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sbarnham
Member Since: 07 Nov 2007
Location: Blue Mountains
Posts: 103
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Hi,
So the plugs behind the cover on the d3 for trailer electrical connection ...
Question 1: Why is there 2 ? Which one do I use ?
Question 2: Is it a standard connector ? My trailer has round, not flat like my d2 did.
Bye,
Scott
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 5th Dec 2007 12:01 pm |
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LeighW
D3 Decade
Member Since: 31 Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, AUS
Posts: 920
 
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Scott - the black 7 pin is the one to use. The white one is LR specific and if you had the right coupling, the air suspension would only stay at Normal height - you could not change to Access or Off Road Modes (connecting to it enables that Normal mode only). BTW - it does have a name but I can't remember it; maybe someone from the Wet Isles will be along shortly to remind us all of its name...
If you don't have a large 7 pin plug on the trailer, you could try for an adaptor at SuperCheap, Repco, etc. or have an auto electrician make one up for you.
HTH, Leigh LeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
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| 6th Dec 2007 7:01 am |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
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the black is 12n while the white is 12s and I believe the suspensions auto feature is disabled but can be manually changed.
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| 6th Dec 2007 7:14 am |
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Sniegy
Member Since: 01 May 2006
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 72
 
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So what are u saying Scott, "which one do "I" use...
Are u a new owner yet Hmmmmmm!!
As said black for Aus, White for USA.
Wiring can be changed as i said previously to give permanent power to the plug if u need to know let me know.
Cheers D4 Alaska/Almond 2.7 TDV6 with E-diff & extra's.. 
Keep smilin' Pete.
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| 6th Dec 2007 10:41 am |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
Posts: 16295
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catweasel wrote:....and I believe the suspensions auto feature is disabled but can be manually changed.
Yep, stops it automatically lowering and raising but you can still do it manually
12S socket is mainly used in the UK for caravans, pin out is in the site somewhere if you want to make use of it (assuming you can get the plugs over there, if not I'm sure we could send one over) The End
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| 6th Dec 2007 10:50 am |
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Sniegy
Member Since: 01 May 2006
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 72
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Slimer wrote:catweasel wrote:....and I believe the suspensions auto feature is disabled but can be manually changed.
Yep, stops it automatically lowering and raising but you can still do it manually
12S socket is mainly used in the UK for caravans, pin out is in the site somewhere if you want to make use of it (assuming you can get the plugs over there, if not I'm sure we could send one over)
Thanks Slimer, I didnt know the UK used the "White" plug, i had thought it was mainly for US. 
Our vehicles are pre-wired & have both plugs fitted as standard, even on base vehicles.
We have a lot of customers asking which one do i use... 
Cheers D4 Alaska/Almond 2.7 TDV6 with E-diff & extra's..
Keep smilin' Pete.
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| 6th Dec 2007 10:57 am |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
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do a search for 12s, some in Oz do use it for fridges and caravans and the plugs cost about $20 or so including post from the UK
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| 6th Dec 2007 11:03 am |
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sbarnham
Member Since: 07 Nov 2007
Location: Blue Mountains
Posts: 103
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Sniegy wrote:So what are u saying Scott, "which one do "I" use...
Are u a new owner yet Hmmmmmm!!
As said black for Aus, White for USA.
Wiring can be changed as i said previously to give permanent power to the plug if u need to know let me know.
Cheers
Yes, just signed today on a second hand HSE. We get it tomorrow. A very BIG thank you to everyone for their advice.
So if I use the black one, will it take the standard 7-pin round plug from my trailer, or is a "different" connector ?
Bye,
Scott
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| 7th Dec 2007 4:28 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
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Yep should plug in and just work since the D3's black plug is wired to the Australian convention.
Congrats on the purchase and enjoy the Permagrin tomorrow.
Chris 2011 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
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| 7th Dec 2007 4:39 am |
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Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 687
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Ummmm, If the 12s white plug is used and it stops suspension auto lowering  could the suspension be put in off road hight and stay there above 40 km/hr. If so a plug could be fitted with some load equal to lights and the thing would think a trailer was on and we would have controle of the suspension. could this be possible 
Rob  This would seem too simple to be true , oh well
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| 7th Dec 2007 6:06 am |
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PBob
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Mudgee NSW
Posts: 167
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Rob,
I'll bet wishfull thinking!
You can fool some of the people some of the time, but I'll bet you can't get around a D3!  2006 HSE TDV6 Bonatti Grey, ECB bull bar, tropical roof, LG Next G car kit, Tom Tom GPS, UHF, Mitchell Bros tow bar, Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition camper trailer and 23 foot Haines Signature half cabin (Towed separately!)
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| 7th Dec 2007 6:24 am |
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Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 687
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Bob
Yes, wishfull thinking but worth a look 
Probibly only have to conect a bulb to the circuit that causes LED lights to flash on ,
I may have a play and see what happens this weekend.
Rob
Nothing ventured nothing gained
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| 7th Dec 2007 6:34 am |
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PBob
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Mudgee NSW
Posts: 167
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Rob,
Err, if you are successful you might let on? (There might be a good business in white plugs fitted with little LED lights!). 2006 HSE TDV6 Bonatti Grey, ECB bull bar, tropical roof, LG Next G car kit, Tom Tom GPS, UHF, Mitchell Bros tow bar, Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition camper trailer and 23 foot Haines Signature half cabin (Towed separately!)
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| 7th Dec 2007 7:02 am |
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Sniegy
Member Since: 01 May 2006
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 72
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Congrats Scott, 
You wont be dissapointed. 
I drove a HSE for an hour today, the more i drive (& i drive them everyday), the more i really want one.
I would love the Sport, but finances wont allow me to go that far!!!
Ahh well... D4 Alaska/Almond 2.7 TDV6 with E-diff & extra's..
Keep smilin' Pete.
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| 7th Dec 2007 9:53 am |
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