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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Electrical System Diagnosis Manual, Volume 3 (1994-2001)01 · 145 electrical system diagnosis
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General description

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Electrical System Diagnosis Manual, Volume 3
Year
1994–2001
Section
Towing Arrangement › General description
145 electrical system diagnosisGeneral description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The fusebox G1 (type "A") is fitted with a special connector (connector K) provided with all the lines needed for connecting the trailer. Following the indications of the wiring diagram A, connect this connector with the socket for the tow hook G115 which is then connected with the standardized connector on the trailer (see wiring diagram A).

WARNINGS:

For connection with the trailer a 7-pole 12V connector must be used according to CUNA - UNI 9128 Standards.

The socket must then be connected with a direct supply - in this case protect the line with a special fuse - and with an earth.

NOTE: Instead of the supply connection it is possible to use pin 2 - 54G for the rear fog guard.

WARNING:

The type "B" fusebox is not provided with a specific connector for the connection of a trailer.

In this case, it is necessary to branch the signals for the single services connected from the respective output points of the fusebox G1, connector C, as shown in wiring diagram B.

When making the connections on the car adhere to the following precautions:

  • avoid interferences between electrical cables and the exhaust pipe
  • protect any holes for passing the cables with appropriate grommets;
  • connect the car earth with the trailer earth through the 7-pole connector using a 2.5 sq.mm cable.
  • replace the direction indicator electronic intermittent device N13 with one of higher capacity, to withstand the additional load of two 21W bulbs.

With the exception of the regulation warning devices - and an electric brake that must be directly supplied from the battery, using a cable of no less than 2.5 sq.mm and a 30A fuse - it is prohibited to connect the services installed on the trailer to the car's electric system (fan, fridge, interior lighting, etc.), with the exception of a light bulb with a power rating of no more than 15W.

Fusebox type 'A' diagram showing connectors labeled A through K and G1.
Fusebox type 'B' diagram showing connectors labeled A through J, F, G, H, I, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, and G1.

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