Hello. The electronic controller for the van brakes is meant to have a bright green light displayed to indicate that the van is connected (I think).
When I make a brake application this light is meant to glow bright red (I think).
When I connect the van the light glows bright green, UNTIL I turn the ignition on. It then only glows very dull if at all.
And when I make a brake application it only glows an orangey (my new word for the day) colour.
Does any know of a likely cause and possible solution. I have re-wired the van plug, and cleaned the earth connections on the rear lights. No difference.
I am hoping that someone who is wiser that I might have a solution.
Many thanks in advance, KB
gwb said
05:08 PM Apr 11, 2014
Does it have an adjustment knob or wheel control on the side of the controller?
Geoff and Bev
keiron said
05:24 PM Apr 11, 2014
Hi. Yes it has a slide control on the top facing the driver, which allows for an increase or decrease in the amount of braking being transferred to the van.
I have it it as far to the "right" as possible without skidding / locking the van wheels. This controller does not change the light display.
Many thanks for your enquiry. KB
Cupie said
10:17 PM Apr 11, 2014
Keiron ..
What is the make & model of the controller that you are using?
dorian said
07:17 AM Apr 12, 2014
I suspect that the LED should be bright red at full braking power (the adjustment knob would be set to maximum), and a shade of orange at intermediate braking strengths. If so, then the colour/brightness of the LED should change as you adjust the knob while the brakes are applied.
I would measure the voltages on each wire before and after the ignition is turned on, and before and after the brakes are applied.
NeilandRaine said
08:46 AM Apr 12, 2014
and don't forget to install a breakaway monitor
ozjohn said
08:51 AM Apr 12, 2014
NeilandRaine wrote:
and don't forget to install a breakaway monitor
Only required for NSW registered vans with a GTM of 2000Kg or more. Ozjohn.
keiron said
12:03 PM Apr 12, 2014
Hi. It is an XLE-12, manufactured by GSL Electronics in Sydney. I have read their instructions and am none the wiser....KB
Is it possible that the battery voltage drops below the minimum allowed by the controller when the ignition is on? I'd measure the voltage between the black (BAT+) and white (Ground) wires when the ignition is switched off and on.
ozjohn said
03:26 PM Apr 12, 2014
Doran thanks for the link I had never heard of them so had no idea what type controller it was. As it's not a proportional controller I have no interest. It's not even a pendulum type. Ozjohn.
Doran thanks for the link I had never heard of them so had no idea what type controller it was. As it's not a proportional controller I have no interest. It's not even a pendulum type. Ozjohn.
And you posted why?
03_troopy said
06:17 PM Apr 13, 2014
And, as ozjohn pointed out they are not proportional braking systems. But we have fitted a few of these to mine service vehicles, and Komatsu have been satisfied with their performance. I'm not in anyway affiliated with the product, in fact I don't give a rat's which product it is as long as it does what the customer wants.
Roving-Dutchy said
02:25 PM Apr 14, 2014
A proportional brake controller is the best choice for electric brake control on a caravan, why do mine service vehicles need a brake controller? what relationship do they have to a caravan?
Cheers
David
03_troopy said
04:48 PM Apr 14, 2014
Roving-Dutchy wrote:
A proportional brake controller is the best choice for electric brake control on a caravan, why do mine service vehicles need a brake controller? what relationship do they have to a caravan?
Cheers
David
Because they tow trailers, and sometimes pretty big ones. The relationship is that they are a towed vehicle as well.
It was more a comment on the unknown quantity of the said brand.
Caravanlover said
09:55 PM Jun 9, 2014
Roving-Dutchy,
I need a new brake controller. When I bought my 4WD they fitted a really cheap, basic one (can't recall brand) and it's not proportional. I note you recommended the Prodigy P3, which i've been reading about. Do you think this is also suitable for dirt roads and limited off-road use? I haven't read much about that sort of purpose.
Hello. The electronic controller for the van brakes is meant to have a bright green light displayed to indicate that the van is connected (I think).
When I make a brake application this light is meant to glow bright red (I think).
When I connect the van the light glows bright green, UNTIL I turn the ignition on. It then only glows very dull if at all.
And when I make a brake application it only glows an orangey (my new word for the day) colour.
Does any know of a likely cause and possible solution. I have re-wired the van plug, and cleaned the earth connections on the rear lights. No difference.
I am hoping that someone who is wiser that I might have a solution.
Many thanks in advance, KB
Geoff and Bev
Hi. Yes it has a slide control on the top facing the driver, which allows for an increase or decrease in the amount of braking being transferred to the van.
I have it it as far to the "right" as possible without skidding / locking the van wheels. This controller does not change the light display.
Many thanks for your enquiry. KB
Keiron ..
What is the make & model of the controller that you are using?
I would measure the voltages on each wire before and after the ignition is turned on, and before and after the brakes are applied.
Only required for NSW registered vans with a GTM of 2000Kg or more.
Ozjohn.
Hi. It is an XLE-12, manufactured by GSL Electronics in Sydney. I have read their instructions and am none the wiser....KB
www.gsl.com.au/tl_files/pdf-automotive-products/XLE-12.pdf
Is it possible that the battery voltage drops below the minimum allowed by the controller when the ignition is on? I'd measure the voltage between the black (BAT+) and white (Ground) wires when the ignition is switched off and on.
Doran thanks for the link
I had never heard of them so had no idea what type controller it was.
As it's not a proportional controller I have no interest.
It's not even a pendulum type.
Ozjohn.
Go and buy a good proportional brake controller and keep that one as an emergency spare while you are travelling.
Like this one on Ebay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TEKONSHA-P3-PRODIGY-CARAVAN-TRAILER-ELECTRIC-BRAKE-CONTROLLER-BONUS-/290822013620
Cheers
David
And you posted why?
Cheers
David
Roving-Dutchy,
I need a new brake controller. When I bought my 4WD they fitted a really cheap, basic one (can't recall brand) and it's not proportional. I note you recommended the Prodigy P3, which i've been reading about. Do you think this is also suitable for dirt roads and limited off-road use? I haven't read much about that sort of purpose.
Caravanlover.