Member Since: 03 Feb 2007
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TOWBAR ELECTRICAL QUESTION
Im trying to find if the TDV6 has the tow bar electrical connections in the rear of the Vehical reason being I want to put a charger on to a permanant supply in the rear of the car
any help appreciated
3rd Feb 2007 9:52 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Would be very interested if this can be done but stealer tells me it is not possible.
3rd Feb 2007 9:54 am
B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
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Pin 4 on the 12s socket is a permanent live and the socket is "fed" from connections behind the rear light unit, so there must be a permanent live in there somewhere.
3rd Feb 2007 12:11 pm
DiscoStu
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Do you mean you wanna connect a charger into the towbar electrical socket to charge the battery in the vehicle when left for long periods?
Great idea actually, and it should theoretically be possible. If you open the white socket lid and measure the pin on the right hand side, this is the one connected thru to the battery (via a 15A fuse) (Pin 4 I think if B16 KJR is right)
Or do you want access to the permanent (battery) circuit at the rear of the car?
If this is the case, then the left hand rear panel gives access to the fuses and circuits for the towing electrics, and if you read your manual it will tell you what 15A fuse is for what circuit. There are only 2 of them, so measure both and the one that is 12V with ignition off is what you are looking for.
3rd Feb 2007 3:49 pm
dubiousp
Member Since: 03 Feb 2007
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Not found any fuses yet but will look again tomorrow
3rd Feb 2007 7:13 pm
WOODY179
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I thought that the fuses were only there if you had the towbar electrics fitted, if not I believe that there should just be a couple of multiplug connectors there but one of these connectors should have the permanent supply.1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
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3rd Feb 2007 7:30 pm
Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
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OK if you haven't got the fuses, then search for the thread about installing the towbar electrics - this should show the pinout of the conectors and their location
4th Feb 2007 4:56 am
Ocsid
Member Since: 29 Nov 2005
Location: Hampshire
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Certainly if you have the white socket then you can charge your battery via it.
I do so when away for spells as I cant physically access my bonnet to couple directly whilst the Disco is in the garage.
I only use a "conditioning charger"* to which I have wired a white plug, leaving it plugged in for up to a month whilst abroad.
I would be reticent about any heavy charging currents as I read the Disco battery has some unique characteristics; perhaps the more knowledgeable can discuss this?
* actually the battery condition charger from a defunct burglar alarm.
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