Troubleshooting Brakes Locking Up with a Curt Echo Brake Controller

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I have been using the Curt Echo 51180 brake controller for about 2 months without issue but last weekend after driving for 3 hours the brakes started locking up at slow speed bumper to bumper traffic. It got so bad that I had to disconnect the controller trailer is a Bushwacker tear so its pretty light. Ever since no matter what I try, the brakes still lockup. Any thoughts? Thanks

asked by: Mike

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I would be happy to help you fix your Curt Echo item # C51180. First you will need to completely unplug the Echo from both trailer and truck, delete the app from your phone, reinstall the app, and then plug the Echo into the vehicle 7-way (by itself) until the Echo has a solid blue light. This should completely reset your settings and you will be good to go when re-pairing your Echo.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The first thing to check is to make sure that the sensitivity or output settings on your Curt Echo #C51180 did not change from your original settings. It also may be beneficial to re-adjust the controller from scratch. In order to do this, Curt…

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Answer 2

We have actually run into this issue quite a few times in the past, and there is a simple fix. The reason the Curt Echo Wireless #C51180 locks up the brakes on your camper only at low speeds is due to it being paired incorrectly, usually plugging…

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In order to troubleshoot your braking issues with the Curt Echo #C51180, first start by adjusting the output settings on your controller. Curt recommends testing the controller output by driving forward on a dry and level paved or concrete surface.…

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Tekonsha has not released any information on when that might be available, but I do have a solution. For your 2022 Nissan Frontier, you can use the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller #RED44FR, with the plug in adapter #RED39FR. This is a…

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Answer 5

Yes, make sure you are only using the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller Item #C51180 you referenced. Any other brake controller should not be used at the same time. This is taken directly from the Echo instruction manual and should walk you through…

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That would indicate there is something wrong with your trailer wiring most likely. You need to verify that both stop/turn signal circuits on your vehicle 7-way are working like they should. These are the circuits that tell the Curt Echo Mobile…

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Answer 7

Having LED lights on the tow vehicle as well as the trailer should not cause you any issues, and the Curt #C51180 Echo brake controller will work very well for you. Just to be sure, I checked with my contact at Curt who affirmed that everything would…

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The orientation/angle of the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part #C51180 does not matter. We have tested it on vehicles with 7-way's oriented/angled in all different directions and it has performed flawlessly. Therefore, you should not…

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Answer 9

I would be happy to help! Based on the description you provided of the braking feel you are getting with the Curt Echo Wireless #C51180 on your 2003 Toyota Sequoia to control the brakes on your 3500lb Jayco Jayfeather Camper I recommend lowering the…

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Answer 10

Sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your Curt Echo #C51180. I reached out to my contact at Curt and he had a few things to check, but mentioned the blue ring will always go all of the way around when the output setting you chose has…

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There are a few things you can check to make sure the brakes are adjusted correctly, but it sounds like there may be a short in the system. I would start by checking the trailer wiring connector on the truck and trailer for corrosion. If there is…

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Answer 12

The reason why you are seeing this issue is because when pairing the phone you likely already have your trailer 7-Way plugged into the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180. If you unplug the Echo, then unplug the 7-Way from the Echo,…

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