Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: West Midlands
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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
2nd Jun 2024 2:40 pm
HairyFool
Member Since: 04 Jan 2023
Location: Essex
Posts: 610
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 MG5 EV
2nd Jun 2024 6:00 pm
stephenw46
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 1182
It’s genuine 13 pin worked fine on previous caravan
2nd Jun 2024 6:04 pm
HairyFool
Member Since: 04 Jan 2023
Location: Essex
Posts: 610
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 MG5 EV
2nd Jun 2024 8:41 pm
nigethecat
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2nd Jun 2024 9:14 pm
HairyFool
Member Since: 04 Jan 2023
Location: Essex
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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 MG5 EV
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