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Tekonsha 7-Way, RV-Style Tester for Brake Controllers - LED Test Lights

Tekonsha 7-Way, RV-Style Tester for Brake Controllers - LED Test Lights

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Use this tester to check the connection between your tow vehicle's 7-pole, blade-style connector and your brake controller. Tester emulates trailer to confirm connectivity. LED lights illuminate to show each function is working. 1-800-940-8924 to order Tekonsha electrical tools part number 6562 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Tekonsha products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Tekonsha 7-Way, RV-Style Tester for Brake Controllers - LED Test Lights. Electrical Tools reviews from real customers.
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Tekonsha Electrical Tools - 6562

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  • Tow Function Tester
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Use this tester to check the connection between your tow vehicle's 7-pole, blade-style connector and your brake controller. Tester emulates trailer to confirm connectivity. LED lights illuminate to show each function is working.


Features:

  • 7-Way tester checks your brake controller's connection to your tow vehicle's 7-way connector
    • Simulates electric trailer brakes to confirm connectivity without hooking up your trailer
    • Also checks the functions of your 7-way connection
  • Built-in, red LED lights offer easy troubleshooting
    • LEDs illuminate to confirm each function is working
  • Compatible with Tekonsha and Draw-Tite aftermarket brake controllers
    • Also works with 2013 and older Ford OEM brake controllers
    • Compatible with some brake controllers from other manufacturers


Specs:

  • Function codes
    • LT: left turn
    • TL: tail lights
    • RT: right turn
    • 12V: 12-volt power feed
    • BK: brake controller output
    • BU: back-up/reverse
  • Limited 1-year warranty


6562 Tekonsha 7-Pole, Blade-Style Trailer Emulator for Brake Controllers




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Tekonsha 7-Way, RV-Style Tester for Brake Controllers - LED Test Lights - 6562

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (110 Customer Reviews)

Use this tester to check the connection between your tow vehicle's 7-pole, blade-style connector and your brake controller. Tester emulates trailer to confirm connectivity. LED lights illuminate to show each function is working.

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Great tool to check out rental trucks' electrical connections before towing a trailer.
However, I had to add adhesive labels (black letters on white background label tape) to be able to read the identification of each LED. (Molded-in letters are unreadable without a 100 watt light bulb!)

Robert

10/7/2023

Just fine, used with RAM 2500 trucks.

Etrailer Expert

Mike L.

10/24/2023

@Robert We're glad to hear that your # 6562 trailer connector tester is working well for you!


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It would be nice if it was designed so the indicator lights were facing up.



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great little tester, I bought it to fix the messed up wiring job that the "mechanics" at "best Rv" in Turlock , Ca. did to my truck and brand new Rv, then said good to go and sent me on my way. coming over the grapevine south on I5 I noticed my brakes were coming on with my lights( turn signal and 4-way). totally messed up my truck. after purchasing this little tester I was able to repair their screw-up in no time. once I had the truck fixed I plugged in the trailer to the truck and repaired that mess. great little tool. I have used it a couple times helping out some other RVers also. works great every time. the only thing to be sure of is make sure you plug it in all the way (look for the power light.).

Gregg

6/6/2017

Still working



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I was having truck problems with my trailer lighting and the tester was a big help in finding the problem .It was a good tool with my multimeter for me as I eventually found a short in the trucks wiring . I use it to test my trailer lights every time before I hook up the boat trailer . I give a 5 star for this purchase !!



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The load cell in the tester was more robust than I expected and was key in find my problem and checking out the brakes. It a must for my tool box and as always "Etrailer" does a great job with product support.



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Works with Redarc Tow Pro so I’m assured of its operation prior to trailer hookup.



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This is exactly what I was looking for. Activated the brake controller and tested all wiring circuits.



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The original 7 way connector on my 2005 F150 was damaged and I wanted to make sure the new connector would work before using it for my RV. The Tekonsha 7 way, RV tester worked as advertised! Pleased with this item!



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Works perfectly with our 2023 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E and REDARC Tow-Pro Liberty trailer brake controller used to tow our 2023 Casita 17 Liberty Deluxe travel trailer. Our previous Curt tester wasn't able to test the brakes, only the basic lights. This Tekonsha tester actually emulates a trailer with electric brakes and our brake controller indicator behaves exactly like it would if trailer were attached instead of the tester.



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This device makes it easy to check all connections at once and with out a meter, and you can check things by yourself. I appreciated being able to check the function of my brake controller without having to hook up my trailer.

Mel H.

2/12/2014

I have used this device multiple times and it continues to function well.

Patrick B.

2/13/2014

Thanks for the follow up, glad to know the tester still works!


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This tester has allowed me to set up trailer brake controller prior to picking up our new to us used travel trailer. Since then, i have helped and tested several other peoples tow vehicles to work out wiring problems for towing trailers. It is a great tool and the brake control test circuit is worth the extra money.



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Disappointed that it does not check 12 volt for trailer battery without trailer connected. The whole reason to own this is to check all functions without trailer connected.

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Mike L.

1/7/2019

The reason that the emulator doesnt read the 12-V output circuit is because the 2017 F-Series trucks are equipped with a smart trailer connector. The connector must sense the electrical load of a trailer before it activates.



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Works as advertised, though not able to completely emulate a trailer for my 2015 Ford F-150 - the instructions have a clearly worded warning that this might occur. The labels on the LEDs are tiny black letters on a black body - kind of hard to see with so little contrast. Also, be mindful of the position of the LEDs and whether the lights will face up or down when plugged in to the tow vehicle. In my case, the lights are facing the ground, making it a bit more difficult to diagnose. That's a factor of how the factory installed the outlet in my truck and how Tekonsha built the Emulator. Perhaps there's a different 7-way emulator that would have had the lights on top when installed in my particular truck, but it's not a problem and the product works just fine. There's no changing anything - I just have to bend down to look upwards at the LEDs. All that said, it does what it needs to do and it's great to be able to check for proper operations before hooking up the trailer - and especially handy if there's a problem and a need for some troubleshooting.



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I use it weekly as I am a trailer repair person. Works GREAT!!!!!



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This was received in Etrailer's usual expeditious time line. The emulator blade is high quality and performed exactly as described by etrailer. The wiring for a 1999 Ford F350 with a Tekshona braking unit is difficult to follow and this makes it much easier to detect miswiring . Anyone who tows should have this in their bag.

I originally bought from etrailer because of their helpful online website advice. However they provide excellent products and service. I have yet to be disappointed after several purchases. They are on my "favorites" list for both advice and their products and I use them without hesitation.



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Love this product. I do a lot of towing, and in my experience the 7 pin connectors are the most temperamental. Having a tester that you can quickly plug into the tow vehicle to verify all circuits are operating properly is invaluable. I am able to test the trailer electric brake circuits, as well the positive lead wire to boat trailers with disc surge brake systems which locks out the trailer brakes when reverse gear, It is a great safety check. A real time saver, Purchased this model for each of my tow vehicles, always in the glove box for a quick check before hitting the road.



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Worked exactly as expected. Buyers should understand that this not simply a signal tester, but a break emulator as well. In other words, it "pretends" to be a trailer with electric brakes: it allows the brake controller to apply braking voltage, presents a load to the controller, and sinks braking current so the controller believes a real set of brakes is present . I drove around for a bit with the emulator plugged in, and was able to see my controller (Tekonsha P-3) working. This will have a permanent home in the vehicle for future troubleshooting.



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Appears to work as advertised. I am having trouble isolating a problem with my electric brakes on my trailer and this tool enabled me to determine that the problem does not lie with the vehicle or brake controller. It will be handy to use as a test before/during long road trips. I have to say however that the way it was shipped was not satisfactory. No packaging material inside the box to absorb the shock of shipping. It got knocked around enough that the tool packaging was partially open. Not too cool for an electronic device.



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This worked as advertised. I have an Audi Q7 and wanted to check out the circuitry and pairing of my RF Tekonsha brake controller. The simulated load worked well, and the circuit checks (LED lighting) was good. Recommended.



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Wonderful tool! Get this one from ETrailer!!! FAST shipping!!!!

Ranger

3/16/2016

Very good product, a must have for checking system!



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This product is THE tool to use for this type of trailer wiring diagnosis.
Got the job done quickly and accurately.
I used this to demonstrate diagnostics to my students.
They know how to use this powerful tool as well.
Thanks.



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Device worked as advertised. I can test my trailer brake connection without having to connect the trailer (a 32 foot camper) itself. It helped me isolate an issue with the brake voltage regulator inside the truck and not the trailer itself. Well worth the money



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A real time saver when trouble shooting. With trailer wiring problems in the field, it's often difficult to discern whether the fault is in the truck or the trailer. With this unit, half the time is saved in the first few minutes. Great product.



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Good diagnostic tool, good value from e trailer.com

Roger C.

9/5/2019

Working great a year later good product



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My trailer hitch caused the lights on the tester to be facing down when plugged in. This is really not an issue as the lights are bright. I use it to test my installation, worked great.


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