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dippyfender

Member Since: 29 Dec 2017
Location: reading
Posts: 7

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Unknown Colour

disco 3 towing electrics

Hi I have 2 Landrover fitted 7 pin towing electric sockets fitted to my 54 plate poverty spec disco3 and would like to convert to a single 13 pin socket is it as simple as a straight swap or will I need to reprogram the system.
Thanks in advance
Dippyfender

6th Feb 2020 4:49 pm

Pete K

Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10684

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini Red

should be simple

do you have a caravan ?

6th Feb 2020 6:25 pm

dippyfender

Member Since: 29 Dec 2017
Location: reading
Posts: 7

Yes just changed my caravan which has 13 pin electrics

6th Feb 2020 6:36 pm

DrRobH

Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 927

Just buy an adaptor plug or lead? Loads out there

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1974 Lightweight

6th Feb 2020 6:42 pm

Ivan

Member Since: 01 Mar 2011
Location: Malvern Worcestershire
Posts: 690

That's what I did when I got my new Caravan (get an adaptor). The adaptor means you can still tow things that have a 7 pin towing socket, also leaves the car as standard.

Ivan 2013 RR Vogue SE SDV8
2013 Freelander 2 HSE Luxury SD4

7th Feb 2020 8:26 am

Class—

Member Since: 25 Jan 2020
Location: UK
Posts: 27

2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java Black

But that would mean his caravan would only get the 7 pin connector, so no good getting an adapter for towing it.
Being a complete newbie to Landrover’s and just finished wiring my 13pin tow electrics up, I’d say the physical aspect will be easy to move wires to a 13pin socket. However extending some wires might become an issue. You planning on just buying a 13pin socket and wiring it up or getting a replacement 13pin socket with loom? Thankfully discos are plug and play fittings for the tow electric loom.

As for the programming, I’d wait for the knowledgeable ones to come. I’d think you wouldn’t need to as you have dual setup already.

7th Feb 2020 9:04 am

Ivan

Member Since: 01 Mar 2011
Location: Malvern Worcestershire
Posts: 690

The adaptor plugs into both 7 pin sockets on the back of the D3 just like this Link 2013 RR Vogue SE SDV8
2013 Freelander 2 HSE Luxury SD4

7th Feb 2020 9:25 am

Class—

Member Since: 25 Jan 2020
Location: UK
Posts: 27

Ah, now that makes a lot more sense. Thanks for clarifying.

On a side note, I’m loving this forum with the wealth of knowledge and great members.

Cheers

7th Feb 2020 5:42 pm

Lazydave

Member Since: 07 Jul 2019
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 87

2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Santorini Black

If using an adapter with a caravan that has ATC fitted, it will not work.
I know this because i have used an adapter.
Just about to change to 13 pin on my disco 4. Doing some research and it seems there can be issues if the trailer also has led lights. 2010 HSE
Full service genuine parts.
Front and rear pads.
Turbo oil drain pipe mod.
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Fitted cross bars.
New rear discs and pads.
New RH inlet manifold.
New air con condensor.
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9th Feb 2020 4:53 pm

Ivan

Member Since: 01 Mar 2011
Location: Malvern Worcestershire
Posts: 690

Quote:
If using an adaptor with a caravan that has ATC fitted, it will not work.

Sorry but you are wrong. I have ATC fitted to my TinTent and it works fine. All the adaptor is doing is combining the two 7 pin sockets into 13 pin. No extra electronics or any thing.
We are talking a D3 here don't know if it's different for a D4

Ivan 2013 RR Vogue SE SDV8
2013 Freelander 2 HSE Luxury SD4

10th Feb 2020 10:12 am

Lazydave

Member Since: 07 Jul 2019
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 87

.. 2010 HSE
Full service genuine parts.
Front and rear pads.
Turbo oil drain pipe mod.
LED interior lights upgrade.
Both rear door actuators.
Tailgate handle/ switch.
Facelift grille and rear lights.
Fitted cross bars.
New rear discs and pads.
New RH inlet manifold.
New air con condensor.
New battery.
New EGR pipe.
New front discs and pads.
New propshaft.

Last edited by Lazydave on 10th Feb 2020 1:00 pm. Edited 1 time in total

10th Feb 2020 12:50 pm

Lazydave

Member Since: 07 Jul 2019
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 87

Ivan wrote:
Quote:
If using an adaptor with a caravan that has ATC fitted, it will not work.

Sorry but you are wrong. I have ATC fitted to my TinTent and it works fine. All the adaptor is doing is combining the two 7 pin sockets into 13 pin. No extra electronics or any thing.
We are talking a D3 here don't know if it's different for a D4

Ivan

As i only have a single 12n electrics the adapter plug will not operate ATC. This is the single adapter type.
I presume you have 12n and 12s and are using the double into 13pin adapter? 2010 HSE
Full service genuine parts.
Front and rear pads.
Turbo oil drain pipe mod.
LED interior lights upgrade.
Both rear door actuators.
Tailgate handle/ switch.
Facelift grille and rear lights.
Fitted cross bars.
New rear discs and pads.
New RH inlet manifold.
New air con condensor.
New battery.
New EGR pipe.
New front discs and pads.
New propshaft.

10th Feb 2020 12:59 pm

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