Should the Light on the Pod Brake Controller be On All the Time with No Trailer Connected

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Dear sir, is the light on the front of the unit supposed to be on only when you hook up to your trailer, or does it come on when you start your vehicle even tho you are not hooked to your trailer?

asked by: Tommy

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When no trailer is connected the light on brake controller # 39523 will either be flashing or off. If it is green all the time with no trailer connected that indicates a short to ground. This normally occurs when there is corrosion on the pins or where the wires attach on the trailer connector.

I have included a link to the instructions that include a troubleshooting section. I have also included a link to our FAQ article on troubleshooting brake controllers for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The blue wire coming from the brake controller to the trailer brakes is the brake power output wire used to tell the trailer to apply the brakes once given the response from the brake controller. Therefore, you should not have a constant charge to…

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Answer 2

The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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Answer 3

If your Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195 is not powering on, I recommend checking again for any damaged/blown fuses or relays under the hood of your truck. Check specifically for the brake controller fuse, which should be a 30 amp…

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Answer 4

Most brake controllers will stay active for several minutes after the vehicle is turned off and then will eventually go into sleep mode. The small LED light draws such a small amount that it would it would not cause your battery to drain. I attached…

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Answer 5

When there is power applied to the P3, #90195, initially, the display will light up. After about 15 minutes of no activity, it will shut off again and go into a sort of sleep mode. Use a circuit tester like #PTW2993 if you do not already have one to…

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Answer 6

I am assuming you are speaking of the fuse that activates the power feed to the brake controller. The 30 amp fuse is installed in the power distribution box as shown in the photo I have edited. The power distribution box is located under the hood, on…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you potentially have a problem on the red wire on your brake controller. This is the wire that tells the brake controller that you are stepping on the brake pedal and also sends power through the brake switch to light up the brake…

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Answer 8

Since the light is staying on even when the trailer is disconnected, this would indicate that the light for the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit, #20099, is drawing power from the break away battery. The box is water resistant but not water proof.…

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Answer 9

To start off you need to check under the hood to make sure the wiring connection mentioned in the GM brake controller FAQ article attached are made. In the 2002 - 2003 model years, GMC changed the way you hook up the brake controller under the dash.…

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Answer 10

The code AUX refers to auxiliary, which is auxiliary power, which should be the Dark Blue wire on your 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. This wire will connect to the Dark Blue wire on the brake controller and should be connected to the 7-way as the brake…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you still need to make a few connections under the hood of your 2010 GMC Sierra. You will need to locate 2 wires, both wires are red/black with eyelets on the end. One wire is located between the fuse box and driver side fender, the…

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Answer 12

As it seems you already know, when installing a trailer brake controller on your 2007 GMC Yukon you will need to locate the two wires under the hood that need to be connected to fully activate the vehicle's tow package. One is the power wire to…

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