The PF jones module sits next to the battery in the engine bay. There is no need to make any connections under the passenger seat and therefore all wiring goes under the van.
PFJones Towbar fit
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AKLD Rob
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This is all interesting reading My T6 (as pictured) has been at VW New Zealand now for 5 days and they still cant workout how the automatic (factory Fitted) rear door can be made to open when the trailer is on the van. It has a factory fitted tow bar and loom. When I pug my trailer into the socket, the RH indicators flashes fast on the van but nothing on the trailers RH indicator. Also one other thing, This is a Caravelle passenger van and they tell me that I have to buy the Car-net, Apple Carplay software for the radio. Does that sound right? Thanks for any help you can offer.
Have you tried plugging a different trailer in, the fault maybe with the trailer. Has the trailer got LED lights? These can be problematic too.
AKLD Rob
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Yes the other trailer does the same thing and they both have Hella LED lights with drivers. The big issue is that VW in New Zealand dont seem to know about coding the computer to allow the factory fitted electric tail gate to open while the trailer is being watched by the reversing sensors. They say that to open the tailgate, I have to unhitch the trailer. That got to be BS..
When the trailer is plugged in, the reversing sensors should be disabled. This is assuming it’s genuine VW trailer wiring. When you select reverse with the trailer hitched on, do you get a graphic display on the head unit of the van & trailer?
I think you need to eliminate the van or trailer from your enquires. Try plugging in a conventional non-LED Trailer/trailer board in & see if that behaves the same. I’ve had all sorts of problems over the years with LED Trailers. It sounds to me like the van isn’t recognising the trailer. You might have to fit some ballast resistors into the indicators on the trailer to allow the van to see that a trailer is attached.
Just so you're aware, the small component parts listed on the PFJones website as additional requirements for the Westfalia detachable towbar fitment. listed as washers etc;
From VW they are £50!!!! Think of this before you order!
My Towbar arrived this morning, I'll hopefully be fitting it on Sunday.
I'll take a picture of what my hard earned cash gets you tomorrow.
Cheers
Ollie.
From VW they are £50!!!! Think of this before you order!
My Towbar arrived this morning, I'll hopefully be fitting it on Sunday.
I'll take a picture of what my hard earned cash gets you tomorrow.
Cheers
Ollie.
Watching with interest - on the ‘to-do’ list. I’ll probably let PFJ do the electricery bits!
Ian
Ian
Steve - Any hints/ tips/ photo's would be greatly appreciated!
I'm planning to fit mine on Sunday, start it at least!
The bar was already fitted on my T6 by the previous owner, but the electrics were not. I completed this using the PF Jones 7pin electric kit recently, I deviated from the instructions a fair bit tho!
They tell you to route a cable under the passenger seat, to then connect 2 wires together and do nothing with them - i removed this part of the loom and solder heatshrink the cables to negate the need to enter under the seat at all. Additionally i mounted the module under the dash in front of the BCM (instructions say to put it under the bonnet by the battery and run a feed of the battery) i chose to run a feed from the fusebox in the middle of the dash. Finally i didn't run the cable underneath the van at all, choosing to run it inside down the driver side, under the mat/by the step then in to the back behind the panels/carpet.
The instructions say to run wires to the BCM via the engine bay (assuming your fitting the module by the battery)...i never did find the grommet they say is close to the master cylinder in the bulkhead, however as i put the module close to the BCM it negated the need to have any 'aftermarket' wiring on show anywhere. i also didn't user the scotchlocks provided, i prefer to solder/heatshrink.
Good luck with the fitment!
They tell you to route a cable under the passenger seat, to then connect 2 wires together and do nothing with them - i removed this part of the loom and solder heatshrink the cables to negate the need to enter under the seat at all. Additionally i mounted the module under the dash in front of the BCM (instructions say to put it under the bonnet by the battery and run a feed of the battery) i chose to run a feed from the fusebox in the middle of the dash. Finally i didn't run the cable underneath the van at all, choosing to run it inside down the driver side, under the mat/by the step then in to the back behind the panels/carpet.
The instructions say to run wires to the BCM via the engine bay (assuming your fitting the module by the battery)...i never did find the grommet they say is close to the master cylinder in the bulkhead, however as i put the module close to the BCM it negated the need to have any 'aftermarket' wiring on show anywhere. i also didn't user the scotchlocks provided, i prefer to solder/heatshrink.
Good luck with the fitment!
Then there is no challenge at all.
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