Resetting Breakaway Switch on Trailer to Allow Brakes to Release

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the pin got pulled out of the switch and the wheels are locked so how do you unlock the wheels and reset the switch?

asked by: Ron D

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Pushing the pin back into the breakaway switch should allow the brakes of the trailer to release. You may have to back the trailer up slightly to get the brakes to release.

If you have tried that and are still having problems you may need to replace the switch with something like the part # 3802348.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

If you still have the plunger end that goes in the break away switch, then you can simply insert the plunger back into the switch and that should cut off the power to the brakes on your trailer. If you no longer have the plunger, then you can…

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Answer 2

Yes. The way that a breakaway switch such as #HM20010 works is that the pin inside holds two pieces of metal apart. Once pulled out it allows the 2 pieces of metal to touch completing the circuit between the breakaway battery and the trailer…

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Answer 3

If you have electric brakes then the only thing you will need to do to reset a breakaway system would be to place the pin back into the switch. This will then release the brakes and allow the trailer to roll freely. You will not need to replace it…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

The Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops part #TABSTORSEQ which are a fit for a 2023 Toyota 4Runner are pretty similar to the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs like part #SS68DR. The Timbrens provide more support but the SumoSprings ride…

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Answer 6

There is a way to bypass the breakaway system of your trailer but I would only recommend you do so to get your trailer to a dealer so that it can be fixed. If you were to get pulled over and the breakaway system was to be tested you would get in…

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Answer 7

Your Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 on your 2004 Toyota Tacoma is showing no trailer connected because you only have the 5-Way flat connector on your trailer. The 5-Way carries the basic trailer light functions and that 5th pin is typically for the…

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Answer 8

The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust electric trailer brakes can be manually adjusted. There are a couple teeth of the adjustment wheel that are exposed just under the lever that you referenced. I have attached a photo showing the teeth. You will likely need a…

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Answer 9

The piece of the switch that pulled out is keyed, so that it can only be inserted back into the switch one way. Try rotating the piece, eventually you will find the position in which it will go in. You will also want to make sure that the pin was…

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Answer 10

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws…

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Answer 11

I will be happy to explain resetting the breakaway lever on the Titan Model 6 actuator, #T4747200. The manual states: Resetting the Break-away Lever: (Refer to the parts diagram in the instructions linked to the right). When the break-away lever…

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Answer 12

We don't have the specific pin, but I have a solution for you. Since Breakaway Switches are universal, I recommend you replace the entire switch with part #3802348 to go with your ESCO breakaway systems.

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