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Re: towbar
« Reply #15 on: 24 May 2012, 21:09:47 »

no forget relay then just need it for quick tip runs...found nothing on here about electrics

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1253120637/all  ::)
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« Reply #17 on: 24 May 2012, 21:21:36 »

or Google ............. http://www.westerntowing.co.uk/acatalog/Trailer_12N_wiring_diagram.html

thanks gonna have good read of both links.gonna fit myself..is it axle stand job :y :y :y
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Re: towbar
« Reply #18 on: 24 May 2012, 21:29:26 »

or Google ............. http://www.westerntowing.co.uk/acatalog/Trailer_12N_wiring_diagram.html

thanks gonna have good read of both links.gonna fit myself..is it axle stand job :y :y :y

I reversed my car up ramps.  :y In theory the bumper needs removing, it makes life much easier for access, but it's possible to fit with it still on the car.  :y
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Re: towbar
« Reply #19 on: 24 May 2012, 21:51:29 »

or Google ............. http://www.westerntowing.co.uk/acatalog/Trailer_12N_wiring_diagram.html

thanks gonna have good read of both links.gonna fit myself..is it axle stand job :y :y :y

I reversed my car up ramps.  :y In theory the bumper needs removing, it makes life much easier for access, but it's possible to fit with it still on the car.  :y

and will i find all my connections near spare wheel like it says...is it a scotch lock job :y
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« Reply #20 on: 24 May 2012, 22:54:20 »

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and will i find all my connections near spare wheel like it says...is it a scotch lock job :y

Estate? They should all be there, but don't use scotch locks ........  :o I made up a plug using various foglight bridging plugs, but failing that you'd be better cutting the GM socket off & making a soldered connection directly to your new wires.  :y
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« Reply #21 on: 24 May 2012, 22:56:20 »

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and will i find all my connections near spare wheel like it says...is it a scotch lock job :y

It's a saloon ...... Doh!  Remove the black trim from the rear off the boot, you'll find the socket there (A round one on facelift cars)  :y :y
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Re: towbar
« Reply #22 on: 24 May 2012, 23:08:12 »

great im sorted ,,,,,,,,,,,,many thanks to you andy..talk to you when im fitting it next :y :y :y :y :y :y

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Re: towbar
« Reply #23 on: 24 May 2012, 23:09:28 »

great im sorted ,,,,,,,,,,,,many thanks to you andy..talk to you when im fitting it next :y :y :y :y :y :y

OK  :y :y :y
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Re: towbar
« Reply #24 on: 24 May 2012, 23:12:02 »

Just be aware that, by law, all towbars fitted since to vehicles manufactured since 1998 MUST be type approved

http://www.towequipe.co.uk/advice-towbar-law.html

The type approval probably changed between PFL and FL but I don't know ... worth checking first ?? as a non-type approved towbar would be an excuse for Insurance to be nullified .. :(
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« Reply #25 on: 24 May 2012, 23:23:03 »

Just be aware that, by law, all towbars fitted since to vehicles manufactured since 1998 MUST be type approved

http://www.towequipe.co.uk/advice-towbar-law.html

The type approval probably changed between PFL and FL but I don't know ... worth checking first ?? as a non-type approved towbar would be an excuse for Insurance to be nullified .. :(

Very good point!  :y :y :y
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Re: towbar
« Reply #26 on: 24 May 2012, 23:33:51 »

f...k the law the tip is 2 miles away
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Re: towbar
« Reply #27 on: 13 June 2012, 19:20:25 »

Yes, probably. ;)

You might find the hitch is a little short as the bumper protrudes a little further on the facelift, but it shouldn't be enough to hamper hitching-up.

A bit of the underside of the bumper will probably need to be cut to clear the lock mechanism and electrics, but none of it is visible unless you're lying under the car.
see what yuo mean..thats what i call close ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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