Enter your VAT number here and click Verify:
Your details have been verified. VAT number registered to:
,
.
Your order will now be zero rated for VAT purposes. We reserve the right to verify these details after your order request has been made and reinstate VAT if required.
Your VAT details were not recognised or were invalid. Your VAT number must be matched to your Billing Country as specified above. This is currently specified as . You do not need to enter the country code part of your VAT number as this has already been selected in your billing address details above.
The VAT number checking service is currently offline. Please supply your VAT details within the comments or special instructions field below and we will apply a VAT discount after placing your order request.
The Genuine Porsche Tow Hitch Wire Set is a replacement electrical wiring kit for the vehicle's tow hitch / trailer connection system, supplied with the associated trailer socket.
Fits:
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera V6 3.0L 2WD (330 Hp) 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 V6 3.0L 4WD (330 Hp) 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 V6 3.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 3.0L Turbocharged V6 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S V6 3.0L 4WD (440 Hp) 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S V6 3.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S Diesel V8 4.0L 4WD (422 Hp) 2017-18
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S Diesel 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Sport Turismo 2017-18
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid V6 2.9L 4WD 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid V6 2.9L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo V8 4.0L 4WD (550 Hp) 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo V8 4.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid V8 4.0L 4WD 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid V8 4.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S E-Hybrid 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera GTS 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera GTS Sport Turismo 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 4.0L V8 2021-23
1D3 - Trailer Hitch, Electrically Retractable, ECE R55
Diagram Ref No 11
The wiring set provides the electrical connection between the Porsche and a compatible trailer or towing accessory, allowing essential lighting and electrical signals to be transferred through the tow hitch socket.
A damaged tow hitch harness or socket can cause trailer lighting faults, intermittent electrical operation, warning messages or complete loss of individual trailer functions. Replacing a defective wiring set helps restore a secure electrical connection and reliable operation of the towing electrics.
What This Product Does:
The tow hitch wire set connects the vehicle's electrical system to the trailer socket.
When a trailer is connected, the wiring provides the electrical pathways required for supported trailer functions.
Depending on vehicle and trailer configuration, these can include functions such as:
- Trailer tail lights
- Brake lights
- Direction indicators
- Rear fog light where applicable
- Other supported trailer electrical circuits
The socket provides the physical electrical connection between the vehicle and the trailer plug.
Correct operation is particularly important because trailer lighting communicates braking and directional intentions to other road users.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
Common symptoms of trailer wiring or socket problems include:
- Trailer lights not working
- One or more trailer lights operating intermittently
- Trailer indicators not working
- Brake lights not operating correctly
- Tail lights failing
- Trailer lights flickering
- Electrical warning messages
- Trailer detection problems where applicable
- Functions working only when the plug is moved
- Corroded socket terminals
- Bent or damaged socket contacts
- Water or moisture inside the socket
- Cracked socket housing
- Damaged wiring insulation
- Broken or exposed wires
- Loose electrical connectors
- Damaged harness mounting points
Electrical testing should be carried out before replacement to confirm the source of the fault.
Why Replacement Matters:
Replacing a defective tow hitch wiring set helps restore reliable communication between the vehicle and trailer electrical systems.
A serviceable replacement can help:
- Restore trailer lighting operation
- Restore brake-light signals
- Restore direction-indicator operation
- Correct intermittent electrical connections
- Replace damaged or corroded wiring
- Replace a damaged trailer socket
- Reduce electrical warning messages caused by connection faults
- Maintain a secure trailer electrical connection
- Support safe and reliable towing
Correctly functioning trailer lights are particularly important for visibility and communication with other road users.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
971898220
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera V6 3.0L 2WD (330 Hp) 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 V6 3.0L 4WD (330 Hp) 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 V6 3.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 3.0L Turbocharged V6 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S V6 3.0L 4WD (440 Hp) 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S V6 3.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S Diesel V8 4.0L 4WD (422 Hp) 2017-18
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S Diesel 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Sport Turismo 2017-18
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid V6 2.9L 4WD 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid V6 2.9L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo V8 4.0L 4WD (550 Hp) 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo V8 4.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid V8 4.0L 4WD 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid V8 4.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S E-Hybrid 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera GTS 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera GTS Sport Turismo 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 4.0L V8 2021-23