dshickle
Member Since: 27 Mar 2006
Location: Epsom, Surrey
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I know there is a continual debate about tow electrics
Has anyone installed the electrics themselves and had the dealer make the software changes so the PDC don't bleat all the time when reversing?
I had a quote of £240.00 to fit - which to me seems very high for a plug and play wiring loom.
Any offers of advice welcome.
David Not yet through the mid-life crisis - still growing up
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 10th Jun 2010 11:13 am |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
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Depends on how well you know your dealers as to whether they'll charge you for the activation, but other than that it's straight forward. The electrics will actually work, but as you already mentioned, unless properly activated the PDCs won't deactivate when a trailer is connected.
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| 10th Jun 2010 11:23 am |
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DiscoDad
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Beautiful Teesdale
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I queried this cost when I had mine done.
Apparently it's not the same job as on the D3 and involves removal of the rear bumper!  so more time has been allocated to the job as a result.
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| 10th Jun 2010 11:29 am |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
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I presummed David knew the bumper needed to be removed - sorry 
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| 10th Jun 2010 12:02 pm |
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dshickle
Member Since: 27 Mar 2006
Location: Epsom, Surrey
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Yes - i did them myself on my D3. No bumper removal.
So i have ordered the electrics.
Just need to find a friendly dealer to enable.
David Not yet through the mid-life crisis - still growing up
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| 10th Jun 2010 12:56 pm |
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dshickle
Member Since: 27 Mar 2006
Location: Epsom, Surrey
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Hi All,
Thanks for the observations - electrics acquired.
Any info on how to remove the D4 rear bumper to fit the electric would be appreciated.
David Not yet through the mid-life crisis - still growing up
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| 17th Jun 2010 7:25 am |
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Griffmaster
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: Different Planet
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| Re: Disco 4 and tow electrics |
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dshickle wrote:
I had a quote of £240.00 to fit - which to me seems very high for a plug and play wiring loom.
David
Got the dealer to supply and fit the necessary for my D4 twin electrics, price also came in at £240 (+VAT). 2015 D4 HSE in Corris Grey
All below gone but still with happy memories
2010 D4 XS in Stornaway Grey
2006 D3 S in Zermatt Silver
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| 17th Jun 2010 9:28 am |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
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dshickle wrote:Any info on how to remove the D4 rear bumper to fit the electric would be appreciated.
Carefully... 
You'll need to remove the rear wheel arch trims to get a the screws behind them, then they are 5 or 6 plastic clips along top below the lower tailgaten and I think one screw either side underneath where the reflectors. I may still have the GTR documents from when I did mine, PM me you e-mail address and I'll forward you a copy.
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| 17th Jun 2010 9:57 am |
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cte
Member Since: 04 Nov 2006
Location: Aberdare
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Had dealer do mine for about £170. Did consider going to a trailer specialist but with the car being so complex with features such as Tow Stability Asist I decided I wanted the dealer to do it.
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| 17th Jun 2010 3:42 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
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Why does the bumper have to come off?????? The basic car is exactly the same so cannot see the issue. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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| 17th Jun 2010 4:23 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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the dealers need to make more money, so the fitting instructions have been changed to make it a longer and more expensive job Duncan
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| 17th Jun 2010 5:14 pm |
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allforus
Member Since: 20 Mar 2010
Location: Cumbria
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had my twin electrics fitted at the dealer Kit costs £85 plus 1 hours labour didnt even have to haggle
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| 17th Jun 2010 6:36 pm |
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Salty Spuds
Member Since: 05 Dec 2009
Location: The Peoples Republic of South Yorkshire
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cost me £95 fitted when ordered with new vehicle
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| 17th Jun 2010 8:15 pm |
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Adigorn
Member Since: 14 Mar 2010
Location: Birmingham
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i did swap tow bar and electrics from d3 to brand new d4
straight forward job (same parts)
no need to remove bumper on d4 (didnt folow the instructions not having any as the sorce kit came from old d3)
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| 18th Jun 2010 10:18 pm |
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tjp74
Member Since: 10 Feb 2010
Location: Seattle
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Has anyone compared the electronic kit for D3 and D4? Parts numbers are different and LR claim they are not interchageable but looks like they are. TJ
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