How do I reset my tekonsha brake controller?

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How do I reset my tekonsha brake controller?

You can reset the controller by unplugging it for 15 minutes. However that should not be needed if you just need to adjust the output power. Just use the buttons on the left of the controller to select the output voltage you want.

How do you test a tekonsha brake controller?

To bench test a brake controller you need to connect the black wire from the Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller # 39510 to the positive terminal of a 12 volt battery and the white wire to the negative terminal. Then ground the test light to the negative terminal as well.

How do you troubleshoot a tekonsha brake controller?

Troubleshooting the Prodigy Brake Controller

  1. Check that the front of the controller is level side to side and back to front.
  2. Connect the trailer electrical connection plug to the tow vehicle and start the tow vehicle.
  3. Check the display reading.
  4. Check the display reading.
  5. Check the display reading.

How much voltage should a trailer brake controller put out?

Your brake controller should be getting 12 volts of power going into the brake controller. The wire that feeds power to the brake controller is the Black wire.

What causes trailer brakes to overload?

The OL or overload error code indicates a short in the brake output circuit. As a first step, you will want to see if the problem exists with the wiring on the trailer or on the vehicle. Due to its intermittent nature, I’m suspecting a loose connection or a worn wire in the brake controller’s output circuit.

What does OL mean on a brake controller?

overload
The OL or overload error code indicates a short in the brake output circuit. Start by examining the trailer connector. Make sure that the pins on the vehicle side of the connection and the sockets on the trailer side are not damaged or corroded.

How many volts should a brake controller put out?

12 volts
Expert Reply: Your brake controller should be getting 12 volts of power going into the brake controller. The wire that feeds power to the brake controller is the Black wire.