FAQ electrical kits
Here are a few questions and answers on electrical kits
What is a universal electrical kit?
Universal electrical kits are available in 7- and 13-pin versions and are differentiated as follows:
- Universal electrical kit for vehicles with Check-Control and
- Universal electrical kit for vehicles without Check-Control
What is a vehicle-specific electrical kit?
The assembly manual for a vehicle-specific electrical kit describes the fitting steps required for the respective vehicle and helps keep the fitting time to a minimum.
What is a 7-pin electrical kit?
What is a 13-pin electrical kit?
Unlike the 7-pin electrical kit, the 13-pin kit enables the transfer of all lighting and additional functions. All additional functions, such as controlling trailer reverse lights, additional power in a camper (e.g. refrigerator) or for mounting a rear cycle carrier etc. are warranted with just the one connector.
What does a C2 indicator lamp do?
The C2 indicator lamp must been within the driver’s field of vision, blinks in rhythm with the trailer blinking lights and so signalizes their function to the driver.
When does the acoustic indicator warning sound?
Advantages: No work on the dashboard necessary, less assembly time.
What is an electronic warning device?
What is Check Control?
If the lighting fails the driver is notified either by an acoustic warning signal or an optical symbol; with a board computer digital information will be shown.
What do you have to observe with a Check Control?
When do you need auxiliary power supply?
What are parking assistance systems, Parktronic, Park Distance Control (PDC) and Acoustic Parking System (APS)?
With most electrical kits this parking assistance system is automatically deactivated to avoid any misinformation. This switch-off function can be regulated via the micro-switch in the socket or via the control device.
What is a micro-switch?
What is a CAN data bus?
A vehicle equipped with a CAN data bus must almost always be activated for towing.
Universal electrical kits can, as a rule, not be used in vehicles equipped with a CAN data bus.
When does a vehicle have to be activated for towing?
The activation of a vehicle for towing can, as a rule, be carried out by any qualified workshop.
Fitting and fitting time of the electrical kit
These specifications can vary depending on various influences, such as the experience of the fitter, the level of equipment or condition of the vehicle. In any case, the operation instruction manual of the vehicle (trailer) should be consulted before beginning with the fitting.
Towbars and electrical kits are safety components and should only be fitted by qualified personnel!
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