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GUM97



Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
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Really easy! I've fitted 5 sets this week already! Embarassed

Remove your current 7 pin loom (unplug beguine the wheel arch). Route the new 13 pin loom, and plug in behind the wheel arch. Run the loom along the chassis and into the battery box using one if the existing grommets. Install the relay wiring into the tow at loom once in the battery box, and then connect the permanent live onto the battery terminal. Route the spare wire up behind the dash, and splice it into the heated rear window switch wiring. Job done!

First time round till probably take 2-2.5 hours, but it's not complicated, just fondly in some places. Thumbs Up An engine to TDi for!
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Post #411625 28th Mar 2015 10:26am
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gilarion



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As above however it may be a good idea to read the very informative pages in the link below as depending on the age of your caravan you may have to alter the wiring to some of the pins.

http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/media/1022790/towbar-wiring-mo.pdf For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
Post #411631 28th Mar 2015 10:44am
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Busboy



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Thanks guy's BUT I've got all the gear and no idea and as my misses calls ma a cac handed c##t Razz

So i may have to pay someone in the west london area !!! Steve
Post #411638 28th Mar 2015 10:53am
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munch90



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if its a genuine wiring loom or has the plug fitted ( plug for connection to car ) the socket is up behind the flat under wheel arch on drivers side at the back that will give you light connections but not feeds to caravan

depends on what comes in the kit , but if your wiring up for a caravan feed etc as well you need other connection

can you post a pic of the kit you got it will make explaining a lot easier
Post #411652 28th Mar 2015 11:24am
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Busboy



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Hi munch90
It's the same kit as pictured in the thread.......by paulMC Steve
Post #411659 28th Mar 2015 11:34am
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munch90



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ok , main light connections as said should be up behind flat in wheel arch

caravan connection are normally done in battery box , so wiring needs to be run up to there ( there are rubber gromets in the side of battery box )

for caravan normally you need 1x perm live so that wire connects VIA FUSE straight to battery , and 1x ign switched live that's what the yellow relay is for and you need to get a switched ign feed to battery box or it may be easier to get a voltage sensing relay something like a smartcom split charge relay ( about 20 quid ) , they come with wiring diagram etc that way it would save having to find a wire underbonnet or dash to get a switching feed to yellow relay

all sounds easy BUT as you say you don't know about electrics it could be time to find a auto electrcian or tow bar fitter to do electrics as you want it safe and reliable but that's your decision to make

maybe do the donkey work yourself as they say and get connections done by someone else if you want to keep cost down
Post #411664 28th Mar 2015 12:01pm
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GUM97



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The not difficult bit (and it's not difficult) is splicing into an ignition fed live behind the dash, from the heated rear window switch. An engine to TDi for!
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Post #411666 28th Mar 2015 12:13pm
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munch90



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^^ yes agree with above post

but using a smartcom split charge means no running wires to battery box or dash work
Post #411668 28th Mar 2015 12:21pm
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Busboy



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Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Steve
Post #411674 28th Mar 2015 12:36pm
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