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Mr Xtrail
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 12-2008
Location: Sydney
TOTAL POSTS: 394
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Re: T31 Centre Console Lights/Stereo
The towbar harness piggybacks onto the rear light connection and also piggybacks off the rear power outlet, and uses the same earth point as the rear power outlet. I tested the rear power outlet with a light tester (is that what they are called??)
I also changed all the fuses under the dash to still no avail.
I am open to any suggestions
--- 2008 T31 TL DCI 6 Speed Manual X-Trail (x-1083)
with JAOS Strut Bar, K&N filter, Mats, Rubber Boot Liner, Tints, Cargo Barrier, Towbar, glove box light, dashmat, Geo ATS 225/60/17 & now with babyseat
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6/Jul/2009, 8:59 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: T31 Centre Console Lights/Stereo
Samuel,
Not exactly sure what you mean by piggybacking on the rear light connection and especially the rear power socket??
Why would you biggypack off the rear power socket anyway and how did you piggyback of the rear light connection?
The towbar harness needs to tap into the wiring loom in the floor plan, not by tapping into the wiring of the rear light directly.
Something is not right here with this connection.
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6/Jul/2009, 9:27 pm
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cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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Re: T31 Centre Console Lights/Stereo
Samuel
I agree with Jalal. something doesn't sound right there with me either.
You shouldn't have to use the rear power socket.
Try giving Nissan a call and ask them to email you the fitting instructions for the T31 towbar, including the wiring harness loom diagram and see where the connections are made too.
They are in black and white but at least you will have a referance.
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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7/Jul/2009, 6:18 am
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Mr Xtrail
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 12-2008
Location: Sydney
TOTAL POSTS: 394
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Re: T31 Centre Console Lights/Stereo
The harness I have is a genuine Nissan tow bar harness that came with instructions.
I used the term piggyback when I shouldve used tap into the wiring harness of the rear lights & rear power socket. I too was thinking why does it need to be tapped into the rear power socket, although thats what the instructions said, and there is a male & female plug so you can do this (and with the rear lights), I havent spliced any wires.
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The towbar harness needs to tap into the wiring loom in the floor plan
isnt that the wiring harness that connects to the rear lights?
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Maybe they blew before the fuses!
I dont think that the bulbs went as the stereo still works, although the buttons from 1-6 dont light up when the parker/head lights are turned on.
--- 2008 T31 TL DCI 6 Speed Manual X-Trail (x-1083)
with JAOS Strut Bar, K&N filter, Mats, Rubber Boot Liner, Tints, Cargo Barrier, Towbar, glove box light, dashmat, Geo ATS 225/60/17 & now with babyseat
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7/Jul/2009, 7:58 am
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cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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Re: T31 Centre Console Lights/Stereo
Very puzzling Samuel,
you might have to visit your local auto electrician and see what he can come up with.
Either that or just play dumb when you take it in for your next service and say the lights stopped working.
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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8/Jul/2009, 6:18 am
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Mr Xtrail
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 12-2008
Location: Sydney
TOTAL POSTS: 394
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Re: T31 Centre Console Lights/Stereo
I forgot to mention that I worked this issue out - it was one of the fuses in the engine bay.
I got my test light point and put it on each sid of the fuse to ensure power was going through the fuses...and there it was, a hairline crack...it almost looked like the fuse was still good although the trusty test light said it wasnt. Changed that fuse and all is good.
After doing some research, I learnt that you should always terminate your plugs first before plugging them into the harness - YES common sense I know, I was trying to think of a good excuse about where my common sense was on the day, but I cant
Thanks for everyones help and suggestions
Samuel
--- 2008 T31 TL DCI 6 Speed Manual X-Trail (x-1083)
with JAOS Strut Bar, K&N filter, Mats, Rubber Boot Liner, Tints, Cargo Barrier, Towbar, glove box light, dashmat, Geo ATS 225/60/17 & now with babyseat
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20/Jul/2009, 8:00 am
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