Getting weak trailer lights when turn signals come on is very often the result of a couple of issues. The most likely of which is a weak ground, so you'll want to ensure your grounds are securely attached to bare metal surfaces free of any paint, dirt or corrosion. Check that first, and the issue will likely be resolved.
If not, the issue is probably corrosion or other problem with the connector on your trailer or 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. If this is the case, you can try to clean it,... view full answer...
The shackles on your equalizers should be pointing up when the trailer is under its weight on the ground, and will only point down like you mentioned when the trailer is in the air and the axles are off the ground.
It is pretty common for one side of the equalizer to pop up before the other side and to get the other side to pop up you will want to pull the trailer over a bump. We have found a speed bump works the best if you have one near you. view full answer...
There are several potential causes for your issue.
You could have a corrosion problem in either the vehicle trailer socket or the trailer plug. Because of the many circuits in a 7-way connector it is possible for corrosion, dirt or moisture to bridge two adjacent circuits together. When this happens one function leaks over to the wrong pin. If for example a running light circuit became bridged to the trailer brake circuit the brakes would engage whenever the truck's lights were on. Inspect... view full answer...
If the Tekonsha PowerTrac Electronic Brake Controller # 39523 is not powering on inside your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado after installation, unit is not receiving power through the black wire.
The brake controller receives power from the black wire on the wiring adapter # 3015-P. If you have 12 volt power on the black wire and the controller is still not powering on, then there may be a poor ground connection on the truck, adapter or brake controller.
I recommend cutting the white wire... view full answer...
I would recommend you use a circuit tester, like part # PTW2993 to check the functions on your 7-way connector. Check each pin as its function is activated. If that checks out, you might have a weak ground connection on the vehicle or the trailer side. There should be a secure ground connection to clean metal on both the trailer and the vehicle side of the connector. view full answer...
First thing I would do is use a circuit tester, like part # PTW2993, to check the red wire coming out of the rear of the controller to make sure you get voltage when the brake is pressed. If not, you might have a blown fuse in the power distribution box under the hood. The brake controller gets its input from the CHMSL circuit, which is the third brake light on the rear of the cab. If this light is not functioning as well, the fuse is the problem.
Your owner's manual should be able to... view full answer...
The fuses that manage your towing system are located under the hood of your truck. Please consult your vehicle owner manual for the exact location of the fuses. Are you getting output from your controller itself? Using a circuit tester, like part # PTW2993, I would check the pin for the brake wire on the 7-way connector when the manual override switch is activated.
If you see no voltage there, check the blue wire as it exits the back of the controller, again with the override activated.... view full answer...
If you are using a brake controller then the likely cause is that the brake controller red wire is not in the right place in the harness used to plug into the truck. I have included a picture that shows where all the wires needed to be for you.
If you do not have a brake controller then the likely issue is a short of some kind in the trailer connector either on the truck or the trailer. You will need to make sure that both are clean and free of corrosion inside and out. You will also want... view full answer...
A common cause for a trailer brake circuit to activate at full power is a corrosion issue in the vehicle 7-way socket and/or the trailer plug. Corrosion can build-up inside a connector or on its contacts. When this happens two separate circuits, like the brake circuit and the 12V trailer power circuit, can become bridged together. This would result in the always-on 12V circuit bleeding into the brake circuit which would result in full power reaching the electric brakes all the time.
The... view full answer...
If you are getting a blue screen on the monitor for the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System # HM50002 you are using with your 2012 Chevrolet Silverado then that means the monitor is not receiving a signal from the camera.
Try checking the electrical connections for the camera (that came with the system) starting at the camera end making sure that they are secure and there are no loose wires.
If you are still having issues just let me know and I can help you troubleshoot... view full answer...
I am sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your light bar. The problem you described sounds like a ground issue. If you have a light bar that plugs directly into a 4-way then I would remove the ground from the 4-way and then attach it directly to a bare metal surface on the vehicle with a ring terminal part # 44-5310A and self-tapping screw part # 101131802. The majority of issues like what you described are caused by a bad ground as the circuit cannot handle the extra load... view full answer...
I have some basic troubleshooting steps you can follow, but unfortunately I was unable to find any specific information about your brake controller to determine what the lights are indicating.
You can test the wires at the back of the brake controller with a circuit tester, # PTW2993, to ensure that they are functioning properly. The black wire should be ran through a circuit breaker and connected to the vehicle's battery, and this wire should have 12V power all the time. The blue wire... view full answer...
I recommend using a penetrating oil. Spray the lube into the hitch ball lever and also around the edge of the ball hole on the top and bottom. A little vibration from tapping the ball with a rubber mallet will help the oil find its way into all the bound-up locations. Let it work for a few minutes and then try again. If that still doesn't release the ball I'd try again but let the lube sit overnight. You can also try moving the truck so that it can sit at different angles (tilted left,... view full answer...
It could be that something internally is messed up with your Prodigy P2 # 90885 but it is weird that they both started acting up at the same time. There are a few things that we can check first to see if it is the brake controller or some wiring on your vehicles. Start off by checking the stoplight/CHMSL fuse to ensure that it is in good working order.
Since the display is reading just fine during the use of the manual override I would try testing the wire that the red wire on your P2s... view full answer...
The Curt Venturer # C74VV should not be dropping voltage when coming to a stop. If you had a proportional controller I could see it maybe sending less power when you are at a stop but the Venturer # C74VV is a time-delayed controller which means that it sends back constant power at a preset strength when the brake pedal on your 2002 Chevy Silverado is pressed. You can try disconnecting the controller for about 10 - 15 minutes and see if that works.
Aside from replacing the brake controller... view full answer...
Typically when both blinkers flash at the same time it is either a ground problem or a corroded or miswired connector or adapter. First examine the trailer side connector and the vehicle side connector and clean out any dirt or corrosion. Also check the adapter.
If that does not fix the issue make sure that the vehicle and main trailer connector grounds are attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces. Do the same for the trailer lights. A bad or weak ground can cause all... view full answer...
Thank you for the additional information via email. If your Draw-Tite Activator # 5504 is not powering up, but everything else seems to be working correctly, it sounds like there is an issue with the 12v power wire (black) going into the brake controller. We'll want to start by checking to make sure that there aren't any blown fuses.
The fuse for the brake controller on a 2007 Chevy Silverado (New Body Style) is located at the front of the power distribution box under the hood of the truck.... view full answer...
Thanks for providing the details on your trailer wiring issue.
Since you have three trailers that all show the same issue when connected to your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado odds are good that the problem is in the truck wiring.
The first thing to check is the ground connection on the vehicle wiring harness. This wire's ring terminal must make a clean metal-to-metal connection in order to allow for all functions to operate properly. Corrosion can build up and cause issues. Try removing the... view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Cequent, who owns Pro Series, and they said that the wear you are seeing is normal. It is caused by the leaf spring putting pressure down on the latch while traveling fore and aft. (see attached picture)
It won't make it go away but you should be putting some lubricant on the top and side surfaces of each rail so it slides easier. view full answer...
For a Hopkins brake controller such as # HM47294 you should be using harness # HM47795 on your 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500. This harness comes with the red wire loose so you will have to put it in the correct location in the plug end that plugs into the truck. It will need to be configured the same way as in the picture I have included.
Also, make sure the brake controller is mounted within the range specified in the instructions and that it is not tilted or turned to the side.
You will... view full answer...
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