I am confused regarding the tow bar ECU unit and installation. Its even more confusing down here in Australia where there is absolutely zero information.

My vehicle specifications are:

Specification Date 26/09/12
Specification Market AUS
Model (N1) Freelander /LR2
Model Year + Build (001BU) 2013 Model Year
Phase

Derivative (ZYVJ) Freelander 2.2 TD4 150Ps S Australia, Australia AUS,
ZYVJ/450FP, 2013

Am I right in assuming that this vehicle has the updated plug and play system and the correct part number for the loom would be VPLFT 0106.
If so does this unit just plug in and the vehicle recognizes it no other configuration required.

I can answer part of your question if its 2013my then the towbar electrics are plug and play but no idea on part number!

The electrics are plug and play but you will have to use a diagnostic machine to tell the car that you have a tow bar fitted. Telling the car will result in activation of the trailer stability program when the trailer or caravan is attached which disables the rear parking sensors as well.

I understood no programming was needed on 2013my onwards?

Sorry programming depends on when the vechicle was manufactured from october 2012 on the oem part number 19190514RC then its automatic no programming required unless you want to disable the PDC sensors then you need a diagnostic machine.
The part number is not the official oem but from the manufacture who makes the kit cheaper.
http://www.pfjones.co.uk/landrover-freelan...514rc.html
If you click on the pdf fitting instruction on the web. Page it will show you how to fit the kit it also explanes that if you want to disable rear parking sensors you will need to alter the designated perameter on the ecu set up which is optional.

I have fitted the PF Jones kit to a MY13 car and in my experience there is no need to have it programmed.

Providing the trailer lights are plugged in before the engine is started, the system recognises that there is a trailer is attached and disables the rear PDC. The thing to then be aware of though is that it doesn't re-enable them until the car is restarted after removing the trailer - so if you remove the trailer (or whatever it is) without switching the engine off then on again and start reversing you have to remember you have no rear PDC as you do so... which could catch you out if you use it as a tool when reversing.

If you plug in the trailer with the engine running then the rear PDC will still function.

This is correct as far as I can recall it, it has been a little while since I have used the trailer on my car! 2016 BMW X3 30d SE in red
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On 2013MY, as said, no programming required, and it also switches off the PDC when a trailer is plugged in. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

Thanks for the replies, still appears to be a 50 50 call as to whether programming is required but it seems much less complicated that the pre 2012 models. I guess that's part of the joy of Land Rover ownership.

Sorry to open up an old thread but is there a way to create a dummy plug for the OEM Trailer electrics that disable the PDC when a bicycle rack is installed on the rear at the tow hitch? Our US Spec cars do not have a PDC disable switch on the dash.

As I understand it, if you fit the genuine electrics they should disable the Rear PDC when you plug in the the Trailer Light Board  p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Thanks for your reply.What I discovered after more digging and a moment of clarity on my part is to try a hitch electrics tester that plugs into the 4 prong plug for the trailer lamps. It has enough resistance to fake the system out and silence the PDC. They should have included the switch on the dash but this will work. Problem solved. 2014 LR2 HSE LUX in Fuji White

Not sure in the difference in the spec, for the HSE Lux compared to the one over here, there would be a switch on the dash that will temporarily turn off the Rear Sensors, but it is only fitted should you have both Front and Rear PDC. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Interesting result. Mounted the bike rack (Kuat NV) which sits, when folded up very close to the rear of the LR (actually a very nice fit). Absolutely no audio from the PDC whatsoever when you go into reverse. There is a place to turn on and off embedded in the touch screen controls when the rear camera is activated. Has no effect either way. The audio is dead... wonder if they (the LR dealer) wired up the towing package electronics correctly?? 2014 LR2 HSE LUX in Fuji White

It's plug and play tow bar wiring so even the dealer ought to be able to plug it in correctly!

Sorry posted twice!