Member Since: 05 Jan 2018
Location: Southampton
Posts: 101
How good is the remote heater?
Hi all, have been thinking about getting the remote climate function added to my car, and Bodsy has kindly put me in touch with someone in my neck of the woods who can fit it for me. Before I go ahead and spend the money, is it worth it? How much difference does it make on a freezing cold morning when your windscreen is frozen?
17th Jan 2018 10:13 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72981
Deffo worth it. Added it to my D4, great just to press the button, have breakfast and the screen is cleared (well enough for the wipers) and engine much easier to start.
17th Jan 2018 10:16 pm
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8178
I can only describe it as marvellous, one of the best thing I've found about the D4 over the D3 in 3 weeks of ownership, I can really feel the heat coming out of the car when the door is opened and that is with it being on only 15 minutes, although it is only around freezing point outside, never got this hot in the car with the D3, very, very good. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
I’d go for it, have it on mine, more useful than timed climate, remember it’s not just winter that it’s useful, hot summer days, use it to blow cooler air into the cabin to chill it down a bit.
17th Jan 2018 11:54 pm
peteyd
Member Since: 08 Mar 2016
Location: South Bucks
Posts: 551
Definitely worth it. Car is warmer and reduces wear on the engine.
Can be fitted yourself if you want, and if you have an IID.
Get a spare wheel protector too if you haven’t already.MY16 D4 Graphite in Loire Blue
And if you go the altox route you get a tracker too..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
18th Jan 2018 7:55 am
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8178
Altox is definately the way to go, although I've got remote I am tempted with the advantages of Altox, with or without the tracker.It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
18th Jan 2018 9:59 am
Villager
Member Since: 05 Jan 2018
Location: Southampton
Posts: 101
Hmm... I'm sold on the remote climate. Smartphone control is always great but a quick Google suggests it's another £200 on top of the other kit? Not sure I can justify that.
18th Jan 2018 10:10 am
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8178
It only needs enabling no other kit needed as far as I'm aware!It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
18th Jan 2018 10:14 am
Villager
Member Since: 05 Jan 2018
Location: Southampton
Posts: 101
Right, I'm confused...
The fbh is already in the car.
Option 1: The timed climate function can simply be enabled, with no parts added
Option 2: The timed climate enabled, plus the remote kit fitted
How does the Altox device fit into all this? You don't need the remote kit if you've got the Altox?
enable the timed climate then plug the altox in. job done.
don't forget the adapter cable ... Martin sells them in the site shop.
18th Jan 2018 10:32 am
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8178
The Altox is the remote it replaces the LR kit. Send Bodsy a PM he will put you right, you could have it up and running this week-end. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
18th Jan 2018 10:36 am
Robse
Member Since: 10 Jun 2014
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 498
Definitely the best mod I’ve made. Wish I’d done it when I first got the DiscoVelar MY18 D180 S Narvik
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18th Jan 2018 3:46 pm
Damomerlin
Member Since: 17 Dec 2017
Location: York
Posts: 106
Got mine thru bodsy. Becasue glow plugs are knackered. Put mine on for half hour and it will start no probs even at -4 where as before 2 degree minimum to start 3ven then battery would nearly be flat.
18th Jan 2018 4:38 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6321
the best thing about it for me is the range compared with older kit used to have on D3
now i can enable it from 400m plus away no issues so when in the office and car is ....
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