Expert Answers about Chevrolet Silverado 1500

• Hopkins Backup Sensor Alert Beeps when Exiting a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500
• On the Hopkins Backup Sensor System # HM60100VA it should only beep if it detects something at the back of the vehicle within the range of the sensors. Just having power to the system should not set off the alert. You can try to wire it into the running light circuit instead but you could run into the same problem at night if another vehicle is close enough. You might want to try to adjust the sensors up or down as needed because they might be sensing part of the truck and giving a false...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Brakes on Horse Trailer
• I'm unsure what you mean by a 'manual' brake controller. Could you perhaps mean that your truck has the factory brake controller built into the dash? If that's the case, some factory brake controllers have proven to be problematic. Some have been so problematic that Tekonsha came out with a tech bulletin showing folks how to bypass the OE brake controller and install and aftermarket unit, which I'll link you to. In my experience, some vehicles with the OE brake controllers are just more...
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• Troubleshooting Blue Ox TrackPro WD Hitch Bars Grinding Bad on L-Brackets
• Have you re-adjusted your Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control # BLU77FR settings since installing new shocks and airing up your tires? It sounds like the height of your truck has likely increased which means your WD hitch needs to be re-adjusted to match the new hitch height. Go back through the instructions and act as if you're installing the TrackPro for the first time to see if that makes any difference. If it doesn't, reach back out to me and I can help you troubleshoot...
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• Troubleshooting Right Tail Light on Trailer Staying On with Vehicle Turned Off
• It sounds like there is some kind of short on the right rear tail light circuit that is causing it to stay powered even with the vehicle turned off. I recommend simply tracing the wiring going into the right tail light all the up the trailer if possible, checking for any frayed or exposed sections that might be causing the short. There might also be a power bleed over from the 12V pin, which could be at the connection or inside the junction box. Also check to make sure the light assembly...
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• Leaf Spring Hits Equalizer After New Leaf Spring Install
• The most common mistake when replacing a trailer leaf spring is measuring the existing leaf spring while the trailer is loaded (wheels on the ground) and not accounting for the leaf spring lengthening over time. Therefore, it sounds like the new leaf spring you have may be a bit longer than the one it replaced which is why it is now hitting the equalizer. This would be the only reason that this happened if the equalizers and shackle straps remained the same. If you still have the old leaf...
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• Troubleshooting A Bulldog N500200 A-Frame Jack That Only Manually Works
• Since you were able to manually lower your Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack # BD500200 it leads me to believe that the gears are fine and the issue lies with the motor. I recommend first checking the power to ensure it's getting a full 12v and that the ground is properly attached to the bare metal of the trailer frame. If power/ground isn't the issue then the motor most likely needs to be replaced.
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• Furrion Left Side Camera Not Turning On and Pairing
• Yes it sounds as if you need to check your wiring. Check for power just behind the light with a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 this will tell you if your splice is bad or if you are in fact not getting any power from the camper. If there is no power then you should check the wires running to that light back to the trailer plug. If all other lights are on but this one is not active the problem area should be close to the light. The Furrion 7-Way Adapter # FR87PR is just going to provide...
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• Does Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller # C51180 Require Cell Service to Function
• The Curt Echo Mobile brake controller part # C51180 that you referenced does not require cellular data service to function. Since it connects to the phone via Bluetooth you do not need to have phone service. As long as the phone is close enough to the controller for their to be a Bluetooth connection it will still connect. Also worth noting is that if you somehow lost Bluetooth signal the controller will still function with it's last used settings until a connection is made. I attached...
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• Boat Trailer Running Lights Do Not Work with 2014 Chevy Silverado but Did Work with 2008 Ford F-150
• You mentioned an adapter, but I am not sure what type of adapter or what type of connector is on the trailer. I would think the 2014 Chevy Silverado has a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector. The boat trailer would then have a 4- or 5-Way flat connector. So, you would be using an adapter such as # 37385. To determine where the problem is, disconnect the trailer and adapter from the Chevy. Then use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to test the pin in the 11 oclock position with the...
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• Troubleshooting 5th Wheel Wiring Harness and Trailer Brake System Error on 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500
• It sounds like a connection issue. I recommend removing the connections, checking for even the slightest bend in pins, and adding dielectric grease # 11755 to keep moisture and debris out. I recommend doing this at all 3 connection points of your # DM8555001 harness and then also adding that grease to the 7-way under the cover on both units. This is the first I've heard of this issue with a 2017 model and also the first I've heard of the issue tied to installing a 5th wheel or gooseneck...
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• Troubleshooting Power Issues To A Furrion RV Backup Camera System
• Yes, if you're experiencing signal or power issues with your Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System w/ Night Vision # FOS43TASF in your 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 then I recommend installing the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter w/ Power Switch for Furrion RV Observation Camera # FR87PR between your 7-way and trailer wire to boost the power running to your camera system. There's also a permanent solution with the PWM Filter # VGR64VR, which splices in behind the camera and provides...
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• Troubleshooting Passenger Side Trailer Light Wire On 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 Not Having Power.
• Since the passenger side turn signal and brake light wire of your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500's trailer connector is not having power, then I recommend checking that fuse 17 in your engine bay fuse box is installed and is not blown. This is the fuse that powers your passenger side trailer brake light and turn signal. You can use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to test each side of the fuse to see if power is making it through the fuse. I included a link to a helpful article on trailer...
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• Bestop Powerboard NX Wireless Running Boards Will Not Work with Front Passenger Door
• Since the Bestop Powerboards, # B7564115, still work properly with the rear door it sounds like the problem is with the connection (sensor) associated with the front door. Also check the wire connections. Look for any loose connections, frayed or pinched wires, or any corrosion that could be causing a lost connection. If the sensor was knocked out of position or is missing then that would be the problem.
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• Brake Controller Does Not Power On When Connected to 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 Factory Harness
• The factory brake controller wiring harness likely does not have the same functions on the same wires as the brake controller does. On a brake controller, the black wire is 12 volt power to the controller, white is ground, red is input from the brake switch, and blue is output to the trailer brakes. If your factory harness is labeled check to see which functions are associated with each wire and attach to the brake controller accordingly. Or you could use harness # 3016 for a Tekonsha...
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• 1A Error Code on Air Lift Wireless ONE Air Bag Compressor System Remote Control
• According to Air Lift, if the compressor won't run when you push the inflation button, the vehicle battery output is too low, below 9 volts. Check the vehicle battery to ensure it's fully charged and the power connections to make sure they're secure.
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• How Do I Choose a Tire Size on my Edge CS2 Tuner
• I'm not sure of the processes you've gone through with your Edge CS2 # EP85350, but this most commonly occurs when you haven't chosen a custom tune for your vehicle- which would be the only way to set a tire size. You'll want to choose a tune- like the "towing" option, which you can then customize with your tire size. If you've done this process of choosing a tune and it's still not showing up, let me know and I can continue to help you troubleshoot this.
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• Troubleshooting Factory Brake Controller on 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71
• For the factory brake controller on your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500, the factory brake controller will install to the same location as an aftermarket wiring harness like # 3016. The black box to the left of your brake pedal is the location with the middle left shown in the video being the plug location within that box. I have heard that if your vehicle did not come with the factory brake controller it can't be added (which would explain it not working), but I'm not confident about that...
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• Troubleshooting No Power to Battery Feed on Trailer Connector on 2014 Chevrolet Silverado
• If your Silverado's +12V trailer power feed did work properly at some point but then blew a fuse, I suggest you carefully inspect the trailer connector and wiring for any condition that could cause a short. Look for worn or cracked insulation on the 12V circuit's wiring; also check for a secure ground at the main vehicle and trailer connectors. A circuit tester like # PTW2993 will allow you to test the 12V feed at all connection points. If the power feed has not functioned at all then...
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• What Does the Error Code A-09 Mean on my AirLift WirelessAir Compressor System
• I reached out to AirLift to see what could be going wrong with your Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System part # AL74000. They informed me that the A-09 code is a low voltage code. With this issue you want to check all of the connections on the system and most importantly ensure that both the positive and the negative connections on the wiring harness are connected directly to the battery terminals and not connected to any other power source or ground source. Once you have confirmed...
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• Troubleshooting Electric Brakes on 2011 Forest River Coachman
• If one of your tandem axle Coachman 31-foot trailer's electric drum brakes appears to be getting more power than the other three I would check the wiring for all four brakes. Each one needs a solid ground to the frame (either magnet wire can be used for ground since they are not polarized). The brake grounding points need to be clean bare metal to ensure proper operation. You can try sanding/cleaning off any paint, primer, rust, grease or dirt from the magnet ground points and also make...
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