Towing audible alerts

Dave Given · Apr 18th, 2014, 23:12

Hi
I'm new to the forum and have a towing question.
I have bought a new XC90 and had a Witter tow bar fitted at half the cost of that quoted by Volvo.
When I indicate there is an audible signal repeater coming from the rear area - is this a Volvo thing or is it part of the Witter fit? I get the indication on the dash that the indicators are functioning ok but can I turn the audio off? It is quite irritating.
Also, whilst towing on the way to the caravan park all was well. On the way home however, there was a 1 second tone (similar sound to the repeater) which sounded every 90 seconds from when I set off. I stopped and checked all was correctly connected but once underway the sound continued. I fiddled with the headlights on and off and eventually it stopped - anybody any idea what this 1 sec audio tone was for please?
Thanks in anticipation
Regards
Dave

Rooster · Apr 18th, 2014, 23:37

Has it got volvo 13pin wiring or mickey mouse wiring fitted,

If its volvo then there is just the visual display on dash when you indicate and no audio,

If its got mickey mouse wiring then it could have anything installed

Dave Given · Apr 18th, 2014, 23:44

It has a 13 pin socket fitted by Warrington Trailers but that doesn't give it any credibility!

So, from your reply, with a Volvo fit, is there a difference between the visual indications displayed on the dash when solo and when a trailer is attached when you indicate?

kenny37 · Apr 19th, 2014, 22:28

On my self fitted Volvo wiring installation I get a secondry flashing indicator in the lower right hand portion of screen. This is on a 2006 p2 v70 and am pretty sure my dads v70 p3 is the same both without the bl...y annoying beep

jayhl7 · Apr 20th, 2014, 09:41

When I had a towbar fitted I complained about the beeping and was told It had to be fitted! (legal reasons) I have found the noise box ( close to spare wheel in my v70) and used tape to lower the volume! Cheers Jay

Rooster · Apr 20th, 2014, 11:18

As stated above xc90's are same with visual indicator on lower right hand side of dash,

I don't think the genuine volvo wiring is to expensive and its a complete doddle to fit, alot easier than messing around trying to find what each wire does so you can tap into it,

I had a bleeper on a old 406HDi i used to have and electrics started playing up due to water leak in boot so i sorted leak and while i had panels out i ripped bleeper out and threw it in bin

Apr 18th, 2014, 23:12	#1
Dave Given New Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2014 16:20 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Warrington	Towing audible alerts Hi I'm new to the forum and have a towing question. I have bought a new XC90 and had a Witter tow bar fitted at half the cost of that quoted by Volvo. When I indicate there is an audible signal repeater coming from the rear area - is this a Volvo thing or is it part of the Witter fit? I get the indication on the dash that the indicators are functioning ok but can I turn the audio off? It is quite irritating. Also, whilst towing on the way to the caravan park all was well. On the way home however, there was a 1 second tone (similar sound to the repeater) which sounded every 90 seconds from when I set off. I stopped and checked all was correctly connected but once underway the sound continued. I fiddled with the headlights on and off and eventually it stopped - anybody any idea what this 1 sec audio tone was for please? Thanks in anticipation Regards Dave

Apr 18th, 2014, 23:37	#2
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	Has it got volvo 13pin wiring or mickey mouse wiring fitted, If its volvo then there is just the visual display on dash when you indicate and no audio, If its got mickey mouse wiring then it could have anything installed __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Apr 18th, 2014, 23:44	#3
Dave Given New Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2014 16:20 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Warrington	It has a 13 pin socket fitted by Warrington Trailers but that doesn't give it any credibility! So, from your reply, with a Volvo fit, is there a difference between the visual indications displayed on the dash when solo and when a trailer is attached when you indicate? Last edited by Dave Given; Apr 18th, 2014 at 23:59.

Apr 19th, 2014, 22:28	#4
kenny37 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2019 20:13 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: dumfries	On my self fitted Volvo wiring installation I get a secondry flashing indicator in the lower right hand portion of screen. This is on a 2006 p2 v70 and am pretty sure my dads v70 p3 is the same both without the bl...y annoying beep __________________ Ex Volvo owner

Apr 20th, 2014, 11:18	#6
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	As stated above xc90's are same with visual indicator on lower right hand side of dash, I don't think the genuine volvo wiring is to expensive and its a complete doddle to fit, alot easier than messing around trying to find what each wire does so you can tap into it, I had a bleeper on a old 406HDi i used to have and electrics started playing up due to water leak in boot so i sorted leak and while i had panels out i ripped bleeper out and threw it in bin __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Apr 20th, 2014, 09:41	#5
jayhl7 Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2021 13:43 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: callington	When I had a towbar fitted I complained about the beeping and was told It had to be fitted! (legal reasons) I have found the noise box ( close to spare wheel in my v70) and used tape to lower the volume! Cheers Jay

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