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Retrofitting trailer detector control unitJ345 > < ?13-pin? trailer socket
Trailer detector control unitJ345
Trailer detector control unit -J345-
General description:
The trailer detector control unit -J345- detects a power consumption of at least 5 W → Remark when „towing a trailer“ and passes this information to various control units via the CAN data bus.
The trailer detector control unit -J345- receives information (regulation of lights) from the onboard supply control unit -J519- and the convenience system central control unit -J393- via the CAN data bus.
1)  The turn signal system or the side lights must be switched on to detect the „trailer“.
Information concerning checking the control unit, fault displays and fault finding is located in the workshop manual → Electrical system; Rep. gr.97.
   

Retrofitting trailer detector control unitJ345 > < ?13-pin? trailer socket