ZOOK
Member Since: 02 Aug 2007
Location: Antwerp
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Sorry, just to be sure:
- I can remove the red wire from the 2port on the FBH and place the wire from the timer on that port instead? (seems a better option than cutting the red and connecting to the FBH end. I'd like to open the connector and connect the timer wire directly)
- The red wire will thus become obsolete and I just have to isolate/insulate it (of course)?
So, the red wire in fact has no function now? Will the D3 still be capable of switching on the webasto when starting the engine?
On an earlier post I read you have do disconnect from the ATCU before cutting (or removing) the red from the FBH. What is the ATCU (is it the D3's computer)?
Thanks
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 18th Dec 2008 6:53 am |
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ZOOK
Member Since: 02 Aug 2007
Location: Antwerp
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NoDo$h,
reading your replay again where you say 'you MUST cut....'. Does this mean I cannot connect my timer wire directly to the port2 but MUST CUT the red and connect to that? If so, why is that? Why can I not remove the red, attach the W-bus wire coming from the timer and leave the red insulated (and appearently obsolete...)?
Koos
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| 18th Dec 2008 12:49 pm |
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tintenter
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
Location: Oldham
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i think the point nodo$h is making is not to join the timer to the red wire whilst it is still connected to the ATCU but to make sure it is only connected to the FBH .
there is no reason why you can't just remove the red wire and insulate and connect direct if you have the appropriate connector for the multiplug. Tintenter
Corris Grey Discovery 4 HSE
Bigger permagrin now installed
Semper in excretum, sole profundum moveat.
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| 18th Dec 2008 1:24 pm |
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ZOOK
Member Since: 02 Aug 2007
Location: Antwerp
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Thanks tintenter,
Since it's my dad's car I'm fitting I want to be extra careful.
Do you agree: the red wire becomes without function? After fitting the W-bus wire from timer to the 2port (removing the red) I can leave the red wire just insulated, not connected to anything? It becomes obsolete.
Sorry for being such a dummy....
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| 18th Dec 2008 2:46 pm |
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tintenter
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
Location: Oldham
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Yes  Tintenter
Corris Grey Discovery 4 HSE
Bigger permagrin now installed
Semper in excretum, sole profundum moveat.
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| 18th Dec 2008 3:00 pm |
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ZOOK
Member Since: 02 Aug 2007
Location: Antwerp
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Thanks.  I get it now! Let you know how it went.
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| 18th Dec 2008 3:09 pm |
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anthony604266
Member Since: 12 May 2008
Location: Exeter
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I am in the process of getting the bits together for this project and want to have the LED's in the side lights can anyone post a link to the best ones to use. Do they have to be 12V or is there a trick i am missing here ?
Ta You can never have too many toys...
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| 18th Dec 2008 6:08 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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You can get 12v ones ...less hassle just connect to a power supply ..if not any LED with a resistor in line will work with 12 volt G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 18th Dec 2008 6:15 pm |
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anthony604266
Member Since: 12 May 2008
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Thanks wiggs. Did you get the C2 unit ? any ideas why other unit is not working either? where can i buy 12V leds on the net?
Ta You can never have too many toys...
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| 18th Dec 2008 6:18 pm |
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anthony604266
Member Since: 12 May 2008
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ignore the studid question about where to buy had a brain fade. You can never have too many toys...
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| 18th Dec 2008 6:20 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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Yes ..dunno when im going to get chance to try it though as im haveing all sorts of probs with my car at the mo 
Not checked mine yet ..hopefully tommorow ..i may have an answer then
LED's ..ebay ..Maplins ..Rs components ..just google 12v LED 's G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 18th Dec 2008 6:21 pm |
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wiggs
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Opps ..already typing G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 18th Dec 2008 6:22 pm |
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ZOOK
Member Since: 02 Aug 2007
Location: Antwerp
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I succesfully installed the timer/GSM unit on my dad's D3 too today, thanks to you all. Absolutely unbelievable LR has not come up with this solution. Part-wise not a big issue. The webasto dealer I did my D3 with was sceptical at first and astonished afterwards when the unit was heating up by phone.
Will have 2 toasty D3's in the snow now!
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| 18th Dec 2008 10:35 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
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Good job G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 18th Dec 2008 10:37 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
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I'm going to upgrade my RF remote to a GSM in January but am struggling to find a suitable unit. Ideally I want one that sends a text back once the FBH pump is running, triggered by the 12v current across the pump wiring. Only need one output as I don't have a dual battery system so won't be running seats, screen etc off a second output.
Every search for GSM remote brings up piles of alarms that will page your mobile and rail-mount 110v and 240v systems, but units suitabe for this job seem few and far between. Naturally I want to pay about 30pence for it 
Any hints, suggestions or offers of a GSM unit for 30p (including p&p) gratefully received  I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 18th Dec 2008 11:09 pm |
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