Tekonsha Voyager Break controller not working

[slabat]

I picked up my trailer yesterday and my brake controller is not working....I have no lights on it at all.

Any suggestions on where to start?

[Jagiven]

I think that is the brand I have. The 1 led as I recall, only lights up when the httt is connected to the tv.

[slabat]

Yes I think you are correct but I did not have any lights on the controller when I hooked the trailer up. All the other lights worked

[Jagiven]

Hummm, could you feel the tt brakes grab as you applied the brakes?

[slabat]

No they are not working at all...I am wondering if the unit went bad

[clubhouse]

Start by checking the connections and if the wires are still soldered to the pin in the connectors both under the dash and in the 7pin connector.

[hammer]

Is the trailer new to you maybe it's the trailer

[slabat]

no, the trailer is not new to me....have had it for a couple of years

[Threebutchers]

Exhaust checking / testing the 7-pin connections. A proper 7-Pin connection circuit is what activates the brake controller.

[DMRGMC]

I had a similar problem with my '96 Safari van pulling a 26S. I spent about 6 hours testing all the pins and the only one not powered up was the hot wire for the brakes that I ran from the engine compartment through the firewall under the carpet to the rear and connected to the 7 pin plug. Turned out the wire was corroded at the area of the rocker panel but couldn't be detected visually. The local Trailer/Hitch dealer found it in 10 minutes and replaced a 12" section and I was good to go..So check for continuity if it's not a factory harness.

[fmichaels]

For me, the only problem I have ever had with my brake controller has been bad grounds. I would check your ground connections.

[Jagiven]

Have you checked the fuses under the hood? Also have you manually pulled the break away switch to verify that the brakes work, or that you do not have a wiring issue on the tt?

[slabat]

Where should I check for the ground? Also can I test the pin on the 7 pin harness with out having the camper hooked up?

[Threebutchers]

Originally Posted by slabat

....can I test the pin on the 7 pin harness with out having the camper hooked up?

Try this video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7uw1Jv1stc

[slabat]

thanks three butchers

[slabat]

I was able to trace the break wire back and found where it was spliced. It was so corroded that it broke when I touched it. Cut out the connector, had it soldered together shrink wrapped it, taped it and it is back to working great.

Thanks for the utube video that helped a great deal

[Threebutchers]

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