Electric Probs

OttoBoy · Apr 25th, 2011, 20:31

Hi ive got a 02 s80 d5 with a detachable towbar i used it for the first time this weekend as only owned the car a week to pull my caravan for easter break i plugged the black plug in for the lights etc and only had one side of my lights working but had both brake lights and indicators working it was just the running lights that werent working properly just wondered if anyone on ere had any similar experience or could shed some light on the problem

outnumbered · Apr 26th, 2011, 08:01

was this on the car /caravan or both. is it 13pin or 7 pin. check for power at the pins on the car for the function that you want, check all bulbs on the van.
mike

OttoBoy · Apr 26th, 2011, 09:18

Hi mike its the 13 pin plug all the pins have been checked and seem to be power in all the right places and the bulbs are in working order this problem is been a head screatcher all weekend just glad i werent towing in the dark

outnumbered · Apr 26th, 2011, 10:53

post the issue up in the towing section . you will get a better response.or join here.
http://www.caravantalk.org.uk/forum/8-caravan-chat/
mike

The Hooded Claw · Apr 26th, 2011, 11:03

If theres power to the pins on the 12N socket then its a problem with the Caravan NOT the car

What type of 'van do you have I may have a Wiring Diagram .. (From Memory I think each side of the van is Fused Seperatly) Well its was on my Fleetwood Colchester.. As long as you have power on Pins 5 & 7 (From the car) it NOT a "Car Fault"

Keith

outnumbered · Apr 26th, 2011, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hooded Claw

If theres power to the pins on the 12N socket then its a problem with the Caravan NOT the car

What type of 'van do you have I may have a Wiring Diagram .. (From Memory I think each side of the van is Fused Seperatly) Well its was on my Fleetwood Colchester.. As long as you have power on Pins 5 & 7 (From the car) it NOT a "Car Fault"

Keith

keith its a 13 pin.and as you have said look at the caravan side inspect the caravan plug
mike

The Hooded Claw · Apr 26th, 2011, 11:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by outnumbered

keith its a 13 pin.
mike

CRAP!!! So it is ....

Thanks Mike

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The Hooded Claw · Apr 26th, 2011, 11:15

THATS BETTER !!!!!

In my defense its still pins 5 & 7 though...LOL!!!!

OttoBoy · Apr 27th, 2011, 20:47

Thanks for the responses guys ive checked bulbs fuses cleaned pins checked wiring caravan electrics are fine checked themon dads car so im well and truly confused

OttoBoy · Apr 27th, 2011, 20:50

also forgot to mention ive got an elddis typhoon gt van

Apr 25th, 2011, 20:31	#1
OttoBoy Junior Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2011 15:22 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ipswich	Electric Probs Hi ive got a 02 s80 d5 with a detachable towbar i used it for the first time this weekend as only owned the car a week to pull my caravan for easter break i plugged the black plug in for the lights etc and only had one side of my lights working but had both brake lights and indicators working it was just the running lights that werent working properly just wondered if anyone on ere had any similar experience or could shed some light on the problem

Apr 26th, 2011, 08:01	#2
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	was this on the car /caravan or both. is it 13pin or 7 pin. check for power at the pins on the car for the function that you want, check all bulbs on the van. mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Apr 26th, 2011, 10:53	#4
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	post the issue up in the towing section . you will get a better response.or join here. http://www.caravantalk.org.uk/forum/8-caravan-chat/ mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Apr 26th, 2011, 11:03	#5
The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	If theres power to the pins on the 12N socket then its a problem with the Caravan NOT the car What type of 'van do you have I may have a Wiring Diagram .. (From Memory I think each side of the van is Fused Seperatly) Well its was on my Fleetwood Colchester.. As long as you have power on Pins 5 & 7 (From the car) it NOT a "Car Fault" Keith __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

Apr 26th, 2011, 11:15	#8
The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	THATS BETTER !!!!! In my defense its still pins 5 & 7 though...LOL!!!! __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

Apr 26th, 2011, 09:18	#3
OttoBoy Junior Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2011 15:22 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ipswich	Hi mike its the 13 pin plug all the pins have been checked and seem to be power in all the right places and the bulbs are in working order this problem is been a head screatcher all weekend just glad i werent towing in the dark

Apr 27th, 2011, 20:47	#9
OttoBoy Junior Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2011 15:22 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ipswich	Thanks for the responses guys ive checked bulbs fuses cleaned pins checked wiring caravan electrics are fine checked themon dads car so im well and truly confused

Apr 27th, 2011, 20:50	#10
OttoBoy Junior Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2011 15:22 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ipswich	also forgot to mention ive got an elddis typhoon gt van

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