No, the # C59496 trailer wiring harness for the 2008 LR2 by Land Rover will not affect the back-up sensors on your vehicle. No other parts are required to install a 4-Way trailer connection.
This harness is in no way tied into the reverse circuit and only uses the vehicles brake, turn and tail light signals as a switch, the power for the trailer lighting comes from the vehicle battery.
I have posted instructions for the # C59496 below. view full answer...
I could see needing to trim the rear fascia for the Land Rover OEM hitch, but the Draw-Tite hitch does not require fascia trimming.
It is designed to fit just below the rear bumper. I imagine the hitch that Land Rover offers is designed to fit and look like the optional factory hitch.
Below I have added a link to the instructions for the Draw-Tite hitch, 75688, so you can read through the instructions. There is also a diagram that shows where the hitch will be positioned in relation to... view full answer...
Yes, we confirmed with Curt that the trailer wiring harness part # C56496 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2008 Land Rover LR2. view full answer...
The Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236 will work on your 2009 Land Rover LR2, and you won't need a dealer to program it. Controller Area Network (CAN bus) has been around since 2003 and has been in most vehicles since 2008, so you don't have anything to worry about.
I've added a links to a review video and install of this connector for you to take a look at. view full answer...
There are some things to consider first. I do not recommend pulling the fuse for the back up sensors or disconnecting anything in the system because there may be a time when you forget to reconnect it and you might need it.
Also, the sensors and alert should only go off when you are in reverse. While driving forward, the alarm should not go off. So you have to consider how much you will be backing up and if that is really enough to make you want to disable the system.
Adding the trailer... view full answer...
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