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| landyman1 Member Since: 11 Jul 2009 Location: Pembrokeshire,South Wales Posts: 57   
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 There is a landrover kit to fit the 12 s socket that is specific to puma model.
I did intend to fit it myself but was told that at least part of the loom has to be run through to the front of the vehicle ( unlike the 12N which simply plugs into a socket under the rear offside wheelarch). I the end decided not to risk the warranty by fouling the job up and had the dealer do it . wish you well. 1981 series 3 swb gone 1986 v8 110 station wagon current 2009 puma 110 xs utility station wagon latest addition |
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3rd Jan 2011 11:37pm |
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| Eduardo Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Región Metropolitana Posts: 2110  
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Yep,
There is a specific LR 12S kit for the Puma I have mine already installed. Dont remember the part No but I will check. Really is not too dificult to install but for the same reason of Landyman1 I request to the Dealers to do the job. Cheers Eduardo MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64' MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"  Click image to enlarge |
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4th Jan 2011 11:17am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17391 
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AS Landyman1 says, there is indeed a kit for this. It is much more involved than fitting the standard 12N socket kit (which is a simple plug-in), due to the need for an ignition controlled connection. There is wiring to be run up to the dash to provide this connection.
Kits do seem to come up on eBay quite regularly at fairly modest prices (far less than dealer prices) and fitting is not difficult, only a little time-consuming, if you are reasonably handy with vehicle wiring. |
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4th Jan 2011 11:26am |
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| Merlin Member Since: 30 Oct 2010 Location: Newmarket Posts: 981
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I bought the Land Rover kit, and although expensive, it was simplicity to install. There are connecters already fitted on the Defender, so it’s just a case of plugging things in blind. The only time consuming part is running a wire up to the battery box for the 12S relay. This is operated by a wire that is run to the back of the switches by the radio. Bit fiddly but the instructions cover it well. Shame that this wasn’t already provided in the same way that the captive nuts were for the mechanical parts.
BTW, the indicator on the dashboard now flashes when the indicators are on, reminding me that I have a 8 metre caravan following me! Merlin |
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4th Jan 2011 3:28pm |
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| kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987 
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24th Jan 2011 6:37pm |
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