towing sockets

[gti mad man]

im i right in thinking that my sockets have been incorectly wired ?

instead of splicing into the wiring loom they have cut it send it off to the socket then back to the rear lights?

also i have two sockets ones lights would other be for a fridge or something ?

[kevtherev]

they have cut it send it off to the socket then back to the rear lights?

also i have two sockets ones lights would other be for a fridge or something ?

do you mean they have wired it in series?
there's a proper place to wire it in the junction box

you don't need the other one unless your towing a caravan... and even then you don't.

[Red Westie]

Follow this link...both show standard UK towbar electrics

12N is your normal 7pin towing socket for trailers etc

12S is the extra socket for caravans ie; split charge, fridge, interoir caravan lights, reversing light.

http://www.autoelectrics.net/towbar.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Martin

[gti mad man]

cheers guys wheres this place kev the black box with the relays?

yup in series which sucks as at mot time fog light didnt work turned out something bad in the towing socket so bipassed it viola

gna rip all towing wiring out and redo

[kevtherev]

cheers guys wheres this place kev the black box with the relays?

relays .. who said relays?

junction box in the engine bay..

[gti mad man]

sorry theres a relay in mine a grey one lol the black box with wires back left of the engine bay with copule of white plugs?

[kevtherev]

thats the one

[gti mad man]

and splice into the socket in there or am i missing soemthing?

[kevtherev]

yes find the relevant wires and use scotch locks for a really good job.


Nah! just joshing.
I used connectors, but others may have a better way?