Troubleshooting Solid Blue Light on Curt Echo Brake Controller
Question:
I used the echo brake controller for two weeks with my airstream and a my mercedes class E. I work fine at the beginning But.... Yersterday I began to have difficulty to adjust the echo. No difference if I change sensibility or output. At low speed the trailer seems to stop roughly. The brakes was adjust the week before. This morning I realize that I have no output from the 7 pins. A fuse was blowing in the mercedes. I change it and all seems ok. After that, I try to connect the echo to my trailer, but the light on the echo stay steady blue. Was supposed to be steady green. The trailer was connected. The light of the trailer turning etc. works but no brakes. Whats going on???? I seem that the echo didnt recognize the trailer
asked by: Jean B
Expert Reply:
The solid blue light on the Curt Echo # C51180 means that the controller is paired to your smart device but the controller isn't sensing that the trailer is connected.
Since your trailer was working just fine a few weeks ago and the controller is still paired to your smart device this leads me to believe that there is an issue with the wiring on your trailer. Try checking to make sure that your trailer connector is clean and free of any debris or corrosion. If that looks good then check the wiring on your trailer, including the grounds, to make sure it is all secured and nothing looks worn out or broken. It would also help to check the grounds and wiring for your brakes as well since the trailer lights are working but your brakes aren't working.
Let me know if you are still having issues after troubleshooting and I can help you out further.
Sandy
8/1/2020
Q: I have a 2019 Ram 1500 and 2002 Casita camper. The turn signal lights on the camper work when directly plugged into 7 way on truck. When I have the Echo break controller in the mix, with solid green light on, my turn signals on camper do not work. Why? thank you for your time!
Tony
6/28/2020
I have a curt echo Bluetooth connector. Bought it for a 2019 Dodge Durango. I connect a 4 Prong wiring harness to a 7 prong adapter. I attempted to connect the curt Bluetooth adapter to my phone app with no luck. I have checked all the wiring, changed the fuse etc. at the 7 prong 1 o’clock position there is no power. I was under the impression that the 4 prong would power the the appropriate port on the 7. Am I mistaken by this? I am about 3 days out of having to tow so any help is appreciated.
Tim L.
6/25/2020
I have a 2017 mercedes GLS and the trailer breaks lock up even if the echo set at sensitivity 1, max output 30. when i stop on gravel at 5 mph this setting will put 2 inch trenches in gravel. also i can hear the trailer wheels skidding against the pavement when i am on the freeway if i set the sensitivity to 1 and max output above 40. this doesn't happen if i set the max output to 20 or below, but the breaks don't slow the trailer down very well when's output is set at 20.
Wendy B.
6/21/2020
our echo will activate the brakes with out us pushing the brake in the truck we were driving and all of sudden the the brakes went on with trailer What is wrong
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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I purchased the Curt Echo to use with my '19 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited (with towing package). I noticed significant "grabbing" at low speed braking--when we are in town and approaching a stop sign, for instance. We also noticed grabbing at highway speeds--this was more concerning. We took the time to follow the Curt instructions for set up and have adjusted both the sensitivity and gain without any change in the grabbing condition. I can't imagine this is normal. The jerking stops at low speed are annoying and the high speed grabbing seem dangerous. Any suggestions?