Touareg V10-5.0L DSL Turbo (BKW) (2004)
Trailer Connector: All Technical Service Bulletins
Lighting - Trailer Lights Inoperative/Intermittent
Condition
Trailer Lights Inoperative/Operate Intermittently
Trailer brake lights, turn signals and running/tail lights may be flashing or not function at all. Touareg vehicles equipped with the standard VW trailer
hitch and Trailer Control Module may not be able to operate trailer illumination.
VWoA can not ensure that an aftermarket trailer will be equipped with LED lighting elements or a combination of LEDs and incandescent light bulbs.
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Technical Background
The trailer control module 7L0907383G with hardware code HW54 and software SW 088 is the latest version and has a capacity of 100 W.
Production Solution
No production change required.
Service
By using one of the 3 adapters shown, the Control Module is able to recognize the trailer lighting resistance for proper function.
NOTE: Do not modify the adapters since they are designed for the specific adaptations.
Adapter 1: # ZVW 808 003.Is used for 7 to 5 and 7 to 4 adaptations.
Adapter 2: # ZVW 808 004.Is used for all 7 to 7 adaptations.