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LED trailer lights not recognised by vehicle
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 1:05 pm
by RynoB
Afternoon
I need assistance, when connecting a trailer with LED lights the Amarok recognises the trailer lights as a fault.
All safety when hooking up a trailer is then disabled and errors show on the dash as faulty globes.
I know this is a resistance issue but how and with what resistor do you fix this.
I bought two different gadgets that were suppose to fix this but the flickers (indicators) keep being an issue.
Any one experiencing this or know what to do to fix this permanently? Any help will be appreciated.
(To all Kurt fans: Yes a Amarok is better than a Mydsebussie you just can't afford one)
Re: LED trailer lights not recognised by vehicle
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 1:09 pm
by Wave
is there not an adapter that VW sells?
I know Ford has one for the Rangers
Re: LED trailer lights not recognised by vehicle
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 1:21 pm
by mplester
The ford one works on the vw. If it's a 7pin plug
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Re: LED trailer lights not recognised by vehicle
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 1:30 pm
by RynoB
Only works on the 2.0 l I have tried one on two trailers and it still buggers around
Re: LED trailer lights not recognised by vehicle
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 1:34 pm
by Wave
Complain to VW, you have bought an expensive bakkie and it has a fault, make them sort it...
It still baffles my mind that in this day and age of LED everything, even the lights on your bakkie, manufacturers haven't had the foresight that trailers may have LED lights fitted, just plain crazy
Re: LED trailer lights not recognised by vehicle
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:23 pm
by RynoB
The unit from VW is R3000
Re: LED trailer lights not recognised by vehicle
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:38 pm
by Wave
Thats BS, the towbar should be compatible with any light...
I'm sure any electrical supply outlet will be able to supply you the correct resistors, that are cheap as chips
Re: LED trailer lights not recognised by vehicle
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:45 pm
by KurtG
Interestingly my trailer with LED lights is causing me no hassles [emoji848]
Re: LED trailer lights not recognised by vehicle
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:47 pm
by RynoB
From what I could find on the Toureg club is that you need 5 15ohm 10 watt resistors
Re: LED trailer lights not recognised by vehicle
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:49 pm
by RynoB
KurtG wrote: ↑Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:45 pm
Interestingly my trailer with LED lights is causing me no hassles [emoji848]
All about latest technology Kurt, maybe its not used in your Pajero
Re: LED trailer lights not recognised by vehicle
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:54 pm
by KurtG
That makes no sense, LED is “latest technology” yet my Paj can handle it. Eish Ryno, jy sukkel lekker pappie [emoji38]
Re: LED trailer lights not recognised by vehicle
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:06 pm
by Paul#25
My mate Frans supplied a little box to be wired into his van that he got (hasn't got) to sort this problem out. He told me he's given the details to the guys that built your van to add as standard to future builds. I can get details from him tomorrow to add here.
Re: LED trailer lights not recognised by vehicle
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 5:31 pm
by Mad Manny
Can I merge this Thread with the Nyela Thread?
Re: LED trailer lights not recognised by vehicle
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:22 pm
by BushWacker
I dont get this problem with my Defender 130,
even if I tow the Venter.
Re: LED trailer lights not recognised by vehicle
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 7:44 pm
by Paul#25
BushWacker wrote: ↑Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:22 pm
I dont get this problem with my Defender 130,
even if I tow the Venter.
Neither did Noha with the Ark towing his lifeboat.
LED lights were invented about 3 eons after your Defender. But that is not to say there's anything wrong with your Defender.