Well this is turning out to be a bloomin knightmare lol

All because the bloomin spring broke on the cap

So it seems you cant just replace the spring and cap because the pin that goes through the cap is peeled over at the ends so it wont knock out

you cant buy just one socket from land rover you have to buy the loom which comes with both sockets... yeah thats expensive


You cant take out the old wire and buy a new housing because the wires look glued / moulded / silliconed in? Or maybe someone has been there before and did this?? Anyone know if you can actually remove the wires from the rear of the sockets?

And then i thought ok.. ill remove them then seen as i dont tow, oh well if i do that then the grommett where the wires push through will be left with a hole in it and the local dealer cant find a new grommet listed to replace it

really why so difficult for such a stupid problem??? Regards

Daz

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2011 (61plate) 4.4 tdv8
sumatra black

previous cars

e46 m3
e53 x5

If you don't intend to tow and the flapping cap is annoying you, put a bead of silicone sealant round it and stick it like that. Don't use glue in case you or someone else finds a need to tow with it.

A fine bead will be easily concealed. John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold

ive actually just done this lol,

I just cant belive a silly problem can be so difficult to sort properly , in my head all ive done is bodged it if you know what i mean lol Regards

Daz

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2011 (61plate) 4.4 tdv8
sumatra black

previous cars

e46 m3
e53 x5

7 stg on ebay for just the 7 pin socket and 75 stg for the socket including wiring  2015 4.4 AB
GSXR 1000 K5
R1 1998

7 stg dolph? Regards

Daz

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2011 (61plate) 4.4 tdv8
sumatra black

previous cars

e46 m3
e53 x5

eBay Item No. 280630189934 is the item number Daz i was outside the school waiting for the kids reading your post and had a search. 2015 4.4 AB
GSXR 1000 K5
R1 1998

dolph

the trouble is buddy you cant get the wires out from the origional because they are moulded / glued / silliconed in?? Regards

Daz

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2011 (61plate) 4.4 tdv8
sumatra black

previous cars

e46 m3
e53 x5

dazza1983 wrote:

, in my head all ive done is bodged it if you know what i mean lol

Go outside and get some fresh air to clear your head.  John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold

I did see you post that in your thread Daz but i thought at that price maybe worth a look. 2015 4.4 AB
GSXR 1000 K5
R1 1998

If you are really that bothered I have a spare pre-wired 7-pin socket that you can have for the price of the postage.

All you would have to do is reconnect it where the existing one connects or splice it to the existing cable in the boot. 2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6

Or remove it completely and gorilla tape the hole instead of the grommet. It’s tucked well out of the way so should be minimal spray that gets there
Bring it round to my place and we can go through it  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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dazza1983 wrote:

So it seems you cant just replace the spring and cap because the pin that goes through the cap is peeled over at the ends so it wont knock out

Not a bad idea stu  Regards

Daz

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2011 (61plate) 4.4 tdv8
sumatra black

previous cars

e46 m3
e53 x5

SO im getting more confused everytime i look at this car lol,

I was toying with the idea of replacing both the towing sockets for new ones,

so naturally as one does, i was searching the internet for prices and looking at pictures etc, then tonight i looked inside the boot and found that my wiring loom looks slightly different to the rest of the towing electrics ive seen on the net even genuine ones for instance if you search for l322 towing electrics / sockets most of these come with a loom and like 3-4 plugs and the earthing wires etc,

Well it looks like i can just unplug this big grey delphi socket and pull my sockets straight out which is fine but it begs the question what do i buy to replace it???

Daz
Yours is 100% standard. Mine has the exact same plug. Replace it with a Genuine 13pin one and then you can top up the battery with an adaptor and ctek. Handy to have Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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