Q7 Quattro V8-4.2L (BAR) (2008)
Towing Information: Technical Service Bulletins
Accessories - Trailer Towing/Wiring/Tips
97 Trailer Towing, Wiring And Tips
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August 4, 2009.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 08-14 dated November 17, 2008 for reasons listed below.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
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As standard equipment, the Audi Q7 comes prewired for trailer towing. The prewiring is for trailer lighting (running lights, stop lights, emergency
lights, and turn signals) but not trailer brake operation.
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Models up to approximately VIN 4L_7D 015 246 are not prewired for trailer brake operation.
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Models in the approximate VIN range 4L_7D 015 246 through 4L_7D 021 937 are equipped with a 4 wire electrical harness for trailer brake
operation that is overlaid with the vehicle's main wire harness. This harness is not connected at either end.
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Audi Q7 models that come with the trailer towing package (1D6) are not equipped with the 7 pin connector.
Technical Background
This connector is required to connect a trailer's wiring harness to the Audi Q7 electrical system.
Production Solution
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Audi Q7 models after approximately VIN 4L_7D 021 937 are prewired for trailer lighting (running lights, stop lights, emergency lights, and turn
signals) and for trailer brake operation.
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Audi Q7 models ordered with the trailer towing package (1D6) will not come equipped with the 7 pin connector.
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