Monday, Mar 18, 2013 at 16:01
Wiring Harness Conversion - U.S. to European
09/03/2009 9:53 AM
I have just moved from the US to Europe. As part of this we brought our car (a 2009 VW Tiguan) and a small boat trailer to Europe. To have the trailer registered I had to equip it with European standard tail lights with separate running lights, turn lights and stop lights. Easily done.
My problem now is how to convert the trailer hitch wiring harness and split the turn and stop lights. The local VW dealer had an easy solution: new wiring harness, cost: $2,500! It has to be an easier (cheaper) solution.
The car putlet has the US standard 7 pin configuration:
1. Turn/stop Right
2. Turn/stop Left
3. Running lights
4. Ground
5. Electric break
6. 12V
7. Spare
The trailer now has the standard European plug:
1. Turn right
2. Turn left
3. Stop lights
4. Running lights
5. Ground
6. 12V
7. Spare
A solution also has to work when both stop and one turn light is active at the same time. Any suggestions?
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