Troubleshooting Flashing .C with a Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller
Question:
I just installed this unit and powered up and it is flashing .c. Not connected to trailer What does this mean? I read one of your other answers to this same question and you said it was normal but I can not find anything about this flashing .c.
asked by: Jean-GuyDenis
Expert Reply:
The display .c. indicates that your controller is receiving power, that your trailer is connected, and that the controller's boost feature is engaged.
If you are getting this message without a trailer connected to your tow vehicle then what is happening is that there is a load on your brake output circuit (most likely from corrosion on your trailer connector) that is telling your controller it is connected to a trailer.
To fix this try cleaning the pins of the 7-way you have on your tow vehicle. You can also check for corrosion or shorts behind the connector as well. Check out the help article I attached on brake controllers as well.
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Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 3 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 90 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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