Ridgeline came with towing package, do we need electric braking system when we tow camper

2006 HONDA RIDGELINE
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2006 ridgeline, we tow a camper 3,000 - 4,000lbs. Installed electric braking system for camper on ridgeline. All kind of lights are on ABS VH or something. HELP
Sep 19, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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check the codes and get back to us.

who installed it?? it should not effect the abs system.

i towed a 17 ft popup which was 3500 and never used electric brakes.


Roy
Sep 19, 2012 at 7:59 PM
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Roy, Husband installed, weight on trailer is 4700, codes U0122 & B1170 for f-can malfunction ECM-PCM-VSA control module unit failure.
Sep 20, 2012 at 4:22 AM
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if you think it had something to do with the electric brakes, tell him to disconnect them and see if the problems go away.

4700 is a lot more than the 3 to 4 thousand you stated. yes, either electric or surge brakes would be in order.

Roy
Sep 20, 2012 at 4:25 AM
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