2005 S60 Towbar Electrics

[jtaw45]

Hi, I'm looking to fit a towbar and want to use the proper Volvo wiring loom. The 13 pin electrics are currently unavailable according to my local dealer and the 7 pin no longer produced.
I've seen some 7 pin set ups available online but need a part number to check it's the correct one. The dealer won't/can't give me the part number, can anybody help please?
Thanks in advance.

[Pauljude]

I just installed a towbar which came with associated wiring, was handy enough, I'll attach the link.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221716969823

BTW the car requires a bit of modification to the corners of the spare wheel well to fit.

[jtaw45]

Originally Posted by Pauljude

I just installed a towbar which came with associated wiring, was handy enough, I'll attach the link.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221716969823

BTW the car requires a bit of modification to the corners of the spare wheel well to fit.

Thanks, when you say modification, what did it entail and was the electrical side straight forward?

[Pauljude]

Originally Posted by jtaw45

Thanks, when you say modification, what did it entail and was the electrical side straight forward?

Sorry I am only getting back to my computer now. The modification required was the corners of the spare wheel well had to be pushed back about 5 to 6 mm on each side in order for the tow bar to fit, If you buy a different brand you most likely will not have to do this but it wasn't an issue for me, I knocked the corners back and sprayed and sealed them again.

The electrics are straightforward, the loom supplied comes with plenty of length and the s60 had a rubber grommet in the wheel well specifically to take the cable into the boot.

As far as wiring the electrics the kit comes with pretty detailed step by step instructions incorporating retaining the use of the cars CANbus system. I opted for the simple route though and just spliced directly into the tail, brake, reverse, fog and indicator wiring. I assumed that because I was using LED bulbs on the trailer, the difference in power draw would not be enough to trip the CANbus system which seems to be the case thus far.