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I have a 2017 GMC 3/4 ton truck. Just purchased it. Old 2012 dd not have this problem.
It brings in an intermitted alarm on dash that says check trailer wiring. The longest it has stayed on has been about 5 seconds. I have checked all connections and they seem good..
It is like the alarm threshold is set a hair to sensitive. It does not matter what the road conditions are
Have no idea what to check next and ideas would be helpful

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enblethen · Answer

Did you check each brake connection at the axles?
Does your umbilical cord have a molded connector? If it does replace it.
Have you checked connections on trailer junction box where brake away connects into system?

mkirsch · Answer

"Checked" how? Visual inspections are rarely useful.

ktmrfs · Answer

the trailer brake controller looks for a resistance range for the connected trailer brake wiring. if it is outside the range it rings the alarm.

The range should be adequate for single through triple axle configurations.

Now, I've found that on occasion the cause can be that the TV or trailer connector was wet messing up the reading.

thermoguy · Answer

ktmrfs wrote:the trailer brake controller looks for a resistance range for the connected trailer brake wiring.  if it is outside the range it rings the alarm.The range should be adequate for single through triple axle configurations.Now,  I've found that on occasion the cause can be that the TV or trailer connector was wet messing up the reading.This information is correct - I have found that using dielectric grease typically solves the problems. However, it can also be a bigger problem and there could be a bad sensor somewhere. I had to have one replaced this past winter. Can't remember what sensor that was.

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