KimmyandGinge Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Just got a new tow car, a Hyundai Santa Fe 2. 2 auto When i've got the caravan on the back, the reversing sensors are bleeping like made telling me i'm near something. One thing i have noticed is that the reverse lights on the caravan are not lit up when in reverse although they were with my old car?? Any ideas?? Quote Hyundai Santa Fe 2. 2 Premium Auto 2010 - Sterling Eccles Moonstone 2005 - Kampa Ace Air 300 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFM Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Yes. The tow bar electrics have been badly wired, and neither the connection to the caravan reversing light has been made, nor has the cut-out to the beeper. Take it back for whoever did it to correct it. Quote Enjoy every minute of every day. It doesn't last nearly as long as you'd like, and there's no guarantee of coming this way again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Have you just got a bypass relay - it requires a proper vehicle specific controller to switch off the reversing sensors and car reversing lights. Who did the work, did you request vehicle specific wiring or just go for the cheaper option Even with just a bypass relay the van's reversing lights should work, so that's just poor wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigelywoo Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 If not 13 pin plug Do you have both 7 pin plugs plugged in? Quote Lunar Zenith Citroen C5 2. 2 HDI Citroen Picasso 1. 6 HDI. , Vauxhall Vectra Design 150 bhp Soon to be, 2014 Sprite Major 4 sr. With ATC. The Internet has had no effect on my life whatsoever. com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagan Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 This is why dedicated wiring is needed with modern cars. I think it is well worth the dealer cost and is then covered by the warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravanmedicswindon Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The towbar harness has not been fitted correctly! Quote For any additional information or advice please have a look on my website. .....www. thecaravanmedic-swindon. co. uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderDave Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 It needs a 13 pin socket with a microswitch which will turn off the sensors . This can happen on models of vehicles that have a after market sensors fitted by manufacturers that are not linked to the cars CPU systems. Dave Quote Jeep Commander 3. 0 V6 CRD Isuzu D- Max Utah Auto Elddis Crusader Storm 2000 Kgs, Unipart Royal Atlas Mover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyandGinge Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Sorry, forgot to say, it's only got 1 7 pin socket Dont know when it was put on, although the socket does have a hyundai badge on it!! Quote Hyundai Santa Fe 2. 2 Premium Auto 2010 - Sterling Eccles Moonstone 2005 - Kampa Ace Air 300 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techsnap Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Sorry, forgot to say, it's only got 1 7 pin socket Dont know when it was put on, although the socket does have a hyundai badge on it!! That would explain the lack of reversing lights - reverse lights are wired on the second, grey plug to the van. You would need a properly wired 12S socket added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFM Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'd dump the 12N and go straight to 13 pin. Quote Enjoy every minute of every day. It doesn't last nearly as long as you'd like, and there's no guarantee of coming this way again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyandGinge Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 cheers for all ya help. was thinking about going to 13 pin anyway. so if i did that, would that stop my reversing sensors?? Quote Hyundai Santa Fe 2. 2 Premium Auto 2010 - Sterling Eccles Moonstone 2005 - Kampa Ace Air 300 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravanmedicswindon Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 cheers for all ya help. was thinking about going to 13 pin anyway. so if i did that, would that stop my reversing sensors?? No Quote For any additional information or advice please have a look on my website. .....www. thecaravanmedic-swindon. co. uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecsmart Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) If you use a 'Right Connections' dedicated kit this has the necessary wiring, switches etc to deactivate the reversing sensors as well as deal with the fog lights. Alternatively use a fitter who knows what they are doing and get them to fit a 13pin socket with 2 micro switches. One switch can be used to deactivate the reversing sensors whilst the other can be used to switch the fog lights. This may be the better method as you already have the wiring for the lighting circuits. I had a Westfalia dedicated kit with a Witter detachable bar. The fitter then wired the supplementary wiring using a twin micro switch 13 pin socket as I had specified that I wanted the reversing sensors to be disabled when towing. This was on a 2012 Santa Fe. Hope this helps. Ah - just noticed that you may have a 'new' Santa Fe. This may be different but I suspect the same method could be used. Edited February 2, 2014 by alecsmart Quote Kia Sorento GT Line Bailey Unicorn Madrid 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFM Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 No Well, sort of no. It can be wired to cope though. Quote Enjoy every minute of every day. It doesn't last nearly as long as you'd like, and there's no guarantee of coming this way again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMilner Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Don't your sensors only come on in reverse or at low speed? If not that could annoying, very quickly. Regards, Steve Quote Olympus II 620-6 & Mitsubishi Shogun Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyandGinge Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Got a quote today from a local tow bar chap, £99 for a 13 pin socket, plus another £170 if i want dedicated electrics!!! Got another quote from another chap to have a 13 pin socker and a switch fitted to turn off the sensors, £150 all in!! Need to make a choice now. Quote Hyundai Santa Fe 2. 2 Premium Auto 2010 - Sterling Eccles Moonstone 2005 - Kampa Ace Air 300 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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