Discovery 2017

↓ Advertise on DISCO5.CO.UK ↓

  • Rodisco5
    Member Since: 07 Aug 2017
    Location: Buckinghamshire
    Posts: 27
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Indus Silver

    Trailer Light Power

    My first kook up of my caravan to my 2018 Disco, was very confusing, everything fine, but brake lights did not work at all. I checked both car and caravan all was good, it was only after talking with the caravan manufacturer I discovered there is a maximum power output for each circuit. the Brake light circuit is a max of 60 watts, I have 4 21w brake lights plus a high level bar.

    The solution is replacing the 4 caravan lamps with LED equivalents.

    I imagine some trailers have side indicators that will exceed the load allowance.

    See,
    http://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/documen...c/G2135173

    just a little help I hope.

    Rodney
    22nd Mar 2018 9:08 pm
  • Craigp
    Member Since: 10 Nov 2016
    Location: Hull
    Posts: 690
    England 

    I don't have a problem with mine (what make is your van) obviously that doesn't help you. Have you tried removing a couple of lamps to reduce the load and to prove that is the issue. Clearly introducing LED's will reduce the load but may effect the bulb monitoring system.

    good luck.
    22nd Mar 2018 9:56 pm
  • Rodisco5
    Member Since: 07 Aug 2017
    Location: Buckinghamshire
    Posts: 27
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Indus Silver

    Thanks all checks done, my van is a 2018 Vanmaster V580. It has 4 21watt brakelights olus the high level bar across the centre back, very likely 95watts in total.

    I am not aware the Discovery 5 has any bulb check facitility other than for the trailer on connection. As this only works with the ignition off there will be no computer check on lamps.

    I was writing to help others who may find the issue.

    Regards

    Rodney
    22nd Mar 2018 11:32 pm
  • RDM1974
    Member Since: 10 Aug 2020
    Location: Falkirk
    Posts: 3
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Santorini Black

    MY20 seems to have the same issue.

    Works fine on my brothers older car, but when hooked up to the Disco 5, the brake lights flicker once then do not operate again.

    Can you guys tell me if swapping to LEDs did the trick?

    I will try this tomorrow and see for myself.
    10th Aug 2020 9:39 pm
  • Russell
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
    Location: Lydd
    Posts: 1094
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    What make van, is it a Swift
    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.
    11th Aug 2020 2:33 am
  • RDM1974
    Member Since: 10 Aug 2020
    Location: Falkirk
    Posts: 3
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Santorini Black

    Hi,
    Its a Bailey Pegasus.

    Seems likely that this is the problem but I just wanted to check before I get some LED lamps.

    Ross
    11th Aug 2020 7:02 am
  • RDM1974
    Member Since: 10 Aug 2020
    Location: Falkirk
    Posts: 3
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Santorini Black

    OK,

    So yes, LED bulbs fix the problem.

    They are difficult to remove though.
    11th Aug 2020 2:54 pm
  • Forum Permissions
  • You cannot create new threads in this forum
    You cannot reply to threads in this forum
    You cannot edit your posts in this forum
    You cannot delete your posts in this forum
    You cannot vote in polls in this forum
All times are GMT + 1 Hour DISCO5.CO.UK © 2016 - 2024 Futuranet Ltd DISCO5.CO.UK RSS Feed - All Forums 
DISCO5.CO.UK is independent and not affiliated to Jaguar Land Rover.
Switch to the mobile site
Close