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Hi,

I have a vauxhall vectra c - estate 2004, - I'm not sure if it's coincidence or not, but ever since having a towbar fitted last year we have had one problem after another - problems normally coinciding after towing.

First we had problems with the alarm going off, now the dipbeam won't work on one side and yesterday a bulb light flashed on the dashboard and the indicators went to a double click as if it wasn't connected properly- however at this point the caravan wasn't attached any way?

Also should we have a light on the dashboard telling us that we are towing?

I'm so fed up with things going wrong with the car - has anyone get any ideas?

Thanks

The dipped beams work on independent fuses, so that's where I'd check first.

The bulb light and indicators flashing double time usually says one of the indicator bulbs has blown.

Don't know about a light to tell you you are towing. I've had warning lights for faults, but nothing that tells me I've got a trailer attached.

Was the towbar wiring done at the main dealer?  If not, I suspect the computer hasn't been properly set up.

Jim

Thanks guys, we did have it done at a towbar fitters, but do suspect that things aren't quite right with the electrics.

We will have to see what the autoelectrician says aswell.

 hi yvonne

 re your veccy c electrics,best order a dedicated wiring kit from your local vauxhall dealer,just tell em year model and vin and registration number,they will be able to look it up on the vauxhall computer system and supply the correct kit.

 these cost £78.60 plus vat,takes 2-3days to arrive,friend of mine works at our local one and he informs me that if you don't have the correct loom that plugs in to the car,inside lefthand panel of boot,will cause all sorts of problems with the computer system on car.

Quote: Originally posted by YVONNE130 on 07/6/2011

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Hi,

I have a vauxhall vectra c - estate 2004, - I'm not sure if it's coincidence or not, but ever since having a towbar fitted last year we have had one problem after another - problems normally coinciding after towing.

First we had problems with the alarm going off, now the dipbeam won't work on one side and yesterday a bulb light flashed on the dashboard and the indicators went to a double click as if it wasn't connected properly- however at this point the caravan wasn't attached any way?

Also should we have a light on the dashboard telling us that we are towing?

I'm so fed up with things going wrong with the car - has anyone get any ideas?

Thanks

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