Tow bar electrics

wicksy_64 · 27th July 2008, 21:40

Slight problem I am having, hopefully one of you gents can help. I have a tow bar fitted with one power socket On connecting a trailer both stop lights come on even with no key in the ignition. The nearside indicator works but not the farside. On setting the car alarm a high pitched buzz is heard. I have tried this with two trailers with identical results, anybody able to help? Thanks.

stocktake · 27th July 2008, 21:44

Don't know if I can help but is it a newly wired towbar? if it is, must be wired up incorrectly.

tigerchubs · 27th July 2008, 21:45

Sound like you and I may be having the same problem Today I have fetched my caravan with only one indicator working and no running lights. I have traced the fault back to the 7 way wiring relay, so off tommorow to source a new one.

ragitty · 27th July 2008, 22:06

If you are close to Actros ask him to plug the little gismo that I gave him into the socket on your car, it will tell you whats working and what's not, by way of different coloured lights....if I can get a few spares when the rep calls in I will bring some to the yorks meet on the 16th.

wicksy_64 · 28th July 2008, 08:19

THanks for the replies. I am back on holiday today (just came home to pick up some bits). So I will look to resolve this later. Hopefully it is just the relay. The Yorks meet is a bit to far for me, but thanks for the offer Raggitty.

27th July 2008, 21:40	#1
wicksy_64 Avid contributor Rover 75 connie se Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tow bar electrics Slight problem I am having, hopefully one of you gents can help. I have a tow bar fitted with one power socket On connecting a trailer both stop lights come on even with no key in the ignition. The nearside indicator works but not the farside. On setting the car alarm a high pitched buzz is heard. I have tried this with two trailers with identical results, anybody able to help? Thanks.

27th July 2008, 21:44	#2
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Don't know if I can help but is it a newly wired towbar? if it is, must be wired up incorrectly. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

27th July 2008, 21:45	#3
tigerchubs Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT+ in Yorkshire Gold Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 975 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sound like you and I may be having the same problem Today I have fetched my caravan with only one indicator working and no running lights. I have traced the fault back to the 7 way wiring relay, so off tommorow to source a new one. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

27th July 2008, 22:06	#4
ragitty I really should get out more....... Jeep Cherokee Orvis Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,666 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If you are close to Actros ask him to plug the little gismo that I gave him into the socket on your car, it will tell you whats working and what's not, by way of different coloured lights....if I can get a few spares when the rep calls in I will bring some to the yorks meet on the 16th. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Dance like no-ones watching

28th July 2008, 08:19	#5
wicksy_64 Avid contributor Rover 75 connie se Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	THanks for the replies. I am back on holiday today (just came home to pick up some bits). So I will look to resolve this later. Hopefully it is just the relay. The Yorks meet is a bit to far for me, but thanks for the offer Raggitty.