Troubleshooting Error Code OC on a Valley Journey HD Brake Controller, Part # 52740

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I have a Journey HD on a 2005 Dodge 3500. I am getting an OC code flashing intermittently. Can you tell me what this means?

asked by: Cliff G

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Expert Reply:

On the Valley Journey HD Brake Controller, part # 52740, a display code OC indicates that the manual lever is applied (but no trailer is connected).

In a separate email I will forward the operating instructions for this product.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

First of all you are correct that the OC on the Hayes Engage Trailer Brake Controller #HA81760 does indicate an open circuit. This means the controller is not detecting a trailer or it could be connected to a trailer with electric over hydraulic…

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Answer 2

A flashing OC message on the Valley Journey HD brake controller means that the trailer brake circuit is lost or intermittent. With no trailer connected, the brake controller might think there is a connection for some reason. It will also do this for…

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Answer 3

With the Hayes Engage Trailer Brake Controller #HA81760 the code OC indicates that the controller does not sense an electrical connection to the trailer brakes, or that the trailer has electric-over-hydraulic brakes which do not work with this unit.…

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Answer 4

The OC you are seeing on the Hayes Engage Trailer Brake Controller #HA81760 is saying you have an open circuit. Specifically it indicates there is no trailer connection detected or the controller is connected to a trailer with electric over hydraulic…

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Answer 5

Since you did not mention the particular brake controller that you have, I am going to give you some general brake controller information that might help you solve the problem. I am including a link to a FAQ page on troubleshooting a brake…

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Answer 6

Thank you for reaching out and for the photos! We try to carry over the wiring brackets and for a long time they didn't change which is why we carried it over. With this new information we will definitely be updating our website. For your…

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Answer 7

If the running lights on the U-Haul trailer were not working when hooked up to your vehicle, then I first recommend testing the 4-Way or 7-Way (whichever you have) and testing the pins with a circuit tester like #PTW2993. Have somebody run through…

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Answer 8

The lock up issue you are having shouldn't be related to the Engager Breakaway System part #20099 that you have installed on your trailer. There are other factors to consider when dealing with trailer brakes that lock up. You either have the gain…

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Answer 9

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 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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Troubleshooting Error Code OC on a Valley Journey HD Brake Controller, Part # 52740

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