PLUG FOR DISCO 3

[davutch]

DOES ANYONE KNOW THE GUY MAKING THE TRAILER PLUGS(LED LIGHTS) FOR DISCO 3 IN ADELAIDE I AM SURE THEY WERE NARVA BRAND

[Oztourer]

What plug are you referring to? If you mean the black round 7 pin, it's a standard large 7 pin available from Repco or Supercheap Auto etc. The White 7 pin can be purchased direct from an LR spares dealer. I paid $18 for mine.

[davutch]

What plug are you referring to? If you mean the black round 7 pin, it's a standard large 7 pin available from Repco or Supercheap Auto etc. The White 7 pin can be purchased direct from an LR spares dealer. I paid $18 for mine.

no i see you have trouble when plugging into a trailer with led lights so i need an adaptor from the car to trailer

cheers i have seen someone in adelaide but cant seem to find it again

[LRD414]

Google "linear led discovery". Linear Electronic make them. You choose which plug ends you want.

http://www.linearelectronicdesign.com/

Scott

[Narangga]

I bought this one

Discovery 3 | LED Tow Connect - Tow LED Fitted Trailers Safely (http://www.ledtowconnect.com/2012/06/Discovery-3.html)

[LandyAndy]

I have a D3 Linear Electronics version for my D4.
Our D4s will operate the LED lights on a trailer,the 20W load is still needed for the vehicle to recognise the trailer is there(gearbox/terrain response/reverse sensors)
Andrew

[sandgroper57]

Apparently previous owner of my vehicle (never met him) used to tow his boat which had LED,s on the trailer so hoping he has already done something to cater for this, I suppose I will find out when I hook it up to something as I don't know how to check otherwise.


Cheers

[DiscoGav]

I have a D3 Linear Electronics version for my D4.
Our D4s will operate the LED lights on a trailer,the 20W load is still needed for the vehicle to recognise the trailer is there(gearbox/terrain response/reverse sensors)
Andrew

Does it need a 20 watt load on all circuits going to the trailer or is it just indicators or brakes or taillights. When you close a door with a trailer on is the brake lights flashing on have something to do with trailer detection?

[LRD414]

Apparently previous owner of my vehicle (never met him) used to tow his boat which had LED,s on the trailer so hoping he has already done something to cater for this, I suppose I will find out when I hook it up to something as I don't know how to check otherwise.

Cheers

Depends if he fitted an in-car module or a trailer drawbar module, which is the type being discussed here (eg Linear Electronics). I don't know where the in-car modules are typically fitted.

Scott

[Tombie]

Depends if he fitted an in-car module or a trailer drawbar module, which is the type being discussed here (eg Linear Electronics). I don't know where the in-car modules are typically fitted.

Scott

Internal units are typically PS Rear side panel...

Should be a switch to turn on and off

[LRD414]

Does it need a 20 watt load on all circuits going to the trailer or is it just indicators or brakes or taillights. When you close a door with a trailer on is the brake lights flashing on have something to do with trailer detection?


As I understand it, you only need it to be on one indicator circuit to function. But if put on both circuits you'll get the dash indication symbol for both left and right (flashing trailer symbol), which is nice but not essential.

Scott

[Tombie]

DiscoGav

Basil135 has been making these for a few people..
If you arent technically inclined (or cant be bothered) send him a PM and see if he can knock one up for you...

[DiscoGav]

I do need to make or get one, it's also my curiosity of what the system is looking for and how it works. I was one of those kids that asked way to many questions as a kid and at 36 still probably ask too many.

[Tombie]

I do need to make or get one, it's also my curiosity of what the system is looking for and how it works. I was one of those kids that asked way to many questions as a kid and at 36 still probably ask too many.

Simply the system is looking for the resistance of a 21w halogen bulb ;)

[Geedublya]

Simply the system is looking for the resistance of a 21w halogen bulb ;)


Halogen eh, must be some new fangled indicator bulb, all mine are standard incandescents. [emoji41]

[sandgroper57]

I got the linear electronics module hard wired and mounted permanently so I didn't have to keep swapping it over for different trailers.
Problem is now it thinks there is a trailer attached all the time so the little green symbol comes on when I indicate and the reversing sensors don't work.
The auto electrician says that's normal because I had it hard wired so have to live with it.
Anyone else had this issue?
Cheers

[Meken]

Put a switch inline - check with the guys at linear electronics which wire it needs to go on

[shanegtr]

I got the linear electronics module hard wired and mounted permanently so I didn't have to keep swapping it over for different trailers.
Problem is now it thinks there is a trailer attached all the time so the little green symbol comes on when I indicate and the reversing sensors don't work.
The auto electrician says that's normal because I had it hard wired so have to live with it.
Anyone else had this issue?
Cheers
I would have thought an auto sparky would be smart enough to be able to instal a switch and relays so it can by bypassed when not required

[DI5CO]

I got a switch installed in mine. So I just turn it on if I have a trailer with led lights. The guy sounds like he's lazy and couldn't have been bothered! Other wise now your car thinks it has a trailer permanently attached.
I got mine installed by this company.
http://www.drivenae.com.au/Gallery/Landrover-Repairs

[RickO]

Hi guys,

The Linear Electronics module can be easily installed permanently. I am far from being competent in anything electrical but didn't have an issue installing this (and a Traxide setup) in my MY14 with rear air.

Cheers,
RickO

[Meken]

I would have thought an auto sparky would be smart enough to be able to instal a switch and relays so it can by bypassed when not required


Linear electronics actually sell a hard wire in car version - funny enough it has a switch . OP maybe see if the LE guys will do some type of discounted swap over? They were great help when I had issues with one of their units.