I have the mini message center on my 05. I just got back from the ford dealer, had the pcm reprogrammed for the new tow command module i just put in.
Plug ed in to the trailer tow command module works just fine. in testing the system i unplug ed the connector and the little trailer lit up red, but no trailer fault on the mini message center but the owner's guide says i should get a trailer fault. the ford dealer no.

Anny info on this

 

so if you use the manual slide with the trailer disconnected you get no trailer disconnected message

 

I am not sure you are supposed to get a "trailer fault" message...other then the "red"

 

On mine I do get a msg on the msg center if I slide the switch on the trailer brake and there is no trailer on there. I don't know about an install after the fact, but when it's all done at the factory you should get a msg. other then just the red trailer.

 

yes you should see a message thats the purpose of reprograming the instrament cluster so that it works with the controller if they reprogamed according to the programming directions which were included with the kit

 

you are right it appearers they did not fallow the programming directions

Principles of Operation

The trailer brake control (TBC) module is an integrated electronic control device that is designed to provide variable braking power to the electric-actuated drum brakes on a towed trailer (1 to 4 axles only). The braking energy that is provided to the trailer is varied with a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal that switches between 0 volts and battery voltage, the higher the duty cycle the more braking power available.

The TBC module receives information through the controller area network (CAN). These inputs are from the powertrain control module (PCM), instrument cluster and the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. The information sent out from the TBC module is through the CAN and is displayed on the instrument cluster message center.

The TBC module faceplate provides the driver with control buttons to adjust the gain setting UP or DOWN, which determines the maximum power output sent to the 7-pin connector. The TBC module faceplate also provides a manual control lever to manually apply the trailer brakes independent of the vehicle brakes in order to calibrate the gain setting to the specific trailer loading and road conditions. Note that when the manual control is activated, both the vehicle and the trailer brake lamps illuminate. If there is no trailer connected and the manual control lever is activated, the vehicle brake lamps still illuminate. The TBC module faceplate displays the gain setting and relative trailer braking power during a braking event. The TBC module also has an illuminated red or green trailer icon that displays trailer connectivity status to the driver.

TESTING

The TBC module is operating correctly if the following conditions are met. Turn the key to the ON position (no trailer connected). The TBC module LEDs should not be lit with no pedal or manual input. Verify the slider is not stuck, then set the gain to 10 and slide the manual lever to the left and make sure the LEDs light up and that the message center says "TRAILER DISCONNECTED" or CHECK TRAILER". With the vehicle stationary there should be greater than 1-2 volts supplied to trailer tow C4099-3 circuit 43 (DB) on vehicles built before March 23rd, 2005 and greater than 10-12 volts supplied to trailer tow C4099-3 circuit 43 (DB) on vehicles built March 23rd, 2005 and later. If these conditions are met the system is considered to be operating normally.

 

do you have a copy of the instuctions if not i can scan them and send them to you

 

No I did not get them in the kit,, Please send them thank you

 

Thanks to rmblaster

The Service tip that you got from your dealer !! Is what did the trick ! ! !

The Instrument Cluster had to be Reconfigured for the system to all work right , this is a must do thing..