Tow Bar Wiring

done a few cambelts on various cars neall and all I can say is make sure you can see the timing marks BEFORE removing the old belt. If you can't see them buy a white touch up pen and make your own timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft(s) (and diesel pump if its a diesel). Just highlight a tooth then mark a stationary part of the block/head adjacent to it before removing the old belt,then you've no worries. Steve

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Originally Posted by wacky77

hi there, I'm about to fit a detachable westfalia tow bar to my 99a6 avant, this car has no bulb faliure warning lights on the dash so is there any need to fit a bypass relay?

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No you dont need a any relays for your avant.

need any help ,just ask.

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Originally Posted by bora(ing) nick

I had to hard wire my bosal towbar all the way back to the battery. Secured it using cable ties.

A friend of mine got his 12v feed form the side lights (on his focus) so it'd only ever work if the sidelights were switched on. (increased visability makes sense if your towing)

Nick

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it might of took a while to go to the battery and that is the correct way , did you put a in line fuse to it ? if not do so.

soz if you think im to forward but you should`nt wire a live from the side lights tell you buddy to find a seperate live to prevent any burn out damage .

Hi, very interesting reading.

I used to fit towbars on my own cars years ago prior to the ECU days.
I now want to fit a towbar on my 02 Audi A4 quattro and trying to get to grips with all the wiring options and tales that go with it.
Audi dealers say they cannot advise on DIY fitting as they will become liable in the event of future problems.
Some people say that cutting into the wiring with scotch lock fittings can cause electrical fires and ECU problems so use a manufactures purpouse made wiring loom that costs 1million quid and then you have to take half the car apart to fit it.

All suggestions welcome :zx11:

Had this posted under different heading

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Originally Posted by Graham Shill

Hi, very interesting reading.

I used to fit towbars on my own cars years ago prior to the ECU days.
I now want to fit a towbar on my 02 Audi A4 quattro and trying to get to grips with all the wiring options and tales that go with it.
Audi dealers say they cannot advise on DIY fitting as they will become liable in the event of future problems.
Some people say that cutting into the wiring with scotch lock fittings can cause electrical fires and ECU problems so use a manufactures purpouse made wiring loom that costs 1million quid and then you have to take half the car apart to fit it.

All suggestions welcome :zx11:

Had this posted under different heading

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NOT MUCH DIFFERENT NOWADAYS...

USE 12v PROBE TO CHECK WIRING AND WIRE UP USING A 7 WAY B/PASS RELAY, 'TOWING ELECTRICS' ONES ARE GOOD. AS ARE SCOTCHLOCKS!! USED FOR YEARS NOW, IF USED PROPERLY (AND INSIDE THE CAR!) THEY CAUSE LESS DAMAGE AND CAN BE EASILY REMOVED.

USE THICK RED/BLUE ON AMP PLUG R/H SIDE FOR POWER.

ALL LIGHTING WIRING IS ON R/H SIDE APART FROM L/H INDICATOR. (DEPENDS IF AVANT/SAL)

WIRE IT ALL UP, THEN PUT IN THE POWER FEED FUSE LAST AND CHECK USING A LIGHT BOARD OR TRAILER (NOT A PROBE- EARTH FAULTS NOT SHOWN).

CALL ME IF YOU NEED THE WIRING COLOURS AS I'VE ONLY GOT NEW SHAPE ONES WRITTEN DOWN!!
ENJOY
NICK

ANYONE OUT THERE WIRED IN A TIGUAN TOWBAR??

I'VE A '08 ONE TO DO FRIDAY PM, AND COULD DO WITH A HEADS UP ON IT...

POSIBLY THE SAME AS NEW PASSAT/ TOUREG??

IF NO REPLY BY 1630hrs:( I'LL FIND OUT THE HARD WAY... IN THE RAIN.... IN A COMPOUND... WITH RAIN DRIPPING OFF MY NOSE AS USUAL THIS TIME OF YEAR:zx11:

THANKS
NICK

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Originally Posted by nickllfixit

NOT MUCH DIFFERENT NOWADAYS...

USE 12v PROBE TO CHECK WIRING AND WIRE UP USING A 7 WAY B/PASS RELAY, 'TOWING ELECTRICS' ONES ARE GOOD. AS ARE SCOTCHLOCKS!! USED FOR YEARS NOW, IF USED PROPERLY (AND INSIDE THE CAR!) THEY CAUSE LESS DAMAGE AND CAN BE EASILY REMOVED.

USE THICK RED/BLUE ON AMP PLUG R/H SIDE FOR POWER.

ALL LIGHTING WIRING IS ON R/H SIDE APART FROM L/H INDICATOR. (DEPENDS IF AVANT/SAL)

WIRE IT ALL UP, THEN PUT IN THE POWER FEED FUSE LAST AND CHECK USING A LIGHT BOARD OR TRAILER (NOT A PROBE- EARTH FAULTS NOT SHOWN).

CALL ME IF YOU NEED THE WIRING COLOURS AS I'VE ONLY GOT NEW SHAPE ONES WRITTEN DOWN!!
ENJOY
NICK

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Thanks for your reply Nick, sorry I cant help you with your request on the Tiguan, but I will wish you the best of luck with it and hope it stays dry for you.
Graham