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Normal Operation

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The braking energy that is provided to the trailer is varied with a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal that switches between 0 volt and battery voltage, the higher the duty cycle the more braking power available. With the vehicle stationary and with the manual slider switch fully to the left with a gain of 10, there should be greater than 10-12 volts supplied to trailer tow C4099-3 circuit 43 (DB).

Every 4 seconds the TBC module sends a voltage pulse along circuit 43 (DB) to trailer tow C4099-3 to determine whether or not a trailer is connected to the trailer tow connector. If the TBC module receives a returning voltage, a trailer is connected. If the TBC does not receive a returning voltage, a trailer is not connected.

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