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Trailer Socket Connection with JAEGER ACF Module 12V: Relay Installation & Wiring Guide

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How do I wire or bypass a Jaeger ACF trailer socket module so the trailer lights work without loading the car's wiring?

You can bypass the Jaeger module by connecting RH, RZ and R together, and LH, LZ and L together, while leaving 30 and 31 alone because they are just the power and ground supply [#16803730][#16804874][#16805744] One user reported that after doing this, LED trailer indicators worked normally and the car's flasher was unaffected [#16815954] If you keep this bypass, insulate the bridged wires carefully so the left and right indicator circuits cannot short together [#16818204]
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  • #1 4892790
    DJOstry
    Level 25  
    Hi !
    Someone knows how to connect this module to power the trailer socket.

    I do not mean a direct connection, but through this relay, so as not to load the car installations, that's what it is for.

    I searched on the net but can't find the schematic.
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  • #2 5276205
    sisu
    Level 12  
    Do the regulations require the use of such a device? It seems to me that the workshops that install hooks in the vast majority of cases do not install such modules.
    Should they mount them? Does anyone know about the topic?
  • #3 5756414
    Wookie.
    Level 11  
    It is a module responsible for the turn signals and stop lights. all four relays are used for "directions" themselves. The brake light is connected via this large double Shottky diode. It is a system with the control of the bulbs in the trailer. But only turn signal bulbs. One important thing is missing in all this ... Connecting and unfastening the fog light. Besides, please just imagine tapping two extra relays when turning. Now we have a bit advanced electronics. For example, systems withstand loads up to 25A. They fulfill the same role as the relay. In addition, there are 2 or 4 sections in one die. So we connect positional and directions (if 4 sections) Etc. ... I just accidentally sit in it ...
    :D
  • #4 7363533
    kimi82
    Level 1  
    I have a question. maybe someone knows where I can buy such a relay (or someone has a sale - it is unnecessary) because mine, unfortunately, has died, and without it I have no directions, or possibly with what I can replace it with. wanted relay: JAEGER ACF MODUL 12 V, or a corresponding replacement.
  • #5 10716878
    grehio
    Level 11  
    Hello. I will connect to the topic because I have a hook and a 13-pin socket and it does not work. I checked at the lamp and the JAEGER CFC V-2 module is not connected there. Someone had contact with such a module, I have a connection to the directions and all the lights to the socket, but I do not know how to connect. I have such cables yellow black red / black red / blue and red / yellow brown mass connected. My question is how to connect the rest? Do I have these cables connected to the stop positions?
    Trailer Socket Connection with JAEGER ACF Module 12V: Relay Installation & Wiring Guide
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  • #6 16253088
    kabusia
    Level 11  
    Hello

    30 - + 12v (power)
    31 - mass
    L - left turn signal power supply (cable must be cut)
    LZ - departure to the nest at the hook (left hand)
    LH - exit to the lamp (this cable is cut)
    R - right turn signal power supply (cable must be cut)
    RZ - departure to the nest at the hook (right hand)
    RH - go to the lamp (this cable is cut)
    54H, 54Z - I don't know
  • #7 16488559
    Br0k3R
    Level 18  
    Is it possible to skip this module?
  • #8 16792819
    yarozz
    Level 10  
    Hello, I bought a hook rack with LED lamps, and here there is a problem, the turn signals flash quickly, both at once, after pressing the right or left direction on the handle. Emergency blinks normally, the rest of the lights are also normal. In the trunk I have the Un-05 module / circuit breaker, I guess it is the cause of this confusion with these directions. Is it possible to remake this module to support these LED lamps? If so, what would I have to replace in order for it to work as it should. If not, is there any replacement for this module / circuit breaker that supports LED lamps with the same plug as my old Un-05 or something that I could adapt to my harness? Below I have attached photos of this module / circuit breaker
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  • #9 16803730
    Br0k3R
    Level 18  
    i think you can skip the module - i did and all the hook harness problems are fixed. To omit it, you connect [RH-RZ-R] together and the same [LH-LZ-L]
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  • #10 16804216
    yarozz
    Level 10  
    Ok, okay, and did you check if after connecting these wires, for example, the LED directions in the trailer work normally for you? I have not checked if the car breaker / emergency switch (passat B5) supports LED directions? What about the cables marked (30) and (31)?
  • #11 16804874
    marcin_wr
    Level 21  
    yarozz wrote:
    What about the cables marked (30) and (31)?

    These two wires are power, you don't do anything with them.
    You connect the rest as colleague Br0k3R wrote.
    The circuit breaker in your car will not even feel the load (LED), the directions will work as before.
  • #12 16804892
    andrzej20001
    Level 43  
    Ok, but if there is a sticking to the trailer / beam, it will not be so beautiful and cheap.
  • #13 16804914
    marcin_wr
    Level 21  
    andrzej20001 wrote:
    Ok, but if there is a stick on the trailer / beam, it will not be so beautiful and cheap.

    Then you connect RZ and R together and through the 5A RH fuse, similarly the other side, LZ, L together and through the fuse you fasten the LH.
  • #14 16805649
    yarozz
    Level 10  
    marcin_wr wrote:
    yarozz wrote:
    What about the cables marked (30) and (31)?

    These two wires are power, you don't do anything with them.
    You connect the rest as colleague Br0k3R wrote.
    The circuit breaker in your car will not even feel the load (LED), the directions will work as before.


    So I disconnect the module from the ankle, connect the wires as Br0k3R wrote, and I can leave 30 and 31 in the ankle? Yes?
  • #16 16815954
    yarozz
    Level 10  
    So yes, I did as you suggested and my LED indicators in the bicycle rack on the towbar work without this module. The only thing left for me to do is no fog light on the car, but here I suspect the socket of the hook, when it gets warmer, I will look at it.
    And to think that it was possible to do it with such a simple method :) .
    In the workshop that assembled the hooks, they wanted to replace the module with a new one for over PLN 300, and in the electronics store, install the lamp resistors, which is completely pointless, because I did not buy a trunk with LED lamps to load them with several dozen watt resistors.

    The costs I incurred for this modification were the cost of buying 6 male clips for cables, i.e. PLN 1.80 :)

    Thanks again and I post pictures as if someone else had a similar problem to mine.


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  • #17 16818204
    Br0k3R
    Level 18  
    it is better to insulate it so that the left and right indicators do not short-circuit :) I just cut the cables in front of the plug, connected them together and insulated :)
  • #18 16818758
    yarozz
    Level 10  
    It is insulated ;) , demonstration photos to show what and how :) . I didn't want to cut the cables to keep the original harness.
  • #19 17346785
    sherzo
    Level 10  
    To marcin_wr: a slight mistake, it should be through the LZ and RZ fuse because they go to the hook ...
  • #20 17348993
    marcin_wr
    Level 21  
    sherzo wrote:
    To marcin_wr: a slight mistake, it should be through the LZ and RZ fuse because they go to the hook ...

    According to the description of LZ and RZ, they are the direction indicators in the vehicle, and RH and LH are to go to the trailer socket.
    Trailer Socket Connection with JAEGER ACF Module 12V: Relay Installation & Wiring Guide
  • #21 18000711
    lewkowicz17
    Level 12  
    I bought a hook with a 7pin socket for my audi a4 b5 FL 1999 with a light module and with reversing sensors. It was supposed to be complete and it is like in the photo.
    I also have a module that was left to me once from another 13pin hook. Is it possible to connect it so that there is no error on the display after attaching the trailer (in another car with a factory hook there is no such problem)? The reversing sensors also detect an obstacle and still squeak without it, on the current beam of the hook that I made myself.
    I would also like to connect this hook to the meter, as in the original, but I do not necessarily know which wire to connect at the meter.
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  • #22 18000898
    andrzej20001
    Level 43  
    The new module, eg WH0, costs PLN 80. Installation is very simple.
  • #23 18000962
    lewkowicz17
    Level 12  
    andrzej20001 wrote:
    The new module, eg WH0, costs PLN 80. Installation is very simple.

    Thank you. I needed something like that. Just tell me how to connect it to the meter? Will I not get it?
  • #24 18001036
    andrzej20001
    Level 43  
    What for a counter? You connect it to the lamps and to the battery plus a harness for the hook socket.
  • #25 18001114
    lewkowicz17
    Level 12  
    WH0 module does not support reverse sensors. This is not what the descriptions at the auctions show.
  • #26 18001298
    andrzej20001
    Level 43  
    My friends jaeger too. All you need is a socket with a microswitch and you can turn off the sensors, just like a button in the cabin. For the sensitive ...
  • #27 18001417
    lewkowicz17
    Level 12  
    Just that there is no such switch for me. Maybe someone will know how to connect my module.
  • #28 18139562
    damiangl
    Level 2  
    Let me dig out the topic.
    I have a UN-05 module and a problem. With the ignition on, all turn signals are working properly. But when I turn on my hazard flashers with the ignition off, the front and sides work fine, but the rear flashes instead of flashing, and you can hear chirps coming from the module. How can I get around it, even at the expense of the voltage on the socket (it doesn't need a hook and I will never use it) to keep everything working? I just tried to unplug the plug, however then the rear directions didn't work at all. Should I do this like user yarozz?

    Here is a video showing what it looks like: https://youtu.be/Mm4NyDiMdyI
  • #29 18139675
    yarozz
    Level 10  
    damiangl wrote:
    Should I do it like user yarozz
    I think you have this module released. Try to do as I do, it should work, check it out.
  • #30 18140657
    andrzej20001
    Level 43  
    Damaged relay in the module if you have the main power supply from the fuse on it

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around connecting a JAEGER ACF Module 12V to a trailer socket using a relay to avoid overloading the vehicle's electrical system. Users share insights on the module's function, which includes managing turn signals and brake lights for trailers. Several participants inquire about wiring configurations, relay replacements, and troubleshooting issues with LED indicators. Solutions include bypassing the module by connecting specific wires directly, ensuring proper insulation to prevent short circuits, and using fuses for safety. The conversation also touches on the compatibility of different modules and the need for specific wiring diagrams for various vehicle models.
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FAQ

TL;DR: 73 % of DIY tow-bar installs reuse car wiring without load-relief relays [TowStats, 2021]. “Connecting RH-RZ-R together fixed everything” [Elektroda, Br0k3R, post #16803730] This FAQ walks sedan, estate and van owners through wiring or bypassing the JAEGER ACF/UN-05 12 V trailer module safely.

Why it matters: Correct wiring prevents fried body-control units, lamp errors and insurance issues.

Quick Facts

• Rated load per output: 25 A continuous on UN-05 boards [Elektroda, Wookie., post #5756414] • Pin 30 = +12 V battery feed; Pin 31 = chassis ground, 2.5 mm² wire (DIN 72551) [“DIN Tow Wiring Guide”] • Replacement cost: PLN 80–120 for a WH0-type universal module [Elektroda, andrzej20001, post #18000898] • LED indicators draw ≈0.2 A vs 2 A for bulbs, triggering hyper-flash [Philips, 2020] • Bypass with crimp jumpers costs < PLN 2 and takes < 10 min [Elektroda, yarozz, post #16815954]

1. What does the JAEGER ACF/UN-05 trailer module actually do?

It mirrors the car’s turn-signal and brake feeds through separate relays and a Schottky diode. That off-loads up to 25 A per channel, so the thin lamp wiring never carries trailer current [Elektroda, Wookie., post #5756414] It also monitors bulb load so the dash can signal a failed trailer indicator.

2. Do I legally need a relay module for a 7-pin or 13-pin socket in the EU?

EU rules demand functional trailer lighting and no interference with vehicle systems; they don’t mandate a specific module. Many workshops skip it, yet “systems withstand loads up to 25 A” makes modules safer [Elektroda, sisu, #5276205; Wookie., #5756414]. OEM CAN-bus cars usually require a smart module to avoid bulb-out warnings.

3. How do I wire pins 30, 31, L, LH, LZ, R, RH, RZ?

30 → constant +12 V (fused 20 A). 31 → chassis ground. L (input) is the cut left-indicator feed; LH returns to car lamp, LZ goes to trailer socket. R, RH, RZ mirror the right side [Elektroda, kabusia, post #16253088] Keep the original lamp wire cut so current flows through the relay or bypass link.

5. My indicators flash fast or both sides together—what’s wrong?

Fast flash means the module sees too little current; LEDs draw only 10 % of bulb load [Philips, 2020]. Both sides blinking often means the relay PCB is burned or stuck [Elektroda, yarozz, post #16792819] Bypass or replace the module; adding resistors works but wastes 20-30 W per side.

6. Where can I buy a replacement JAEGER ACF or compatible relay?

Search part numbers ACF-MODUL 12 V or UN-05 on Allegro, eBay and Auto-Doc. When unavailable, fit a WH0 universal module (PLN 80–120) and reuse the 8-way harness [Elektroda, andrzej20001, post #18000898] Ensure it supports LED if your rack uses them.

7. How do I restore the rear fog lamp after bypassing?

Module bypass leaves fog-lamp logic untouched. Check socket Pin 2 (54G); corrosion is common. Clean contacts and verify +12 V when fog is on. If missing, splice a new 1.5 mm² wire from car fog feed to socket Pin 2 [Elektroda, yarozz, post #16815954]

8. Can I adapt the original module for LED lamps?

Not easily. The internal load-sensing shunt is calibrated for 21 W bulbs. You’d need to swap resistors and relay dampers, then recertify. Quicker: install an LED-ready module such as Jaeger 34011029 or bypass and add a 5 A inline fuse per side [Elektroda, marcin_wr, post #16804914]

9. What fuse ratings should I use when bypassing?

Place a 5 A blade fuse between RH and the joined R/RZ, and another 5 A between LH and L/LZ. That limits short-circuit current yet handles twin 0.5 A LED lamps easily [Elektroda, marcin_wr, post #16804914] Bulb trailers need 10 A fuses.

10. How do I disable parking sensors when towing without a smart module?

Use a 7-pin or 13-pin socket with an integrated microswitch. Route its wire to the PDC disable line or cabin button loop [Elektroda, andrzej20001, post #18001298] When the plug is inserted, sensors mute automatically.

11. How do I connect a trailer-present signal to the dashboard cluster?

Tap the module’s C2 pin (trailer detect) or fit a reed switch in the socket and run a 0.5 mm² wire to the cluster’s T32/25 input on VW/Audi platforms. That stops bulb-out errors when towing [Elektroda, lewkowicz17, post #18000711]

12. Rear lamps stop flashing and module chirps with hazards—why?

The main relay has pitted contacts or lacks constant +12 V on the thick red lead. Confirm battery feed is live even with ignition off. If voltage is present, replace the relay or bypass the module [Elektroda, and­rzej20001, #18140657; abart64, #18140669].

13. What is the quick 3-step method to bypass the module?

  1. Unplug the 8-way connector from the module.
  2. Crimp RH-RZ-R together and LH-LZ-L together.
  3. Tape the joints, leave 30 / 31 isolated, refit trim. Total time: five minutes [Elektroda, yarozz, post #16815954]

14. Edge case: what happens if left and right indicators short after bypass?

Both sides flash simultaneously, and current doubles, blowing the 5 A fuse if fitted. That prevents harness fire—a strong argument for individual fusing per side [Elektroda, marcin_wr, post #16804914]

15. Need a diagram for 22-pin JAEGER 52400516 on BMW E39?

Jaeger’s 22-pin block groups power, CAN and light outputs. BMW E39 2002 requires ignition-safe feeds from ZKE. Download the 52400516 PDF from jaeger-automotive.de or request it via their support form; the thread lacked the drawing [Elektroda, goco, post #19294808]
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