Volkswagen Touran MPV (2003 - ) - 07 1.9 Trailer/Towbar wiring

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Tue 5 Jan 2010 09:17
07 1.9 Trailer/Towbar wiring - Doulagan
Please, please can someone tell me...
>
> * Can I splice the single electrics wiring (7 wires) for a trailer
> into the rear lights (as I always used to with past cars),
> or will I have to buy the VW dedicated wiring connection - a plug in
> connection - I think?
>
> * If I have to buy the VW part, where do I find the connection on the
> wiring loom on the car? It seems impossible to get at the wires behind
> the trim.
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Tue 5 Jan 2010 09:30
07 1.9 Trailer/Towbar wiring - WorkshopTech
Life is easiest if you use the OE VW wiring kit - but it is very expensive. You can buy a third party kit or bypass relay unit. Try Towequipe in Nuneaton.
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Tue 5 Jan 2010 12:07
07 1.9 Trailer/Towbar wiring - Altea Ego
Splice nothing. The Touran is fully can bussed. You need the correct fitting kit from VW, and someone who knows what they are doing to fit it.
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Tue 5 Jan 2010 12:34
07 1.9 Trailer/Towbar wiring - Dr Rubber
The OE kit is the one to go for, and you can fit it yourself with patience plus dealer coding. A full bypass system can also be used, but the old school scotch lock jobby will seriously confuse the electrics.
Plenty of threads on www.clubtouran.net once it gets back up (maintenance at the moment).

Joe

Edited by Dr Rubber on 05/01/2010 at 12:35

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Tue 5 Jan 2010 13:54
07 1.9 Trailer/Towbar wiring - WorkshopTech
This is what we use:

www.towequipe.co.uk/products/towt057-7pin-specific...l

Then VCDS to do the coding.
PS - its easy to fit, dont be discouraged.

Edited by WorkshopTech on 05/01/2010 at 13:55

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Tue 5 Jan 2010 16:00
07 1.9 Trailer/Towbar wiring - jc2
Try the "Towsure" site.
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Tue 5 Jan 2010 20:21
07 1.9 Trailer/Towbar wiring - davmal
Depends where you are, but I had an 08 Passat done for a very reasonable price, neat and fully coded in the north midlands. Willing to pass on the details if you wish.
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Wed 6 Jan 2010 22:57
07 1.9 Trailer/Towbar wiring - Doulagan
Then VCDS to do the coding.


SQ

Really grateful for your reply but what do you mean by VCDS and coding?

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 07/01/2010 at 00:11

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Thu 7 Jan 2010 00:13
07 1.9 Trailer/Towbar wiring - Dynamic Dave
what do you mean by VCDS


One quick google:-

VAG-COM Diagnostic System

Basically it's diagnostic equipment that is used to code the towbar to the canbus network system on your car.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 07/01/2010 at 00:15

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