so the spring loaded door has plastic hinges....great design RR I know.....well I hooked up my boat trailer lights and the plastic door hinges broke so it fell off and leaves the socket exposed. Is this replaceable without buying the whole unit? 2014 FF Autobiography 5.0 SC
2008 FFRR (sold)
2008 BMW M5

I would think that the socket is now scrap if the plastic hinge points have broken.
The plastic wiring socket assembly complete with hinged flap are easy and cheap to buy. Just get a good quality named brand then change over, not a big job. Probably under $20 / $25 from the interweb Sir.

I agree with Merchy. That's the way I'd tackle it also. Kev

2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

It’s not scrap. I used the socket this past weekend with the broken flap. Only the flap/door that coveres the socket and swings open is bad. It’s the OEM LR unit so I want to replace/keep it OEM. 2014 FF Autobiography 5.0 SC
2008 FFRR (sold)
2008 BMW M5

I will re-phrase, the electrics may still work, BUT if the flap / hinge cannot be repaired then the wiring is open to the elements when a trailer is not attached, thus to me, it would then require immediate replacement.

LR never made most of their own towing parts, there maybe LR numbers on some bits, but they are from companies like Westfalia etc. So for instance if the tow bar is a westfalia design then you can source a new socket complete with hinged flap from Westfalia or which ever makers towbar you have, and transfer the wiring from one to another and stay as you quote OEM

It may be Westfalen you’re right. The flap/door does say Land Rover on it but it’s probably just rebranded.

I’ll have to see what the socket runs if I have to replace it...was hoping I could just replace the flap. It’s a crap design...plastic hinges SMH 2014 FF Autobiography 5.0 SC
2008 FFRR (sold)
2008 BMW M5

I have the same Autobiography mine is Weasfalen retractable tow bar coat my socket in Vaseline as keeps out water and makes for easy connection of the plug I think you can get the parts from L R to repair it its a German two bar but made in China I think

I had this and bought a s/h trailer socket loom on ebay for £20 and just swapped over the plastic shells. L322 2007 TDV8 3.6

Flyingscotsman1 wrote:

I have the same Autobiography mine is Weasfalen retractable tow bar coat my socket in Vaseline as keeps out water and makes for easy connection of the plug I think you can get the parts from L R to repair it its a German two bar but made in China I think

Chris1573 wrote:

I had this and bought a s/h trailer socket loom on ebay for £20 and just swapped over the plastic shells.