Coding is required to tell the vehicles ECU that a towbar is present so the towing electrics will function properly. This is done with a diagnostic tool, and may need to be done by the main dealers.

Required

Ball Type:

Swan neck

Bumper Cuts

Bumper cuts are cut on the underside of the bumper.

None visible : the cut will not be visible unless you look up at the bumper from the ground.

Visible: the cut will be visible when standing behind the vehicle.

No cut: No cutting required.

Non Visible

Bypass Required

Many modern vehicles require a bypass relay for the towbar electrics to work correctly.
If your vehicle requires this relay then damage can occur to the cars electrics if one isn't fitted.

Our data is collected from the tow bar and tow bar wiring manufacturers with regards to whether your vehicle needs a bypass relay.

Yes

Model Exclusions:

S-Line, Quattro, RS Models

Towing Weight Kg

This is the maximum weight that the vehicle can tow.

1200

Nose Weight Kg

This is the maximum weight that the placed on the ball, ie the average adult bike weighs around 15KG, 15 x 4 = 60 KG and a cycle for 4 bikes is around 20KG = 80KG.

Audi A1 Sportback 2012-2018 Westfalia Swan Neck Towbar

CODE: 317113600001

Accessories

Towballs

Alko tow ball and Cover

£19.50

CODE: Z51

Add to cart

3.5t 1" Jaw, Pin and Ball Z84

£32.50

CODE: Z84

Add to cart

Electric Socket Adapters

13 Pin Adaptor to 12N MP601B

£9.95

CODE: MP601B

Add to cart

7 Pin Adaptor to 13 Pin MP600B

£9.95

CODE: MP600B

Add to cart

12N and12S Adaptor Lead to 13 Pin Socket

£22.00

CODE: MP602B

Add to cart

13 Pin Adaptor Lead to 12N and 12S MP603B

£22.00

CODE: MP603B

Add to cart

Bumper Protectors

Bumper Protector Sto-Stop

£14.55

CODE: Sto-Stop

Add to cart

Audi A1 7 Pin Electrics (10-18)

7 Pin Kits

The socket has 7 pins, hence the name, if you are towing a trailer, cycle carrier or towing counterpart that needs power to lighting functions only, you will need a universal or dedicated 7 pin (12N) electrics kit.

Vehicle Specific Kits vs Universal Kits

The most obvious difference between a vehicle specific or dedicated wiring kit and a universal wiring kit is price with universal kits being cheaper in most cases.

We recommend dedicated electrics for any vehicle still under warranty as fitting universal wiring kits that do not specifically correspond with the vehicles electrical and wiring system will invalidate your manufacturer's warranty.

In most modern vehicles, a bypass relay s required when fitting universal kits to coordinate power between the vehicle and towing counterpart - we include a bypass in your kit for any vehicles that need it.

In some cases where a 7 pin dedicated kit isn't available for your car, we will provide you with an adapter so you can carry on using your trailer, cycle carrier or caravan.

Technical Key Words

We know that wiring kits can be confusing, and sometimes we use technical phrases and abbriviations that you may or may not understand. Here's our quick Technical Key Word Guide:

TP

TP or Trailer Preparation (also known as "Towing Preparation" or "Prepared Connector") just means that when your car was being made, the manufacturer added a special wiring connector specifically for towing - it is located at the rear of your car making it easier to fit the wiring kit. If you don't know if your car has TP or not, you will need to contact the car manufacturer.

Bypass

Only used on universal kits, a bypass is a box that allows the wiring to bypass the vehciles faults system when you install and cut the wiring loom on vehicles with CANBUS systems. We have included a bypass in your kit if your car requires it - make sure you buy the right year towbar to ensure you are getting the right universal electrics kit.

For a full explanation of towing electrics click here

Audi A1 13 Pin Electrics (10-18)

13 Pin Kits

If you are towing a modern caravan made after 2008 that needs power to lighting functions and the onboard leisure battery you will need a universal or dedicated 13 pin electrics kit.

Vehicle Specific Kits vs Universal Kits

The most obvious difference between a vehicle specific or dedicated wiring kit and a universal wiring kit is price with universal kits being cheaper in most cases.

In some cases an extension kit is required, we have included this in your kit so there is no need to worry!

Technical Key Words

We know that wiring kits can be confusing, and sometimes we use technical phrases and abbriviations that you may or may not understand. Here's our quick Technical Key Word Guide:

TP

Bypass

For a full explanation of towing electrics click here

Electric Socket Adapters:

Towing Accessories Swan :

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7 Pin Electrics £335.00
13 Pin Electrics £375.00
Twin Electrics £375.00
Vehicle Coding (where required and available) £70.00

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