Light Bar Wiring

[Ed4786]

Hi folks,

 

I'm new to the forum as I'm looking for some help.  I have a '04 plate C8 2.0 HDI (yes, the cam belt went last year and cost me a fortune..) but have bought a bike rack which obscures the rear lights. (I used to just bung the whole families bikes in the back but now the kids are getting bigger, so are their bikes!)  I therefore need to add a light bar and was wondering if anyone has experience of wiring in the electrics.

 

Would a universal type wiring kit be OK to use and is it a relatively simple job or one for an expert auto-electrician?  I am comfortable with basic car servicing but definitely not an expert!

 

Your advice and ideas most gratefully received.

 

Ed

[Johndouglas]

What you need is for your C8 to be fitted with a 12N socket.   The very job I've almost completed on my C5.    The lighting board can be bought complete with the 7pin plug, although it's easy enough to make your own.   To prevent causing any electrical glitches in your car's electrics, it's as well to put all the extra wiring through a Smartcom relay.   If you Google "Smartcom relay" you'll find many sellers of them.   Most of them come with full wiring instructions.   Have a look at them, then decide if you want to tackle the job yourself.   If you do, then come back for any advice you may need.   There are at least four  experienced caravanners on the forum who are all willing to advise.