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Old 07-11-2019, 12:43pm   #21
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Here's another thread that suggests the unconnected wires mentioned in the manual lead to the under-dash pigtail meant to connect to an aftermarket brake controller.

With the OE controller, any reasonable person would expect it to be functional as delivered. If that's not the case, I wouldn't hesitate in raising hell with the dealer and for damn sure wouldn't pay anything for them to make it operational. You already paid for that option when you bought the truck.
i'm thinking of canceling my appt next week to have them address this, go pick up the empty trailer (less than 2000lb, ok to tow without brakes), and see if the harness is in fact not complete. pretty easy to check once connected. set brake gain to 5, apply trailer brakes, look for tire smoke.

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i'm thinking of canceling my appt next week to have them address this, go pick up the empty trailer (less than 2000lb, ok to tow without brakes), and see if the harness is in fact not complete. pretty easy to check once connected. set brake gain to 5, apply trailer brakes, look for tire smoke.

Exactly.
You don't need the brakes to bring the trailer home. The trailer lights (should) work even if those two wires specified in the manual aren't connected.
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Or, trade your POS Chevy for a Ford.
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Old 07-11-2019, 12:51pm   #24
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Here's another thread that suggests the unconnected wires mentioned in the manual lead to the under-dash pigtail meant to connect to an aftermarket brake controller.

With the OE controller, any reasonable person would expect it to be functional as delivered. If that's not the case, I wouldn't hesitate in raising hell with the dealer and for damn sure wouldn't pay anything for them to make it operational. You already paid for that option when you bought the truck.
thanks, useful thread.

yeah, you'd think that after paying for that option, you'd be good to go on day one, and not have to bring it back 6 years later when you get a trailer to hook up 2 little wires. i'll know more in about 3 weeks when the trailer is done and i go pick it up.
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You can check if everything is functioning with a light tester and a friend. You won't have to guess, you'll know.
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You can check if everything is functioning with a light tester and a friend. You won't have to guess, you'll know.
Your method is less fun, and doesn't drive up the Barn Bucks count.
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Your method is less fun, and doesn't drive up the Barn Bucks count.
tried testing with the help of Mrs. DAB (who can't see out of the cab) and a multimeter, but got buggy readings. yeah, maybe a light next.

gotta bank those barn bucks....
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Less fun? Dude, you need better friends!
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