Electrics Tow Bar Wiring Help please

rockingh · 1st June 2008, 09:42

Hi - this is my first post as the proud (at the moment) new owner of an 07 EX diesel.
I want to add a towbar and although I'm fairly experienced doing it on older cars and the bar is no problem I need some clues as to the wiring.
I assume I'll need full bypass relays and I believe it doesnt need "low voltage or pulsed signal wiring kits.
Is this all correct and any further hints or tips on fitting would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Chris

ATmega168 · 2nd June 2008, 09:51

I used a Witter HN61Q tow bar (£215) with a 7 pin car specific wiring kit (£111) from Towequipe.

The tow bar itself just bolts on instead of the rear crash bar. I used a removable ball because I have reverse parking sensors fitted.

The (expensive) wiring kit has interposing plug-sockets to connect to the rear lights as well as provision to inhibit the rear fog lamp and reverse parking unit when there is a trailer connected.
The wiring kit includes an electronic unit which does all the extra flash rate / bulb failure stuff.

The biggest bug-bear is just the amount of trim and panels that have to be removed to get the tow bar and wiring loom in place. See the parking sensor Wiki for some info on removal of the rear bumper and trim.

rockingh · 2nd June 2008, 13:03

Thanks ATmega168 (what a mouthfull

)
I still need top know whether I can use the much cheaper version of relays and crimps. Its only for occasional use and the towbars no problem from Towsure (about £65 + vat) as Ive a trade a/c.
Thanks Chris

honda4life · 1st August 2008, 01:34

Hi just fitted towbar used 7 core cable and audible indicator relay,no problems.
cable colours on my car are, behind left boot panel block connector to back lights.
red cable lights
blue cable indicator
green cable brake.

cable colours on right side behind panel are.
red cable lights
brown cable indicator
green cable brakes

On the wiring loom on right side near wheelarch were the cable goes to back lights in tailgate,there is a plug taped to the loom you need yellow wire to connect fog lights.hope this helps fitting towbar is very easy.

1st June 2008, 09:42	#1 (permalink)
rockingh Valve Cap Join Date: 30th May 2008 Location: kings lynn Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Tow Bar Wiring Help please Hi - this is my first post as the proud (at the moment) new owner of an 07 EX diesel. I want to add a towbar and although I'm fairly experienced doing it on older cars and the bar is no problem I need some clues as to the wiring. I assume I'll need full bypass relays and I believe it doesnt need "low voltage or pulsed signal wiring kits. Is this all correct and any further hints or tips on fitting would be much appreciated. Thanks Chris

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ATmega168 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 15th February 2008 Location: North Wales Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I used a Witter HN61Q tow bar (£215) with a 7 pin car specific wiring kit (£111) from Towequipe. The tow bar itself just bolts on instead of the rear crash bar. I used a removable ball because I have reverse parking sensors fitted. The (expensive) wiring kit has interposing plug-sockets to connect to the rear lights as well as provision to inhibit the rear fog lamp and reverse parking unit when there is a trailer connected. The wiring kit includes an electronic unit which does all the extra flash rate / bulb failure stuff. The biggest bug-bear is just the amount of trim and panels that have to be removed to get the tow bar and wiring loom in place. See the parking sensor Wiki for some info on removal of the rear bumper and trim.

2nd June 2008, 13:03	#3 (permalink)
rockingh Valve Cap Join Date: 30th May 2008 Location: kings lynn Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks ATmega168 (what a mouthfull ) I still need top know whether I can use the much cheaper version of relays and crimps. Its only for occasional use and the towbars no problem from Towsure (about £65 + vat) as Ive a trade a/c. Thanks Chris

1st August 2008, 01:34	#4 (permalink)
honda4life Valve Cap Join Date: 28th April 2008 Location: york uk Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi just fitted towbar used 7 core cable and audible indicator relay,no problems. cable colours on my car are, behind left boot panel block connector to back lights. red cable lights blue cable indicator green cable brake. cable colours on right side behind panel are. red cable lights brown cable indicator green cable brakes On the wiring loom on right side near wheelarch were the cable goes to back lights in tailgate,there is a plug taped to the loom you need yellow wire to connect fog lights.hope this helps fitting towbar is very easy.