Trailer Brakes Locking and Grabbing when Using a Tekonsha Voyager 9030 Part # 39510
Question:
I have a Tekonsha 9030 was working great then started to grab.Replaced a magnet and worked well for a while but has started grabbing again. I noticed when the brakes grab that the controller light changes from orange to bright red instantly.
asked by: Wayne S
Expert Reply:
The first thing to check would be the sensor and power settings on the Tekonsha Voyager. If those knobs get bumped the sensor level can be offset and the brake controller will think you are braking harder than you actually are and end up sending more current to the trailer brakes than needed. The power knob could have gotten turned as well which would cause the brake controller to act more aggressively. If the brake controller it self has been bumped tilted about 70 degrees or below -20 degrees, the sensor will not work right.
I have included a link to the instructions that will walk you through adjusting the settings and to a video Tekonsha put out reviewing the voyager and demonstrating how to set it up and use it.
Write back and let me know what you find and if you have any other questions I will try and get them worked out for you.
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Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Manual Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Up to 90 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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