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Hi all, I have just upgraded from my old bomb D4 . . . . .
to a brand new D4 :)
When installing the electric brake controller wiring I could not find the 'splice' joint, because its now located INSIDE the car.
So you dont have to remove the tail lamp anymore.
For the record my car is a Oct 2013 build.
Oh and to make sense of the pic you need to touch your left ear on your shoulder...
from one wierd Al in Canberra to another - can you recommend anyone to fit a controller in Canberra (I'm useless). Picked up my MY14 on Friday and have been quoted $1600 by Lennocks!
$1600 sounds very steep.
But I'm in a similar boat.
Wouldn't say useless, but very time poor for the next while, but having sold Prado have some funds to spend on new D4.
Not keen to get extorted though
Need a recommendation for installer / auto electrician familiar with LR especially D4 I guess. Brisbane northside, Redcliffe Caboolture or Sunshine Coast.
Tekonsha P3 brake controller, as well as Traxide DBS kit. May as we'll pull all the wires through in one job.
SWMBO wants action ASAP - seems she's keen to get the caravan rolling again.
Thanks in advance
Ron.
Hey albo42 ..... ouch $1600
Sorry no idea about auto elec's in town, I do all that sort of thing myself.
Perhaps try Canberra Motor Works in Mitchell, they are good with all things LR.
A
Also in a similar situation. Heading o/s for 5 weeks on Saturday, and was hoping to get elec brakes + some other work done whilst I'm gone.
How did you guys go?
B
Fitted a full Traxside system myself in bits and pieces over a week as I had some spare time. The instructions are great. The hardest part I found was lifting the sill covers, go figure. Basic knowledge and the ability to follow instructions will get you through that part.
I have not yet a need for a brake controller so unable to assist there.
Regards
I've read the comprehensive instructions for installing Traxide system and will run a wire for electric brake controller at the same time.
Have set aside next Wednesday to do the job.
Kit hopefully arrives on Monday.
I am a wee bit concerned for knuckle skin, and am a little concerned that Tim doesn't include band aids in the kit. Maybe he has some faith in my abilities.
Having a second person to pull the cable through the firewall (one under the dash and in the engine bay) makes that part of the job easier.
Lonsdale Auto Electrics quoted $650 supply and fit a Redarc (or similar price for a P3, which I is what I think I'll get). Sounds good to me. They reckon they've done a few Discos but were happy if I wanted to bring in Sneigy's instructions! Will let you know how it turns out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Benno
I think I have read all 24 pages so far, but still I have s couple of silly questions...
I have a Tekonsha P3 to get into an MY14 (so rear loom INSIDE the car), and the short loom the controller comes with needs each wire extending to get to all the car's termination points. So they will be crimped with bullet connectors I assume.
Secondly, what spec (type/amps/whatever) and length of wire is required for each of the 4 runs? Any specific type of wire to the circuit breaker? The two wires to the back of the car would be fairly long I assume, since they need to go all the way down the drivers side and across the back of the luggage area (5-6 metres ?)