Reese trailer brake controller manual

Warm brakes engage differently than cold brakes. For safety reasons, keep it around 25 miles an hour or less when you do this. Yes, Brake Controllers can and do go bad. Anything other than the proper operation expected could mean it is failing or failed.

This includes the brakes being continuously being fully applied, dragging brakes, being used intermittently while they should not be or under even braking situations , or never applying any braking function.

If your brake controller is not working, often issues can be caused by a proportional brake controller not being level or a wiring issue. Brake controllers are generally very reliable.

Just realize, like anything else, they can and do fail. However, by adequately testing the brake controller, you can determine if it is indeed the cause. If you were not getting maximum voltage directly from the brake controller, the controller is likely the issue. Check trailer wiring or connector for corrosion or bad ground. If everything still checks out and you still experience poor braking, ensure that the trailer brakes are properly adjusted, and check those brake magnets.

With a manual override, the need for a vehicle brake signal is bypassed, and power is supplied to the trailer brakes. Mainly found on Draw-Tite Brake Controllers, it determines the amount of stopping force the brake controller puts out. If you set the sync power low, it does not matter how hard you hit the brakes, as they will be applied lightly. This is useful for driving on gravel or loose rock. C means the unit detects an attached trailer. If that is the case, it means it has a good connection to the trailer.

The E1 code is the controller reporting it does not detect a trailer connected. If the trailer is connected and you receive the E1 error, the connector between the vehicle and trailer is probably dirty or corroded and may need to be cleaned. An ER code on a brake controller usually means an unrecoverable internal problem. Brake controllers have no user-serviceable internal parts. Move the sync control back toward the driver to.

Test drive making several stops. Adjust the sync. Slight adjustment of the output control may also be desirable. Setting the brake control too aggressively could cause brake pulsing when towing with hazard flashers on. If such settings are necessary, a pulse preventor can be used.

Have someone watch the stoplights while the. Note: If any problems occur during set up refer to the Trouble shooting section of these instructions. This is useful for gradual slowing on steep downhill grades or before stops. Note: A standard voltmeter will not show true output voltage. Remember, none of the major package delivery carriers UPS included deliver on the weekends.

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We cannot ship to Puerto Rico, P. We currently do not ship to Mexico, Canada or anywhere outside North America.