Towing Wiring
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12N

Terminal Number
Function
7 core wire colour
1
Indicator Left
Yellow
2
Rear fog light
Blue
3
Earth
White
4
Indicator Right
Green
5
Side lights, marker lights & number plate light Right
Brown
6
Brake lights
Red
7
Side lights, marker lights & number plate light Left
Black






12S

Terminal Number
Function
7 core wire colour
1
Reversing Light
Yellow
2
Positive Ignition key ON (Battery Charging)
Blue
3
Earth
White
4
Positive direct from battery
Green
5
Reverse Sensor (Optional), usually spare
Brown
6
Positive Ignition key ON (Fridge)
Red
7
Earth return for Fridge (Terminal 6)
Black

12N System
The differences are that all the 12N cable sizes have increased to reduce the voltage drop. Pin allocation is as 1998.

12S System
The main differences between 1998 and 1999, are the 12S cable sizes, which have been increased to reduce voltage drop and improve load capacity. Also, pin allocation changes have caused the car charge line (blue cable) to become redundant. The green cable will now charge the caravan battery when the engine is running: this then reverts to providing a power supply from the car battery when the engine is stationary. It is achieved by using a relay fitted to the caravan. To reduce the loading on the system the fridge negative has been separated but unfortunately this may cause problems with compatibility with old cars.

WARNING . . .
12S Pins 3 & 7 should be independently wired to an earth point on the car. Failure to observe this may cause overheating.



The 13 pin system

Terminal Number
Function
13 core wire colour
cable core size
1
Left hand indicator
Yellow
1.5
2
Rear fog light(s)
Blue
1.5
3
Earth contacts 1 to 8
White
2.5
4
Right hand indicator
Green
1.5
5
Right hand side lights, marker lights & number plate light
Brown
1.5
6
Brake lights
Red
1.5
7
Left hand side lights, marker lights & number plate light
Black
1.5
8
Reversing light(s)
Pink
1.5
9
Positive direct from battery (power) or constant 12v power supply
Orange
2.5
10
Positive ignition on (fridge) or power from ignition switch
Grey
2.5
11
Earth return or negative for contact/pin 10
White/Black
2.5
12
Signalling connection to trailer
White/Blue
1.5
13
Earth return or negative for contact/pin 9
White/Red
2.5

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