Will Autowbrake Fob Activate Trailer Brake Lights
Question:
Will using the fob to apply trailer brakes turn on the brake lights. I have read that dash mounted controllers will turn on the brake lights and damage electronics on vehicles equipped with collision avoidance systems so a diode needs to be installed in the brake light wire. Thank you
asked by: Jeremy B
Helpful Expert Reply:
Using the fob on the Autowbrake Electric Brake Controller # 3430001 will not activate the trailer brake lights. This includes the manual override. The key fob will cause the brakes to pulse, similar to an anti-lock brake system. There have been a few instances where pre-collision avoidance has had issues your standard brake controller. Installation of a 1 amp diode in-line with the circuit prevents this.
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Autowbrake Electric Brake Controller - Trailer Mount w/ Remote Fob - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Remote Control
- Trailer Mount
- Up to 3 Axles
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Autowbrake
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