Troubleshooting No Power on Curt Echo When Plugged Into 7-Way on 2012 Honda Odyssey

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I have a 2012 Honda Odyssey Touring. I have purchased the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector Item # 118521, Dual-Output Electrical Adapter Adds 7-Way RV Blade to 4-Way Flat #57672 and the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional. Followed your videos 4 times and the brake controller never comes on. What am I doing wrong? I have measured the voltage and with the key on I get 12 volts on a pin in the adapter. How do I check the Echo? Your videos are great and easy to follow.

asked by: Paul G

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It sounds like your Curt Echo # C51180 is not working after installing the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118521 and the Curt Trailer Connector Adapter # C57672. Assuming that is correct, you will be lacking the 12V power.

More than likely the power reading came from a pin associated with the 4-way and the trailer lights. In addition to the wiring harness and adapter you would also need to add additional wiring or the only functions you will have on your 7-way adapter will be the 4-way functions. You can use the Wiring Kit for 2, 4, 6, and 8 Brake Electric Trailer Brake Controllers # 5506 to add the additional functions to your 7-way connection.

I have attached an installation video for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

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 2

It sounds like you are trying to pair the Curt Echo part #C51180 to the Bluetooth on your phone which is why the app is not recognizing it. You want to go into your settings on your phone and make sure you disconnect the Bluetooth from the Curt Echo…

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Answer 3

Your 2021 Audi Q7 is going to have a smart wiring system. For the Curt Echo #C51180 to function properly and receive power you will need to connect your trailer 7-way to the Echo once you plug into the connector on your Audi. The computer in your…

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Answer 4

When the LED light on the Curt Echo part #C51180 does not illuminate that means the brake controller is not getting power from the 12V pin or the ground is bad. On a 7-way trailer connector, the 12V power function does not need to be connected for…

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Answer 5

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 in…

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Answer 6

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 7

Yes, the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 will work when turned 90 degrees. The controller was designed to work in all directions since not all 7-way connectors are going to be positioned in a straight line with the trailer.

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Answer 8

I went ahead and reached out to my tech at Curt, and he confirmed that you do in fact need to have the trailer connected to your 2022 Volvo XC90 in order to complete the pairing process of the Curt Echo #C51180 to your phone. This will solve the…

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Answer 9

The brake controller that involves the easiest installation for your 2022 Volvo XC90 is the Curt Echo #C51180. The Echo simply plugs into your factory 7-way and doesn't involve the bulky wiring that is required for other controllers. The…

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Answer 10

We have easy brake controller solutions for your 2018 Volvo XC60 but we don't have a way to wire in a P2 to your vehicle that has the factory tow package. Instead we have the very easy to install Curt Echo Mobile part #C51180 which basically just…

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Answer 11

I would be happy to help! Based on the issue you are describing you do not have a faulty Curt Echo #C51180, and instead your 2021 Volvo XC90 is not sending power to the 7-way connector until it detects a trailer is plugged in. This is pretty common…

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Answer 12

We offer the perfect option for your 2022 Volvo XC90 that's super easy to install, plug and play and you're done as long as the 7-way on your vehicle is fully active. The Curt #C51180 Echo wireless brake controller plugs into your 7-way on…

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