SYNC CONTROL SET UP TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

1 + sync -OUTPUTACTIVATOROUTPUTACTIVATOROUTPUTCON TROLMore Output Less OutputOUTPUTINDICATORSYNC CONTROLMANUALCONTROLMore Aggressive Braking Less Aggressive BrakingPush to ApplyTrailer BrakesCONTROLS OUTPUT CONTROLThe output CONTROL is located on the front of the brakecontrol unit at the top left output CONTROL establishes the maximum amount ofpower available to the trailer the setting is moved to the left more power will beavailable to the brakes when the brake pedal ispressed or the manual CONTROL is output CONTROL would be adjusted when trailer loadchanges, when different trailers are used or to adjustfor a change in road CONTROLThe sync CONTROL is located on the left side of the brakecontrol unit, forward of the mounting bracket.

2 The synccontrol adjusts brake aggressiveness or the time it takesto reach the full output set by the output CONTROL when thebrake pedal is sync adjustment has no effect on the manual brakes become more aggressive as the switch ismoved toward the front of the tow sync CONTROL would be adjusted for individual driverpreference or changing road CONTROLThe manual CONTROL is located on the front of the brakecontrol unit at the right manual CONTROL only applies the trailer brakes andwould be used in situations when it is desirable to reducespeed the manual CONTROL is pushed to the left the controlbegins to apply the trailer brakes.

3 The further to the left itis pushed the harder the brakes are applied until themaximum set by the output CONTROL is manual CONTROL activates the tow vehicle and trailerstoplights and the output indicator on the CONTROL INDICATORThe red indicator light on the front of the CONTROL unit willglow when brakes are applied either by the brake pedalor the manual CONTROL (with or without a trailer attached).The indicator will start dim and glow brighter as indicator light will also help confirm proper UP1.

4 With a trailer connected, set the sync CONTROL halfway between + and -. Starting with the outputcontrol in the lowest position (all the way right) rollforward slowly and stop. If no trailer braking is feltadjust the output CONTROL slightly to the left. Repeatthis process until firm trailer brakes are felt. If thetrailer brakes lock-up or jerk adjust the outputback to the right Move the sync CONTROL back (toward the driver) toabout 1/4 of the distance between + and Test drive making several stops.

5 Adjust the synccontrol until stops are smooth and firm. Slightadjustment of the output CONTROL may also the brake CONTROL too aggressivelycould cause brake pulsing when towingwith hazard flashers on. If such settingsare necessary, a pulse preventor can Have someone watch the stoplights while themanual CONTROL is activated to make sure the stop-lights on both the tow vehicle and trailer are : If any problems occur during set up refer tothe TROUBLE SHOOTING section of these TIPSL ight pressure on the brake pedal will activate thetrailer s brakes with little or no effect on the tow vehi-cle s brakes.

6 This is useful for gradual slowing onsteep downhill grades or before stops. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATIONAND OPERATION OFELECTRONIC TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL FOR 2 AND 4 BRAKE SYSTEMSIMP0 RTANT: READ ANDFOLLOW THESEINSTRUCTIONS CARE-FULLY. KEEP THESEINSTRUCTIONS IN YOURTOW VEHICLE FORFUTURE PACKAGE INCLUDES:(1) Brake CONTROL Unit(1) Mounting Bracket(4) Mounting Screws(1) Wire Tap Connector(1) Warranty CardTOOLS REQUIRED:Assorted end wrenchesDrill with 1/8 bitWire connector crimp toolProbe type circuit testerWire cutter/stripperScrewdriverMATERIAL REQUIRED:12 Ga.

7 Or larger wire20 Amp auto-reset circuit breakerAssorted ring terminals & butt connectors4 cable ties (6-10)+ sync Periodic adjustment of the sync and Output con-trols may be necessary to correct for changing roadconditions, trailer loading, brake wear and/or some vehicles, operating the brake CONTROL s manualcontrol will not disengage Cruise CONTROL . TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEMLIGHTPOSSIBLE CAUSESSOLUTIONTRAILER BRAKING IS DELAYEDONINCORRECT sync ADJUSTMENTADJUST TO MORE AGGRESSIVE POSITIONTRAILER BRAKES COME ON TOO FASTONINCORRECT sync ADJUSTMENTADJUST TO LESS AGGRESSIVE POSITIONTRAILER BRAKES ARE WEAKONINCORRECT OUTPUT ADJUSTMENTADJUST FOR MORE OUTPUTTRAILER BRAKES COME ON TOO HARDONINCORRECT OUTPUT ADJUSTMENTADJUST FOR LESS OUTPUTNO TRAILER BRAKES - PEDAL OR MANUALOFFNO POWER TO UNIT THRU BLACK BATTERY + WlRE CHECK CONNECTIONS AT.

8 BATTERY,OPERATIONCIRCUIT BREAKER, BRAKE CONTROLOUTPUT ADJUSTED TOO LOWRE-ADJUST (SEE SET UP)NO TRAILER BRAKES - PEDAL OR MANUALONNO CONNECTION TO TRAILER BRAKES THRU BLUECHECK TRAILER CONNECTOR CONTACTSOPERATION(BRIGHT) BRAKE WIRECHECK WIRE CONNECTIONS (SEE WIRlNG)TRAILER OR TRAILER BRAKES NOT GROUNDEDCHECK TRAILER AND BRAKE GROUNDSNO TRAILER BRAKES USING BRAKE PEDALOFFNO CONNECTION AT STOPLIGHT SWITCH THRU REDCHECK STOPLIGHT CONNECTIONMANUAL OPERATION WORKS(PEDAL) STOPLIGHT WIRE(SEE WIRlNG STEP 8)ON(MANUAL)TRAILER BRAKES LOCKED ON WHENRED STOPLIGHT WlRE CONNECTED TO WRONGCHECK CONNECTION (SEE WIRlNG STEP 8)

9 CONNECTED TO CONTROLONSIDE OF STOPLIGHT SWITCH OR TO BATTERY +BREAK-AWAY SWITCH ACTIVATEDCHECK SWITCH AND CORRECTTRAILER BRAKES SEEM TO BE WORKINGDIM ORFAULTY WHITE GROUND WIRE CONNECTIONCHECK CONNECTIONSFLICKERSWEAK OR INCONSISTANT TRAILER BRAKESDIM ORSHORT IN BLUE BRAKE WlRE CIRCUITLOCATE SHORT & CORRECTFLICKERS SHORT IN TRAILER BRAKE CIRCUITLOCATE SHORT & REPAIRBRAKE CONTROL OVERHEATS, SMELLSDIM BLACK BATTERY + WIRE & WHITE GROUND BRAKE CONTROL UNIT DESTROYEDHOT, LOW OR NO BRAKE OUTPUTWIRE CONNECTIONS REVERSEDCORRECT WIRING & REPLACE UNITTOWING PRODUCTS 47774 Anchor Court WestPlymouth, MI 48170 TOWING PRODUCTS 2003 PRINTED IN CHINA05100-037 1 of 3 rev.

10 1/21/03 Note:A standard voltmeter will not show true output 1/21/03 English 3/6/03 2:00 PM Page 112 Volt Tow Vehicle BatteryBATTAUX20A Auto-ResetCircuit Breaker(Not Supplied)This Electronic Brake CONTROL is for Use on 12-Volt Negative Ground Systems OnlyIMPORTANT: DO NOTREVERSE BLACK AND WHITE WIRE CONNECTIONS! Damage to the brake CONTROL unit will occur!IMPORTANT: Read andfollow all warnings and cautions printed on tow vehicle INSTRUCTIONS: For Ford E and F Series Trucks and Vans, 1989-1991 with Anti-Lock Brakes Do NOT Connect to stoplight switch on these vehiclesTurn signal harness connector underdash near steering column.