binks 3000
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« on: May 29, 2011, 08:24:30 PM » |
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hello people, my carlton gsi has a tow hitch but the wiring isnt wired up so i was thinking about giving it a go but can anybody tell me which wires go where ?
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Murph
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« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2011, 08:35:53 PM » |
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http://www.tridenttrailers.com/towbar_wiring_diagram.htmIf you look behind the spare wheel you should find a small plug that the OEM wiring would plug into. You can connect your wiring to this plug.
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binks 3000
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« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2011, 09:16:47 PM » |
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thanks for the link and swift reply murph !
ive jusr checked my car and there is a small round connector with 7 wires. but the wire colours on the conector are different to the ones on my tow hitch.
the colour of the wires on the connector in the car are:
red
red & grey
black & green
black & white
black & blue
black & grey
black & yellow
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« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2011, 09:33:38 PM » |
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That's the right connector.
My Haynes manuals are both in my garage at the mo so I cant check it for the wiring colours.
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binks 3000
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« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2011, 09:36:28 PM » |
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haha, i have a haynes manual but didnt even think to look in it ! i will have a geek at it now...........
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« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2011, 10:23:12 PM » |
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ive just checked my haynes and cant find any info in there !
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« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2011, 07:34:59 AM » |
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I'll get my manual later today and have a looksie mate.
The info is there but you have to trace the wiring diagram through to find the rear light units and get the wire colours from there.
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« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2011, 07:09:41 PM » |
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any joy with this anyone ? have searched everywhere and cant find anything !!
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« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2011, 08:32:17 PM » |
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OK here goes...
red - +12v
red & grey -Tail light right - Socket pin 5
black & green - Indicator right - Socket pin 4
black & white - Indicator left - Socket pin 1
black & blue - Fog lamp - Socket pin 2
black & grey - Tail light left - Socket pin 7
black & yellow - Brake lights - Socket pin 6
Socket pin 3 should be connected to earth.
The +12v is used to wire the brake lights via a relay so that they are nice and bright.
Sorry for the delay mate - got stuff going on...
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« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2011, 09:26:29 PM » |
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Theres also a fuse to put in the fuse box to get the turn signal warning light on the dash pod, can't remember which fuse number it is. if you can't get that to work you'll need one of those anoying audiable bleeper things  though they make tail / indicator light bulbs with a beeper built in now . There is also a relay plug ,around the top of the spare wheel area ,with the correct relay you can cancel the fog or brake lights out from the rear of the towing car to avoid red glare if your towing a pikey palace. |
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« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2011, 09:39:03 PM » |
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It's a replacement flasher relay you'll need to get the dash light to work.
I'll have a look at mine and see if I can get a part number.
Failing that you'll need a beeper as Dave says.
*EDIT*
It seems there is no part number on it - mine is completely blank and unmarked!
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« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2011, 10:41:00 PM » |
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cheers for the info guys ! i have a buzzer in my tow hitch wiring, it has 2 wires goin to it (number 1 & number 4) and 3 wires coming off so i assume he 3rd wire from the buzzer is an earth ? also do i have to connect the red 12v wire ?
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« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2011, 10:46:07 PM » |
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Connect it to the brake light wiring via a relay - otherwise they will be very dim.
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« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2011, 09:39:53 PM » |
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The +12v is for caravan electrics i.e charging onboard battery, 12v lighting and so on.
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« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2011, 06:56:29 PM » |
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i got it all sorted now people ! but i had to connect number 6 (red) to the black and yellow wire at the rear N/S brake light !
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« Reply #15 on: June 05, 2011, 06:59:22 PM » |
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As long as it works.  |
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« Reply #16 on: June 05, 2011, 09:49:27 PM » |
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As long as it works. thats what im thinking !!!  |
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« Reply #17 on: June 13, 2011, 03:33:21 PM » |
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i got it all sorted now people ! but i had to connect number 6 (red) to the black and yellow wire at the rear N/S brake light !
Thats because you havn't got the special relay in the boot. One of the things it does is connect power to the brake lights on the trailer, it also stops your bulb failure system from giving false info. You can get them from.. http://www.genuinepartsearch.co.uk/vauxhall-parts-stock-search.aspxPart No 91149226 Also you can get the dedicated wiring kit part No 91145850 £25.24 |
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« Reply #18 on: June 13, 2011, 09:53:27 PM » |
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remove the tow bar. just lost the sale of the diamond cos it has a towbar!!! good luck to the idiot (wasted 5 days of my time) in finding another 24v diamond manual
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« Reply #19 on: June 13, 2011, 10:24:58 PM » |
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Just lost the sale of the diamond cos it has a towbar!!! good luck to the idiot (wasted 5 days of my time) in finding another 24v diamond manual
You serious ? Whats the issue with having a tow bar ? I couldn't live without one. |
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« Reply #20 on: June 14, 2011, 09:18:26 PM » |
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Just lost the sale of the diamond cos it has a towbar!!! good luck to the idiot (wasted 5 days of my time) in finding another 24v diamond manual
You serious ? Whats the issue with having a tow bar ? I couldn't live without one. also they help protect the rear end incase some nutter ploughs into it. sorry about the earlier rant people. |
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« Reply #21 on: June 14, 2011, 09:56:02 PM » |
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sorry about the earlier rant people.
What's to be sorry about ? |
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« Reply #22 on: June 18, 2011, 07:00:15 PM » |
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Just lost the sale of the diamond cos it has a towbar!!! good luck to the idiot (wasted 5 days of my time) in finding another 24v diamond manual
You serious ? Whats the issue with having a tow bar ? I couldn't live without one. also they help protect the rear end incase some nutter ploughs into it. sorry about the earlier rant people. Thats one reason that I have one..... the other is a caravan |
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« Reply #23 on: June 19, 2011, 08:35:01 AM » |
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I tow a boat, my 4L Diamond is just perfect for that.
It doesn't even now its on the back, unlike the GSI.
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« Reply #24 on: July 11, 2011, 09:13:44 PM » |
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Maybe I should consider fitting a tow bar to my estate.
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