Your hoppy brake control can be mounted in any direction including upside down.
Brake force brake controller manual.
If the brake pedal activates the brake output properly also then the problem is farther back either in the vehicle wiring or on the trailer.
The brake control must be installed with a 12 volt negative ground system.
Package brake control function wires may exist under the vehicle dash usually found under the driver side dash.
The red wire on your hopkins brake force brake controller 47225 is likely to be the cause for you not seeing the indicator light illuminate.
When the manual control is pushed to the right the control begins to apply the trailer brakes.
Warning reversing black and white wires or improper wiring will damage or destroy brake control.
Warning be sure to solidly connect all four wires or brake control will not function properly.
Choose a location on or below the vehicle dash where you will be able to view the display and easily access the manual slide while driving.
Display and control can be mounted in different places.
The hopkins towing solutions brake force electronic trailer brake control makes setting the right braking power easy.
This aids in setting up the brake control for a particular trailer.
Manual control is used during initial setup and in situations where a slow reduction in speed is desirable.
A multi color led display changes color to help guide you.
To install with a positive ground system use tekonsha p n 3191 2.
The biggest downfall of this brake control is that the manual lever always outputs 100 power.
Manual control the manual control lever is located on the front left of the brake control unit.
If either the brake pedal or the manual slide are not functioning properly you will need to test the wires going into the brake controller.
Most states and provinces require a trailer brake controller based on the weight of the trailer.
The 47225 brake control utilizes time based actuation for applying braking power to the trailer brakes.
An led indicator will glow displaying braking intensity.
When the tbc is turned on and your trailer is properly connected the tbc automatically applies brake force to the trailer s individual wheels when you press the towing vehicle s.
It only applies to the trailer brakes.
The brighter the glow the more braking force is being applied to the trailer brakes.
Mounting your brake control 1.
If your vehicle is equipped with the electronic trailer brake controller tbc feature it can help you slow down more safely and smoothly while towing a trailer.
Consult vehicle manual or call for location.
Most other brake controls are set so that the manual lever outputs your maximum or gain setting.
Once you have chosen a location check behind the dash to be.
