Towbar wiring?

CMARR · Dec 20th, 2007, 12:02

Can anyone help me i have a s40 1.8 1998 saloon.Iwould like to fit a towbar to it has anyone done this or advise me as to what type of relays it needs

woody-som · Dec 20th, 2007, 17:46

I fitted my own, but bought everything from towequipe (http://www.towequipe.co.uk) , they advise on what relay you need, and order it at the time. You also need to get under the car and run a live cable from the battery to the back, to find a way through the car inside. Outside was easier for me.

JIM C · Dec 20th, 2007, 17:56

The parts you need are dependant if you are fitting single or twin electrics. I fitted a 13 pin socket on my S60 and bought a kit like you from towequipe and was happy with the quality. Used a Brink detachable bar.

Model flyer · Dec 20th, 2007, 18:00

Hi . I fitted a tow bar to my V70 this summer. I bought a vehicle specific kit from the supplier cost about £30 somthing. So easy and saved about £180 .It took about 3hrs taking it easy . Give it a go, good luck.

Rooster · Dec 20th, 2007, 23:19

If its a 7 pin your putting in it quiet easy cos you just wire everything into back lights, if its a 13pin then you need to run a wire as said above from battery as i think it was only later models that came prewired,

With indicaters you have 2 options, the usual buzzer in back that beeps when you have a trailer on or get 4 pin indicater relay from volvo that just flashes a light on dash instead,

CMARR · Dec 21st, 2007, 07:44

Thanks for the help i will give it a go fingers X

Dec 20th, 2007, 12:02	#1
CMARR New Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2008 12:41 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dundee	Towbar wiring? Can anyone help me i have a s40 1.8 1998 saloon.Iwould like to fit a towbar to it has anyone done this or advise me as to what type of relays it needs

Dec 20th, 2007, 17:56	#3
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	The parts you need are dependant if you are fitting single or twin electrics. I fitted a 13 pin socket on my S60 and bought a kit like you from towequipe and was happy with the quality. Used a Brink detachable bar. __________________

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Dec 20th, 2007, 17:46	#2
woody-som Member Last Online: Jun 28th, 2011 19:14 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: CHARD	I fitted my own, but bought everything from towequipe (http://www.towequipe.co.uk) , they advise on what relay you need, and order it at the time. You also need to get under the car and run a live cable from the battery to the back, to find a way through the car inside. Outside was easier for me.

Dec 20th, 2007, 18:00	#4
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Hi . I fitted a tow bar to my V70 this summer. I bought a vehicle specific kit from the supplier cost about £30 somthing. So easy and saved about £180 .It took about 3hrs taking it easy . Give it a go, good luck.

Dec 21st, 2007, 07:44	#6
CMARR New Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2008 12:41 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dundee	Thanks for the help i will give it a go fingers X

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