Testing the Curt Triflex Brake Controller for Power

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I installed my new hubs and electric brakes SA 10 on my utility trailer. I have a Curt Triflex already installed in my 2011 Toyota FJ. I hooked up the trailer and tested the brakes with the manual control all the way to full power and and the highest sensitivity. I could barely feel the trailer brake working. I do not have any strange codes on the controller. Any suggestions?

asked by: Terry W

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I recommend putting a tester on the 5 o'clock pin of your 7 way connector on your FJ Cruiser. This is the brake controller pin. Hit the manual override and see what your readings are. The Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # C24VV is a proportional controller so only the manual override can be tested accurately when still using a multimeter like # PT89ZR.

I've attached a troubleshooting article to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 2

With the Curt Triflex part #C24VV and the Curt Adapter part #C51522 you will have all you need to successfully install your controller. I have linked a video for you showing the operation of the controller. Check it out to familiarize yourself with…

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Answer 3

From what I was able to find there are several fuses associated with the tow package wiring on a 2006 Chevy Silverado. In the instrument panel on the side of the dash you should see RT TRLR ST/TRN for trailer right turn and brake signal and LT TRLR…

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On GM vehicles of that vintage, the 12-V pin should be hot regardless of whether the ignition is on or not. If it isn't showing voltage even with the ignition on, you're almost certainly on the right track thinking it's a blown or…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

You're right, the mounting bracket is unique (in a good way) for the Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller #C24VV. The bracket is smaller and all you do is put the included adhesive tape on the bracket and stick it wherever you like under…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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Answer 9

Hey Donald, the best Blue Ox weight distribution would be the pat #BXW0550 as it has a perfect tongue weight range for your 450 lb tongue weight trailer.

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Answer 10

Hello Dan, I can definitely help with this. It is completely normal for the Curt TriFlex brake Controller #C24VV to show the current gain setting when the brakes are applied, or when the manual override is pressed. It sounds like you have the gain…

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Answer 11

For your 2024 Hyunda Santa Cruz we have the Curt 7-way kit part #C68JR that is a confirmed fit. This installs by plugging into a factory wiring connector on your vehicle which means a really easy install that doesn't require any splicing.

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Answer 12

The Prodigy P3 trailer brake controller uses a 4-wire hookup. The white wire is to be grounded to the battery negative terminal; the black power wire connects to the battery hot terminal through a circuit breaker; the red wire takes in the brake…

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