Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - towing bracket socket

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Assembly overview - towing bracket socket

1 -	Trailer detector control unit -J345-

Removing and installing → Chapter

2 -	Retaining frame

For trailer detector control unit -J345-

3 -	Trailer socket -U10-

Pin assignment → Chapter

Trailer socket -U10-

Properties of pin 9:

Pin 9, permanent plus, continuous supply of battery positive voltage from vehicle to trailer.

Permanent plus is directly connected to vehicle battery with no interruption.

Low permissible current range, approx. 7.5 to 10 A

Pin assignment on trailer socket -U10-:

The exact assignment can be found in the latest current flow diagram → Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.

Towing bracket

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Removing and installing trailer detector control unit -J345-

Note When renewing the control unit, select Renew function for the respective control unit in Guided fault finding or Guided functions mode &# ...

Other materials:

Charging totally discharged batteries with battery charger -VAS 5900-
WARNING Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regulations → Chapter! WARNING It is not permissible ...

Removing and installing brake master cylinder, LHD vehicles
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Safety precautions during road tests in which test and measuring equipment is used
Risk of injury due to unsecured test and measuring equipment If a front passenger airbag is triggered during an accident, unsecured test and measuring equipment can become dangerous projectiles. – Secure test and measuring equipment with seat belts on ...