How do I activate my brake controller?

How do I activate my brake controller?

1. What is a brake controller?
2. Time-Delay Operation.
3. Step 1: Plug in the trailer wiring harness.
4. Step 2: Allow the brake controller to calibrate.
5. Step 3: Select personal settings.
6. Step 4: Set the maximum output.
7. Step 5: Adjust the sensitivity level.
8. Step 6: Manually activate brakes as needed.

How do I reset my brake controller?

To reset the Pilot brake controller part # 80550 all you have to do is unplug the connector behind it for a few minutes. Doing that will return it back to the factory presets.

How do you use agility on brake controller?

Start with a sensitivity setting of 3 and power setting of 25 percent. Start moving at low speed, 20-25 mph, and press the foot brake aggressively. If the trailer brakes lock up, reduce the power. If it feels as though the trailer is pushing the vehicle, increase brake power.

How do you test a brake controller without a trailer?

Press down on the brake pedal while watching the brake controller. The display on the controller should light up and hold a relatively steady reading, which should not vary by more than 1/10 of a volt up and down. It may be necessary to turn the ignition key to the “On” position for this step.

What should my brake controller be set at?

Tekonsha recommends setting the power setting for its unit at “6” for a starting point. This means that with the trailer attached and the engine running, the operator pulls the manual override lever on the controller all the way to the left—maximum brake.

How do I know if my electric brake controller is bad?

Use a circuit tester, and check the red wire that exits the rear of the controller. This wire should only go hot when the brake pedal is pressed. If this checks out ok, then the controller is bad and must be replaced.

How do I know if my brake controller is working?

For that you can use a circuit tester like the part # PTW2993 with one pin grounded and the other on the output pin. Then you can hit the brake pedal of the vehicle and you should see the brake controller operate like normal.