Tie Down Actuator and solenoid problems
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04-01-2013, 09:33 AM
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Are you sure you have the bleed-off tube lock-out solenoid?
You have to be sure you don't have the brake actuator compressed before shifting to reverse and activating the lock-out solenoid, or else you are going to be locking the brakes actuated. If the trailer has a 5-flat it should be the blue 5th wire running to the actuator, as you said it is.
Pictures of the set up would help for troubleshooting.
You have to be sure you don't have the brake actuator compressed before shifting to reverse and activating the lock-out solenoid, or else you are going to be locking the brakes actuated. If the trailer has a 5-flat it should be the blue 5th wire running to the actuator, as you said it is.
Pictures of the set up would help for troubleshooting.
04-05-2013, 07:28 AM
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That is exactly what I think is happening. The trailer is pushing down hill towards the truck. When I put the truck in reverse at that time and attempt to back up, the trailer did move but I think the solenoid fried at that time! Once I get this repaired, I am just going to use the lockout pin hole in the actuator until I get on a more level surface and all should be fine. When on a flat surface, the actuator is not compressed and the brakes are free and backing up is fine. Again, I think this is the problem. Tie down manufacturing has "STILL" not returned my calls! Not impressed with them at all!!!
