What is TBC mode?

What is TBC mode?

TBC = trailer brake controller. The gain adjustments the amount of braking force the trailer brakes have. If you’re towing something with electric over hydraulic brakes, then the onboard brake controller will not be able to energize the brakes and thus the light.

Is it OK to tow without trailer brakes?

Every trailer and semitrailer weighing more than 1,000 lbs. A trailer or pole trailer is required to have brakes if its gross weight exceeds 4,500 lbs. A trailer with a gross weight between 4,500 lbs. and 15,000 lbs. is not required to have brakes if it is towed at a speed of not more than 30 mph.

What causes a TBC error code on a trailer?

Water/moisture will cause TBC error codes. Look for moisture at all connections to the plug and inside the plug.Trailer brake controller that is built into your dash. If you are hooked up to a trailer it could mean you are losing your connection or ground to the trailer.

How to solve a TBC fault on a Ford F350?

Turn on engine and get a “Trailer Disconnected” and two seconds later get “TBC Fault” code on dash. the connector is wet dry it out then push plug back into the plug in to solve problem.

What does TBC mean on a Ford PowerStroke?

Whoa Guys the TBC fault has nothing to do with your engine at all. It means either A you have a bad ground on your trailer. Or B your cable on your trailer is too short and causing it to pull out of the plug or C you have a short in the factory trailer harness wiring or the plug is gunked up Thanks guys.

Water/moisture will cause TBC error codes. Look for moisture at all connections to the plug and inside the plug.Trailer brake controller that is built into your dash. If you are hooked up to a trailer it could mean you are losing your connection or ground to the trailer.

Turn on engine and get a “Trailer Disconnected” and two seconds later get “TBC Fault” code on dash. the connector is wet dry it out then push plug back into the plug in to solve problem.

Whoa Guys the TBC fault has nothing to do with your engine at all. It means either A you have a bad ground on your trailer. Or B your cable on your trailer is too short and causing it to pull out of the plug or C you have a short in the factory trailer harness wiring or the plug is gunked up Thanks guys.