whats this for ?

Talk about the 406's electrical system, what wires do what, how to add extra functionality, etc.

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whats this for ?

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found this while my bumper has been off. under drivers side rear cluster :?
is it for towbar electrics ?

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maybe reverse sensors if fitted from the factory :?:
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dont think they were fitted to any 406 ?

definately not the D8 :?
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i used to work for pug and you could get them as an extra, meybe its had a bumper fitted at some point
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Random stab - Wiring harness for the towbar?
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tow bar harness is on the left inside the boot if i remmember right. :roll:
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rear airbag sensor?
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They have an airbag to protect the car behind? :shock: Or is it for when you reverse over any old ladies? :?
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i would have guessed towbar myself. but i'l never really know :lol:
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I reckon tow bar as well, the pics in Service Box for towbar wiring are all generic and tiny but it looks like it has a proper connector on the end, rather than just wires or a bunch of scotchlocks.
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the plug looks like its only got 4 pins at the most, so cant be for tow bar electrics as that needs at least 6
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craigtd wrote:the plug looks like its only got 4 pins at the most, so cant be for tow bar electrics as that needs at least 6
True. (Unless there's one at the other side too)?
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non on other side ... the other side gromit has 2 wires going through it for the number plate lights :?
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if you dont mind me asking why is the bumper off the car?
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FarmerPug wrote:if you dont mind me asking why is the bumper off the car?
oh thats simple


garys going to cover the inside of the bumper in black to match his door cards :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy:
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