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wurzel153



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Do dedicated 13 pin electrics need dealer coding

Hi,

I have just fitted a pf jones 13 pin dedicated electrics to my 2011 fl2. (Ready for a new caravan, no jokes it's for the children). The wiring instructions say that it now needs to be coded at the dealer to switch it on. Having plugged my cycle carrier in all the lights work fine so is it necessary to pay the dealer and what will they actually do as it seems to work already.

I have a manual fl2.

Post #215863 5th Feb 2014 11:16 am
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Greybeard



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My guess is that you will need to get a dealer to change the settings. Caravans are a bit more complicated than a bike carrier. There should be a return feed from the caravan to tell the car not to use its own high intensity rear lights or reversing lights when the caravan is attached. Also to use battery charging and fridge feed after start up. You can always try it though, no harm will be done. Good luck.

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Andy131



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good swap
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zagonda



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Yes, dealer coding is a must on this year.

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wurzel153



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Thanks for the comments, I better go an give the dealer some more money then.

Cheers.

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stevep999



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what about swapping a factory fit twin socket to a 13 pin on a MY11 ?

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Mav71



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That should not be needed if your Doug a simple swap as the car is already programmed.

At least 2013MY is a step forward as it is just plug and play. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

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pressureman



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From what I understand, the tow bar and electrics are dealer fit and not 'factory' fit. As there is an option of twin sockets or 13 pin single socket, there should be no problem in changing to 13 pin as the same services are supplied and the 'plugs' to the on-board electrics should be identical. The system wouldn't know any difference. Inexpensive adapters are available that plug straight into the 13 pin socket, if you want to use a standard trailer that is fitted with a 6 pin socket.
PS. Ignore this as I have just seen Mav's reply and don't know how to delete mine! 2007 SE Manual : Gone and missed but 2013 HSE Lux is better!
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wurzel153



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It was a swap from 7 pin to 13 pin. fitted by myself, I never had the previous 7 pin programmed as the dealer said don't bother as it just turns the parking sensors off.

From your replies I will def get the 13 pin programmed. The car is in dealers next week for a new boot seal so will see if they can do a deal.

Thanks.

Post #215948 5th Feb 2014 11:11 pm
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