All,

Living in Switzerland, and it being so damn cold these days, has made me think of the good old "oil heater" I had in my Land Cruiser when I lived in very cold climate, so I looked around, and found a whole bunch of posts regarding the Webasto solution over on the D3 forum, and even some posts here in the RRS one.

So, what do I have in my TDV8, just a standard pre-heater, the so-called FBH (Auxiliary Heater)? And if so, can it be made to turn on before I come out and start up the engine? And, how do I check if I do have this installed?

And, is it possible to "upgrade" this system to become a complete Parking Heater solution, and if so, how?

Thanks in advance,

KB RRS TDV8, black with ivory.

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Killerbob wrote:

All,

And, is it possible to "upgrade" this system to become a complete Parking Heater solution, and if so, how?

KB

OK, so we may, or may not, be able to upgrade the system to a parking heater with, or without, a trigger.

But, the existing solution, this FBH, when does it turn on?

I understand it turns on at a predetermined temperature (some say 5 degrees), IF there is enough diesel in the tank, AND the interior climate system is set for automatic, even if/when the engine is turned off. Also, how do you know it has been turned, or is turned on?

KB RRS TDV8, black with ivory.

Turns on at 5 degrees.

How do you know it's on?...........usually you can smell the diesel inside the cabin and you will see the exhaust smoke coming out of the wheel arch. TDV6 - gone
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I want a preheater for my Viano/S Class and 7 series.. and will pay whatever is needed so i don't have to sit on freezing cold leather.. i HATE IT!!

OK, so it should be easy then.

I have found the Webasto heater in the engine compartment, and currently it is -10 degrees outside, and the car has been turned off for 4 hours, so it should be kicking in. However, there is no smoke, and it does not smell like diesel, so how can I see if it is working (if I turn the key and get the dashboard lights on, the temp. is not moving at all.)

Should I check a setting, is there a switch somewhere (besides from leaving the climate system on "auto", and having enough diesel)? Which fuse can I check? Or, should I talk to the stealer?

KB RRS TDV8, black with ivory.

Killerbob wrote:

..But, the existing solution, this FBH, when does it turn on?

I understand it turns on at a predetermined temperature (some say 5 degrees), IF there is enough diesel in the tank, AND the interior climate system is set for automatic, even if/when the engine is turned off. Also, how do you know it has been turned, or is turned on? KB

Why not spend some time this Sunday to read all you wanted to know about the FFBH fitted to your vehicle...?

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/gallery/albums/us...eater1.pdf

This is on the older models but I think they'll be the same in your vehicle.

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OK, so having read the document, it surprises me that it seems the FBH is only on turned on during engine operation, or perhaps I am misunderstanding something (English is not my native language).

What is the point then? It should be switching on especially when the engine is not running (to facilitate engine starts), that would make sense!

So, if I undrstand it correctly, how do we make this turn on withour the engine?

KB RRS TDV8, black with ivory.

You will get more info here..

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic15454.html

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic12653.html

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Using the Webasto gsm unit I'm sure it would be possible to get a small in car cigerette lighter powered heater to work. The FBH connected to the timer is a great thing and although as stated it doesn't heat up the interior until the car is started the heat is instant so not really an issue. I seem to remember that the FBH will not work if you have the auto climate control working in the car. 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
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