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Location: Edinburgh
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Tow Assist
Ok,
this may have been answered, but i shall asked again. have on order 2nr D4's. one for me and the other Fiona. i have decided not to buy certain accessories from the dealer, i.e. dog guard, loadspace liner mud flaps, as they can be sourced allot cheaper elswhere.
however, the i have a question about tow bars. both cars need these fitting, but i am aware that the tow assist needs to be activated once the tow bars are fitted. i can purchase tow bars again at a far cheaper price than the dealer has quoted. but if i do this, how do i get the tow assist to be activated? can it be doe at a dealers? or even better, csn it be done with a faultmate?
on another note, we have been quoted 2 different prices for the tow bars, £425 for my HSE and £600 for Fiona's XS. any thoughts on this?Cheers
Keith
6th Sep 2011 8:17 am
Popelka
Member Since: 31 May 2008
Location: Praha (Prague)
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I seem to remember this being asked before and if remember correctly it just works once it spots the electrical connection to trailer/ tintent. although there was something about settings and a paper target (triangle with 3 dots) being used for helping the setting up.
somebody who knows better will correct me I'm sure Experience is a difficult teacher, because she gives the test first and then the lesson afterwards!!!!
6th Sep 2011 8:35 am
Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Not sure why you have been quoted two diffrent prices, are they both for the same spec electrics?
As for tow assit, thought this only came with the full camera set up and could not be acctivated by a faultmate, but there are many wiser persons on here so they may know better.
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6th Sep 2011 8:36 am
Popelka
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Experience is a difficult teacher, because she gives the test first and then the lesson afterwards!!!!
6th Sep 2011 8:40 am
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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Faultmate can activate tow assist ... I did it on mine G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
6th Sep 2011 8:59 am
highbayrack
Member Since: 09 Jul 2008
Location: Northamptonshire
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As far as I Know, Tow Assist does only work if you have the full 5 camera system fitted at the factory. (I have it and it's great) the 3 dots are for setting up the tow assist. Stability Assist is something different and this works automatically once the electrics are connected and no need to have it enabled as all D4's have it.On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
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6th Sep 2011 9:04 am
D4mation
Member Since: 29 Jul 2011
Location: Ruralshire
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highbayrack wrote:
As far as I Know, Tow Assist does only work if you have the full 5 camera system fitted at the factory. (I have it and it's great) the 3 dots are for setting up the tow assist. Stability Assist is something different and this works automatically once the electrics are connected and no need to have it enabled as all D4's have it.
So, do you leave the 3 dots on the trailer/caravan permanently, or is it just for setup. ?
Jimbo
6th Sep 2011 12:06 pm
highbayrack
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Good question, I'm not sure, but I would think not. Mine are still on the caravan but the rain is affecting the glue so they will fall off on their own before we next use the van On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
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6th Sep 2011 12:17 pm
npinks
Member Since: 31 Jan 2008
Location: Leeds
Posts: 1943
Did you find out if the dots need to stay on the trailer/caravan when using tow assist?
Just pondering on my next car and whether it's worth it, or save the money, or find a car with it on or if not, activate it via faultmate (I assume I would need surround cameras) though I would need my2012 to be availible
29th May 2012 7:58 pm
wiggs
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Location: Manchester
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Yes the target needs to be on the trailer .. Other wise it can't recognise the settingsG4 Gone ...but not forgotten
29th May 2012 8:54 pm
npinks
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