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Trailer detector control unitJ345 > < »7-pin« trailer socket

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»13-pin« trailer socket
»13-pin« trailer socket
Reversing lights, »permanent current« and charge lead on the trailer can be used via the »13-pin« trailer socket. If a bike trailer or a caravan is to be towed, for example, it is recommended that a »13-pin« trailer socket is always used.
   
Assignment of the pins should then be carried out in accordance with DIN ISO 11446 as follows:
t  1 - Left turn signal
t  2 - Rear fog light
t  3 - Earth for current circuit 1 to 8
t  4 - Right turn signal
t  5 - Right driving light
t  6 - Brake light
t  7 - Left driving light
t  8 - Reversing light
t  9 - Terminal 30 (permanent positive)
t  10 - Terminal 15 (charge battery in trailer)
t  11 - Not assigned
t  12 - Not assigned
t  13 - Earth for terminal 15/30
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Trailer detector control unitJ345 > < »7-pin« trailer socket