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Originally Posted by dpgodfrey
Thanks for that advice - I am reassured that connecting the electrics to the towbar will disconnect the foot sensor as indeed it does the BLIS, rear fog lights etc. and I am glad I opted for the official Volvo towbar.
On the issue of the rear fuses, this is an unfortunate thing for me as I have the rear media server which is bolted in above the rear fusebox and getting to a fuse in a hurry would be nigh on impossible. A poor design point, the same as the one in the passenger footwell which should have an access trapdoor in the carpet to avoid stripping the carpet etc. out to replace a fuse.
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XC90 MY 2018 Inscription Pro Savile Grey, Winter & Xenium packs
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Past MY 2013 XC90 Executive
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Don't be reassured. It doesn't disable the kick sensor. It still works with the rack plugged in.
As nu11eaf said. Pull the fuse, although this might be complicated for you.
Or do as I did and install a little isolation switch in the boot area wired back to the fuse. Useful on lots of occasions.....
I have a dent in my tailgate from where it opened and hit my Thule rack.....
Although it is not just the kick sensor of course, you can still be an idiot and accidently press the open boot button in the car. I did that with 18 lengths of 3m 4x2s on the roof and of course the spoiler hit the wood and left 2x one inch long marks.....