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FullfatSteve

Member Since: 03 Jan 2023
Location: Bristol
Posts: 18

Thanks Danb_220_2019, appreciate the advice.

They do look like they are fit for the bin.

How easy was it to swap yours out for the 13pin one? Was it follow the old cable to the rear fuse box, unplug existing cables and replace the new wires in the same place and feed cable back to the socket?

second thoughts... I think I just need to replace the existing 12s sockets that are in situ, as I have now purchased the 12s to ctek connector, so that would of been money thrown away, as doubt I can send that back now. So really need to get these old 12s ones working...but likely they are shot and need replacing, like you say.

Thanks again... 2009 Facelift Range Rover Vogue SE 3.6 TDV8

Previous cars :
2018 Range Rover Velar D300 V6

24th Nov 2023 11:18am

DrRob

Member Since: 16 Apr 2015
Location: Petersfield, Hampshire
Posts: 4237

2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Same here. I binned the old plugs and fitted a brand new genuine 13pin one for the sole purpose of charging via an adaptor and ctek.
Easy to fit. The tricky bit is getting the integrated grommet to seal properly through the bodywork. Plenty of silicone grease to lube it up
It looks neater for sure

Distance selling regs = send your adaptor back and get a 13pin one and fit new 13pin cable etc. Easy job to do. I'll do it for you for a bottle of Rioja Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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24th Nov 2023 11:47am

Danb_220_2019

Member Since: 02 Jan 2023
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 256

2012 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Fuji White

FullfatSteve wrote:
Thanks Danb_220_2019, appreciate the advice.

They do look like they are fit for the bin.

How easy was it to swap yours out for the 13pin one? Was it follow the old cable to the rear fuse box, unplug existing cables and replace the new wires in the same place and feed cable back to the socket?

second thoughts... I think I just need to replace the existing 12s sockets that are in situ, as I have now purchased the 12s to ctek connector, so that would of been money thrown away, as doubt I can send that back now. So really need to get these old 12s ones working...but likely they are shot and need replacing, like you say.

Thanks again...

Dead easy. I bought a 13pin 'dual entry' socket which is intended to allow conversion from 12N/S to 13pin and allows both the cables to be entered into the socket via a grommet with two cable entries. Just a case of matching the original cable assignments to the new socket. Easiest done by removing the entire sub-loom from where it plugs into the vehicle loom so it can be worked on at the bench. 2012 (L322) 4.4TDV8 Vogue SE, RSE, Fuji White over Arabica.
Previous V8s: BMW 645Ci, P38 4.6, P38 4.0, Merc CL500
Previous others: Honda x1, Volvo x7, Rover x6, BMW x6, Ford x1, Mercedes x2, Skoda x3, VW x2, Renault x2, Citroen x1, Mazda x3, Nissan x1, Audi x3, Kia x1, Fiat x4, Subaru x3, Austin x2, Triumph x2, Jeep x2, Hyundai x2, Lexus x1, Mitsubishi x1, Saab x2... and some others I've forgotten!

27th Nov 2023 5:15pm

KF

Member Since: 19 Jul 2022
Location: Kerava
Posts: 34

2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Did this mod today, just a standard 13-pin plug and a charger, couldn´t be any easier.

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-07 Stornoway Gray TDV8

27th Nov 2023 6:58pm

pcourtney

Member Since: 14 Jan 2020
Location: Stansted
Posts: 649

2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Sumatra Black

I need to do the same thing, but I have the older 7 pin plug aka 12N

Looks like I will have to buy one from Screwfix and also get the CTEK Comfort from Halfords

https://www.screwfix.com/p/maypole-mp021-7...-12v/80465

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/battery-...66622.html

Shall I use the fog light Blue pin to trickle charge the battery using my CTEK

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27th Nov 2023 8:09pm

RangeRov

Member Since: 24 Jun 2019
Location: Stockholm
Posts: 32

A curious question, would it be possible to do any modd so you can charge the battery at EV charger stations via the towing port?

2nd Dec 2023 3:24pm

mjdronfield

Member Since: 04 Nov 2011
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 7635

No idea, but if I were a betting man, I’d say no, as the battery technology is completely different and so charging rate, voltages etc will be massively different.

2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

2nd Dec 2023 3:41pm

pcourtney

Member Since: 14 Jan 2020
Location: Stansted
Posts: 649

RangeRov wrote:
A curious question, would it be possible to do any modd so you can charge the battery at EV charger stations via the towing port?

No, the EV stations use 400 volts ( not 12V ) , some of the newest ones for Porsche Taycan's etc use 800 volts !

3rd Dec 2023 9:38pm

Gremlin500

Member Since: 11 Mar 2022
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posts: 1222

400V/800V into a 12V battery, wow that would be super fast charging!⚡️ 💥 “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

3rd Dec 2023 9:51pm

Phoenix

Member Since: 16 May 2022
Location: Gone
Posts: 1631

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3rd Dec 2023 10:13pm

Pawl

Member Since: 08 Nov 2017
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 667

[quote="pcourtney"]I need to do the same thing, but I have the older 7 pin plug aka 12N

Looks like I will have to buy one from Screwfix and also get the CTEK Comfort from Halfords

https://www.screwfix.com/p/maypole-mp021-7...-12v/80465

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/battery-...66622.html

Shall I use the fog light Blue pin to trickle charge the battery using my CTEK

Paul :
I don't think you can use the Blue (Fog light) pin unless you rewire it inside the boot to connect to a battery permanently live connection rather than fog lights - which as well as being normally switched off, would also connect through either the BCU or lighting ECU.
PS If you've got the minor electrical skills , you could use a 2 way switch to change the feed to the 12N socket from the fog light to the battery live .
You've then got the option for charging when you want or conventional tow bar electrics for towing when you want. Paul,
2001 Discovery 2 TD5, 211,000 miles & climbing
2006 FFRR TDV8 Vogue 145,000 miles & climbing
Member of Midland (Land) Rover Owners Club, www.mroc.co.uk

4th Dec 2023 12:43pm

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