Bought a second hand D3 SE but it never had a 12v set up in the back. It looks like it was replaced/removed so that a trailer towing set up could be installed, however it seems that there is no power there now when I checked. It may not be connected but there is no 12v adapter there anymore just an empty space where it was and it doesn't look like there is anywhere to plug in a new one. I have no knowledge of how this trailer set up works but just keen to get the 12v back in there and I don't have much of an idea where to start really, has anyone any experience of what is needed here or even access to a wiring diagram for that part of the vehicle?
The photo below is the current set up that I'm not actually using for anything (that I'm aware of ).
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
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A 2 pin orange plug should do the power socket.
No reason for it not to be there.
The blue 15A fuses can be used as a power source.
One of them maybe ignition switched
That thick brown and thick black spare connector may also be a power source.
13th Nov 2021 6:55 am
V8man
Member Since: 01 Jan 2021
Location: Dunno i was just following the satnav😳
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I'm pretty sure Wiring diagrams are all available on the wiki page of this site
(Look under the orange disco 3 .co.uk heading)
Or search wiring diagrams . 1996 Defender -died (now in landrover heaven😇)chassis to ashes , rust to dust !
2004 Defender td5 gone
2012 Evoque gone
2007 D3 V8 HSE
13th Nov 2021 9:20 am
OooohDisco
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Quote:
A 2 pin orange plug should do the power socket.
No reason for it not to be there.
Thanks for that, I couldn't find that at all after spending a lot of time looking, but I just found 2 wires trapped in behind the trim but can't find where they go. Will have to try take the trim off and see if that orange plug is in there somewhere at the end of them.
13th Nov 2021 9:29 am
aja4x4
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Have you checked the fuses?
Rear power and towbar should be on seperate fuse at the front fuse box behind the gloveboxAndrew
D3 2.7tdv6 2005
D4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial died and gone to LR heaven
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE
13th Nov 2021 9:29 am
OooohDisco
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Success, kind of.
I followed the wires trapped behind the trim and managed to pry the trim just enough to free this little beauty out Haven't tested it yet but it looks like the orange pin may no longer there and there has been some DIY job done on it as it's been taped up.
13th Nov 2021 10:14 am
Pete K
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From the factory, you need the ignition I on for it to work
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13th Nov 2021 10:52 am
V8man
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Location: Dunno i was just following the satnav😳
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Good find
Glad youve sorted it.1996 Defender -died (now in landrover heaven😇)chassis to ashes , rust to dust !
2004 Defender td5 gone
2012 Evoque gone
2007 D3 V8 HSE
13th Nov 2021 1:52 pm
OooohDisco
Member Since: 12 Nov 2021
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Thanks, power working too. Now just need to get a casing or shroud to put it back in place. Considering a second battery to be able to run a fridge off it when the engine is off too, back to searching the forums for that one
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