Towbars and Trailer Hitch Preparation

[Inego]

I thought the ID7 code was for towing prep? My Scout certainly has it, and I need to get a connection fitted for the lights on my bike rack, so I'm not going to take any BS about getting a wiring loom fitted for something which, AFAIK, is a mostly matter of loading a different program onto the computer.....

[drew-8888]

I went to a local joint in Adelaide yesteday and showed them some pics of a euro aftermarket install done on a wagon <from octavia-vrs.com>

they said they could fabricate and install a standard tounge bar for $600 or a square hayman reese style for $700
then I'd have to get it wired.

how does this sound compared to a factory item? Im still waiting on a price for a factory bar from a contact I have.

I also saw this bar on an Occy wagon recently in a shopping centre carpark. Is this what the standard item looks like with the tounge removed?? I didnt hang around too long to look at it, as i got a few strange looks from people as i took this happy snap!

[K1W1]

they said they could fabricate and install a standard tounge bar for $600 or a square hayman reese style for $700
then I'd have to get it wired.

If you go with the square style it will either be so low that you'll drag the back end over speed bumps or they will have to cut up the bumper to install it.

[Ocy_RS_TDi_Kombi]

I got a Bestbar towbar installed on my RS wagon a few weeks ago. Very neat and it looks good. Tonite was the first time I towed with it and I was impressed with the stability of the car and the performance - barely lost any. However when I put the car into reverse the reverse sensors were going nuts - I thought the car automatically disabled the reverse sensors when the trailers electrics were plugged in? Can someone confirm?

Thanks

[dodgey]

However when I put the car into reverse the reverse sensors were going nuts - I thought the car automatically disabled the reverse sensors when the trailers electrics were plugged in? Can someone confirm?

Thanks

It needs to be coded for the trailer, or it will go nuts... The dealer should be able to do it, and I think someone with VCDS can do that too...

[Antiplastix]

Who is Bestbar ? Are they a local Melb. co. Surely you can just push the switch and turn the sensors off when reversing with the trailer. I have the ID7 pack but arent going to pay $1400-1800 to fit a bar.

[Mic Mac]

2009 Scout Electric Brake Controller

Sorry if this topic is covered elsewhere, my search didn't find anything.

I have a 2009 Scout & had the dealer fit a factory towbar with electric plug & yes, my reverse sensors go off as well, but I can live with this.

I have a small camper trailer & require an electric brake contoller as it exceeds the limit. I also have an existing Hayman & Reese electric brake controller that I was hoping to reuse.

I have a couple of questions:

1. Has anyone had a brake controller fitted before?

2. Does anyonme know if there are potential compatibility issues? I know that when I tow the work trailor which is fitted with LED lights, not all lights work on the trailer.

3. I've had several quote to wire only ranging from $210 to $400, with the later guy telling me it was a 5hr job & special switchbox was required

4. Can anyone recommend an auto electrician for Melbourne inner city area? Happy to travel further if they're good & have previous experience fitting them

Thanks for your help

[Ocy_RS_TDi_Kombi]

Give Auto Towbars in Box Hill North a go as they have fitted a few towbars to Octavias/Scouts before. Not exactly inner Melb but they know the car. Cheers

[Mic Mac]

Give Auto Towbars in Box Hill North a go as they have fitted a few towbars to Octavias/Scouts before. Not exactly inner Melb but they know the car. Cheers

Thanks, I'll give them a call

[MarksVRS]

After returning my car twice for this so-called "re-programming", I found the beeping still goes crazy with the trailer reversing and it seems I am not the only one.

Can anyone confirm if they have been successful in this quest???

[CanberravRS]

On the Superb, i don't have any issues with the reverse sensors at all. Trailer hooked up.. its silent.

[dazag]

After returning my car twice for this so-called "re-programming", I found the beeping still goes crazy with the trailer reversing and it seems I am not the only one.

Can anyone confirm if they have been successful in this quest???

Who did you take it to?? They need to plug in the VAG-COM and turn the actual "reverse sensor disengage" function ON for when the trailer is connected. Sorry i cant remember the exact code but I guess i could find out for you?
I had bull**** fed to me by the service department at a now de-funct Skoda dealership in Sydney. Was a Tow Bar control unit fault according to them, but was simply that they had no idea about how to turn the disengage function on ( I gave them 2 attempts at trying to sort the problem - 2 trips to Sydney to have them fix sweet FA)
I've since had the reverse sensor issue sorted for when I'm towing, and also found out that the towbar Control Unit was a South Amercian version and what was causing a small lighting issue ( would throw a "blown bulb" caution on the dash when i switched the lights on )
All fixed under warranty and by a very switched on service department here in Newcastle. The guys here in Newy are brilliant, pity you're not up this way, I'm sure they would have yu sorted out no problems.

[dec76]

would be great to know the coding for the deactivation of the rear sensors when the trailer is hooked up.

dazag, any chance of finding out as i would still like to use front sensors whilst towing!

Cheers

Heath

[Ozsko]

On the Superb, i don't have any issues with the reverse sensors at all. Trailer hooked up.. its silent.

There is a switch on the console kindly supplied when the car was built in my Superb.