jimbro Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Someone just told me I may need a converter to wire in my towbar electrics. Something to do with the "intelligent" lights Any ideas about this? Think they're talking about a multiplex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Believe it may be Canbus he was talking about Does the MK3(2006 Ghia) have it? I just went out, disconnected the rear cluster and put the ignition on:===no warnings about lights Does this mean I don't have it? Someone just told me I may need a converter to wire in my towbar electrics. Something to do with the "intelligent" lights Any ideas about this? Think they're talking about a multiplex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Jim I always fit a bypass relay, for a few reasons. Firstly it means whatever your towing is not putting any extra load on any lighting circuits but most importantly it means you have the buzzer that is required to be fitted. You could also fit a lamp on the dash if you wanted instead of a buzzer but you need one of them. I find fitting the relays the best option for little extra cost. They are very simple to wire up and the mondeo also has a 15A supply already in the boot to power it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Is the bypass relay for the 2nd socket? I'm only fitting a single skt to start with. Sent from my HTC One using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 PS where is the 15a supply in the boot. That would make wiring twin electrics much easier Sent from my HTC One using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 No the bypass relay is for your single electrics - your indicators, brakes lights etc It lurking behind one of the carpets, on the passenger side iirc. It has a connector on it though so you will need to chop it off. You will also need to fit a fuse to make it live. I can't remember which fuse it is though For the twin electrics where you can charge the caravan battery you will need a split charging system.. A little more complicated than single electrics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Ok thanks. So it already has a bypass fitted? In the boot? Sorry for the basic questions but these cars are new to me Sent from my HTC One using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Ok thanks. So it already has a bypass fitted? In the boot? Sorry for the basic questions but these cars are new to me Sent from my HTC One using Ford OC mobile app No, if you want one you will need to fit one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Great. Thanks for the help mate. Sent from my HTC One using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 This looks like the same type I normally use http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/200686285245?nav=SEARCH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 OK, bruv in law's bringing a bypass relay with him tomorrow. Towbar arrived today Just can't find the 15amp plug Had all the carpets in the boot up and folded the seats down but I can't find it :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 If I get the chance I will have a look and take a picture for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Here you go, behind passenger side carpet For whatever reason the forum has rotated them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 OK, I'm officially thick Where is this picture? I can't identify it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 OK, I'm officially thick Where is this picture? I can't identify it It's behind the carpet in the boot on the passenger side. I just lifted it from underneath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Rotate those pics 180 degrees, they should make sense then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 OK, here's my boot with the wheel well cover lifted and the side matting removed Could mine be different? No voltage on either the blue/green or the black. Did check fuses and both trailer ones are missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Rotated them and I see where it should be but I don't seem to have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 OK, got some 30A cable and a splashproof inline fuseholder so I'll just run it from the battery to the boot. Already a good earth there Thanks for the help again :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hmm strange, I thought all mk3s had a 15A supply. 30A cable is a bit over kill but you shouldnt see much of a volt drop anyway lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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