There are multiple threads on this topic, some very old.
Might I ask please for current views on remote FBH controllers. I have a 2016 MY D4 Landmark, the build sheet says it has "park heating"; but there is no remote control.
Do I buy a JLR remote & have it activated; or go with Altox, BAS or an alternative.
I need to remotely switch the FBH on, & preferably switch the fans on, from a distance of less than 50 yards. Anything on top of this is a bonus.
Advice please gurus.
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
I've added an Altox unit to my MY2011 D4 on the basis it includes tracking ability too.
30th Oct 2017 4:17 pm
F355GTS
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: North Hampshire
Posts: 849
I'm using the Altox and it's superb Mark
30th Oct 2017 6:45 pm
OJ
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Re: Which FBH Controller
NJSS wrote:
There are multiple threads on this topic, some very old.
Might I ask please for current views on remote FBH controllers. I have a 2016 MY D4 Landmark, the build sheet says it has "park heating"; but there is no remote control.
Do I buy a JLR remote & have it activated; or go with Altox, BAS or an alternative.
I need to remotely switch the FBH on, & preferably switch the fans on, from a distance of less than 50 yards. Anything on top of this is a bonus.
Advice please gurus.
NJSS
Ive gone for the Genuine LR kit from Bodsy this does exactly what your looking for if you don’t want the additional tracking function, Bodsys Kit is much cheaper than the official stealers kit same stuff.
You should have the timed climate function available on your screen as well If I’m correct.
The LR kit you need to carry or have access to the additional remote, fine if your only using it at home, more to carry on your keys if you want to use it elsewhere
Altox and BAS will both respond to text or calls to start and both have tracking options, Altox can also be started from the app and run time varied , BAS can, but by text only still
Altox has a very good app (BAS app is apparently in development) so BAS tracking is a text of your car location on google maps , where as Altox is on the app and will show 30 days history.
The other benefit to Altox is you can fit it in the rear where the LR kit plugs in 👍
Horses for courses, but what ever you decide, I'm happy to supply one to you
NigelAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
30th Oct 2017 8:39 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
Don't sell him mine mind Greg Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
30th Oct 2017 10:38 pm
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 2284
I see that "No mods yet" is about to change Iggy?!
30th Oct 2017 10:42 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
What SIM do I get - GiffGaff or is there an alternative "Evergreen" SIM ? If GiggGaff do I have to do anything to keep it alive, or will using it in the Altox box be sufficient - for instance checking the location of the car?
Clearly I need the 6-pin Altox v5/v6 adapter loom from the forum shop.
Is there any disadvantage in keeping my options open by opting to keep the factory receiver & use Altox accessories?
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
1st Nov 2017 10:16 am
B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Posts: 3005
beanie wrote:
The other benefit to Altox is you can fit it in the rear where the LR kit plugs in 👍
NigelAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
The other benefit to Altox is you can fit it in the rear where the LR kit plugs in 👍
My BAS FBHIC3 is also fitted in the rear panel
Kind of defeats the option to start by headlamp flash & ignition sensing to trigger tracking alerts etc what you done with the antenna and temp sensors ?
Ps mines in the battery box , I have more than one controller so speak from experience of all being fitted
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what you done with the antenna and temp sensors ?
