eightfoot
Member Since: 12 Apr 2015
Location: sunny essex
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i have just been reading up on how to fit a fbh timer in the wiki section and have a simple question to ask anyone who might be able to help me
my question is on my 2005 d3 i have the red wire in the block connector fitted from factory that has to be inserted for a timer to be fitted so does this mean i can just connect this wire to batt+ when my car is asleep and the fbh will run untill i switch it off or am i missing something more important thanks for any help please excuse any grammer/punctuation mistakes,i'm thick,thankyou
current vehicles 2005 d3 2013 d4
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 24th Nov 2015 6:05 pm |
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MikeO
Member Since: 15 Jan 2014
Location: The Cotswolds
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No, that wont work. The wire is a connection to the WBUS interface on the FBH. It is used as a communications channel to the FBH and suitable messages must be sent for the FBH to do anything. This is what the various "park heater" options do - they control the FBH by sending messages via the WBUS.
http://www.disco3.co.uk/wiki/Fuel_Burning_Heater 2016 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate
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| 24th Nov 2015 6:25 pm |
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paulmeryan
Member Since: 15 Aug 2011
Location: Glasgow
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There's a bit more to it than that. You need a compatible controller that can send the requisite WBUS signal to the heater. Webasto make just the thing. Read all about it here including links to posts where other members like Stapldm and Wiggs have modified this further to allow remote access using a mobile phone and other forms of remote control. There are also various after-market systems available which the Wiki mentions or you can find information on by searching this site.
As chap above said ^^^^^^^^^^^
http://www.disco3.co.uk/wiki/Fuel_Burning_Heater
I've just fitted my controller unit with a GSM remote relay. Got the heater working on the Webasto button and the GSM relay talking to my phone but haven't actually tested it fires up when I call it. Might try it tonight as I have a reason to go out. Just need to call it about 30 mins before I want to use it.
I'm reasonably competent when it comes to tinkering, and it wasn't as dificult as say rescuing my lower tailgate cable when that snapped, but I did need a local electronics shop to solder onto the controller PCB and total outlay was just over £100. Frankly it would probably have been worth buying one of the more complete after-market solutions once I factor in the overall time I spent. VR6 > 330D Touring > D3 HSE > !?XC90?!
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| 24th Nov 2015 6:26 pm |
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