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23/3/2009 at 10:42pm
 Location: Sheffield
 Outfit: Avondale Godiva 525-4
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Hi All
i was wondering if anyone knows if i have to put any special wiring on a citroen xsara 2001 hatchback when i fit the towbar as i have looked and i am sur ethat it is advised but i can not find it now i thought i needed a bypass or wiring kit any advice would be helpful
thanks in advance
Anthony


24/3/2009 at 8:08am
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 morning anthony.

 take alook at towsures site for compatable fitting,i have checked and type req.is aW19 for a twin kit cost of.£22.95,single kit is W30 at £6.95.page 219 in new catologue.

 hope this helps.



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24/3/2009 at 8:53am
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All towbars have to have wiring for the trailer electrics. There is the 12N socket (black) which supplies the road lights on the trailer.

 If you have a caravan you wil need the 12S socket (grey) which supplies internal power to the caravan for lights, fridge etc.

As above towsure are ok. Some cars have a socket in the rear to enable the wiring to be fitted easily.



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24/3/2009 at 10:20am
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ring the main dealer and ask them if your car is bulb conscious
i have a picasso and it is not , but there are so many variations possible on the year as it was time they changed quite a bit of things so check with them then you will know for sure

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24/3/2009 at 10:36am
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Are you thinking of a special plug which fits into a ready-made socket on the car?. I suspect that in 2001 they didn't fit these, but I'd just double check with the main dealer.


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24/3/2009 at 1:34pm
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Hi

and thank you all for all your advice i have been on to the dealers and they have said it is multiplex wiring on this model therefore requiring a 7 way bypass relay although i have called a towbar specialist who the dealer recommended and they have said that they have never needed to put a relay on all the xsaras they have fitted so still do not really know what to do so therefore i will probably get the relay fitted better to be safe i suppose

 

but once again thank you so much

Anthony  




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