Can Curt Echo Wireless Controller # C51180 be Used without Phone Connection

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Will this still work if no phone is present? would the Tekonsha wirless be better? TK94FR

asked by: Paul G

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The Curt Echo Wireless brake controller part # C51180 can work without a phone connected to it. It will retain it's last settings and run them until you connected a phone and changed something if needed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 won't itself provide any charge to your trailer mounted battery, but you certainly can still have a 12V power wire ran from the 7-Way to the battery for this purpose with the Echo in place. The Echo…

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Answer 2

The Curt Echo #C51180 will prompt you through most of the profile setup process but basically after you pair the controller it will direct you to the towing profiles section to set up your trailer's profile. You'll then run through the…

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The Curt Echo #C51180 will remember the last setting, so when your vehicle restarts you will not have to restart the Curt Echo app to set the braking force.

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The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 is not compatible with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. There is a Manual Override Button #C83HR that is wireless and operates with a CR2016 battery. The nice thing about the Curt Echo is once you…

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Wireless brake controllers like the Curt Echo Mobile #C51180 draw power through the 12 volt accessory circuit wire of the trailer wiring that connects to the positive post of the vehicle battery. The taillight circuits are not used for that at all.…

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The Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 does share the 12V power with the trailer (page one of the linked install instructions) so your battery will still receive a charge but it will be reduced since the Echo will be diverting some of…

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Answer 7

Yes, there is another option to add a brake controller to your Silverado. Since you have the factory tow package, I recommend the Curt Echo In-Line Wireless Brake Controller item #C79DR. The controller plugs in behind your 7-way with included…

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Answer 8

I reached out to my contact at Curt regarding your Echo Brake Controller #C51180 and he said what you are seeing is actually completely normal. Because of the sensitivity on the accelerometer you're most likely always going to have a bit of blue…

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Answer 9

I can definitely help you out! According to my available specs for your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD, you already have a 4-way and 7-way installed with your tow package. All you need to do is install the components that come with the brake…

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Answer 10

The Curt Echo part #C51180 draws power from the 12 volt accessory circuit of the vehicle which is also the same circuit that charges a trailer battery. The Curt would not draw power from the trailer battery and especially not when the trailer is…

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Answer 11

Thanks for the info you listed. Based on that the correct replacement motor is the part #LC295380.

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Answer 12

Yes, when your brake controller is sending power back to your 7-Way connector you should have continuity with a Multimeter #PT89ZR between that and the ground pin. To ensure that you are sending power back to the brake controller pin set your brake…

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