D4 Electric Trailer Brake Wiring

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Originally Posted by gghaggis

Thanks Sniegy, at least that's an improvement on the D3 - mine doesn't recognise the trailer even with an LED shunt module. By the way, when the D3 does recognise a trailer, it flashes a trailer icon when you first activate an indicator. Doesn't the D4 do the same?

Cheers,

Gordon

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Gordon, I havent even noticed when fitting trailer brakes with our test board:eek:, just very busy, I have yet to also tow anything with a D4, so next time i go to work i will have a quick gander...HHMmmm.
I would assume it will, but....

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Originally Posted by mowog

How much will the LED module cost?

Am I going to have to surrender my first born?

Actually I would be willing to surrender my youngest. He should be an asset to anyone because the little sh*t knows everything.

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$295 + shipping.
Just a plug & play module.
If u do want one let me know & i will organise one to you.
I will be back at work on Tues. 03 9684 1021 direct.
Cheers.

p.s. Mowog can u answer Gordon's question above?

The only indication I got that the van was connected was from the brake controller.

The owners manual says its suppose to come up on the center info screen...

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Originally Posted by gghaggis

Thanks Sniegy, at least that's an improvement on the D3 - mine doesn't recognise the trailer even with an LED shunt module. By the way, when the D3 does recognise a trailer, it flashes a trailer icon when you first activate an indicator. Doesn't the D4 do the same?

Cheers,

Gordon

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HI Gordon, when van on there is a trailer symbol that flashes with blinkers,
T.R .also knows and does not go to off road auto, have LED on van, and shunt.
Cheers Ken

Has anyone got pics of where they mount the controllers in a D3. I'm keen to drill as few holes as possible. I have a Hayman Reese controller sitting at home, but is there a better option?

Cheers

DDDisco,
I have my Hayman Reese attached to the centre console. Between the console and the drivers seat and just behind the cup holder.
I used heavy duty double sided tape, so no holes required and hasnt moved at all. Its easily reached by the passenger or driver in this position if required.
Andrew

[QUOTE=sniegy;1175069]Hi WhiteD4,
The most common units we are asked by customers to fit are either the Tekonsha Prodigy/Voyager or plain jane Hayman Reese unit.
To wire in they are all the same, its just the adjustments on the unit that differ.
I have also wired in Red Arc (my personal fave) with & without the remote head & a few others that the names i dont recall.
It just depends on what you tow, ease of use to you & how fancy you want the unit to look.

Where do you put the red arc remote untis in a D4

Hi Everyone

I went to my dealer to discuss the LED Module for the D4, all the mechanics there advised me that i don't need this for the 2.7 D4.

The LEDs on the caravan will work fine without it and even if i had a module connected the reverse sensors will still beep.

I was told not to waste the $300, these modules are only needed for the D3 & for the D4 SE, HSE because of the trailer sway assist.

Oh and the Prodigy P3 is on Ebay for $174 including delivery.

Cheers
Paul

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Originally Posted by sniegy

Hi WhiteD4,
The most common units we are asked by customers to fit are either the Tekonsha Prodigy/Voyager or plain jane Hayman Reese unit.
To wire in they are all the same, its just the adjustments on the unit that differ.
I have also wired in Red Arc (my personal fave) with & without the remote head & a few others that the names i dont recall.
It just depends on what you tow, ease of use to you & how fancy you want the unit to look.

Where do you put the red arc remote untis in a D4

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Mount them in the panel that sits below the steering wheel as it is honeycomb.
All you end up with is just the control knob & LED protruding.;)

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Originally Posted by White D4

Hi Everyone

I went to my dealer to discuss the LED Module for the D4, all the mechanics there advised me that i don't need this for the 2.7 D4.

The LEDs on the caravan will work fine without it and even if i had a module connected the reverse sensors will still beep.

I was told not to waste the $300, these modules are only needed for the D3 & for the D4 SE, HSE because of the trailer sway assist.

Oh and the Prodigy P3 is on Ebay for $174 including delivery.

Cheers
Paul

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2.7 still has trailer assist ?

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Originally Posted by White D4

Hi Everyone

I went to my dealer to discuss the LED Module for the D4, all the mechanics there advised me that i don't need this for the 2.7 D4.

The LEDs on the caravan will work fine without it and even if i had a module connected the reverse sensors will still beep.

I was told not to waste the $300, these modules are only needed for the D3 & for the D4 SE, HSE because of the trailer sway assist.

Oh and the Prodigy P3 is on Ebay for $174 including delivery.

Cheers
Paul

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Trailer Assist is nothing to do with the LED issue. Trailer assist works only on the towcar, not through the trailer brakes. The 2.7 has TSA anyway and I strongly suspect the LED module will be needed as the D3 needs it.

Can we ask which dealer?