Problem with OEM trailer brake controller install

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Can you set all the stuff needed for the trailer brake module and then send me your log.
 

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Control trailer tow should be set to yes
CBC feature trailer tow should be yes
 

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I do have one in the dash, and it works fine. Towed dirt bikes the weekend 200 miles No lights on the utility trailer of course, set CC and on hills hit the button, worked great.
So I do have the 4 main items enabled for the ITBM. To clarify, are you asking me to enable the other two items I mentioned then resend you the updated log?
Did the last log I sent work? Were you able to read it? Just want to make sure that is working.
 

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Ok perfect yeah just enable the two I mentioned above and hopefully that gets you going .
 

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Everything else seems to look correct .
After you have Enabled the two I mentioned and it still doesn’t work then can you send me another log .
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Great, thank you for the help and extra effort. I will go out shortly. It’s 104 out there.... I will report back.
 

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Update.
CBC Feature/ Trailer tow - set to yes, fixed my issue, both the 7 pin and the 4 pin work!
Wasn’t able to find CONTROL/ Trailer Tow any who. also, did not touch Ext Lighting load Shed.

Thank you Skuppy069 and Crash68 for your help, and willingness to share your knowledge.
 

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Update.
CBC Feature/ Trailer tow - set to yes, fixed my issue, both the 7 pin and the 4 pin work!
Wasn’t able to find CONTROL/ Trailer Tow any who. also, did not touch Ext Lighting load Shed.

Thank you Skuppy069 and Crash68 for your help, and willingness to share your knowledge.
Awesome bud .
Glad it’s working now .
You are welcome .
Cheers bud
 

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So I followed all the instructions, but my controller wont come on unless my lights are on :). I am guessing the power wire just needs to be tapped into a different wire. thoughts?
 

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If he has the wrong Module and Connects to the trailer brake module there will be a vehicle line mismatch in there
Let’s see what he reports back with .
How do you connect to the trailer brake module? I’m having the same issue he had with the code but I’m not seeing where I can connect to it to test… is it under body computer?
 

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Instead of connecting to body computer select the drop down and look for trailer brake module .
 

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Instead of connecting to body computer select the drop down and look for trailer brake module .
I tried that the other day when I was messing with it and didn't even see an option for trailer brake module... Maybe I'm remembering wrong or just missed it.
 

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I tried that the other day when I was messing with it and didn't even see an option for trailer brake module... Maybe I'm remembering wrong or just missed it.
Instead of connecting to body computer select the drop down and look for trailer brake module .
Yeah I just checked again and I don’t see itF6714D85-8E41-49FE-8AB5-B65BB1ECEF0B.jpeg
 

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Are you sure the fuse is in the TIPM? I think if you pull the fuse it will always just say there isn't a trailer connected. Just a thought, and something simple. I will soon be addressing this on a 5500. I have the swap done (I used infotainment.com's flash) I haven't wired the back of the truck yet so it's unknown if I will have to chase down something similar to your scenario.
 

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Are you sure the fuse is in the TIPM? I think if you pull the fuse it will always just say there isn't a trailer connected. Just a thought, and something simple. I will soon be addressing this on a 5500. I have the swap done (I used infotainment.com's flash) I haven't wired the back of the truck yet so it's unknown if I will have to chase down something similar to your scenario.
Fuse 87 for the trailer tow, pretty sure that’s the correct one. I’ve seen it mentioned in another thread
 
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