Trailer Brakes on 08 XE
Hooked up my trailer brake controller, got a red light indicating the unit has power and knows when the brakes are on. But when I hook up the trailer I nothing else on the controller. Unit states it should give me the settings when trailer is connected. Do I need to wire up another fuse in the box in engine compartment? I did have the harness under the dash labeled "trailer brakes".
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You need a relay they usually have them in stock at the Nissan House its like ten bucks i think. Then you should be good to go.
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Since I already have the relays I have never checked to see if the harness is connected to the brake light switch or the towing system.
However, I have had a problem with corrosion or dirt getting into the connector and not having a good connection. I usually tap my trailer plug on the tongue before I plug in. When I do this, I never have a problem. If I don't do it, I have had lights not work until I did tap it clean.
You may need to chase the problem down with a volt meter and the assistance of another person.
The problem could be that the wiring on the trailer is not working right. You could check this with a 12v source and powering the brake wire at the trailer connector and listening to see if you hear the brakes engaging.
However, I have had a problem with corrosion or dirt getting into the connector and not having a good connection. I usually tap my trailer plug on the tongue before I plug in. When I do this, I never have a problem. If I don't do it, I have had lights not work until I did tap it clean.
You may need to chase the problem down with a volt meter and the assistance of another person.
The problem could be that the wiring on the trailer is not working right. You could check this with a 12v source and powering the brake wire at the trailer connector and listening to see if you hear the brakes engaging.
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