Octavia II towing electrics info

Owens · 14-05-2008, 14:21

Hi All,

I have just fitted a genuine Skoda towbar and 13 pin electrics to my new Octavia but am concerned about the final part of the wiring. I have a couple of questions, if anyone could help i would appreciate it.

1)when i connect up the electrics to the fuse and controll unit, the dealer told be i might not have any brake lights. has any one hhear of this as i do not have access to the VAG-com at home!.

2) Is the coding for the electrics/rear parking sensors an easy job as the garrage have said that it will take about 1 hour to code and wan't to charge a fortune.

Many thanks for the help

Owens

**VRStu** · 14-05-2008, 20:17

Does this help at all -

Octavia-vRS.com - Octavia II Estate Towbar Install

Owens · 15-05-2008, 13:23

Hi Stu,

Thanks i had already downloaded a copy and made some notes for my hatch.
It was the dealer's comment about the brake lights that got me worried, i am going to sort out the wires tonight and get the unit coded in the morning.

Owens

**VRStu** · 15-05-2008, 14:48

Which dealer are you using - Freebourne?

patrol man · 17-05-2008, 10:42

find a different dealer mine did it for nothing while it was in for a small waranty fault.

Owens · 17-05-2008, 12:26

Hi,
Thanks for all the help

Got charged £42.00 for the coding, but it's all done now.
The only thing i have noticed that there is no audible or visible confirmation of the indicators working, the dealer says that all the Skoda towbar wiring kits do not have audible confirmation. Has the rules changed in the last few years?.

I use Winchester motor Co as they are easier than Freebourne to get to.

Owens

No Waiting · 18-05-2008, 07:54

AFAIK When the trailer/caravan etc is connected, the bulb light on the dash lights up any of the lights fail to work - therefore no indication on the dash means everything in OK

14-05-2008, 14:21	#1
Owens Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 5	Octavia II towing electrics info Hi All, I have just fitted a genuine Skoda towbar and 13 pin electrics to my new Octavia but am concerned about the final part of the wiring. I have a couple of questions, if anyone could help i would appreciate it. 1)when i connect up the electrics to the fuse and controll unit, the dealer told be i might not have any brake lights. has any one hhear of this as i do not have access to the VAG-com at home!. 2) Is the coding for the electrics/rear parking sensors an easy job as the garrage have said that it will take about 1 hour to code and wan't to charge a fortune. Many thanks for the help Owens

14-05-2008, 20:17	#2
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,012	Re: Octavia II towing electrics info Does this help at all - Octavia-vRS.com - Octavia II Estate Towbar Install __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Why not take a look in the Member Services Section Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

15-05-2008, 13:23	#3
Owens Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 5	Re: Octavia II towing electrics info Hi Stu, Thanks i had already downloaded a copy and made some notes for my hatch. It was the dealer's comment about the brake lights that got me worried, i am going to sort out the wires tonight and get the unit coded in the morning. Owens

15-05-2008, 14:48	#4
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,012	Re: Octavia II towing electrics info Which dealer are you using - Freebourne? __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Why not take a look in the Member Services Section Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

17-05-2008, 10:42	#5
patrol man Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 31	Re: Octavia II towing electrics info find a different dealer mine did it for nothing while it was in for a small waranty fault.

17-05-2008, 12:26	#6
Owens Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 5	Re: Octavia II towing electrics info Hi, Thanks for all the help Got charged £42.00 for the coding, but it's all done now. The only thing i have noticed that there is no audible or visible confirmation of the indicators working, the dealer says that all the Skoda towbar wiring kits do not have audible confirmation. Has the rules changed in the last few years?. I use Winchester motor Co as they are easier than Freebourne to get to. Owens

18-05-2008, 07:54	#7
No Waiting Keep on going Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Midlands Posts: 393	Re: Octavia II towing electrics info AFAIK When the trailer/caravan etc is connected, the bulb light on the dash lights up any of the lights fail to work - therefore no indication on the dash means everything in OK

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