dashboard traier light

jondonwar · 17th September 2012, 13:39

Hi im having a tow bar fitted using universal wiring, my question is does the dashbard light up with a trailer light to show when connected up to my caravan,the car is a 2004 face lift connisseur se cdti thanks for any advice given regards jondonwar

HarryM1BYT · 17th September 2012, 14:37

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Originally Posted by jondonwar

Hi im having a tow bar fitted using universal wiring, my question is does the dashbard light up with a trailer light to show when connected up to my caravan,the car is a 2004 face lift connisseur se cdti thanks for any advice given regards jondonwar

The cheaper universal relay known as a bypass relay, will not operate any systems on your car's dash. Legally you much install some sort of system to prove your indicators are operational.

The much more expensive OEM can-bus unit not only tells you when you have a fault, but on the hi-line dash display tells of any trailer lighting issues.

windrush · 17th September 2012, 14:58

I can only tell you what happen to mine ,my tow bar and electrics were fitted by MGRover as a bespoke vehicle and if a trailer lamp failed the light would come on in the dash

oldcarguy · 17th September 2012, 17:12

I think you will find if there is a fault on the trailer lighting it will show both caravan and bulb out lights, it momentarily flashed up on mine the other night.

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oldcarguy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Driffield Posts: 1,952 Thanks: 27 Thanked 151 Times in 125 Posts	I think you will find if there is a fault on the trailer lighting it will show both caravan and bulb out lights, it momentarily flashed up on mine the other night.