Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Technical prerequisites
This section covers every technical prerequisite for towing with the Volkswagen Golf Mk7: factory towing attachment, trailer socket wiring, the trailer detector control unit -J345-, cooling uprate and shock absorber/spring uprate.
- Factory fitted towing attachment
- Trailer socket
- Trailer detector control unit -J345-
- Engine cooling
- Uprated shock absorbers and coil springs
Questions & answers
Technical prerequisites — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What technical prerequisites apply to Golf Mk7 towing?
A factory or VW-approved towing attachment, correct trailer socket wiring, adequate cooling capacity and compliance with maximum trailer weights.
