Where is the Factory Brake Controller on a Chevy truck?
Where is the Factory Brake Controller on a Chevy truck?
First thing we need to do is go ahead and find the factory wiring harness on our truck. Now it’s located behind the dash underneath the steering wheel just a little towards the left and a little bit left of the brake pedal. Now it’s pretty far up in there so it’ll take a while to find. Now, take the wires and let’s gently pull them down.
How to troubleshoot electric trailer brake system on trailer?
This would be done by taking the appropriate length of 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 and running it from the blue wire exiting the controller through the firewall and engine compartment, and under the vehicle to connect to the trailer connector. Next plug the trailer in to the vehicle.
Where is the fuse for the trailer brakes?
If the trailer brakes will operate with the manual switch, but not when the truck brakes are applied, check the CHMSL fuse in the fuse box under the hood. The lid to the fuse box will have a legend that will help you locate the fuse.
Where is the brake output pin on a trailer?
Replace connector if necessary. If the connectors are in good condition, have a helper activate the manual brake switch on the controller, while you use the circuit tester on the brake output pin on the trailer connector. The pin in the 5:00 position is the brake output.
If the trailer brakes will operate with the manual switch, but not when the truck brakes are applied, check the CHMSL fuse in the fuse box under the hood. The lid to the fuse box will have a legend that will help you locate the fuse.
What to look for on electric trailer brake system?
Look for green or white corrosion on the pins and sockets of the connectors. If you see any corrosion, it is possible that the corrosion has spread to the interior of the connector and is preventing the signal from getting through to the trailer.
Replace connector if necessary. If the connectors are in good condition, have a helper activate the manual brake switch on the controller, while you use the circuit tester on the brake output pin on the trailer connector. The pin in the 5:00 position is the brake output.
Where is the CHMSL fuse on a trailer?
If the trailer brakes will operate with the manual switch, but not when the truck brakes are applied, check the CHMSL fuse in the fuse box under the hood. The lid to the fuse box will have a legend that will help you locate the fuse. Your trailer brakes might simply need adjusting.
