Towbar bypass relay power

Chat about your 6R/6C model Polos here!
Post Reply
uncolouredhat
New
Posts: 4
Joined: Wed Jun 10, 2020 4:17 pm
Drives: 2015 6C1 1.4 TDI
Location: Southampton

Towbar bypass relay power

Post by uncolouredhat »

Just installed a towbar, I am wondering where is the closest source of 12V directly from the battery. I've installed the bypass relay on the near/left side boot behind the rear lights.

Do I need to bring it to the fusebox or are there any places that's easier to route, I have an inline fuse as well?

My car is a 2015 VW Polo 6C 1.4 TDI.

Many thanks
User avatar
iichel
Bling Bling Diamond Member
Posts: 6686
Joined: Fri Nov 14, 2014 2:14 pm
Drives: Polo 6R 2.0 TDI, Passat B8 2.0 TSI
Location: http://mypassat.nl/

Re: Towbar bypass relay power

Post by iichel »

I think it's best to use the fusebox below the steering wheel.
uncolouredhat
New
Posts: 4
Joined: Wed Jun 10, 2020 4:17 pm
Drives: 2015 6C1 1.4 TDI
Location: Southampton

Re: Towbar bypass relay power

Post by uncolouredhat »

iichel wrote: Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:33 pm I think it's best to use the fusebox below the steering wheel.
Thanks, I will probably do that, I see some empty ways between F42 and F50 and they are outputting 12V when the engine is off when I checked with a multimeter. Do I just use something like (amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07DH4YTBR) to tap into an empty fuseway or are there better methods?
User avatar
iichel
Bling Bling Diamond Member
Posts: 6686
Joined: Fri Nov 14, 2014 2:14 pm
Drives: Polo 6R 2.0 TDI, Passat B8 2.0 TSI
Location: http://mypassat.nl/

Re: Towbar bypass relay power

Post by iichel »

If the towbar loom has some standard power timer terminals, that's even better
uncolouredhat
New
Posts: 4
Joined: Wed Jun 10, 2020 4:17 pm
Drives: 2015 6C1 1.4 TDI
Location: Southampton

Re: Towbar bypass relay power

Post by uncolouredhat »

I am a newbie in cars so don't really know what a standard power timer terminal is.

I am using this wiring anyway which is just the basic universal wiring harness (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003H5FX6Q)

I just remembered I used to have a black box that I pull the fuse out when I switch insurance, so I am probably going to just use that wiring.
User avatar
iichel
Bling Bling Diamond Member
Posts: 6686
Joined: Fri Nov 14, 2014 2:14 pm
Drives: Polo 6R 2.0 TDI, Passat B8 2.0 TSI
Location: http://mypassat.nl/

Re: Towbar bypass relay power

Post by iichel »

I would suggest to invest a bit more money in a decent ECS wiring loom for the towbar.
Post Reply