Citroen Berlingo / Peugeot Partner B9 Tow Bar Installation

How to install a tow bar on a Citroen Berlingo or Peugeot Partner B9
In this video a Steinhof swan neck tow bar and PF jones tow bar wiring kit were fitted to a 2011 Citroen Berlingo Multispace. The printed instructions do quite a good job of walking you through what is involved but hopefully this video might also give you the instructions in an audio visual form.
0:00 Introduction
0:32 Lifting
1:00 Spare wheel removal
1:30 Tow bar steel work installation
5:05 Spare wheel refitting
6:16 Electrics - Socket Installation
9:50 Disconnecting Battery
10:00 ECU Removal
14:10 Checking for 12v at the back
14:51 Interior trim removal
17:55 Glove box removal
18:54 Wiring into the tow bar pre wiring
26:35 Tidying wires going to tow bar socket
27:07 Wiring at BSI
30:16 Digbox Configuration
31:07 Tidy Up and Trim Reinstallation
33:09 Connecting a Trailer

[@thepioschneiders4237]

Brilliant work. I was nearly overwhelm by all that cable und connectors stuff when I opened the kit I purchased. Your video helped a lot, thanx...

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks for the comment, yes it can look a tad daunting and the paper instructions leave a bit of room for confusion

[@user-bh7ev5qo2v]

Thanks for taking the time to make the video. Very helpful.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks for the comment

[@shanekneeshaw3483]

I'm now glad I'm having it done via a professional. To involve for me

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Superb, happy towing!

[@algeebop]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@paulwebb4146]

Many thanks for making the video. I have recently bought a 2013 Peugeot Partner van and have fitted the towbar. I purchased the PF Jones dedicated wiring kit. My van does not have towbar-ready wiring at the rear, but that was not a problem, but at the front, I have searched high and low and in every nook and cranny, but I can not find the black 6-pin connector and cabling. Do you have any ideas as to a route that I can take to complete the wiring connections to the BSI?

[@tomrock8281]

Thanks allot.This was very helpful. 🤞🙏😇🍀🍀🍀👍

[@rrradek82]

Bardzo przydatne ;)

[@googlepixel9pro]

Great video, just what i was looking for. How do you remove the O/S boot trim with the pocket? It doesn't want to shift like the N/S. Cheers

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

I think there is a clip in behind where the wee torch clips in (or blanking panel on other models) I have not had that side trim out but have a look at this diagram: catalogs.ssg.asia/peugeot/?lang=en&fbclid=IwAR0_lP0MLePfEgd5X0V7Q78jm_9e9WehaUjVHCPRXgmfj1jIhwehoj9aZQk#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%3D

[@paulsheehan2998]

Is there anyway of knowing if you have pre wiring without having to remove the boot trim?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Its really not that hard to remove the boot trim though?

[@andrewholder4539]

Hey, thank you for an amazing step by step instruction. Such a help, in what is a pretty complicated procedure. I ground the fixings off for the ECU, took it out, put a 40A maxi fuse in the second slot from the left, but I still have no voltage on the thick white wire. Any ideas why not? Should I see it as a permanent 12V DC on the meter?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi, have you got any further on with this? Where had you placed the black lead of the multimeter when testing voltage?

[@andrewholder4539]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV Hi there. I ended up running a +12V from just behind the glove box all the way to the back. I didn't take all the trim off but managed to tuck it away underneath. I connected the neg of the multimeter to the stud where all the GND wires were connected at the back. It is all working nicely now, although I haven't wired the fridge and charge connections, I'm going to forget about them.

[@victorweigand7348]

Hi, thank you for this great video! I'm planning to install a tow bar myself but I was wondering, wouldn't it be possible to buy an official tow bar box? (I think it's this one: BSC A01 00 tow bar module). It seems to me (looking at the pictures) that the three cables in the back are meant to go in that module. 2nd hand those modules are way cheaper than an wiring kit

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi there From memory at the time i could not find any Genuine Citroen wiring kits that were priced reasonably, this canbus kit essentially did the same job it was not the cheapest either.

[@alexmorgan3435]

Thanks for making this video. Although your video is very clear as usual, the amount of rewiring that is required looks like a nightmare. You would have thought paying £130 for a wiring loom specific for the vehicle that it would be pretty much plug and play but not in the slightest having watched your video. I have a 2015 Peugeot Partner Tepee 1.6HDi 120 and I would like to fit a tow bar. Your video is just the kind of help I shall need. I have been searching for tow bars that don't mean cutting into the rear plastic valence bumper. The tow bar you use seems perfect to avoid doing this. I have parking sensors and rear cameras in my Partner Tepee's rear bumper/vallance and don't want to interfere with those or block their operation. Can the swan neck of the actual ball head be removed when you are not using the trailer or towing anything? Having done all the wiring, how easy is it to activate the tow bar module? Is it possible to download the diagbox software for free to a laptop (Mac) and if so from where? Is the diagbox lead an OBD2 connector at one end and USB at the other to go into the lap? Where can you get these leads from and how much are they? eBay? I just hope I have the trailer pre-wiring in mine. Thanks for making this video. Looks very helpful as are your other videos. Many thanks.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

In fairness i found the wiring for this quite a bit easier than the wiring for trailers on older cars. If you paid even more (over £300) for the genuine PSA wiring loom then possibly there would be less wiring but i hope this video shows what is involved with this kit. The swan neck of this tow bar is held in with two bolts, it can be removed but it would not be practical to do it frequently. There are tow bar kits where the swan neck is quick release but you would need to look more into that option. Generally the tow bar should not affect the parking sensors, they will just beep more if you have a trailer attached. (Although the likes of this PF jones kit should disable the parking sensors as it is communicating to the BSI) Diagbox, no you will need to get one off ebay, it will require a windows XP or 7 laptop, 10 might do it but i believe it has issues. The lead is specific to diagbox, your best bet is ebay.

[@alexmorgan3435]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV Many thanks for your reply with more helpful info. Still can't believe I was thinking about a tow bar for mine and you had actually just posted this video albeit a few months before. I was actually considering it last summer as I have motorbikes I would occasionally like to put on a trailer and tow. Also possibly a small boat .............. Many thanks again.

[@craig.revill]

That's brilliant what's the amapage of fuse used behind the ECU also would that be sufficient to run the other socket to power fridge and charge for caravan towing just seen about fuse where do you get the electrical kit from or what is the approx price for the towbar with loom kit

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

I answer quite a few of these questions in the video. A 30 amp fuse is installed. The electrical kit cost £130 from PF jones. The tow bar metal work was roughly the same price. 30 Amp should be enough for those, although it would be worth doing a bit more research. These vans do get converted into campers and the wheelchair conversions also would be drawing quite a current from the back. That power supply cable is quite hefty. Although if you plan on towing a caravan PF jones do a different electrical kit for the caravan plug.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

@@craig.revill This berlingo is a 110bhp 1.6 tepees should be the same. Not exactly sure on what its towing rating is, but having a look at this site: www.towingcapacity.co.uk/car-make-model/citroen/ 1300Kg braked for most of the 1.6 HDi engines. As far as how well it pulls, I've had a Kubota diesel lawn mower on the back and it pulled quite well.

[@craig.revill]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV hi there I've narrowed down to two tow bar electrics but do Jones arnt that forthcoming with info there is two 7 pin ones listed but they can't tell me the difference between them CODE:19500572PF CODE:19500558PF With you fitting quite a few I'm hoping you may have an answer

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

@@craig.revill To be honest i havent fitted many this has been my first and only Berlingo Are they not much help on email? I went for the slightly more expensive (£5 or less) one using man logic to deduce it was therefore better😂

[@craig.revill]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV no sadley they just didn't have a great answer between them just said both should fit I've sorted it now but thankyou for the vid and your help

[@keithdutton8674]

I have the permanent live at the back but I don't have the fuse in the under bonnet fuse box?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

I am not sure why this is, is it the same heavy gauge cable that is live?

[@user-yg7qi6rs2w]

Ciao,complimenti, istruzioni chiare. Io ho comprato un kit della quasar ,il wh2l 13pin. Hai lo schema per prendere i segnali dei fanali direttamente al connettore giallo dietro la paratia che hai smontato nel baule

[@Friedermanns]

Nice vid about this installation for Berlingo: thumb up. In the other hand, I would like to know how to install the electrics in a Citroën AX 1996. Someone has that video ?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

I cover the installation of tow bar electrics on a 2003 Peugeot 406 it would be much more similar to how it would be done on an AX.

[@ballkeeper6662]

is there any way a high pitch noise could come from this area

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

From the back? High pitched as in squeaky brakes?

[@ballkeeper6662]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV no sounds there when running or not

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

@@ballkeeper6662 Oh just a high pitched whine, even with the engine off🤔 possibly a fault in the trailer module sounding a buzzer?

[@thejohn7821]

were those just regular torx security bolts holding the ecu down? If so, you could've just gone to halfords and bought a bit set for like £5 with those in it.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Unfortunately no they are anti tamper bolts, google that, shear bolts, or one way break off bolts. To get a picture of what they are. Security torx bits would have been handy but ive got two sets already teng 3/8 and 1/2 drive. Dont think £5 would get a halfords set these days, perhaps an individual bit.

[@thejohn7821]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV even if its a perfectly round bolt you could still use flank drive xtra but i dont see the point in 1 time use bolts for a ecu. The only thing I can think of is that its a security star bit but ive got lots of specialist kit so it may seem different to me.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

@@thejohn7821 Unfortunately it had no head at all, not even a snap on FDX socket would have got any grip on it, it was an anti tamper bolt it had no head for torx, or any other type of socket. This video gives a good representation of how they work: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ61lYusiMR4rtk

[@thejohn7821]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV ive not seen this on anything I work on and quite frankly I dont see the point. This is just pointless, no wonder you threw the fucking plate.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

@@thejohn7821 I remember Renault had some bizzare security anti tamper thing covering their ECU on the mk2 clio apparently thefts were a problem when getting exported. Very weird, never thought they were at much risk, or perhaps its to deter remapping etc. An annoyance and nothing else. Perhaps those bolts would have a genuine good purpose at holding say the box for a defibrillator at a shop or something stored in a public place. Not on a vehicle though.

[@dylanrochelle9515]

Pour un utilitaire de 2017 sa marche pareil ?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Pour autant que je sache, le B9 Berlingo est resté pratiquement le même jusqu'en 2018

[@heribertoperezteran8316]

Here in México thats a really expensive job. About 1000 euro in a oficial Peugeot store. I spent 300 euro in aftermaeket parts and works fine(tow bar, wiring harness and electrónic brake controler).

[@nocode1603]

Would be a dull day at work if the bleep machine wasn't needed mines near worn out lol also feel your pain as the ecu bracket is fired right out the road id do exactly the same thro it to f*$#👌👍good video cheers

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

A lot of jobs around cars get their fair share of the curse words haha. The Chrysler PT cruiser in the background is going to get a cambelt change and hopefully a video of the process, the beep machine may be worn out.

[@bendover-69247]

How much can u tow with that car in your country?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

1300Kg braked

[@adreenryan6355]

It would have been easier to mount fuse holder at back of van with 20 amp fuse.I do that with all tow bar fittings .

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

I basically followed the instructions provided by the tow bar wiring kit.

[@thedmr8886]

Mounting the fuse at the back of the vehicle is very bad practice and is dangerous! The reason why the fuses are right next to the battery on pretty much all vehicles is so that if the cable gets cut and shorts out against the bodywork (e.g. in a crash), the fuse is before the cut, blows immediately and the subsequent length of wire has no electricity flow. If you put the fuse at the back, then that wire stays live always. So if/when the car gets crashed into, the wire shorts to the bodywork, and there is no fuse to blow. The wire will just overheat from the current draw and will catch fire, potentially taking the whole vehicle with it. I've seen badly installed power cables (for amplifiers) get shorted out and catch fire before....not good!

[@joshfoster9785]

From experience i can qoute unless you have ramps and a non rusty Berlingo it doesn't go like this

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Yes that is correct, i fitted the tow bar into my C4 (this berlingo got wrote off) when the lift was in use and doing it on the ground is a lot fiddlier. Although not impossible.

[@victorweigand7348]

I'm experiencing that right now. One of the bolts holding te crashbar in place won't come off. Any tips on how to loosen it? I sprayed it 3 times with WD-40 but it doesn't loosen so far. The other one I was able to use a wrench and a jack to loosen it, but on the right side there is no room for the wrench to turn (hope this is understandable)

[@krasztv]

Do you still have your kit for Berlingo 😁 (it’s me Chris a get from you roof 😅)

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi there chris, did you get anywhere with converting the roof? i sold the steel elements to it, might have the wiring kit but need to check out at the shed i cant 100% remember

[@spottydog9999]

Omg, what a polava, after watching this I am thinking I wont bother....so much work and I bet it all doesn't go back together nicely, it never does....

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Went together okay

[@user-Aleks1206]

Так и не понял, зачем пол салона разбирал

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

The floor where? A wire had to be run from the back up to the front, but the whole floor was not disassembled, just the carpet lifted a bit.

[@user-Aleks1206]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV We just put a 40 amp fuse under the hood, where you put the matching unit.

[@jeancortes8138]

Connexion système électrique trop compliqué...!

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

If only there was a video showing how to install it ...