Just fitted a towbar to the car to tow a small trailer.
The towbar came with a wiring kit which included relay for use when certain circuitry was installed on the car .
The relay supplied is a TEB7AS 7 Way Universal Relay including buzzer.
Is this a necessity on this vehicle or can I just install a buzzer for the indicators?
Citroen Xsara Picasso tow bar wiring.
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Citroen Xsara Picasso tow bar wiring.
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Re: Citroen Xsara Picasso tow bar wiring.
I can't advise on this kit, only the official PSA recommended products which are designed for integration with vehicle systems. PSA systems generally have s separate fusebox unit designed for the electrical towbar wiring that interfaces with the existing loom.
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Re: Citroen Xsara Picasso tow bar wiring.
I have installed and wired several towbars over the years but this is the first time that a relay has been required other than to control wiring to control charging to a caravan.
I am only wiring for a trailer here.
I am only wiring for a trailer here.
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Re: Citroen Xsara Picasso tow bar wiring.
It is necessary because they specify that they take the lighting signals and covert this into a 12V feed for the trailer lighting so it doesn’t take power from the lighting circuit on the car. That is why it is there and requires a 15a fused supply.
Of course it does not support vehicle ESP systems with a special towing programme which your vehicle probably has, being that it has ESP.
Of course it does not support vehicle ESP systems with a special towing programme which your vehicle probably has, being that it has ESP.
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