Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: 7-Pin« Trailer Socket

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Towing Guide / Technical Requirements / Trailer Socket / 7-Pin« Trailer Socket

If more electrical consumers need to be connected than the »7-pin« socket allows, a second »7-pin« socket must be installed. Pin assignment must conform to DIN ISO 1724:

1 - Left turn signal

2 - Tail lamps

3 - Ground

4 - Right turn signal

5 - Right headlamps, side marker lamps and license plate lamp

6 - Brake lamp

7 - Left headlamps, side marker lamps and license plate lamp

Trailer Socket

Connect the trailer socket to the vehicle electrical system of the vehicle pulling the trailer according to the manufacturer instructions. Refe ...

13-Pin« Trailer Socket

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