Factory Trailer Brake Control
this is for a coworker’s brother’s vehicle.
truck has factory 7 pin connector for trailer connector and the connector was inside the dash for the factory brake controller. he installed the controller but it doesnt turn on.
is this something that can be turned on with MDS the way remote start and other things can be changed with ford IDS? im familiar with ford’s software but havent used GM’s new software yet. also can the ford VCM2 be used with MDS the way it can with SPS? or do i need to used a pass thru pro?
Last time I tried it wasn't possible to activate it , gm doesn't give the option to activate it. The connector under dash is for an aftermarket controller that the dealer sells that fits perfectly in the oem cavity. If the truck didn't come with it that means there's no trailer module on the frame
A VIN would be helpful, don't understand why posters leave the most important part of information out of their post.
because i dont have the vehicle here. also not all of my questions are VIN specific.
All your questions are VIN specific, there is no way for us to check how the vehicle is equipped without the VIN. I know a lot of techs won't even reply to a post unless the VIN is provided, so you are limiting the amount of help you will receive without including the VIN in your post.
More detail is going to be helpful. There's the in-dash control switch as well as the control unit or module underneath the vehicle towards the back traditionally. When you say controller which do you mean, and have you covered both of these? I don't really know on this vehicle but most accessory upgrades like remote start, mirrors etc are done by purchasing the kit from the GM dealer and the…
That does help thank you. Ill have to have him bring the truck in. This guy was just curious if it was something we would be able to do for him.
If the truck was not equipped with RPO JL1 from the factory the factory trailer brake controller cannot be added after-the-fact as per GM PIT5828A. There may be an aftermarket trailer brake controller that could be made to work. This kit (sold as a GM Accessory) may work depending on VIN.