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Old Feb 18, 2018 | 03:02 PM
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No power to brake controller
I just put a tekonsha brake controller in my ‘97 f250hd and have no power at the positive wire
 
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Do you have a small relay box next to the power distribution box under the hood?

Did you use the stock connector underneath the dash?
 
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There is a small relay box under the hood with 2 relays in it. And yes I used the stock connector
 
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Old Feb 21, 2018 | 10:36 AM
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Have you opened the 7-way plug to check for a good connection there yet? Many have found corrosion there.
 
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