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How do you put trailer brakes on a Chevy Duramax?

How do you put trailer brakes on a Chevy Duramax?

Try increasing the gain, using the “+” button on the top of the trailer controller on the dash. The procedure is in your operators manual Pressing the brake pedal does not activate the trailer brake pump (EHB) trailer brakes. Using the manual lever on the ITBC works just fine and the graph lights up on the DIC.

Are there any chimes on my Duramax trailer?

No messages such as “trailer connected or trailer disconnect” nor any chimes. There has been an occasion when I plug-in in the umbilical cord that I have had to jiggle it or unplug it and re-plug it to get a connection but that is rare.

What does it mean when there is no trailer brake?

Just no brakes when pressing the brake pedal. Pressing the brake pedal does not activate the trailer brake pump (EHB) trailer brakes. Using the manual lever on the ITBC works just fine and the graph lights up on the DIC. Pressing the brake pedal lights up the DIC graph but does not activate the pump.

Are there disc brakes on a Duramax 5R?

When I tested the brake blade, there was a very, very slight pulsing of the test meter needle even without pushing the brake pedal OR the manual brake control on the ITBC. Pressing the brake pedal or manual control made no change. I do have e/h Dexter disc brakes on the fiver with the HBA-Cam adapter for the disc brakes.

What was the problem with my Duramax trailer brakes?

My truck (08 2500HD duramax) was going to go off warranty soon so I had the dealer look at it. The said a pressure sensor in the master cylinder that provides the voltage output based on pressures to the trailer brake control was dead. They replaced it and power bled the front brakes.

Why does my Chevy Silverado 2500HD stop working?

I have a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD equipped with the factory integrated trailer brake control system. The trailer brakes have stopped working. Im trying to diagnose the cause. Used a tester at the truck plug in the bumper. turn signals, reverse light, and brake lights work but I have no output on the trailer brake output line.

Are there any brakes on my 2013 HD?

I have a 2013 HD with the factory integrated trailer brake controller. Today when I plugged in the fiver, NO brakes. The DIC shows nothing but the the gain set point. I can adjust the gain up and down. No messages such as “trailer connected or trailer disconnect” nor any chimes.

No messages such as “trailer connected or trailer disconnect” nor any chimes. There has been an occasion when I plug-in in the umbilical cord that I have had to jiggle it or unplug it and re-plug it to get a connection but that is rare.

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Ruth Doyle