Troubleshooting Integrated Brake Controller Not Working with HBA-CAM
Question:
can the HBA-CAM -GO BAD and what volts should the blue wire have when activated
asked by: Charles W
Expert Reply:
Hey Charles, so the Hydrastar adapter part # HBA-CAM essentially is just brake magnets in a housing that once wired into your setup puts a small amount of resistance on the circuit to simulate the load of brake magnets so your brake controller thinks a trailer is connected. It would be pretty unlikely it goes bad over time but I suspect the problem is not the adapter.
What we have found is that integrated brake controllers don't always work consistently with EOH setups even when an adapter like this is used properly. It's really hit or miss too as some vehicles never have a problem, others have intermittent problems, and then others it never works. Only solution that is going to always work is an aftermarket brake controller that has a hydraulic mode like the P2 part # 90885.
I did attach a link to a page that has how to test brake magnets though.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module for Ford and Chevy Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Adapters
- Hydrastar
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