Trailer Indicator Light Failure Buzzer

[Supertog]

I tow a caravan and by law I should have a buzzer or telltale device should one of the caravan indicator bulbs fail.Where would I get one and how is it fitted.My vehicle is a 1991 2.4 turb diesel Hilux Surf.Any info would be great.

[Demondodger]

I tow a caravan and by law I should have a buzzer or telltale device should one of the caravan indicator bulbs fail.Where would I get one and how is it fitted.My vehicle is a 1991 2.4 turb diesel Hilux Surf.Any info would be great.

Hi supertog.

You should be able to pick one up from any of your local motor factors(not Halfrauds,they're too expensive)

Firstly you will need to trace the wiring back from the towing socket to where it's spliced into your rear lights.Break this splice (this is where you need to connect it). if need be, lengthen the cables on it to allow you to locate it somewhere so you can hear it .

I think most units are very similar 2 or 3 wires in and 2 or 3 coming out.

you need to find both 12V+ on the rear indicators and splice the relevant wires onto the unit.

The other wires coming out from the unit will go to the wires you pulled apart earlier and feed the towing socket

I hope this makes sense to you and is of some help.

If you have trouble locating a unit, PM me and i'll see if i have a spare or 3 and i'll send you one.

Regards

Paul

[Supertog]

I tow a caravan and by law I should have a buzzer or telltale device should one of the caravan indicator bulbs fail.Where would I get one and how is it fitted.My vehicle is a 1991 2.4 turb diesel Hilux Surf.Any info would be great.

Hi supertog.

You should be able to pick one up from any of your local motor factors(not Halfrauds,they're too expensive)

Firstly you will need to trace the wiring back from the towing socket to where it's spliced into your rear lights.Break this splice (this is where you need to connect it). if need be, lengthen the cables on it to allow you to locate it somewhere so you can hear it .

I think most units are very similar 2 or 3 wires in and 2 or 3 coming out.

you need to find both 12V+ on the rear indicators and splice the relevant wires onto the unit.

The other wires coming out from the unit will go to the wires you pulled apart earlier and feed the towing socket

I hope this makes sense to you and is of some help.

If you have trouble locating a unit, PM me and i'll see if i have a spare or 3 and i'll send you one.

Regards

Paul

Hi Paul, thanks for the information. I might even get a buzzer for Christmas. MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Regards Mike.