Expert Answers about Volkswagen Golf
- Torque Specs for Draw-Tite Hitch On 2011 VW Golf
- The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24825 which is a fit for a 2011 Volkswagen Golf will require two different torque specifications which are listed below. Please note, these specifications can change over time so be sure to reference the latest copy of the installation manual prior to installation.
Tighten all 1/2-13 GR 5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Tighten all M12X1.50 CL 10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 92 Lb.-Ft. (125 N*M)
If you need...
view full answer... - Is Stabilizer Strap Required When Carrying Bike Rack with Curt Hitch
- Curt requires the use of their stabilizer strap part # 18050 when using their hitch to carry a non-supported load like a bike rack. I attached a review video for you to check for the strap as well. There are quite a few people who ignore this requirement but it will void the warranty of the hitch so we can't safely endorse this.
view full answer... - What Tire Chains are Compatible with Gravel Roads on My 2010 Volkswagen Gold with 225/45-17 Tires?
- I have a great gravel-road solution for you. Unfortunately, since the pewag Servi RS Chains # PWRS74 are only rated for on-road use only, they are not compatible with gravel roads.
With that being said, I assume that you have standard 225/45-17 tires on your 2010 Volkswagen Golf. We do have great chains that are confirmed to fit your tires that are constructed for both on and off-road use. Those chains are the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - Twist Links - 1 Pair # TC1134....
view full answer... - Can Curt Stabilizing Strap # 18050 Hook Be Adjusted For a Better Fit on the Vehicle Hatch
- You probably can adjust the angle of the hook on the Curt stabilizing strap # 18050 to allow for a better fit on your 2011 Volkswagen Golf. Do note this this modification may void the item's warranty, however. You would want to allow the hook to become warm - say leave it in the sun for a while to gently warm the metal - and also to use either a cloth between the pliers (or other tool) and the hook itself - to protect it. There are also pliers made with cushioned jaws that accomplish the...
view full answer... - Installing Tekonsha # 119250KIT Trailer Wiring Harness on 2012 Golf TDi
- I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha, who tells me that he believes the 2012 Golf uses the instructions specific to 'BM-3' mentioned at the bottom of the instructions I've linked you to.
To confirm this, you would find the wiring harness feeding the taillight assemblies and use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to determine which wire serves which purpose. If you find a circuit that combines 3 functions on one wire that lights the tester when the stop, turn signal and taillights on one...
view full answer... - Can the Rear 12 Volt Socket on a 2018 Volkswagen Golf be Used to Power a Trailer Light Harness
- I really wish that I could tell you that the 12 volt power source you have in the rear compartment of your 2018 Volkswagen Golf is suitable for the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56405 but it is not. The keyed circuit is not the issue but rather the power draw of the harness. This harness requires a 15 amp fuse and as you mentioned the power source in your rear compartment is only 10 amps. Therefore, it is very likely that with multiple signals active like the running lights...
view full answer... - Can 12V Accessory Power Outlet Be Used to Install Powered Trailer Wiring Harness
- A 12-volt accessory power outlet such as that on your 2015 Volkswagen Golf is not suitable for installing a trailer wiring harness. It is intended for use with low-current-demand non-critical accessory items like emergency lights, phone chargers, etc.
The power for an active trailer wiring harness like the Curt # C59236 needs to come directly from the battery.
Most importantly, using the outlet would negate the benefit of using a powered converter whose key purpose is to isolate your...
view full answer... - Will Tekonsha ZCI Wiring Harness Fit 2016 Volkswagen Golf R
- The Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT will work to provide a 4-Way flat trailer connector on your 2016 Volkswagen Golf R. This wiring harness will allow you to install trailer wiring without needing to splice a connector into your vehicle's factory wiring system.
The powered converter needs to be run to the vehicle's positive battery post. I cannot recommend that you connect the power wire to a 12V accessory wire somewhere further back on the vehicle. With...
view full answer... - How to Install the Tekonsha Wiring Harness # 119250KIT on a 2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI
- I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha and verified that the Tekonsha ZCI Wiring Harness, # 119250KIT, is the correct wiring harness for your 2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI. Your vehicle uses a 3-wire multiplex wiring system, meaning it sends multiple signals along the same wire.
To install this wiring harness in your vehicle, you will use the included circuit tester to test the wires at the back of the tail light assembly. Using the circuit tester, test for the wire that carries the tail light...
view full answer... - 2019 Golf R Sensors Location During Hitch Installation
- I don't see any mention of sensors on any of the instructions for the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7332. Is it possible they can be added on to the 1/2" hardware installed further toward the middle now like in the picture included? You want to use the hardware the hitch came with or you risk voiding your warranty on it and compromising the capacity of the hitch itself.
You also have the option of making your own bracket that would fit behind one of the provided fasteners...
view full answer... - Adding a 6-Way Trailer Connector and Brake Controller on a 2004 Volkswagen Golf Turbo Diesel
- In order to install a 6-Way trailer connector on your 2004 VW Golf, you will need to start with adding 4-Way trailer wiring harness, # 119178KIT. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view.
After the 4-Way is installed, you can add the 4- and 6-way installation kit # ETBC6. The 4-Way previously installed plugs into the adapter and the remaining 3 wires will need to be hardwired to the vehicle. The white wire grounds to the vehicle frame. The remaining 2 wires...
view full answer... - How Much Does Rear Bumper Fascia Need to Be Notched to Install Hitch on 2019 Volkswagen Golf R
- To install the EcoHitch # 306-X7333 or # 306-X7332 on a 2019 VW Golf R, a notch measuring 3 x 3-1/4 inches would need to be made in the underside of the bumper fascia. For both hitches, the notch isn't noticeable from the rear, only if you're looking up at the underside of the bumper.
If I had to personally choose between the two, I'd go with the EcoHitch # 306-X7332 with the 2 inch receiver because the 2 inch receiver size is more common, so there will be more hitch mounted accessories...
view full answer... - Is Fascia Trimming Required for Trailer Hitch Install on a 2019 Volkswagen Golf R
- Yes, all of the trailer hitches for your 2019 Volkswagen Golf R require some fascia trimming for the installation.
Out of the available options I recommend going with the EcoHitch # 306-X7332 because it is he only option for you to use a 2" receiver. The larger receiver means you have the opportunity to carry a wider variety of accessories than you would if you had a 1-1/4" receiver.
I have attached a link to the installation instructions for you to check out.
view full answer... - How to Use the Stabilizing Strap of a Curt Hitch on Non-Towing Applications
- I noticed that you purchased the Curt Hitch # C11412 and you are correct that Curt recommends using a stabilizing strap on non-towing applications. The part recommened is Curt's Trailer Hitch Suppport Strap part # 18050.
One end of the strap connects to your bike rack while on most model vehicles the other end attaches at the top edge of your trunk. The strap has a cam buckle that is used to tighten the strap.
I have attached link to a video that shows an example on how to install this strap.
view full answer... - Where to Run 12 Volt Hot Lead When Installing Wiring on 2017 VW Golf TSi
- There are no separate instructions for running the 12 volt hot lead of the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236 inside your 2017 VW Golf as opposed to outside. Our installers routed the power wire that way to make sure it avoided moving parts and heat sources, and zip tied it so it is completely secure.
This will be the easiest way for you run this wire and properly secure it to your VW.
view full answer... - Is There a Difference Between Anti Rattle Device of Kuat Transfer V2 2 inch Hitch Models
- Both the Kuat Transfer V2 for 2 inch hitches # KU84FR and the version that fits both the 2 inch and 1-1/4 inch part # KU74FR use a similar type of wedge anti-rattle device that pushes out against the hitch tube to reduce movement and create stability. The difference between the two styles is just due to the size of the shank and the available room for the mechanism to work. Either style works just as well.
view full answer... - Fairing for a Rhino Rack Vortex Roof Rack on a 2015 Volkswagen Golf VII 5-Door Wagon
- For installation, the Rhino Rack ROC25, part # RR23QR, is not intended to line up with the factory roof rack holes during install. It will install exactly as you have it right now in your picture.
I can't recommend opening the moon roof while having a roof rack installed, as there is a chance that the rack will contact the glass as it opens or the noise and wind will change direction because of the crossbar and affect the passengers or cargo in the vehicle.
Generally, we don't recommend...
view full answer... - Trailer Wiring Harness Installation on a 2013 Volkswagen Golf TDI
- The trailer wiring harness that I recommend for your 2013 Volkswagen Golf TDI is the Curt Trailer Wiring Harness, # C59236. This harness was designed to work with vehicles that use taillight wiring with pulse width modulation (PWM). PWM sends power to the vehicle tail lights as signal pulses, so it requires a wiring harness with a powered converter to decipher those pulses.
The best instruction we can give you at this time is to access the taillight wiring either by removing the interior...
view full answer... - Curt Trailer Hitch that Fits 2015 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn Edition
- For your 2015 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn the Curt hitch part # C11412 is a confirmed fit and would work well. I checked with Curt just now and they list this specifically for the Autobahn versions of the GTI.
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R
- I do have an option for you but the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 119250KIT is not recommended for use on your 2016 Volkswagen Golf R. Instead, you will want to use the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56374 which is actually a plug and play option that will not require you to cut or splice any wires like the original harness you inquired about does.
With that being said, in order to hardwire a harness into your vehicle you would need to use a circuit...
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