Skodas and tow bars

LED lights on the trailer do you mean? If so, I believe you need a resistor in the trailer light circuit to increase the apparent current draw.

A quick Google found this. Haven't read through but I think it's the issue

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ues-31703.html

I reckon it'd be cheaper to put globe lights on the trailer than buy the proper 'dummy load' thing.

Thanks mate, I searched and couldn't find it.

Kind of annoying as I switched from globes to LED's just before I bought mine

Handy Hints – REDARC Electronics

Trailer Lighting - REDARC
Not sure if these are the right things (I'm just quickly Googling), but they're expensive. I'd be checking on UK sites (Briskoda) as they usually come up with a cheaper fix.

LED Load Resistor - Products - Narva

Another pricey option
LED Trailer Adaptor Module European and UK - 2. 4x4 Accessories - LED Trailer Adaptor Modules - 4wd Recovery Gear | 4wd Accessories | 4wd Equipment and Camping Gear Australia | Axe and Shovel Holder | Combo Shovel | Camping Lights | Tyre Deflators |

You need these:
http://etime.com.au/led-autolamps-lr...-resistor.html

2x 2 pack.
One each for: tails; brakes; left indic; right indic.

Far less pissing about if you just replace the LEDs with globes. You will also re-gain the light test functionality, which is what makes the LEDs flash. When an adapter (or resistors) are used the test functionality is now testing that the resistors are there.

Julian Edgar built a box full of resistors for the same purpose - cost about $20 all up. Have a hunt around on AutoSpeed

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Julian Edgar built a box full of resistors for the same purpose - cost about $20 all up. Have a hunt around on AutoSpeed

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So have I (our 4wd needs it too - but is more than just resistors for it). So I will stand by my previous post - the car is also now just testing your resistor box.

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Originally Posted by harlie

So have I (our 4wd needs it too - but is more than just resistors for it). So I will stand by my previous post - the car is also now just testing your resistor box.

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Sorry, wasn't disputing the testing of resistors.

Some people will want to stick with LEDs and forego the testing of the bulbs. Therefore they may wish to build a box for the resistors rather than splice them into the wiring loom.

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Originally Posted by brad

Sorry, wasn't disputing the testing of resistors.

Some people will want to stick with LEDs and forego the testing of the bulbs. Therefore they may wish to build a box for the resistors rather than splice them into the wiring loom.

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+1
I like the look of the LEDs, I also like the idea of never having to replace the bulb, therefore splicing in resistors is the easiest way to keep the car happy. Everybody wins!

Still no word on a "genuine" (Best Bars?) towbar for the latest Octavia?