Robbyray Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 name is Rob, ex mil based in Tidworth and needing some help and advice for my wee van, hobbies are ham radio, golf and of course the van. So looking forward to getting some help, giving some if I can and of course just the general chit chat about things that Connect us all. Ok, this is it, i am after some advice on tow bar wiring, I committed to buy a new tow bar and harness and got stuck in so followed the intructions to the letter and all went well until i connected the right indicator to the tow bar wiring and this happened. the right indicator flashes 2 times very fast and then the relay stops ? With no more operation inc the left one, the ignition has to be switched off and on then try left and it does the same? if i un plug the trailer the indicator lights all return to normal operation, (there is only an issue with the indicators all other lights are fine with or without the trailer attached), normal wiring IE: to all cables and buzzer hard wired to the rear left lamp cluster down to the new tow socket ? Not a clue whats going on, Just in case i have been sold the incorrect items may i ask if i need a can bus for a 2013 connect with regards to the above issues apologies for the long intro, but i have been at it for well over 5 hours and still can’t sus this issue out, cheers and again HI? Rob. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Hi welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Your vehicles lighting system is Canbus controlled by the BCM. The system you have used to wire your tow bar is not compatible with newer vehicles. Even the lights you say are working OK are in fact overloading the control circuit of the BCM and given enough time will eventually cause failure. You need to install the Ford "Trailer Module" and enable it's operation using FORScan. There are after market tow bar kits available for vehicles with Canbus controlled lighting, but I'd not usually recommend them. This is an example of a Ford trailer module (not for your model) https://shop.ford.co.uk/products/transit-custom-trailer-towing-brake-module-2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbyray Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 Many thanks Ill get on the case in the morning, and get one ordered, may i ask if they come with a diagram re installation etc, again thank you Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 They might come with some basic instructions if you're lucky. Your Transit Connect should be pre-wired for the Ford Trailer Module (make sure you get the correct one) they are Plug and Play to the vehicle BUT you will need to enable it in the vehicles Body Control Module using the software FORScan and a vLinker FS cable. FORScan: https://forscan.org/download.html vLinker FS, cable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vgate-vLinker-Adapter-FORScan-MS-CAN/dp/B0952P4MLP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Robbyray Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 Cheers guys am i going to need a chair re the cost of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 You can look at Canbus By-Pass units which are a lot cheaper. They take a little bit more wiring up, but will cost about £40 to £50 Obviously not as good as the Ford trailer module but unless you're planning on towing a twin axle caravan they will be ok for most things. This is one unit that will connect to a 7 Pin towing socket: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ring-Smart-Logic-Bypass-Relay/dp/B00BNQKPHI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbyray Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 Cheers sir, I’m just moving a small antenna mast trailer from time to time and a small box trailer to the council tip. defo not a caravan man thank you, Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 8 hours ago, Robbyray said: defo not a caravan man... In that case, welcome to the forum 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbyray Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 Cheers all. its on its way and the mobile radio mast is being readied for the field days and of course the van will be ready soon as, cheers. bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbyray Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 All done guys, thanks for your help. Ill post the photo of the install in a bit but a saving of a lot of money thanks to the guys on here, cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 9 minutes ago, Robbyray said: All done guys, thanks for your help. Ill post the photo of the install in a bit but a saving of a lot of money thanks to the guys on here, cheers Rob That seems a bit excessive just to get Radio 2 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbyray Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 Well its really for channel 5 plus bud 🙂 on the Scottish hills back home, ( better known here as Salisbury plain) Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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