What Wires on 7-Way Need to be Connected to use Curt Echo Brake Controller

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Hello I have a 7 pin plug that plugs into the existing 4 pin harness on my Titan. When I plug my trailer into it I have turn signals and brake lights When plugged in. I do not have the electric brake blue wire auxiliary power black wire and reverse purple wire ran they are simply tied off. Would these need to be connected to use the curt echo? Thank you.

asked by: Bryan F

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That's a good question, and in order to use the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller # C51180, it requires simply the 12 volt, ground, and turn signals be connected to the 7-way on your truck. So you will need the 12 volt connected that you currently have tied off.

I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the Curt Echo Brake Controller # C51180.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Curt Echo Brake Controller part #C51180 is a great choice because of its convenient and simple installation. The 7-way connector that you mention part #A10-7084VP pugs into the 4-way connector you purchased part #C56217. The white wire from the…

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Answer 2

To use the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 your vehicle only needs 12 volt, ground, and turn signals connected to its 7-way socket. What this means is you do not need the brake signal from the 7-way. For example, if you used a…

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Answer 3

There should be a sticker or plate on the trailer tongue or frame somewhere that lists the proper tires for that trailer. You can also check the tire size on the trailer now and go by that. Based on the gross trailer weight at 6,000 pounds, if it is…

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Answer 4

When you order 30 feet of #12-2-1 we cut it to length in our own warehouse so it's going to be one 30 foot wire and not several shorter wires cut into pieces.

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Answer 5

For your application, to add electric trailer brakes to your system without needing to splice into any factory wires, you could use the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit, #119250KIT.…

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It sounds like you may already have a 4 way connector on your vehicle, which is half of the battle. In order to operate the Curt Echo Mobile Wireless Brake Controller #C51180 you will need an almost fully functional 7 way connector; using something…

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Answer 7

I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and it states that for this vehicle without the factory tow package it can pull a trailer that weighs up to 1,500 pounds. For models with the factory tow…

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Answer 8

The only pin that should be continuously showing 12V power on the 7-Way connector on your vehicle is the 12V power circuit which is normally the black wire but not always. In 7-way wiring the 12V auxiliary power feed is carried on the contact at the…

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Answer 9

I wish there was a simple plug-in option for installing a 7-way on your 2015 Ford F-150 but there isn't at this time. Now if your trailer does not have brakes all you would need is the part #37185 as an adapter to convert the 4-way to a 7-way. If…

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Answer 10

The trailer brake output or blue wire is not connected on a 4 to 7-way adapter like the 4 to 7-Way with 4-Way Adapter part #ETBC7L when using a wireless trailer brake controller like the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller part #C51180. The two four…

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Answer 11

On a 7-Way connector the suggested minimum wire gauge for the White (ground) wire, the Red or Black (power) wire, and the Blue (brake power) wire is 12 gauge. The minimum wire gauge for the remaining Green (right turn/brake) wire, the Yellow (left…

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Answer 12

I spoke with the folks at Curt regarding the issue you're experiencing. The vehicle battery wouldn't drain unless there's a power draw or a short in the wiring somewhere on the trailer. In order for both the vehicle and trailer batteries…

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