MDC 15 Year Anniversary Edition XT 10E, Owner'S Manual

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The BG-5000 is self-diagnosing and in the unlikely event that you need to troubleshoot your unit, identify this
module, and determine the series of lights displayed. Refer to the below table to identify the status of the unit.
LIGHT ACTION CONDITION CORRECTIVE ACTION
Solid GREEN
pulsing
Normal operation - no system faults
No action - system OK
GREEN flash 2
times per
second
Sway control braking is active No action - system OK
1 GREEN flash
every 2 seconds
Firmware checksum error. Keep The trailer
sits still for a minimum of 60seconds, then
drive normally. If the module does not return to normal
solid GREEN pulsing light, have the unit
checked at a service centre.
1 GREEN flash
every 4 seconds
Module reset to mfg. default values. Keep
the trailer sitting still for a minimum of 60
seconds, then drive normally.
If the module does not return to normal
solid GREEN pulsing light after 3 system
restarts, have the unit checked at a
service centre.
RED, GREEN,
RED, GREEN,
continuing…
Sway control automatically
disabled due to rough terrain
The unit will return to normal green light
when not on rough terrain
No light
Unit in "sleep" mode
Activate manual override on the brake
controller to "wake up" unit
No power after "wake up" from
brake controller
Verify the unit has good quality power,
ground, and brake controller wire
connections. Check for any blown fuses
on the truck and trailer.
Overvoltage - over +20 volts
Check that the power source is not
exceeding 20 volts
– correct voltage to
12-15 volts
Low voltage - under 3 volts
Check that the power source is 12-15
volts. Verify good power and ground
connections
5 RED flashes Ground wire intermittent or disconnected
Check ground wire connections to the
trailer battery and tow vehicle
4 RED flashes Brake short (right side)
Correct the short on the right-side brake
wiring
3 RED flashes Brake short (left side)
Correct the short on the left side brake
wiring
2 RED flashes Sensor malfunction - no sway control Service centre repair required
1 RED flash Blue Wire Short – System malfunction
Correct the blue wire short, Service centre
repair may be required.
Fast RED
flashing
Low voltage - between 3 to 6 volts Check the power and ground connections
For more information on how the system works, wiring information and support, please refer to the Trail-Assure
BG-5000 user manual provided.