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Subject Topic: Mondeo TDCI towbar 2005 115hp
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11/4/2009 at 9:45pm
 Location: Monmouthshire South Wales
 Outfit: Lunar Lexon
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Help I am confused, I am just about to collect my new tow car, a Mondeo 55plate 20 TDCI hatchback,  My problem is this

1. Searching around on EBAY i have found several types some state they will fit all saloon + hatch models, others state excluding TDCI, others state axcludinging ST TDCI, etc !!!!   I have purchased and fitted a towbar from Towequipe on ebay before for my Volvo V40 (Now for sale if anybody wants to make me a sensible offer !!! ) Has anybody out there purchased a bar for this vehicle and if so which model as I want to go away at the end ofthe month so wish to purchase and fit the bar next weekend and get it right first time.

2, Do I need a dedicated wiring kit for this model as I can't seem to find the info elsewhere?   Again has anyone bought one of these and are they worth the money ?.  I already have a bypass relay box which I stripped from the volvo as I only purchased it less than 12 months ago.  If I do require the bypass box I would rather save my time and effort with a dedicated plug in type if they realy are that easy to fit..

Many Thanks Dave.



12/4/2009 at 12:46am
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Here you go, Bosal do them clicky & the wiring kit in 7 or 13pin. Some top of range Mondeos were not approved for towing due to lowered suspension & skirts, I think, hence the exclusion.


12/4/2009 at 4:10am
 Location: Midlands
 Outfit: Mondeo Avondale Gram
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They normally exclude the ST range due to the bigger and lower bumper/spoiler fitted to the sporty models.

You do not need the dedicated wiring but it is easier, not so easy on the pocket though.



12/4/2009 at 7:54am
 Location: Monmouthshire South Wales
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Brilliant, thanks for the advice,

Will order up the new bar and refit my old bypass filter (got it so may as well use it)  Anybody fancy sending me a handful of scotchlock connectors or is that really being a cheap skate ! ! !

Next question, do I go to Cofton in Devon again or try Lyme Regis .....I can't cope decisions all the time .

Thanks again.



12/4/2009 at 11:55pm
 Location: plymouth
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dont use scotchlocks they are a thing of the past . they are a poor way of connecting wires/ splicing.



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