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Volkswagen Amarok 2011: Highline wiring incompatible with trailer?

We recently bought a VW Amarok Highline TD1400 dual-cab utility and have found that it is not compatible with any of our trailers, and we are trying to find information on how and where we can overcome this problem. We have also discovered that there is no temperature gauge on the vehicle, just a warning signal, and are also trying to rectify this as we would much rather be able to prevent any overheating problems rather than finding out too late.

Our information from VW's commercial vehicles people is that they are unaware of any issue with the Amarok wiring. They source their dealer-fit tow bars locally and there's no issue with them, which suggests there isn't an issue with local tow bars/trailer wiring. They did tell us that an adaptor is needed for trailers with LED lights and that all VW dealers have the adaptor available. Beyond that I would suggest you go back to your dealer and discuss the issue with them.

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