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Only 7 pin socket on 2017 V90 Cross Country

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Old Mar 20th, 2019, 18:49   #1
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I bought my V90 second-hand a year ago and am about to start towing a caravan. The car was fitted with the Volvo folding towbar when new but I have only just discovered that there is only a 7 pin socket, I am gobsmacked to be honest, even my local Volvo dealer is perplexed. I know I can use an adaptor but this will only power the road lights on the van. Volvo tell me that if I want 13 pin then the entire tow bar needs changing at a cost of £1,000. Gutted and cannot afford that. I'd be grateful for any thoughts or cheaper fixes.
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Old Mar 20th, 2019, 21:06   #2
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Bizarre! The towbar and electrics are completely seperate on the fixed tow bar. You can get the volvo 13 pin wiring kit from a dealer andfit it yourself, although you need a software update.

(Although the electric folding towbar doesn't seem to have a seperate trailer module, it's all in, but page 86 shows it is wired for a 13 pin)

https://accessories.volvocars.com/en.../all/all/R.H.D

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Old Mar 20th, 2019, 21:08   #3
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The tow bar will not need changing. You will need a thirteen socket and associated wiring loom. You should be able to get a local tow bar fitting service who will add the additional wiring. Make sure they can supply the Volvo kit or a similar. Most of the car manufacturers use Brink or similar supplier.
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Old Mar 20th, 2019, 21:35   #4
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The socket is integrated in to the towbar.
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So can you assume there is 13 pin wiring behind the 7 pin plug?
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Old Mar 20th, 2019, 22:13   #6
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I've no idea! I'm just hoping that there's a cheap fix/solution
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Old Mar 20th, 2019, 22:29   #7
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Check the cable to the socket there may be a cable for the 13 pin socket with only the 7 pin connected. can't think that Volvo would be supplying any 7 pin sockets!
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Well, picked up the new van this morning and feel such a stupid numpty....I never realised that there was a 13pin to 7 pin adaptor in place, The salesman saw it, gave it a turn and off it came revealing the 13 pin socket!!!
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🤪 I thought it was just me!
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Ah well! He saved you £1000! Surprised the Volvo people didn't think of that!
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