Hi,

Westfalia is OEM !

http://www.bertelshofer.com/product...o/p7VW046_E-Satz-VW-Touareg---7-polig.html/sid/q0kc18i85u8degso12ojvcqmcjkp9lbr

Komplettsatz Komplettsatz

 

thanks for the reply, any shops in canada or the US though ?

 

Volkswagen Touareg 1 V8 > Exterior > Trailer > ES#252672 Touareg Trailer Hitch Electrical Installation Kit - 7L0055204U-1

I don't see the control module with it though, so you better call them if that includes the control module.

 

Thanks for the link will give them a call and find out wat exactly it includes.

 

control module is not included in that price .... anybody else with any info that might help getting a lil desperate here

 

I am assuming you have the electrical already ready with a dummy plug or you have no wiring at all??

You can buy the 7 pin connector from a number of places (I bought mine at Waytek but found their pricing ridiculous in terms of add ons, handling etc.). I then added a Bully bar LED hitch cover but am having problems with the VW specific adapter from e-trailer which I'm debugging as we speak with them. The bar is 4 pin, the vehicle is 7 pin. HTH

siberian

 

Is it really impossible to believe that one cannot run the trailer lights off the the rear tail lights? what does it do to the computer with such little draw. Even a relay set up draws so little power.

 

If you have an older T1 model, I would say other than it not being elegant you could run them off your tail lights assuming all you want is the stop function. However on the new ones, the computer system monitors all currents and if sees a discrepancy it will throw a check bulb as it does currently with mine.

siberian

 

If you have an older T1 model, I would say other than it not being elegant you could run them off your tail lights assuming all you want is the stop function.

You sure about this...? :confused2:

I wouldn't know. My T1 came with a factory hitch. What I DO know is that I have all the functionality you have, i.e. "check bulb" function and alarm connection. I wouldn't try to "splice" into the wiring, even on a T1.

I don't have a brake controller, though. I think electric trailer brakes are still illegal here.

 

I said that because on the T1s electrical monitoring wasn't as critically checked as in the T2 where HID and other swap outs caused issues...

siberian

 

Any news ideas on how to do this wiring ? Have a camping trip in two weeks and need to two a camper....

 

Buy the wiring harness. I know its not what you want to hear, but its the right solution. You will gain the advantage of different shift points and tailight bulb monitoring so hopefully this makes it worth the expense.

You could try and tap into the tailights, but you will risk bulb warnings go off etc (T1 and T2 behave the same in this respect).

 

I'm still unclear here. Do you have a hitch and simply are looking for the correct connector or you don't have ANY electric connections but have the hitch itself, or you have nothing at all?

siberian

 

Right now just have the hitch am looking for all wiring necessary

 

Go to etrailer and get the complete wiring as Nickm stated.

siberian

 

Thanks for all the help guys do you know what is the exact part that I will need to get ?

 

Custom Fit Trailer Wiring Harness for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | etrailer.com

$64.95 for the kit. Tell em you want to speak to Amanda or Dianna and tell them Greg from Alaska sent you

siberian

 

THANKS SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING will give them a call in the morning, just one more question though are you sure that this kit will work without causing any errors ?

 

another a question this kit that was recommended from etrailer will operate the lights on the trailer only right? if i were pulling a trailer with electric brakes would i need to install a seperate brake controller? the trailer is a camper and weighs roughly 2200 lbs. also what exactly if any does the OEM control module serve/do ?

 

Yes, you would need a brake controller. This only provides lights from your 7 pin controller to the trailer (meaning brake light, running light, turn signals and reverse light).

In Europe they've now switched to a 12 pole set up allowing for vertical lift off etc.

siberian

 

And before you ask, yes I was kidding about the liftoff but not about the 12 pole.

siberian

 

Thanks for the clarification

 

any suggestions on what brake contoller i should be using and perhaps a video on how to connect it ?

 

I'm sure there's a write up in the DIY or other forum here or on Vortex. Good luck

siberian

 

Does anyone have the CORRECT VW part number for the OEM Volkswagen Touareg 2 trailer wiring harness?

The Mfg Part Number that ECS Tuning lists on their website for their Touareg (1 & 2) Trailer Hitch Electrical Installation Kit (7L0055204U-1)

Volkswagen Touareg 2 V6 > Exterior > Trailer > ES#252672 Touareg Trailer Hitch Electrical Installation Kit - 7L0055204U-1

does not return as a valid part Volkswagen number when searched in the VW/Audi parts database.

Thanks!

 

Call Gavin @ Emich VW in Colorado. He can give you the correct part number and a discount for being a CT member. His thread is in the Commercial Posts forum under the classifieds.

 

Thanks for your help!

I will contact Gavin at Emich VW in Denver, CO as suggested.

 

Please list were you purchased all of your wiring and how long it took you to connect.

I'm looking to add a tow hitch and need for a list of all parts.

thanks