2003 Porsche Cayenne Tow Hitch fault! Help!

[chrispiec]

Hi again folks. so i just realised i hadnt operated the folding tow hitch on my cayenne so i pressed the button in the trunk and it would fold out. I tried the button a few times i could hear something like the motor trying to kick in but then it just stopped doing anything and the lights on the switch werent on. I then could hear the fans running even though i had the keys in my pocket. i then tried to switch ignition on and nothing would happen. I had to end up removing the fuse No.19 on the right hand side and this stopped the fans and made it possible to start car. What on earth has happened. If i put the fuse back in the fans would kick in and i cant turn ignition on. I have now left the fuse out, no choice, and i am getting the tow hitch fault warning constantly displayed on the dash.



Has the faulty tow hitch perhaps shorted the whole ignition system or something? this car is driving me nuts with all the stupid little issues.

[bigee]

I had a problem with my tow hitch (2004 turbo) i was getting a random flat battery,very annoying...checked battery,usual stuff, was having problems with door locking system, lots of niggles.Turns out it was the tow bar motor which had fried itself causing all sorts of knock on effects. I had it removed as i did not use the function,all good afterwards.Great cars but complicated with it.