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Towing plug connector
« on: 12 May 2011, 22:34:30 »

Hello peeps, does anyone know where exactly in a facelift saloon the plug is that you connect up the 12n electrics upto for towing? Thanks
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Re: Towing plug connector
« Reply #1 on: 12 May 2011, 22:38:50 »

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behind the trim right at the rear of the boot.  :y

(Not forgotten about the pictures of my 13 pin socket .............. still waiting for my car back despite being promised it back last Mon  :-?)
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Re: Towing plug connector
« Reply #2 on: 12 May 2011, 22:39:02 »

On mine it was back left corner of the boot, behind the rear vertical cover.

Undo the 4 torx screws along the top edge, and the 6 (?) plastic screw things then lift the whole rear section out.  Should be easily visible.
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« Reply #3 on: 12 May 2011, 22:40:58 »

OK thanks both! I ordered a detachable swan neck and then a few days later they said, whoops we've got none! Going for a fixed swan neck now, and am going to hide the electrics underneath!
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Re: Towing plug connector
« Reply #4 on: 12 May 2011, 22:44:51 »

If you use the red permanent 12 volt supply from the plug for your fridge/charging, you'll need a fuse fitting up front under the steering column.  :y :y
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Re: Towing plug connector
« Reply #5 on: 12 May 2011, 22:46:30 »

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If you use the red permanent 12 volt supply from the plug for your fridge/charging, you'll need a fuse fitting up front under the steering column.  :y :y

Thanks Andy B! Is the plug for both 12n and 12s? For some reason I just assumed it was 12n only.
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« Reply #6 on: 12 May 2011, 22:49:03 »

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If you use the red permanent 12 volt supply from the plug for your fridge/charging, you'll need a fuse fitting up front under the steering column.  :y :y

Fridge / charging should ALWAYS be from an ignition switched source to avoid flattening the battery. 'Van fridge can pull continuous 10 amps with ease.

Permanent feed should be for habitation stuff .. lights / water pump only ..

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« Reply #7 on: 12 May 2011, 22:50:27 »

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If you use the red permanent 12 volt supply from the plug for your fridge/charging, you'll need a fuse fitting up front under the steering column.  :y :y

Thanks Andy B! Is the plug for both 12n and 12s? For some reason I just assumed it was 12n only.

No .. it is 12N only (road lights)  12S should have a split charge relay for protection  IMHO .. :)
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« Reply #8 on: 12 May 2011, 22:52:47 »

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If you use the red permanent 12 volt supply from the plug for your fridge/charging, you'll need a fuse fitting up front under the steering column.  :y :y

Thanks Andy B! Is the plug for both 12n and 12s? For some reason I just assumed it was 12n only.

It is, with the addition of a red cable for your caravan fridge/charging.  :y
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« Reply #9 on: 12 May 2011, 22:55:12 »

Thanks again!
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« Reply #10 on: 12 May 2011, 22:55:45 »

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If you use the red permanent 12 volt supply from the plug for your fridge/charging, you'll need a fuse fitting up front under the steering column.  :y :y

Fridge / charging should ALWAYS be from an ignition switched source to avoid flattening the battery. 'Van fridge can pull continuous 10 amps with ease.

Permanent feed should be for habitation stuff .. lights / water pump only ..

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The red wire in the plug mentioned is permanent with the addition of the fuse (29 in my prefacelift - no mention of it inhere :-?) the voltage sensitive/alternator fed split charge is wired AFTER it.  :y :y
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