How can I figure out if the controller I bought is not working or if there is a short somewhere?

COURIER1981

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2016 RAM 1500
3.6L
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
83,000 MILES

I installed an electronic trailer brake controller and had it flashed at the Ram dealership. I now have a message from the truck saying “trailer brake not connected”.

Monday, October 30th, 2023 AT 7:04 AM

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KEN L

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If it did not have this message before the flash, then something went wrong with the programming, and it will need to be done again. Before you go though there are 7 fuses that run the system which we should check. This guide will help, and I have included the trailer package wiring diagrams so you can see which fuses to check.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the images (below) to see the fuses. Please let us know what happens.

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How can I figure out if the controller I bought is not working or if there is a short somewhere?

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