Towbar connector wiring

[sjs205]

Hello all,

I am trying to wire up the electrics of my towbar. The towbar I have used is one I took off my old transit and in that case, i just had it wired into the left hand light cluster using scotchlocks. I was always having problems with this wiring and it always required a multimeter to get it sorted each time I started off with a trailer connected so this time i plan to do it properly with a soldering iron etc.

I have noticed on various posts that some transits have a connector on board that is meant for this purpose. I also notice on my van that I have a trailer light on the dashboard that sometimes blinks when i put the hazards on. With this in mind I am thinking that i should have one of these connectors but can't find it. Or at least i should have some way of wiring it in so the dashboard light works...

Any ideas? I have seen kits on ebay that would be perfect for connecting to the connector but i don't want to buy one unless I know it is compatible with my van - The company selling it say it should be but are unable to provide any more data on the unit.

Thanks in advanced,

Steven

[ake]

It sounds as though your van may have had a towbar wired in already, have a look behind the rear lights for evidence

[sjs205]

No, I'm sure it has not, the light on the dash is part of the factory fitted general instrument cluster.

I looked behind the rear lights for a socket but it doesn't seem to be there... It is not obvious anyway...

Cheers,

Steven

[ake]

In that case just solder the wires in next to the light multiplugs