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stephenw46
 


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United Kingdom 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4
Trailer indicator

I have purchased a new Adria caravan when connected to my D4 the trailer indicator symbol on the dash isn’t showing any help is appreciated  
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HairyFool
 


Member Since: 04 Jan 2023
Location: North Essex
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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Landmark LE Auto ZanzibarDiscovery 4

Can you tell if the tow socket wiring is Land Rover or 3rd party/self fitted? Look for part numbers or logo on any labels. Is it 13pin or dual 7 pin?

One which has been scotchlocked/bodged onto light clusters would not be sensed as the D4 has dedicated circuits and fuses for the trailer socket. A visitor from the dark side, my other vehicle is an is still an EV. Strictly speaking its SWMBO.  
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stephenw46
 


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It’s genuine 13 pin worked fine on previous caravan  
Post #23702732nd Jun 2024 5:04 pm
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HairyFool
 


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Which would indicate the load the van draws is insufficient to trigger the sensing of the lights so might need a supplimentary load device i.e. a resisitor for the dash light to activate.

You would just have to be careful where this is attached as the wiring is probably specced for LEDs, a test lamp crock clipped to the back of the plug would be safest to prove a point especially as you won't want to mod the van wiring at this stage. A visitor from the dark side, my other vehicle is an is still an EV. Strictly speaking its SWMBO.  
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nigethecat
 


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Ukraine 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial XS Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

Or fit one of these Very Happy

https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/sale-discov...03828.html I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!

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HairyFool
 


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I would prove where the problem lies before spending out. There are plenty of guides on line to fit load resisitors, the only issue rarely mentioned is where to fit them.

A 21w filament bulb will load the circuit as that the standard indicator lamp. A visitor from the dark side, my other vehicle is an is still an EV. Strictly speaking its SWMBO.  
Post #23702902nd Jun 2024 8:55 pm
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