I was thinking about installing the winch kit and had a look at the instructions on the LR GTR website.
I have a few questions related to the electrics and wondered if I could do this on my own.
I have no problem with the mechanical part but I saw that you must remove the battery and splice a wire into the loom. If you remove power to the D3 what happens? Does it need to be plugged into the Diagnostic computer at the dealer and reset in anyway? What functions could get screwed if the battery is removed? Does the radio need a code to be entered if powered off? Does the computer need to be told that the winch has been added and expect a load when used?
Any advice would be helpful in deciding if I could install this on my own. The installation looks like quite an execise but I'm sure I can do a neater and more careful job than the dealer but am worried about touching the power to the computers.
Thanks,
Chris2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
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6th Mar 2006 10:10 am
Pelyma
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6th Mar 2006 10:13 am
10forcash
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Absolutely no problems disconnecting the battery, the only thing that needs to be reset is the clock.
WDS / T4 is only needed if you have the front PDC, although if you want to keep it (fitting a winch requires it to be switched off) I can advise of how & where to relocate the sensors to. It is a full days work though, if you are intending to fit the undershield, it's wise to do it at the same time.
Just remember to close the vehicle down properly, don't disconnect the battery until the interior lights have gone off and the clock display has disappeared. I've disconnected the battery a couple of times without any problems whatsoever. If you need a guide to removing the front bumper cover, PM me your email
I do have the front PDC and noticed when the A-bar is fitted the inner 2 sensors disappear. Can they still be fitted? I like them for parking but they are a pain off-roading.
So can all 4 remain or not?
In Oz the Under Body Protection is still not available but if it is I'll get it when fitting the winch and A-bar. I'm sort of assuming I can get all of these accessories in Oz. I'm still waiting for the dealer to confirm price and availability.
I'll PM my email for any other info you have on tips for fitting.
Thanks very much for your help,
Chris2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
6th Mar 2006 11:00 am
Ken
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According to the dealer the fitting instuctions are for the LHD version it took them nearly three days result was good thou and yes my front PDC are turned off!
6th Mar 2006 11:04 am
10forcash
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Officially the front PDC is switched off, however, mine still has the outer ones working and the inner ones did work until I fitted the steel brush bar although repositioning further out will enable them to work. Failing that, either cable-tie the centre ones inside the bumper with a piece of butyl rubber tape over the sensor (this absorbs the ultrasonic transmission) and just have the outer ones active
According to the dealer the fitting instuctions are for the LHD version it took them nearly three days result was good thou and yes my front PDC are turned off!
Ken2463,
I do prefer the look of the LR set up over the ARB bullbar with winch. Although for Australian conditions the ARB BB is a better choice I just haven't got used to the look of it and prefer the LR look as it is "less in your face".
Chris2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
6th Mar 2006 11:10 am
Ken
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Cheers 10 I'll have a route around for the cables at the weekend and get the dealer to turn them on again
6th Mar 2006 11:15 am
10forcash
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Ken / PCH, the only difference is that the battery box is on the opposite side, doesn't need an engineering degree to work out how to do it 8)
I'll take some photo's of the revised wiring routing later
6th Mar 2006 11:16 am
10forcash
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Ken, you should be able to mount yours on the soft A bar with a bit of work, that said, the winch would make an excellent 'parking sensor'
6th Mar 2006 11:17 am
Engin
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Guys, this is a great forum. Sure, we hear a lot about the problems, but it's the tips and all the help that makes me wanna come back. Having driven from Camel Trophy Range Rover to Camel Trophy Disco II and now a (regular) Disco III, I think it's a great 4x4. It's not as hardcore as a Defender, but will be great fun as long as electronics won't fail.
Back to the subject:
Ken, were you able to get the front PDC turned on again? Did you reposition the inner sensors? If you did, do you happen to have pictures of their new positions? I have the same set-up as yours and would like to get my PDC back. Thanks.
25th Mar 2006 8:05 pm
Ken
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Hi
Have not re located PDC as yet (March is a mega busy time for me) I plan after advice to reconect the PDCs and cover them with heavy tape so only the two outer ones work and place them out of site TFC is right the winch works well as a front sensor !!!!
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Sure, we hear a lot about the problems, but it's the tips and all the help that makes me wanna come back. Having driven from Camel Trophy Range Rover to Camel Trophy Disco II and now a (regular) Disco III, I think it's a great 4x4. It's not as hardcore as a Defender, but will be great fun as long as electronics won't fail. 
