Can The Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller C51170 Be Disabled When Backing Up Trailer?

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Can you disable trailer brakes when backing up trailer if needed thankyou in advance

asked by: John T

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The Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional - Dash Mount # C51170 will only apply the brakes to your trailer when you press and hold the knob to engage the manual override, or apply the brakes to your tow vehicle. As long as you are not applying the brakes you will have no issues backing up.

I included a video of the # C51170 for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Brake controllers such as #C74VV will have constant power once installed. They need to have constant power otherwise they would reset every time you turned off the vehicle. Brake controllers have what is basically a sleep mode. After a certain amount…

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Answer 3

It sounds like your Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller #C51170 is working properly. You are not getting an error code, but the number of red lights should increase as more brake power is asserted. The actual number of red lights that appear…

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Answer 4

What you are noting is normal operation of the Prodigy P3. The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller #90195 will remain active until the vehicle has been absolutely still for about 15 minutes. After this length of inactivity the controller will power…

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The Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller part #C51170 will illuminate even without a trailer connected that is correct. If you don't wish to see this light each time you hitch the brakes without a trailer attached then you will either need to…

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The Curt Spectrum #C51170 does have a manual override that maybe you weren't familiar with. If you press and hold the knob the manual override feature is active. When you press the button the brakes will begin to apply similar to a time delayed…

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Answer 7

The Curt Spectrum brake controller part #C51170 would be a great option for towing a horse trailer. Since it uses an inertia sensor to sense how hard you apply the truck brakes and then applies a relative amount on the trailer brakes it will provide…

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Answer 8

The Tekonsha T-One #118304 and Curt T-Connector #C55580 Vehicle Wiring Harnesses are very similar. These are both custom fit wiring harnesses that include a tail light converter, which is required for your 2007 Toyota Sienna because the brake and…

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Answer 9

The location of the connector for connecting the Curt Wiring Adapter #C77BR on your 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is under the dash to the left of the steering column. The 4-pin connector is cream colored and should be exposed. Be sure to look and feel…

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Answer 10

You will need the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter #C77BR to install the Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller #C51170 on your 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The adapter will connect to the factory tow package connection under your dash near the OBD2 connector.…

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Answer 11

So weight distribution systems put additional stress on the chassis and hitch of the vehicle. Typically the hitches that are rated for WD are for vehicles that have full frames and/or the hitch installs with longer flange mounting brackets to…

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Answer 12

The Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller #TK90160 is not capable of being mounted upside down. This controller is only allowed to be up to mounted from flat 0 degree plane up to 70 degrees vertical. The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 #90885 and P3 #90195…

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