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12N
Terminal Number |
Function |
7 core wire colour |
1 |
Indicator Left |
Yellow |
2 |
Rear fog light |
Blue |
3 |
Earth |
White |
4 |
Indicator Right |
Green |
5 |
Side lights, marker lights & number plate light Right |
Brown |
6 |
Brake lights |
Red |
7 |
Side lights, marker lights & number plate light Left |
Black |
12S
Terminal Number |
Function |
7 core wire colour |
1 |
Reversing Light |
Yellow |
2 |
Positive Ignition key ON (Battery Charging) |
Blue |
3 |
Earth |
White |
4 |
Positive direct from battery |
Green |
5 |
Reverse Sensor (Optional), usually spare |
Brown |
6 |
Positive Ignition key ON (Fridge) |
Red |
7 |
Earth return for Fridge (Terminal 6) |
Black |
12N System
The differences are that all the 12N cable sizes have increased to reduce the voltage drop. Pin allocation is as 1998.
12S System
The main differences between 1998 and 1999, are the 12S cable sizes, which have been increased to reduce voltage drop and improve load capacity. Also, pin allocation changes have caused the car charge line (blue cable) to become redundant. The green cable will now charge the caravan battery when the engine is running: this then reverts to providing a power supply from the car battery when the engine is stationary. It is achieved by using a relay fitted to the caravan. To reduce the loading on the system the fridge negative has been separated but unfortunately this may cause problems with compatibility with old cars.
WARNING . . .
12S Pins 3 & 7 should be independently wired to an earth point on the car. Failure to observe this may cause overheating.
The 13 pin system
Terminal Number |
Function |
13 core wire colour |
cable core size |
1 |
Left hand indicator |
Yellow |
1.5 |
2 |
Rear fog light(s) |
Blue |
1.5 |
3 |
Earth contacts 1 to 8 |
White |
2.5 |
4 |
Right hand indicator |
Green |
1.5 |
5 |
Right hand side lights, marker lights & number plate light |
Brown |
1.5 |
6 |
Brake lights |
Red |
1.5 |
7 |
Left hand side lights, marker lights & number plate light |
Black |
1.5 |
8 |
Reversing light(s) |
Pink |
1.5 |
9 |
Positive direct from battery (power) or constant 12v power supply |
Orange |
2.5 |
10 |
Positive ignition on (fridge) or power from ignition switch |
Grey |
2.5 |
11 |
Earth return or negative for contact/pin 10 |
White/Black |
2.5 |
12 |
Signalling connection to trailer |
White/Blue |
1.5 |
13 |
Earth return or negative for contact/pin 9 |
White/Red |
2.5 |
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