Thread: what wiring standard do MY14 D4 trailer sockets comply.

Originally Posted by sniegy

As you have said "You" can turn on the fog lights. You know you shouldn't so don't.
It is compliant otherwise the vehicle would not be sold. LR have been rejected on many fronts on other small niggling things which we laughed at.
And ah No, recall won't be necessary, no need to cut your fingers off so the fog light switch is turned on!

With a response like that Land Rover can deal with the Dept. of Infrastructure and Regional Development. Its been reported to Investigations and Recalls, Vehicle Safety Standards, Department of Infrastructure and Transport.

You do realise that most Land Rover drivers don't have eyes on stalks that can check the rear of their trailer while they're driving. Particularly if they correctly use the rear fog lamps only in adverse conditions.

I would take bets that the majority of Land Rover Discovery and RRS drivers would not have a clue about this issue.

Maybe I'm missing something, but why would you activate rear fog lights when the trailer on the back would be in the way? I didn't think fog lights were a requirement on Oz vehicles, so there's no requirement to turn them on anyway?

Cheers,

Gordon

I think the point is that they can be turned on and if they are turned then you have an issue if the driver is unaware of the problem.

Where I live we regularly have heavy fog and plenty of people use their fog lights.

I'm with Diana - Land Rover should make sure that the plugs are compatible with the local standards. If I was not a member of this forum I would never have known of this issue and it is clear that some members here have been caught out with other wiring issues.

PS I cant understand why you would have a vehicle capable of towing 3.5 tonnes that does not have a standard interface to install an EBC with out pulling the trim apart. Discoveries sold in North America have it. Can't understand why the same interface is not available here.

Di, I thought you were part of a group that meet regularly with land rover to discuss vehicle issues and issues with dealerships......could this be resolved at one of those meetings?

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Originally Posted by SBD4

I think the point is that they can be turned on and if they are turned then you have an issue if the driver is unaware of the problem.

Where I live we regularly have heavy fog and plenty of people use their fog lights.

I'm with Diana - Land Rover should make sure that the plugs are compatible with the local standards. If I was not a member of this forum I would never have known of this issue and it is clear that some members here have been caught out with other wiring issues.

PS I cant understand why you would have a vehicle capable of towing 3.5 tonnes that does not have a standard interface to install an EBC with out pulling the trim apart. Discoveries sold in North America have it. Can't understand why the same interface is not available here.

I think you are correct on that issue but I think it is mandated in the US where JLR have assumed that ISO1724 will suit Australia because of our historical links to the UK.

From the information I have been able to find, electric brakes are unusual or even rare in the UK.

Unless the issue is brought to the attention of LRA: that we probably need our vehicles wired for the brake controller interface cable with compatible/ADR 42 compliant trailer sockets nothing will be done.

Folks, this issue is a state based issue.

ADRs are not national based laws or regulations, and only become laws and/or regulations if a particular state makes it part of that state’s regulations.

Furthermore, this thread is just like the arguments put foreword about the use of fog lights on the front of vehicles.

In most states, they are illegal to use in anything but in fog or bad weather, but this doesn't stop ******* using them at night in good whether, blinding on coming drivers.

Originally Posted by drivesafe

Folks, this issue is a state based issue.

ADRs are not national based laws or regulations, and only become laws and/or regulations if a particular state makes it part of that state’s regulations.

Furthermore, this thread is just like the arguments put foreword about the use of fog lights on the front of vehicles.

In most states, they are illegal to use in anything but in fog or bad weather, but this doesn't stop ******* using them at night in good whether, blinding on coming drivers.

I also find some of the new LED "running lights" exceedingly bright...