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trailer breaks
08 F350 when i hit the break pedal the trailer breaks will not work, if i hit the built in factory trailer box the trailer breaks work. can somebody please help me 
any advise is very much apppreciated
any advise is very much apppreciated
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how do you know they are not working?
Remember with the factory TBC the trailer is completely integrated into the abs system.
There really should not be any jerking going on.
What you can do is get someone to step on the brakes. Then you go out to each wheel of the trailer. You should be able to hear a buzzing at the wheel, confirming that there is power going to the magnets.
Remember with the factory TBC the trailer is completely integrated into the abs system.
There really should not be any jerking going on.
What you can do is get someone to step on the brakes. Then you go out to each wheel of the trailer. You should be able to hear a buzzing at the wheel, confirming that there is power going to the magnets.
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Well we have jacked the side of the trailer up and then hit the break pedal and still nuthin we jumped the box to the actual break pedal and they work but with no weight in trailer the trailer breaks locks up
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well it could be the TBC itself.
I would probably see what it would cost to put on the computer or maybe you have warranty left. TBC itself is easy to replace but I would check it first.
So no warnings? When hooked up does it show that a trailer is connected?
I would probably see what it would cost to put on the computer or maybe you have warranty left. TBC itself is easy to replace but I would check it first.
So no warnings? When hooked up does it show that a trailer is connected?
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you could check the connections behind the controller as well. At least make sure it is all nice and tight.
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Module is a bit pricey if you have to buy it.
Integrated brake
08-10 $372.87 $268.46
That is from www.partsguyed.com
If you have warranty left on the bumper to bumper I'd take it in and have them diagnose and repair. May need to have a trailer hooked up for the SA to see.
Integrated brake
08-10 $372.87 $268.46
That is from www.partsguyed.com
If you have warranty left on the bumper to bumper I'd take it in and have them diagnose and repair. May need to have a trailer hooked up for the SA to see.
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