Flashing Red Signal With Curt Venturer Brake Controller

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I have a 2002 dodge Dakota. With a curt venturer trailer break controller. I had my trailer inspected breaks on trailer work great on my buddies vehicle. But when I put it on my truck i dont think they are engaging . My controller blinks red when applying the brakes? The controller is brand new. Is there a way to check to make sure the truck is functioning properly if in fact the controller is working properly. Some sort of self test I can do? Thanks

asked by: Todd H

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Expert Reply:

If your Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV is flashing red that means there is a short on the brake circuit of your 2002 Dodge Dakota. Since the controller is new and your trailer brakes work on your buddy's truck the problem is likely going to be corrosion in the 7-way of your '02 Dakota.

You can try and clean it or, assuming you have the factory 7-way, replace it with the Multi-Plug T-One Connector Assembly for 7-Way & 4 Pole Trailer Connector # 20135. It is also vital you use Dielectric Grease for Electrical Connectors # 11755 to prevent any type of corrosion in your connector.

Another step you can take is to bench test the controller with a separate 12 volt battery and Multimeter # PT89ZR to ensure the brake controller itself is not the problem.

I have also attached some help articles on testing and troubleshooting brake controllers for you to check out which I strongly recommend reading, which will help you curtail any potential issues in the future.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I checked with Curt and you are correct, the flashing red light indicates a brake circuit overload. Since the light is flashing that most likely means you have a short somewhere on the brake output circuit drawing too much power. To correct this…

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Answer 2

I can help you figure out what's going on with your Curt Venture #C74VV. First lets start with the Red Light that comes on intermittently. The loss of the trailer, intentional in your case, should result in a solid single red light. If this…

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Answer 3

To determine why you do not have any power on the blue brake output wire, I recommend starting at your brake controller. First, make sure the brake controller is on and receiving power. Most brake controllers have 4 wires, blue (brake output to…

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Answer 4

There are a few things you can check to make sure the brakes are adjusted correctly, but it sounds like there may be a short in the system. I would start by checking the trailer wiring connector on the truck and trailer for corrosion. If there is…

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Answer 5

The blue wire coming from the brake controller to the trailer brakes is the brake power output wire used to tell the trailer to apply the brakes once given the response from the brake controller. Therefore, you should not have a constant charge to…

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Answer 6

To cover the easiest things first, make sure that the brake controller output or gain is turned up. If the power is low then the voltage on the blue wire will be low. When testing for voltage make sure to use the manual override and not the brake…

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Answer 7

The flashing red and yellow lights of the Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller #C51170 means you have a short on the blue brake wire. Since you just installed the controller and your 7-way that means it is almost certainly on the trailer side. This…

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Answer 8

We do not carry the Eaz-Lift systems but I do know exactly what you are talking about. The bolts that hold the head to the shank would have to be loose and the adjustment screw turned in the desired direction. Tilting the ball towards the trailer…

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Answer 9

The EAZ-Lift weight distribution system does not do very much to correct trailer sway. Adding weight distribution will help improve sway some, but the system you have does not have an actual sway control device. If the head of your weight…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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