Plug in boot under carpet

rp12345 · May 22nd, 2021, 11:04

Hi, does anyone know what this unused plug is for? Under boot carpet on left hand side. The electrical tape suggests this is not how it left the factory??

XC70 MY 2015.

Baxlin · May 22nd, 2021, 13:50

Has the car previously had a tow bar fitted?

rp12345 · May 22nd, 2021, 21:05

No towbar ever fitted from what I can tell. Could it be for that?

Baxlin · May 23rd, 2021, 06:25

It was just a suggestion, I couldn’t think of anything else it might be, sorry. But is there any power to it - either permanent live or ignition controlled? Can you follow/trace it back to where it’s connected, that might give a clue?

I’m as intrigued as you are now...

XC70Virgin · May 23rd, 2021, 08:05

It's a factory fitted towbar wiring connector. When fitting a towbar it's extended from this point.

rp12345 · May 23rd, 2021, 15:06

Good to know as I might get a towbar fitted at some point. Thank you!

May 22nd, 2021, 13:50	#2
Baxlin Old Rocker Last Online: Today 06:04 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tring	Has the car previously had a tow bar fitted? __________________ Just my opinion, please don't shoot me if it doesn't match yours! 2011 C70 D3 (now sold)and JZR 3 wheeler

May 23rd, 2021, 06:25	#4
Baxlin Old Rocker Last Online: Today 06:04 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tring	It was just a suggestion, I couldn’t think of anything else it might be, sorry. But is there any power to it - either permanent live or ignition controlled? Can you follow/trace it back to where it’s connected, that might give a clue? I’m as intrigued as you are now... __________________ Just my opinion, please don't shoot me if it doesn't match yours! 2011 C70 D3 (now sold)and JZR 3 wheeler

May 23rd, 2021, 08:05	#5
XC70Virgin Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 22:32 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Newry	It's a factory fitted towbar wiring connector. When fitting a towbar it's extended from this point. __________________ Feb 2010 XC70 SE Lux in White. T6.

May 22nd, 2021, 21:05	#3
rp12345 XC70 D5, S80 D5 Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 19:29 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bedfordshire	No towbar ever fitted from what I can tell. Could it be for that?

May 23rd, 2021, 15:06	#6
rp12345 XC70 D5, S80 D5 Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 19:29 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bedfordshire	Good to know as I might get a towbar fitted at some point. Thank you!

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