the bulbs. The LED bulbs are pulling way less power so generally that would not cause any issues.
The best thing to do will be to check your ground. Make sure everything is grounded to goo clean metal free of any paint or corrosion. You could also try replacing a few of the LED's with incandescent... view full answer...
It sounds like the brake controller is not receiving a signal from the stop light switch. I would first recommend testing the red wire going to the brake controller for signal only when the brake pedal is pressed using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993. If there is no signal going to the brake controller, then I would recommend checking the connections on that wire to see if something was disconnected. The red wire from the brake controller should be connected to the cold side of the... view full answer...
The light blue with white strip wire on you 2007 Chevy Silverado is the should be the brake light signal coming from the stop light switch. This wire should only be hot when the brake pedal is being pressed.
This wire lets the brake controller know when you are activating your vehicle brakes. Then the controller can activate the trailer brakes accordingly. You can use a tester like # PTW2993 to check that wires to see if you are getting the correct signals.
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There may be some sort of feature on the vehicle that reduces power if it is not running but I would think it would cause the low voltage message again after you have turned the system off again. You may need to connect the Even Brake, # RM-9400, to a different power source and see if that fixes the problem.
The troubleshooting pages in the instructions only state to make sure the red wire on the ICX transmitter is connected to 12 volt power and the white wire is connected to a ground... view full answer...
If the studs on your hub are drive-in studs, the most common method for removing the studs is by driving them out with a hammer. If you have a hub with an integrated drum or rotor, I recommend putting the hub flat on the ground before driving out the stud. Most trailer hubs use drive-in studs.
If you have screw-in studs, I recommend using a pair of vice grips on the exposed part of the stud and try to unscrew the studs from the hub.
If you find the studs to be too difficult to drive... view full answer...
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