Pilot Time Delayed Trailer Brake Controller # 80550 Remains Powered with Ignition Turned Off

Question:

my brake control switch stays powered up at all time even when i turn the ignition switch off. what should i do?

asked by: Dewayne

Expert Reply:

All trailer brake controllers, including the Pilot Time Delayed Trailer Brake Controller # 80550, are designed to remain powered at all times, even with the vehicle ignition turned off. This is a safety feature designed to prevent the chance for a driver to accidentally forget to turn the unit on when pulling out on the road with their trailer.

You do not need to be concerned about this since the power draw from the unit's display is so small that it would literally take many months for it to cause any significant battery drain. Trailer brake controllers only pull significant power when you have the tow vehicle's brakes applied.

expert reply by: Adam R