Should Curt TriFlex Brake Controller Show a Red Light when the Brake Pedal is Pressed?

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Should the control light up when brake is pressed when not connected to the trailer.

asked by: Jeff

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Curt brake controllers like the TriFlex # C24VV should show a red light when the brake pedal is pressed, even when the trailer is not connected. This is just the way that Curt designed them to show they are still receiving the signal even though they are not sending it to a trailer.

expert reply by: Jason S

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The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Shank #FA92-02-4213 is a great option, but if you're needing a little more drop then I recommend picking up the Shank #FA92-02-4214 instead because it offers an additional 2" of drop so you can…

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Answer 2

That means that your Curt Triflex brake controller part #C24VV is putting out "1.1" braking power to your trailer brakes. That's the initial braking power that applies and then from there it will apply more braking power…

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Answer 3

I'm not sure which you consider to be the top since the Fastway shank, part #FA92-02-4213, can be flipped so I went ahead and took both measurements. Although, there's very little difference. I found that in the drop position from the…

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Since your 2021 Ford Explorer ST has a 560lb tongue weight rating I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW #FA92-00-0800 which works with tongue weights between 400-800lbs. The…

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Answer 5

To install a 7-Way wiring connector at the rear of your 2001 Chevrolet Silverado without a factory 7-Way or a factory 4-Way connector, I recommend using the 7-Pole and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket and wiring harness, #HM40975-11998. You can the…

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Answer 6

On the 2001 Chevy Silverado, there should be a port, located in the electrical junction box on the driver side to the left of the brake pedal. Inside, you will need the port second from the left on the top row. You would use brake controller wiring…

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Answer 7

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 8

Since the Curt TriFlex #C24VV isn't detecting the trailer I would start by checking the 7-way at the rear of your 2007 Toyota Highlander. Make sure it's clean and free of any corrosion. Then test the brake circuit pin in the 5 O'clock…

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According to the owner's manual for the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller part #C24VV, the controller will display output settings without a trailer connected. I have attached for you below an excerpt from page 5 that explains this. "The…

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Answer 10

Brake controllers are designed to be on all the time and leaving yours on would not be an issue at all. The reason you don't want to cut power to the controller is that you'd lose all your settings if you did so.

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Answer 11

This is a common issue when there is corrosion built up on the brake output pin of the 7-way. What this does is cause the controller to sense a slight amperage draw which confuses it into thinking a trailer is connected. The other thing you can try…

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Answer 12

The flashing output of a Curt Triflex normally indicates that the brake pedal is pressed but a trailer isn't connected. Since yours is flasing all the time that would indicate that you most likely have a short between the 12 volt power wire for…

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