I've had a 406 diesel estate for about 3 months now -- well happy with it (it's a 1999 2.0 HDi). I now need a towbar with single electrics. Does anyone have a view on whether it's a DIY job (I'm pretty competent at most DIY jobs on a car including electrics, but have little experience of the 406).
If so, any recommendations for where to buy a towbar?
If not, any recommendation where (or where not) to go to get one fitted?
Graham
Yes, it is a DIY job - I fitted one with single electrics to my 406 estate in about 2 hours - the only fiddly bit is fitting the nut inserts into the chassis rails. The electrics wire in on the right-hand side of the car (As you look in the tailgate)
Artie
Thanks Artie. You've convinced me. I'll place the order tonight and hopefully have the part in time to fit on Saturday. I'll post again to let you know how I get on!
Ive fitted one to my old 406 estate and last week to my 406 saloon. Piece of cake...... Good luck.
Thanks everyone. New towbar arrived yesterday and was fitted today. Took me nearer 6 hours than 2 -- rain-interrupted (bit like the cricket!).
Caged nuts were a bit fiddly in the chassis as was doing up the nuts above the silencer. But otherwise it really was straightforward. Really impressed with the electrics. Both LH and RH indicators were in the offside rear lighting loom, as were the fog lights (which are in the tailgate).
Thanks for the advice. One happy 406 driver!
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