How do I wire into this connector, please?

Isobars · Jul 29th, 2011, 16:35

Hi Everyone,

I recently purchased an xc70, 2004, D5.

One of the plus points was a towbar, shame I didn't look to see if it was connected.

Could anyone kindly advise if the two sockets pictured are the famous towbar preparation, and if so, how do I get the naked wires inserted?

Many Thanks,

Paul

Isobars · Jul 29th, 2011, 21:57

Hi Ron,

Thanks for your PM, (unfortunately due to my low-post count I can't reply directly).

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyron

hello paul,could you tell me if you are wanting single or double sockets on the back, it looks like the wires you have threre are for the seven pin single socket. personaly i would go for the volvo plug in system rather than splice into the wiring harness,(it can cause problems) i will try to find the wiring diagram and put them up for you asap, hop this is of help

ron.

I'll only ever be towing a basic trailer, so seven should be fine. Are those two sockets from the prepared connection? It mentions in the 'spec that it's pre-wired. I didn't thinkl I'd have to splice. What do you think?

Cheers,

Paul

lyron · Jul 30th, 2011, 17:24

paul i would got to your volvo dealer and get the plug in system because you may get problems if you splice into main loom,whowever i am still looking for the wiring details i have and as soon as i can find them they will be on there way to you. ron.

lyron · Jul 30th, 2011, 17:35

here you go paul.just click on thumbnail see if this is any help

lyron · Jul 30th, 2011, 17:45

this might help as well.

Isobars · Jul 31st, 2011, 18:25

Hi Ron,

Many thanks for your help with this!

I didn't want to go down the slpicing route, I imagined that all I needed was to wire a male connector with the seven wires and just plug in!

Do you know which type of connector this is? It looks like an OBD (On Board Diagnostics).

Thanks again,

Paul

lyron · Aug 1st, 2011, 08:06

sorry paul, this is lynda , ron is in hospital

Isobars · Aug 1st, 2011, 17:46

Sorry to hear that.

Get well soon, Ron!!

Best wishes,

Paul

Jul 30th, 2011, 17:24	#3
lyron Premier Member Last Online: May 4th, 2020 10:57 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ibstock liectershire	paul i would got to your volvo dealer and get the plug in system because you may get problems if you splice into main loom,whowever i am still looking for the wiring details i have and as soon as i can find them they will be on there way to you. ron. __________________ lynda & ron. I AM NOT PERFECT......BUT I AM FROM YORKSHIRE AND THATS AS CLOSE AS YOUR GONNA GET!!!!VOLVO VEHICLES CLUB MEMBER landrover discovery 2.5 tdi 50th anniversary limited edition. elldis odessey 4 berth tin tent.

Aug 1st, 2011, 08:06	#7
lyron Premier Member Last Online: May 4th, 2020 10:57 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ibstock liectershire	sorry paul, this is lynda , ron is in hospital __________________ lynda & ron. I AM NOT PERFECT......BUT I AM FROM YORKSHIRE AND THATS AS CLOSE AS YOUR GONNA GET!!!!VOLVO VEHICLES CLUB MEMBER landrover discovery 2.5 tdi 50th anniversary limited edition. elldis odessey 4 berth tin tent.

Jul 31st, 2011, 18:25	#6
Isobars New Member Last Online: Dec 5th, 2016 22:52 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Herbeumont	Hi Ron, Many thanks for your help with this! I didn't want to go down the slpicing route, I imagined that all I needed was to wire a male connector with the seven wires and just plug in! Do you know which type of connector this is? It looks like an OBD (On Board Diagnostics). Thanks again, Paul

Aug 1st, 2011, 17:46	#8
Isobars New Member Last Online: Dec 5th, 2016 22:52 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Herbeumont	Sorry to hear that. Get well soon, Ron!! Best wishes, Paul

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