Thread: Trailer Hitch Wiring Conversion for 2001 G Help requested

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    Default Trailer Hitch Wiring Conversion for 2001 G Help requested

    Me Again - I am sure someone here has had this issue. My mech can find the trailer plug for aprox $800. Seems mad to me - can anyone help me with "idiot proof" directions on the wiring into a standard tow hitch lighting so I can pull my trailer?
    Cheers
    Will.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JumpJ View Post
    Me Again - I am sure someone here has had this issue. My mech can find the trailer plug for aprox $800. Seems mad to me - can anyone help me with "idiot proof" directions on the wiring into a standard tow hitch lighting so I can pull my trailer?
    Cheers
    Will.
    Here is a video of how to wire up a 7 Pin RV plug.

    I believe you have separate turn signals on the G. You would also need to install a solid state converter on the vehicle side to combine the turn and brake light signals so they will work with the standard trailer wiring.

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    If you have the 13pin European trailer plug, or you have that wire harness still above the tank or so,
    Eurotruck Importers has a conversion kit for it. Talk to Steve 770-965-3311

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    thanks-sadly I tried to do this myself. It is the 13 pin euro pin. Everything still works but bugger me. This is a lot for a complete novice!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JumpJ View Post
    thanks-sadly I tried to do this myself. It is the 13 pin euro pin. Everything still works but bugger me. This is a lot for a complete novice!!
    Maybe this helps......not sure if its for your G-wagen
    It helps if you have your correct model, year, type and mother's maiden name listed

    13 Pin Trailer Connector X58
    pin 13 > 2.5mm2 brown >ground
    pin 8 > 0.75mm2 green/yellow > back-up lamp
    pin 5 > 0.75mm2 gray/red > tail light right
    pin 7 > 0.75mm2 gray/black > tail light left
    pin 2 > 0.75mm2 yellow/black > rear fog light
    pin 4 > 0.75mm2 black/green > blinker right
    pin 1 > 0.75mm2 black white > blinker left
    pin 6 > 0.5mm2 red/gray > brake light
    pin 9 > 2.5mm2 red/yellow > +12V 20A fuse #63
    pin 3 > 1.5mm2 brown > ground

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