Can anyone tell me if this is the right module, ound this one on eBay but the p/n is different than all the threads I read except the part listed in the quote below. Also in searching Google all I get is the Trailer Control Module and no application guides etc. Would love to pick it up for this price but obviously don't want the wrong module.
Thanks! This sounds like a decent route to go then. The hitch I believe has all the wiring that goes back to the unit, so all I need to purchase after this is the brake controller and maybe a plug converter for the hitch wiring I believe.
The guys from the first link even do ship international and according to the website, they´re also trying to speak english
Like I said, if you need any help, just let me know.
I picked up a used G unit for 70 euros from ebay and should get it late this week if things go well.
I got the hitch with 12mm bolts and wiring harness for $50 and will pick that up this week. Need to order the 14mm bolts. Other than the brake controller, just need to figure out what size travel trailer I want to tow.
Oh, in case anyone was wondering, I could not find the difference between the G L and N units, however I found this "recall" to replace older E models with G version since the older ones can not be flashed with newer firmware. It is dated 9/12/2005. I would have like to have the N but paying $300 to $400 didn't seem worth it.
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Effective immediately, when you are installing trailer hitch kit #7L0092101U, please inspect the control module that is included in the kit. If the part number 7L0907383E appears on the control module, you need to order in a new replacement control unit 7L0907383G with hardware code (HW54) and Software (SW088). The newer index “G” part number does not require flashing.
The reason for this requirement is that With the Base CD 7.01(or higher) level for the 5051 the flashing of the control module in accordance with TB Group:01 Number: 05 -12 Date July 27. 2005 is no longer possible.
Seemed a little strange, installed my module and the fuses were already there (2004 model).
The 30A fuse was a 25A in that place, I bought the car new, so I know someone else didn't do it.
Anyone know why this was?
Also I thought I saw that flashing the module took care of some LED trailer light issues, but I can't find that post again. My software rev on the sticker matches what I see in vag-com, all I changed was the coding from 1 to 2.
That does not look to be for the 7L touaregs just simply because of the first 3 letters you have on it 8E0 and on our controllers (v10) there is only 2 plugs, on this one you have 3. I would stay away from it
I was reading on another post that the three plugged model controller is for a retractable tow hitch. a la Porsche Cayenne But I could be wrong... I'm trying to figure this all out for my 05 V6 with OEM 7 pin harness on a Curt hitch. No controller installed.
The retractable hitch is a UK only option i think, if you have a north american sold truck you dont need a controller for that
i just bought a version N from germany for 70 EUR
I was just about to order the P3 when I saw this post come through... damn I'm in Canada and my dealer doesn't have access to this. Bugger! Anyone want to buy me one in good faith? I'm an honest Treg guy, honest!
I'm in canada too, ordered them to the nearest US dealer and it works. just had to prepay with my CC. I'm thinking of getting 5 of those, that's gold right there.
Thanks for the heads-up Still Lost - deal of the decade. Thanks for sharing. Does anyone know if the OEM controller does all the good stuff a P3 would mostly do? Progressive braking, handle more than on axle etc?
Yes that is correct. The OEM module vs. the aftermarket option. What are the pros and cons (besides the obvious - no additional wiring etc for an OEM install). I was just wondering about the feature set of both. The P3 seems to have a lot of 'goodies'. Obviously the P3 can be transferred to another vehicle if you wanted.
ok thing is the OEM module is made to work with an aftermarket brake controller
just the oem module by itself you will have lights and signals, but no brake application
they are made to work toghether, not one or the other separately
Dang that's why its so expensive for a tow package!
Oooh I see :-k - well that changes things then. I mis-understood then from another post I had in the forum, that if you had a P3 and the OEM hitch harness only you got the lot. Lights, brakes and everything. But from what you are saying that is indeed not the case... :shock: That's the bit I was having brain tease over.
Best I order my P3 then... And here I thought I was going to have enough money this summer to buy a new set of rims and tires.... bugger! Maybe I should have stuck with the flat 4 pin setup. Brakes are over rated anyway...
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