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      • How can I recognise an Erich Jaeger product?
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      • How to interpret the symbols from the installation instructions?
      • Where can I find the wiring harness’ product number?
      • Where can I find the product number or software version of the control module?
      • Where can I find the software version of the JaegerCANtrol control module without taking it apart?
      • Where can I find the cable harness number or how can I identify a cable harness without any other documentation?
      • Where can I get replacement parts?
      • What information should I have ready when I call or email ekit-support?
      • What is the difference between a 7-pin and 13-pin wiring harness?
      • What are the advantages of a 13-pin wiring harness?
      • What is the difference between a universal and a specific wiring harness?
      • What is a universal wiring harness?
      • What is a specific wiring harness?
      • What is an electrical preliminary setup or preparation?
      • What are the advantages of CAN-Bus technology?
      • What does the term „JaegerCANtrolLED“ mean?
      • Trailer control module JaegerCANtrolLED with diagnosis LED
      • Why is a 12-volt power supply to the trailer control module needed?
      • Why does the power supply have to be directly from the battery (permanent positive clamp 30)? Can a different power source be used?
      • Why do the control lights flash simultaneously on the test unit for trailer sockets?
      • Why do the installation instructions say that the wiring harness must be approved or encoded?
      • What is SVM coding (measure code) or license coding?
      • If a test unit or diagnosis unit for coding is available in the workshop, can this be used?
      • Why is the trailer socket not working , even though everything is connected as per the installation manual?
      • The indicators are not working on the back of the car or the trailer?
      • A C2 control light was not included with my wiring harness?
      • What can I do if the control unit on my wiring harness hums?
      • Why do I have to fit an additional cable to the brake lights, even though the lights on the trailer already work via the CAN bus leads?
      • Why do I have to fit an additional cable to just one side indicator, even though the indicators on the trailer already work via the CAN bus leads?
      • Can I switch off my parking sensors when I attach a trailer?
      • What is the extra switch (micro-switch) in the socket for?
      • Mechanical disabling contact / fog light disabling (2a / 58b)
      • Why do several fault lights in the instrument panel light up after installation of a wiring harness?
      • What is “Check Control”?
      • What is a “JaegerFLEX 2in1” wiring harness?
      • Diagnosis on the CAN-Bus with JaegerCANtrolLED: 381977, 383077, 381978, 383078, 381979, 383079 without diagnosis LED.
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      • AS 4177.5
      • DIN 14690
      • DIN 72575
      • DIN 72580
      • DIN 9680
      • DIN 9680 – similar
      • GB20234-2015
      • ISO 11446
      • ISO 11446 - 24V version
      • ISO 11783-2
      • ISO 1185 – Type N
      • ISO 12098
      • ISO 12098 - 13P version
      • ISO 1724 - Type N
      • ISO 25981
      • ISO 3731 - Type S
      • ISO 3732 - Type S
      • ISO 4165
      • ISO 7638-1 (ABS-EBS)
      • ISO 7638-2 (ABS-EBS)
      • NEN 6120
      • Without Standard
      • SAE J1239
      • SAE J2863
      • SAE J3082
      • SAE J560
      • SAE J563
      • STANAG 4074
      • VDA 72594
      • VG 96917
      • VG 96923
      • VG 96927
    Download the latest information about our towbar wiring kits

    Download the latest information about our towbar wiring kits
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      • Germany - Friedberg (HQ)
      • Germany - Bruchsal
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    Download ERICH JAEGER Solutions

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    • FAQ
      • What is the contact allocation of my control module?
      • How can I recognise an Erich Jaeger product?
      • Is it possible for me as a private customer to buy directly from ERICH JAEGER?
      • How to interpret the symbols from the installation instructions?
      • Where can I find the wiring harness’ product number?
      • Where can I find the product number or software version of the control module?
      • Where can I find the software version of the JaegerCANtrol control module without taking it apart?
      • Where can I find the cable harness number or how can I identify a cable harness without any other documentation?
      • Where can I get replacement parts?
      • What information should I have ready when I call or email ekit-support?
      • What is the difference between a 7-pin and 13-pin wiring harness?
      • What are the advantages of a 13-pin wiring harness?
      • What is the difference between a universal and a specific wiring harness?
      • What is a universal wiring harness?
      • What is a specific wiring harness?
      • What is an electrical preliminary setup or preparation?
      • What are the advantages of CAN-Bus technology?
      • What does the term „JaegerCANtrolLED“ mean?
      • Trailer control module JaegerCANtrolLED with diagnosis LED
      • Why is a 12-volt power supply to the trailer control module needed?
      • Why does the power supply have to be directly from the battery (permanent positive clamp 30)? Can a different power source be used?
      • Why do the control lights flash simultaneously on the test unit for trailer sockets?
      • Why do the installation instructions say that the wiring harness must be approved or encoded?
      • What is SVM coding (measure code) or license coding?
      • If a test unit or diagnosis unit for coding is available in the workshop, can this be used?
      • Why is the trailer socket not working , even though everything is connected as per the installation manual?
      • The indicators are not working on the back of the car or the trailer?
      • A C2 control light was not included with my wiring harness?
      • What can I do if the control unit on my wiring harness hums?
      • Why do I have to fit an additional cable to the brake lights, even though the lights on the trailer already work via the CAN bus leads?
      • Why do I have to fit an additional cable to just one side indicator, even though the indicators on the trailer already work via the CAN bus leads?
      • Can I switch off my parking sensors when I attach a trailer?
      • What is the extra switch (micro-switch) in the socket for?
      • Mechanical disabling contact / fog light disabling (2a / 58b)
      • Why do several fault lights in the instrument panel light up after installation of a wiring harness?
      • What is “Check Control”?
      • What is a “JaegerFLEX 2in1” wiring harness?
      • Diagnosis on the CAN-Bus with JaegerCANtrolLED: 381977, 383077, 381978, 383078, 381979, 383079 without diagnosis LED.
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Consult our glossary to find expert knowledge about all topics concerning connections between trailers and towing vehicles and learn about the features of our wiring harness kits for trailer towing devices.

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B
Backup light functions
C
C2 indicator lamp
CAN data bus
Charging line
Check-control
Crimp technology
D
Deactivation of the parking assistance system (PAS)
F
Flasher unit
J
JaegerCANtrol
Jaegertronic
L
LED technology
M
Mechanical cut-off contact
Micro switch
P
Pictogram technology
R
Rear fog light cut-off or changeover
S
Steady plus
T
Trailer connector 13-pin according to ISO 11446 "JAEGER-System"
Trailer connector 7-pin according to ISO 1724
Trailer control device
Trailer identification
U
Universal wiring harness kit
V
Vehicle-specific wiring harness kit
W
Wiring harness kits for trailer towing devices
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