Strange Brake Controller Behavior?

[pk1023]

Hey all,

Last summer we bought a 20 Foot Skyline Nomad and had our new 2012 Nissan Quest minivan modified with a brake controller and tow hitch.

I have since noticed that when I DO NOT have the trailer attached, but still depress the manual brake trigger on the controller the strangest thing happens. When I do this, the Quest looses acceleration or put better, the RPMs dump to coasting speed.

The brakes in the van don't seem to come on, just the gas pedal goes dead. But, it only happens at like 90 to 99 percent power to the controller.

The controller is a "Quest" model, not to be confused with the van, just happens to have the same name.

What gives, is this normal?

[spike99]

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Since Husky company makes your Quest Brake Controller and they like helping people to ensure lower product returns, suggest calling Husky Tech Support for help as well.

As per their web site - Click Here - your exact Quest vehicle isn't listed. Thus, universal cabling / connectors will need to be installed. And, it appears their part number 31693 will need to be used as well. Before buying anymore items, suggest calling their Tech Support line directly. And while chatting with them, do ask if universal wiring is connected to Brake Pedal wiring or it must be connected to the vehicle's BCM (like on my mini-van).

If wondering, their Tech Support is:

Tech Support: techinfo@huskytow.com
Dealers Orders: 800-495-5858 (USA), 800-361-5227 (Canada)
Product Information, Technical Support or Warranty:
Phone: 877-544-4449, Fax: 855-242-8922
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm Eastern Standard Time

Hope this helps as well…

[Drum]

I used to have a similar setup as you. It was the same Nomad but with a Toyota Sienna. What you described is not normal in the least. I think you should take it back to whoever installed it and have them make it right. If it's doing weird things now, it might just weird out on you when you need it to stop the TT.

BTW, that Nomad is a great little TT for a minivan to tow.

[spike99]

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To view more details on brake controllers for your vehicle, surf: - click here -

With above pages, notice the details at bottom of each text block. re: "You may also need a 4-Way connector."

If previous Brake Controller installer used the incorrect 4 pin cable or if 1 pin in its cable is bend, the brake controller and vehicle may do weird things (when brake pedal is pressed).

Suggest calling e-trailer company directly and ask more details about their special 4 way connector cable. And, ask about their universal install kit at - click here - for your vehicle as well….

Hope this helps as well….

[spike99]

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Who installed the Brake Controller within your 2012 Nissan Quest minivan? Did they install it properly?

I have a 2009 minivan and its brake controller instructions stated to connect to the vehicle's brake pedal wiring. Very nice diagram as well. Before installing, I did lots of surfing and discovered this is "incorrect" (and dangerous - if connected this default method). For my brand of minivan, I do NOT connect the brake controller to its brake pedal wiring. Instead, I must connect the brake controller to a white wire - coming out of the vehicle's computer box - located under the dash. This white wire (BCM unit #2 - position 3 / white wire) is the brake signal wire. As per my vehicle dealer service dept, this white wire is correct - for my specific vehicle. If wondering, BCM is Body Control Module (which is a mini-computer box). Every vehicle has minimum 1 box. Mine has 2 boxes.

With above in mind, do "double check" with your vehicle Dealer's Service Dept. And, confirm with Google Search as well.

Hope this helps.