RazMan
|
| posted on 15/8/06 at 08:21 PM |
|
|
Towbar electrics
Just a quicky - Is there a towbar electrics splicing kit available or do I just insert some connectors in the tin top's loom? (BMW 3 Series btw)
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
|
|
|
|
|
nitram38
|
| posted on 15/8/06 at 08:25 PM |
|
|
Most kits come with scotch locks.
They are not my favourite connectors, but you can remove them if you need to without altering the car's loom.
|
|
|
RazMan
|
| posted on 15/8/06 at 08:33 PM |
|
|
Scotch Locks should be banned - nasty horrible things  I think I will cut in some proper connectors then.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
|
|
|
k33ts
|
| posted on 15/8/06 at 08:47 PM |
|
|
there is a splicing kit that comes with a bypass relay which youll need to fit, but youll also need a tool to use it.
sounds posh but it does exactly the same as a scotchlock but more compact.
[Edited on 15/8/06 by k33ts]
tukcustoms.com
|
|
|
RazMan
|
| posted on 15/8/06 at 08:57 PM |
|
|
Hi k33ts - is the bypass relay really needed? I thought I could just connect everything in parallel and put up with a slower flash rate on the
indicators.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
|
|
|
k33ts
|
| posted on 15/8/06 at 09:05 PM |
|
|
if its an e36 you could get away with bypassing the side and tail although you wont be able to use a normal relay as it will permanently chatter.
if its a e46 you need to do all lights
i bypass all on both for piece of mind
tukcustoms.com
|
|
|
907
|
| posted on 15/8/06 at 09:07 PM |
|
|
Hi
Before you cut into the loom check that you haven't got connections already there.
All the V Dub's I've owned have had spade connections in the rear light clusters.
The last loom I had to Scotch lock was a Sierra, and that's going back a few years.
Paul G
|
|
|
RazMan
|
| posted on 15/8/06 at 10:13 PM |
|
|
Already had a poke around and there are no convenient connectors to tap into so I guess I'll have to get my cutters out 
BTW it is an E36 so I will try without the bypass first and see what happens.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
|
|
|
Danozeman
|
| posted on 16/8/06 at 06:13 AM |
|
|
Its better to use the trailer flasher relay. Mine has an audible warning on which is handy so i know the trailer lights are working.(well at least
the indicators.)
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
|
|
|
pewe
|
| posted on 16/8/06 at 07:45 AM |
|
|
Raz, try www.towsure.com they supply fitting kits for most cars whether pre-wired for towbar electrics or not. Their tech dept is helpful. Cheers,
Pewe.
|
|
|
Marcus
|
| posted on 16/8/06 at 07:58 AM |
|
|
The bypass is only really needed if your car has bulb monitoring (probably has). Otherwise you'll get a warning light every time you plug the
trailer board in.
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
|
|
|
RazMan
|
| posted on 16/8/06 at 08:13 AM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by pewe
Raz, try www.towsure.com they supply fitting kits for most cars whether pre-wired for towbar electrics or not. Their tech dept is helpful. Cheers,
Pewe.
Useful link, but at £130 for their fitting kit I think I will stick to my (cheap) method. 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
|
|
|
BKLOCO
|
| posted on 16/8/06 at 04:41 PM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
quote:
Originally posted by pewe
Raz, try www.towsure.com they supply fitting kits for most cars whether pre-wired for towbar electrics or not. Their tech dept is helpful. Cheers,
Pewe.
Useful link, but at £130 for their fitting kit I think I will stick to my (cheap) method.
Mike....
THIS is the bypass kit and THIS the non
bypass. Where did you get £130 from?
EDIT
OK. I found the dedicated wiring kits
Not worth it for that old banger of yours
Anyway I thought you were fitting your new gofaster ducts not p**sing about with tow bars.
[Edited on 16-8-06 by BKLOCO]
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want!!! 
|
|
|
RazMan
|
| posted on 16/8/06 at 05:38 PM |
|
|
As a matter of fact I have already fitted one side and there will be a grand opening tomorrow if all goes well 
Get on with your under floor heating anyway!
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
|
|
|
.jpg)
