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Product overview

Genuine OEM Volkswagen Trailer Towing Socket, part number 3AA945505. This critical electrical component provides the necessary power and signal connections for a trailer, enabling functions such as brake lights, turn signals, and auxiliary power. It is typically mounted at the rear of the vehicle, integrated with the trailer hitch system. Constructed from durable black plastic, it weighs approximately 0.106 kg. Choosing a genuine OEM towing socket ensures correct pin configuration, weather resistance, and robust electrical contacts for safe and reliable trailer operation.

Catalogue entry: SOCKET 13 pin.

Technical details

Category
Electrical & Wiring
Customs (HS) code
85366990
Manufacturer
Volkswagen
Product Type
Genuine new auto parts
Shipping size (L × W × H)
11.5 × 5.5 × 6 cm
Shipping weight
0.11 kg

Specifications

As recorded in the manufacturer’s parts catalogue for this part number.

Chassis numbers
up to 5N-M-999 999

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Parts diagram & fitment

9 vehicles

Socket For Trailer Towing — locate 3AA945505 Volkswagen Trailer Towing Socket | Electrical in the official exploded view and explore the surrounding assembly.

Parts in this assembly7
Compatible / alternative parts(1)
Vehicle fitment table9

Europe (6)

VehicleYearsPos.QtyRemark
audi a6 2.02018-51PR:1D4,1D9
Tarraco FR2018-202491
Tiguan 2.0 4Motion2017-20245, 9
Tiguan 2.0 4Motion2016-20245, 9
Passat CC2011-20166, 3
Passat saloon2010-20156, 3

Other markets (1)

VehicleYearsPos.QtyRemark
Tiguan 2.0 4Motion2016-20225, 9

Platform / generic diagrams (2)

VehicleYearsPos.QtyRemark
1J0 platform5
1J0 platform5

Diagrams & fitment data powered by oemdiagrams.com

3AA945505 Volkswagen Trailer Towing Socket | Electrical is fitted on: audi a6 2.0 2018-; Tarraco FR 2018-2024; Tiguan 2.0 4Motion 2017-2024; Tiguan 2.0 4Motion 2016-2024; Passat CC 2011-2016; Passat saloon 2010-2015; Tiguan 2.0 4Motion 2016-2022; 1J0 platform.