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(Message started by: emcscott on Nov 21^st, 2008, 11:36am)

Title: Trailer dashboard warning light
Post by emcscott on Nov 21^st, 2008, 11:36am

I will soon be fitting a towing bracket and I would like to wire the direction indicators so that the dashboard warning light is in use - but I cannot see how Ford intend the connections to be made to use this light - if anyone knows i'd be glad to hear - thanks.

Title: Re: Trailer dashboard warning light
Post by scorpio_man on Nov 21^st, 2008, 12:06pm

hi there

i've got some info about it somewhere; i'll need to look for it.

iirc, it's done using a special relay that was available from ford (don't think you can get it now, not sure). you had to swap it for the direction/hazard relay under the steering cover.

hth

Title: Re: Trailer dashboard warning light
Post by Highlander on Nov 21^st, 2008, 12:09pm

The one stuck on the back of the indicator stalk?

Title: Re: Trailer dashboard warning light
Post by scorpio_man on Nov 21^st, 2008, 12:14pm

hi stuart

yes, think so. :-/

i'll go and check my other pc, it's on there somewhere i think.

hth

Title: Re: Trailer dashboard warning light
Post by scorpio_man on Nov 21^st, 2008, 12:38pm

hi there

copy of an email from 24 june 2003!!!!

There is a wiring kit available for the Scorpio, 12S & 12N, it comes
complete with 12S & 12N sockets, the 12S socket has a contact fitted so
that when you insert the plug for towing the car rear fog lights are
automatically disconnected. The trailer flashing indicator lamp is
already fitted in the dashboard but you will have to replace the "plug
in" Hazard warning relay on the steering column for the heavier duty
model.

Both harnesses are supplied and are easy to fit at the rear of
the car, you merely disconnect the plugs at the rear light clusters and
fit the interposing harness which is prewired with similar interposing
plug and socket.

The downside of the kit is the design date which is pre 2000,
which means it does not take into account the changes in Caravan wiring,
the ignition controlled charging/fridge relay is not included and one of
the pins that should be wired on the 12S is obviously not included. The
wiring at the back of the 12N and 12S sockets merely push in on prewired
pins. If you have these fitted and any work is carried out at the back
of the car (i.e. FMD's leaving the sockets hanging on the harness) they
can obviously become disconnected and hence lose the caravan/trailer
lights

The 12S loom is supplied with additional cables to take a supply
from the battery at the front of the car (mines a saloon), they were not
long enough so I extended them and installed an additional cable for the
caravan wiring. I've got all the Ford kit details some where, I believe
it's the same kit as for the previous model Granada.

hth

Title: Re: Trailer dashboard warning light
Post by emcscott on Nov 28^th, 2008, 8:19pm

Thanks for that - I only need one socket for the lights to tow my boat around - so it sounds as if all I need is the replacement relay and then tap into the existing light circuits with good old Scotch connectors - I'll let you know how I get on in the spring - when the water is a bit warmer !