Brake Output on Connector with No Trailer Connected Using Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller
Question:
Hello i purchased this product and even when sitting at idle the brake pin has 12 volts to it. Is this normal?
asked by: John
Expert Reply:
In regards to the Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller part # C84VV, there should not be power on the brake output pin inside the trailer connector without a trailer hooked up. There could be a few different things causing this but in order to rule out the brake controller you'll want to do a bench test outlined below. If the controller test good then that means you have a short on the brake output wire on the vehicle and you'd need to start tracing and checking for shorts. It may also just be easier for you to run a new wire of you own using part # 10-1-1 which is sold by the foot.
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Curt Discovery NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Time Delayed
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Time Delayed Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- CURT
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