Troubleshooting A Curt Echo That's Not Activating Every Time The Brakes Are Being Applied

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Have a curt bluetooth brake controller and,it is only engaging some of the time. Not every time I hit the brakes.

asked by: James I

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The Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller # C51180 activates based on the deceleration of the vehicle. If the sensitivity setting in your app is set too low then during smaller decelerations the controller might not be sensing enough to activate the trailer brakes. I recommend turning up the sensitivity in the app and retesting to see if the brakes are more responsive.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

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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I have a suspicion about what might be causing the problem you mention. Do your trucks have 6-way trailer connectors? Or, do the trucks have 7-way connectors, but you are using a 6-way to 7-way adapters because the trailers use 6-way connectors?…

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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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The only pin that should be continuously showing 12V power on the 7-Way connector on your vehicle is the 12V power circuit which is normally the black wire but not always. In 7-way wiring the 12V auxiliary power feed is carried on the contact at the…

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I suspect your problem is caused by a damaged or corroded trailer connector. Take a look at your trailer connectors, both the socket on your truck as well as the plug on the trailer. Look for green or white corrosion on the pins or sockets of the…

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Answer 6

It sounds as though there is a short or something is mis-wired. Using a circuit tester, like the #PTW2993, check the connection points in the vehicle side connector, to see if there is constant power on the running light circuit (brown wire on the…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you're having trouble pairing the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part #C51180 and in which case I would like to refer you to the troubleshooting section of the owner's manual that came with the unit. I have…

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I have attached a photo for you below which shows how both a vehicle side and trailer side trailer connector is typically wired. I say typically because this is not always exact and so long as the trailer and vehicle side both match it will not…

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Answer 9

See the picture to the right for a wiring diagram of seven-way vehicle end trailer connector. If you click on it you can enlarge it. I have also included a trailer wiring FAQ page for you to check out.

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Answer 10

Your 2017 American Coach American Dream Coach 45A will have came from the manufacturer with a fully functioning 7-way trailer connector. This is what is needed to power and operate the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180. You will be…

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I have a few things for you to check when it comes to not being able to pair your iPhone with the Curt Echo #C51180. The first thing to do is make sure that you're pairing your phone with the Echo through the app. If you paired it through the…

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Answer 12

Absolutely! If you would rather not connect the trailer to your tow vehicle, you can simply use a separate car/truck 12V battery to test the electric brakes on your trailer. You can apply power to the appropriate brake input pin on the trailer…

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