Bursztyn
Member Since: 28 Nov 2011
Location: Wiltshire
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| D4 LR Towing (wiring) Kit needs software activation! |
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A word of warning: I bought a 13-pin towing wiring kit from my local LR dealer in the full expectation that I can easily do it myself - LR part number VPLAT0012. Sure enough the wiring kit can be DIY'd. However, on the last page of the instructions enclosed with the kit there is an addendum. The picture implies that after installation the software for this wiring kit needs to be 'activated'. Obviously by an authorised LR workshop with the necessary kit! Another stealth measure by LR to make the D4 difficult if not impossible to self maintain. 
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 30th Nov 2011 2:55 pm |
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Martin
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
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They don't need enabling to work, see http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic61388.html and various other threads  06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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| 30th Nov 2011 3:03 pm |
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Bursztyn
Member Since: 28 Nov 2011
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 64
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Thanks for this advice. I'll go ahead by myself.
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| 30th Nov 2011 3:09 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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Martin ....his profile says D4 ...you linked to a D3 post
The D4 does need enabling ...the par=king sensors are not automatically silenced like the d3
dosent have to be a dealer .,.faultmate can enable the electrics aswell  G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 30th Nov 2011 6:40 pm |
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Bursztyn
Member Since: 28 Nov 2011
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 64
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Well spotted. I asked my LR dealer who said the same and quoted £75 to install. Sound a lot for such a straightforward job but I guess it saves the hassle and still cheaper than a faultmate which I don't have.
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| 1st Dec 2011 1:54 pm |
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