stapldm
Member Since: 11 Sep 2006
Location: Swine Town
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FWIW I used to swear by scotchlocks, but after a total failure of a self installed alarm system (sounded 5 times a night even when not armed; 3" snow and -5c - not happy) I changed my mind.
AutoElectrician fixing said alarm said they loved them, 'cos after 2-3 years they'd corrode slightly and start causing problems, bringing more work their way. He showed me the nice green wires at the contact point that caused enough of a voltage drop for the alarm to think it was being removed. I stick with soldering iron and glue filled heat shrink in the engine bay now, or fit any joins in a sealed waterproof box. Dr. Ian Malcolm:
"Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."
Transgenic tomato anyone?
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stapldm
Member Since: 11 Sep 2006
Location: Swine Town
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 now THAT sounds like they've finally addressed their problems. Nice. Dr. Ian Malcolm:
"Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."
Transgenic tomato anyone?
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| 2nd Dec 2008 8:08 pm |
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ZOOK
Member Since: 02 Aug 2007
Location: Antwerp
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Found several interesting post on the Webasto remote control by phone. Great self made solutions. For those (like me) that aren't up to doing it ourselves (time, knowledge, fuss), this is the 'in the box' solution and still much cheaper than any Webasto specialist could offer me.
http://www.gsm-remote-control.com
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| 3rd Dec 2008 5:01 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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just fitted an LED (well almost).
I cut the wires, extended and crimped the wires together then use heat shrink to seal them. All seems ok and my LED flashed.
Only thing is  , I cant find anywhere to get the LED into the car. My hole in the aux battery box is now completely full. Anyone know an easy way in without removing the main battery, fuse box etc etc. Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
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D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 3rd Dec 2008 5:07 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Has anyone tried ww.followus.co.uk to track phones.
I was thinking of using this to track the SIM in the GSM modem. That way I can check the car is where I left it and identify its location if it gets nicked.......which hopefully it wont.. Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 3rd Dec 2008 5:12 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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Duncan ..theres another grommet right down in the bottom left hand corner of the aux battery box ( well there is on mine cause i took it out today ...)
Bit awkward to get from inside the aux battery box ..but quite easy to get to from inside ..
Look right down below the main wiring loom ..beneath the ABS steel pipes
If you cant find it i will point it out to you tommorow when i see you . G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 3rd Dec 2008 5:25 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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, bit dark to go look now but will have a look in the morning as long as its not too cold. c u tomorrow Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 3rd Dec 2008 5:26 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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ZOOK wrote:Found several interesting post on the Webasto remote control by phone. Great self made solutions. For those (like me) that aren't up to doing it ourselves (time, knowledge, fuss), this is the 'in the box' solution and still much cheaper than any Webasto specialist could offer me.
http://www.gsm-remote-control.com
Unfortunalty you need to connect a mobile phone to the box
Also not a very good selection of mobile phones can be used G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 3rd Dec 2008 5:29 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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DiscoDunc wrote:Has anyone tried www.followus.co.uk to track phones.
I was thinking of using this to track the SIM in the GSM modem. That way I can check the car is where I left it and identify its location if it gets nicked.......which hopefully it wont..
I looked at this ...way too many hidden charges ..credits have a shelf life ..5 credits to set up your phone ...send sms when they feel like ..using more credits  G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 3rd Dec 2008 5:40 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Ahh well 
I'll keep looking. Thanks Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 3rd Dec 2008 5:42 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
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LED installed - connect to the circulation pump. Ive puit it just at the front of the dashboard below the window on the drivers side. It indicates when the FBH is running whether it is fired up by the car of remotely.
Thanks to
TFC for sorting me out with the pump wiring.
and Wiggs for showing me his magic hole. It was a bit stiff getting the wire in but a bit of lubrication helped  Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 4th Dec 2008 5:15 pm |
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TazDaz
Member Since: 07 May 2007
Location: South East Essex
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Duncan - please post a pic of where the LED ended up please
I'm looking for a suitable location myself
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| 4th Dec 2008 5:32 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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will take a pic tomorrow.
its just tuckedd in between the windscreen and dash. i havnt fixed it permanent. Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 4th Dec 2008 6:12 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14372
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You may want to move it !!! otherwise your going to be going down the road in the morning with a flashing LED shining out the front window !!! if its cold that is  G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 4th Dec 2008 7:52 pm |
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