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Record Breaker
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,387
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From: MN
On my 2010 the trailer brake info shows up in the EVIC under 'Vehicle Info', in the same area as coolant temp, oil temp, oil pressure, etc.
If you don't have it in the EVIC I wouldn't worry about it as long as it controls the trailer brakes OK. It's not like it really tells you much...
Rob
If you don't have it in the EVIC I wouldn't worry about it as long as it controls the trailer brakes OK. It's not like it really tells you much...
Rob
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 15
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From: Texas
Finally took a long trip towing my travel trailer with my truck since I got the brake controller installed. Everything was fine except about 3 hours into the trip I started getting periodic messages on the EVIC of "Trailer Brake is Disconnected" followed by about 15-30 seconds later a message of "Trailer Brake connected". Got this sequence several times during the trip.
Has anyone else seen this?
Has anyone else seen this?
Rookie
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 66
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Finally took a long trip towing my travel trailer with my truck since I got the brake controller installed. Everything was fine except about 3 hours into the trip I started getting periodic messages on the EVIC of "Trailer Brake is Disconnected" followed by about 15-30 seconds later a message of "Trailer Brake connected". Got this sequence several times during the trip.
Has anyone else seen this?
Has anyone else seen this?
Champion
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,563
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From: Ontario, Canada
I went on dealer connect tonight and got the wiring diagram of what is what in relation to the brake module itself and solder to the pigtail from the module. You can't get the pigtails, I had to call in a favor on someone who builds them at JCI (vendor) off an old damaged harness.
I just figured I would give it a shot and try anyway.
Yellow/red= Fused + 12 volt
White= brake lamp switch output
Dark green= trailer tow brake
Black/dark green= ground
The other three you refer to on the smaller connector are:
white/light blue= can bus(-)
white/light green= can bus(+)
pink/light green= ignition run/start control output.
All taken from dealer connect: C10C5-92 Electronic trailer brake accelormeter-performance or incorrect operation pages (1-5)
I just figured I would give it a shot and try anyway.
Yellow/red= Fused + 12 volt
White= brake lamp switch output
Dark green= trailer tow brake
Black/dark green= ground
The other three you refer to on the smaller connector are:
white/light blue= can bus(-)
white/light green= can bus(+)
pink/light green= ignition run/start control output.
All taken from dealer connect: C10C5-92 Electronic trailer brake accelormeter-performance or incorrect operation pages (1-5)
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 296
Likes: 1
From: East TN
Finally took a long trip towing my travel trailer with my truck since I got the brake controller installed. Everything was fine except about 3 hours into the trip I started getting periodic messages on the EVIC of "Trailer Brake is Disconnected" followed by about 15-30 seconds later a message of "Trailer Brake connected". Got this sequence several times during the trip.
Has anyone else seen this?
Has anyone else seen this?
Rookie
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
From: Shelby Twp. MI
So I have the wire connector from an older truck that plugs right into the blue plug. What you are saying is we hard wire the four wires and skip the canbus ones and theoretically it should work but not show up in the Evic....if if works who cares and after market one wont show up in the evic. That would be nice. Well If if works let us know.
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 15
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From: Texas
Thanks, I will check out the wiring on the trailer. I did notice this behavior on bad patches of road so I suspect the bumps are exposing the issue as you mention.
Rookie
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 51
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From: Central Florida
Just at the dealer yesterday, have the controller on order for a 8-12-10 delivery date. The parts department gave me a slightly different part number for the controller: 56029431-AG
Does anyone know if this is correct?
Does anyone know if this is correct?
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1
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Brake controller help!
I have read your posts and the posts from so many other people. I have a 2010 Ram 1500 that didn't come with the brake controller installed. Like all of the rest of the people, the dealers don't know about the part or don't want to be involved. Since you were able to get the brake controller for your 2010, would you be willing to assist me in getting the brake controller? I would be willing to drive to West Virginia to have the dealer program the controller for me as well.
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2010
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brake controller issues
I have a 2010 ram 1500 laramie Qc 4x4 it of course is all decked out other than not having the trailer brake controller. I bought controller from dealer and installed it my self and had it added to build sheet and had system flashed it shows up in evic like it is supposed to but trailer brakes don't work. I am at a loss here has anybody elese had this problem? talked to dodge and customer service and all they seem to be able to tell me is that the controller will only work as a replacement and won't work as add on.
sorry about long post
will be greatful for any help in this matter
sorry about long post
will be greatful for any help in this matter