shawn
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Hi All
i have a disco 4 registered march 2010 its a HSE with all the toys i had the factory timed climate fitted as an option and very expensive it was LOL anyway the remote stopped working so changed the battery all ok BUT when i go into the timed climate screen it gives me the option of setting two times for the climate to operate
but underneath there are two options that are greyed out not lit up so i cannot select them but can read what they say if i remember right one says manual heat and one says manual vent after reading my manual it says i can press these buttons and the heater will operate for 30 mins then turn off so i told the dealer its not working and they have told me that its not an option on my car it only is an option on 2012 models onwards ??????
why would they be there if they were not designed to work and why would it say in my manual that they should worK???????????
to be honest i cannot remember if i have seen it lit up or not in the past but i feel like the dealer is bullshi**ing me
have any off you lot got timed climate and do these two option work on your cars
cheers shawn bali blue disco 4 with rear dvd's, privacy glass, pre heat system, heated steering wheel, full size spare, piano black trim, ipod cable, 20 inch wheels and i love it loads more than my TDV8 RRS, KTM 250 EXC 2 Stroke for the real off road stuff
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 5th Dec 2011 6:27 pm |
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mattlidster
Member Since: 30 Jul 2011
Location: Poole Dorset
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They only work with ignition off and if you press the standby button for the Radio/info/nav system, it will then allow you to operate them.
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| 5th Dec 2011 6:31 pm |
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shawn
Member Since: 23 Aug 2005
Location: At the top of the hill
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is this why its greyed out with the ignition on then as i said above the DEALER is telling me that this feature only works on 2012 model cars and i dont believe them they are telling me that IT WILL NOT WORK ON MY CAR are they talking out there  again then bali blue disco 4 with rear dvd's, privacy glass, pre heat system, heated steering wheel, full size spare, piano black trim, ipod cable, 20 inch wheels and i love it loads more than my TDV8 RRS, KTM 250 EXC 2 Stroke for the real off road stuff
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| 5th Dec 2011 9:07 pm |
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buellbeast
Member Since: 30 Jul 2008
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As mattlidster says the buttons only light up when the ignition is off using the radio power button to turn the screen on.
On another note the manual mentions it will run for 30 mins in this mode. i'll bet it won't run for more than 10  Club Forum Criminal !!!
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| 5th Dec 2011 9:11 pm |
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shawn
Member Since: 23 Aug 2005
Location: At the top of the hill
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thanks folks at least i know it will work pitty the fookin dealer did not tell me this instead they just kept telling me that it will not work on any cars before 2012 so they ARE talking out there AGAIN so they have now kept my car over night for no reason toss*rs bali blue disco 4 with rear dvd's, privacy glass, pre heat system, heated steering wheel, full size spare, piano black trim, ipod cable, 20 inch wheels and i love it loads more than my TDV8 RRS, KTM 250 EXC 2 Stroke for the real off road stuff
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| 5th Dec 2011 9:17 pm |
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mattlidster
Member Since: 30 Jul 2011
Location: Poole Dorset
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 Ah yes the dealers! I worked in the trade for about 5 years and trust me there are people on this forum that know more than Landrovers own staff!! If you have a question post it on here, if no reply..... I would guess there is no easy answer!!!
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| 5th Dec 2011 11:43 pm |
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amazing
Member Since: 05 Mar 2011
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mine came with a remote but it only turns on the vehicles venting it does not seem to fire up the fbh. the timed control works though( without changing any heating settings so I know the fbh works) but it would be nice to stick my arm out of my office window and start it.
a wee bit annoying
and mine does last for 30mins cycling low to high but always gives me a low battery start engine warning after each use
a wee bit more annoying It is better to have and not need it then need and not have it.
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| 6th Dec 2011 6:40 am |
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shawn
Member Since: 23 Aug 2005
Location: At the top of the hill
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it should heat the car when you press the remote if the outside temp is below 15 degrees speak to your dealer bali blue disco 4 with rear dvd's, privacy glass, pre heat system, heated steering wheel, full size spare, piano black trim, ipod cable, 20 inch wheels and i love it loads more than my TDV8 RRS, KTM 250 EXC 2 Stroke for the real off road stuff
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| 6th Dec 2011 8:23 am |
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mattlidster
Member Since: 30 Jul 2011
Location: Poole Dorset
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I am still waiting for the temperature to get below 4 degrees so I can see if mine works! The manual button only seems to work when the engine is warm so far, it vented fine in the summer and if the engine is warm it blows hot air ok as well on the heat setting, but so far it has not been cold enough to fire the FBH either on the timer or on a manual press of the button! Hate to say it but I am eagerly awaiting a frost, which down here in the sunny south seems to be a bit elusive!
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| 6th Dec 2011 9:51 am |
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shawn
Member Since: 23 Aug 2005
Location: At the top of the hill
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mine works even if the temp is 10 degrees either on the timer or by pressing the remote fob so yours should do the same  bali blue disco 4 with rear dvd's, privacy glass, pre heat system, heated steering wheel, full size spare, piano black trim, ipod cable, 20 inch wheels and i love it loads more than my TDV8 RRS, KTM 250 EXC 2 Stroke for the real off road stuff
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| 6th Dec 2011 11:01 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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using the timer or remote, it will heat the cabin if external temp is below 15 degrees and vent the cabin if above
the normal operation of the FBH and the optional "remote park heater" operate in two different ways.
the FBH will be controlled by the engine when the engine is running and fire up at 5 degrees or less.
the "Park heater" is optional and utilises the FBH. when the timer is set or the remote button is pressed, the car heats or vents the cabin depending on whether the external temperature is below or above 15c Duncan
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| 6th Dec 2011 11:05 pm |
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mattlidster
Member Since: 30 Jul 2011
Location: Poole Dorset
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Ah, so it sounds like I haven't got everything activated on mine then! I have the timer controls on the dash and have set the timer but it hasn't fired up as yet! I was assuming it wasn't cold enough! Perhaps one of the chaps on here can let me know if I need to activate something else?
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| 7th Dec 2011 9:51 am |
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amazing
Member Since: 05 Mar 2011
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my remote worked this moring and fired up the fbh ok Temp 11°C It is better to have and not need it then need and not have it.
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| 7th Dec 2011 9:54 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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mattlidster wrote:Ah, so it sounds like I haven't got everything activated on mine then! I have the timer controls on the dash and have set the timer but it hasn't fired up as yet! I was assuming it wasn't cold enough! Perhaps one of the chaps on here can let me know if I need to activate something else?
you also need to be parked reasonably flat and have sufficien fuel ie not on low fuel warning Duncan
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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
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| 7th Dec 2011 10:05 am |
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mattlidster
Member Since: 30 Jul 2011
Location: Poole Dorset
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Yes to flat ground and fuel level, just a thought but does the actual heater need priming?
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| 7th Dec 2011 10:15 am |
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