Electrical connection when installing tow hook

Pontstone · 19-06-2004, 22:29

Dear all,
I just installed a Brink tow hook on my Octavia TDI from -99.
What I have left to do is the electrical connection.
Does anyone know if there is prepared wiring for connection to the tow hook connector, or if I need to mess with the cables to the rear lights in order to get it working?

I would appreciate a quick reply as I am taking the car to inspection on Wednesday 23/6.

/Pontstone, Sweden

bertJ · 19-06-2004, 22:35

You will have to tap into the wiring; there is no prepared wiring for towing electrics. It's quite simple to do, just use 'skotchlock' connectors.

Kentish · 20-06-2004, 00:02

If you have time, Skoda do a plug in loom, which requires no cutting, shutting or anything,...it just plugs straight into the rear lights on both sides. You will however need the uprated flasher relay which is the hazard switch assembly

Pontstone · 20-06-2004, 08:46

Thanks alot!!!

/P

19-06-2004, 22:29	#1
Pontstone Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Electrical connection when installing tow hook Dear all, I just installed a Brink tow hook on my Octavia TDI from -99. What I have left to do is the electrical connection. Does anyone know if there is prepared wiring for connection to the tow hook connector, or if I need to mess with the cables to the rear lights in order to get it working? I would appreciate a quick reply as I am taking the car to inspection on Wednesday 23/6. /Pontstone, Sweden

20-06-2004, 00:02	#3
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	If you have time, Skoda do a plug in loom, which requires no cutting, shutting or anything,...it just plugs straight into the rear lights on both sides. You will however need the uprated flasher relay which is the hazard switch assembly __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

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19-06-2004, 22:35	#2
bertJ Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wirral, Merseyside Posts: 603 Thanks: 5 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	You will have to tap into the wiring; there is no prepared wiring for towing electrics. It's quite simple to do, just use 'skotchlock' connectors.

20-06-2004, 08:46	#4
Pontstone Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks alot!!! /P