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Asapguy · 04-02-2015, 09:28 AM

Brake Buddy blew the fuse for my power outlet in my Jeep Rubicon. I always check it each morning on the road before heading out. The red led on the plug doesn't light even when plugged into the cig. lighter outlet which has power. The contacts on the plug are OK. The unit smells like something fried inside the box. Traveled up I-5 in central Calif. & it was extremely rough. Possibly the pendulum was swinging which caused the thing to activate too much. Any ideas?? It's worked great for many 1000's of miles.

Alleyman · 04-02-2015, 11:10 AM

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=Asapguy;2492782]Brake Buddy blew the fuse for my power outlet in my Jeep Rubicon. I always check

it each morning on the road before heading out. The red led on the plug doesn't light even when plugged into the cig. lighter outlet which has power. The contacts on the plug are OK. The unit smells like something fried inside the box. Traveled up I-5 in central Calif. & it was extremely rough. Possibly the pendulum was swinging which caused the thing to activate too much. Any ideas?? It's worked great for many 1000's of miles.[/QUOTE]

Try starting engine and then plug in and turn on. Low voltage will prevent unit from activating. If unit is several yrs. old, you might consider sending to factory authorized dealer for complete overhaul. Very reasonable and comes back like new. I sent mine in ( 10 yrs. old) and they updated to digital and replaced all hoses and new compressor, all for under 150,00 . Also, on rough roads try adjusting sensitivity to lower setting to prevent unneccesary actions. good luck.

dennis45 · 04-02-2015, 11:34 AM

Try calling the Manufacturer. I had trouble with my Patriot and BlueOx sent me a brand new unit prepaid to my next stop with a RA to return the old one back for a little over half the cost of a new one. The replacement is a Much Better device.

**TonyDi** · 04-02-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dennis45

Try calling the Manufacturer. I had trouble with my Patriot and BlueOx sent me a brand new unit prepaid to my next stop with a RA to return the old one back for a little over half the cost of a new one. The replacement is a Much Better device.

I agree.

I too had a problem with a Blue Ox product two years ago. They express mailed a replacement to the campground where I was staying and had me return the defective part. Great service!!

Asapguy · 04-03-2015, 12:30 PM

I did call BB customer service yesterday & talk with Josh, he was very nice & very helpful. He's 99% sure it sounds like my compressor burned up. Cost to repair s/b under $200. For less then half the retail price of a new unit they'll replace mine with their latest & greatest unit. I need to send mine in & they'll call with an estimate & I can decide what I want to do. They don't furnish replacement parts for liability reasons which I can understand. The new units have proportional braking which can be adj. with a remote control unit in the m-h.
When I went to replace the 20 amp fuse for my Jeep power outlet it was OK but the outlet is dead so now I have to trouble shoot that. Thanks for all the responses.

dennis45 · 04-03-2015, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Asapguy

I did call BB customer service yesterday & talk with Josh, he was very nice & very helpful. He's 99% sure it sounds like my compressor burned up. Cost to repair s/b under $200. For less then half the retail price of a new unit they'll replace mine with their latest & greatest unit. I need to send mine in & they'll call with an estimate & I can decide what I want to do. They don't furnish replacement parts for liability reasons which I can understand. The new units have proportional braking which can be adj. with a remote control unit in the m-h.
When I went to replace the 20 amp fuse for my Jeep power outlet it was OK but the outlet is dead so now I have to trouble shoot that. Thanks for all the responses.

Sounds like they're willing to work with you. Given the choice, I would take them up on a new one at reduced cost.