Discovery 2017

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  • Yorkietiger
    Member Since: 09 Sep 2018
    Location: Leicester
    Posts: 36
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Santorini Black

    13 pin towing electrics

    Having bought an approved Used D5 in December, this week I connected the caravan to it for the first time. It has a factory fitted electrically deployable tow bar including 13 pin electrics. On connecting up and switching on the ignition the caravan side lights came on, even though the car lights were switched off.

    I do not think this should happen, as far as I know pins 5 and 7 that power trailer side lights should only be live if the vehicle lights are switched on either manually or automatically, if you have auto lights fitted. DLRs should not cause trailer lights to be activated.

    Are my recollections correct? And has anyone else had this problem?
  • Trevorb1
    Member Since: 08 Jan 2018
    Location: Nuneaton
    Posts: 273
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Td6 SE Corris Grey

    Yorkietiger, on D5, the daytime running lights illuminate the rear lights on the car and when you connect up a trailer, the trailer running lights also come on.

    24MY D300 Dynamic SE, Fuji White, Deployable Towbar, full size spare.
    Gone 20MY SDV6 Landmark, Indus Silver, Deployable Towbar, 360 Cameras
  • B50int
    Member Since: 02 Sep 2018
    Location: Yorkshire
    Posts: 155
    United Kingdom 

    I confirm that behaviour. Trailer lights are always on with the DRLs.

    It was the same in my Jaguar I had before. I am sure it’s meant to be like that.

    Jon
  • mordred1973
    Member Since: 08 Jan 2019
    Location: Northamptonshire
    Posts: 758
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Fuji White

    Was same with my Volvo XC60. Not a bad thing i guess really

    2023 D300 Metropolitan, Hakuba Silver, Low Range, Solar screen, Deployable towbar, FBH, sidesteps.
  • Yorkietiger
    Member Since: 09 Sep 2018
    Location: Leicester
    Posts: 36
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Santorini Black

    Thanks everyone for the feedback. Very Happy
  • Russell
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
    Location: Lydd
    Posts: 1094
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    Same here as well Thumbs Up

    Namib Orange 1st Edition with black roof and wheels.
    Privacy, tow bar, drive pack, surround camera, heated front & rear seats, auto dim door mirrors, side steps, remote Pro, RSE, arm rest fridge dash cam front and rear.
  • Wolfpack
    Member Since: 25 May 2019
    Location: England
    Posts: 324
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si6 HSE Corris Grey

    Can I just ask whether the electrically deployable towball has any suitable fixing place for the brake away cable? ( as opposed to looping it around the tow ball). I am having one fitted next week and not seen one deployed yet.
  • nebc100
    Member Since: 08 Mar 2019
    Location: Altlinster
    Posts: 397
    Luxembourg 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Namib Orange

    Yes... It has a small ring to clip the brake away cable through. It is on the left hand side of the tow hutch.
  • mordred1973
    Member Since: 08 Jan 2019
    Location: Northamptonshire
    Posts: 758
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Fuji White

    however, if you have the older break away cable, chances are the clip won't fit through the loop and it shouldn't just be clipped to the loop since the clips are not strong enough and would not pull on the brakes, only the newer cables with the caribina work in that way. (I am looking to change the cable in the next few weeks for that very reason since mine will only loop over the ball which doesn't seem the most secure thing to do)

    2023 D300 Metropolitan, Hakuba Silver, Low Range, Solar screen, Deployable towbar, FBH, sidesteps.
  • Wolfpack
    Member Since: 25 May 2019
    Location: England
    Posts: 324
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si6 HSE Corris Grey

    Thanks for the replies...I have a carabiner version so should be ok.
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