webasto heater

willster · 25th June 2009, 15:17

I have recently discovered my 75 has the diesel powered heater . How is this operated ,does it just come on when i crank the temperature up on my climate control ? I cant see any seperate controls for it. And also could i remove it without any adverse affects, as id rather not use its costly heat! And would rather sell it. Cheers

Greeners · 25th June 2009, 16:04

If it's working, it will fire up automatically only when the engine is running and the temperature is 5 degrees or colder. For the diesel in the colder weather it's a god send, as they take an age to warm up otherwise.

You can add remotes / timers so you can warm it up prior to setting out in the morning...very civilized

willster · 25th June 2009, 16:16

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Originally Posted by Greeners

If it's working, it will fire up automatically only when the engine is running and the temperature is 5 degrees or colder. For the diesel in the colder weather it's a god send, as they take an age to warm up otherwise.

You can add remotes / timers so you can warm it up prior to setting out in the morning...very civilized

thanks very much greeners,mabye il keep the blighter!

Raistlin · 25th June 2009, 16:51

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Originally Posted by Greeners

You can add remotes / timers so you can warm it up prior to setting out in the morning...very civilized

You certainly can

Have a look at THIS

Departed · 25th June 2009, 17:44

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Originally Posted by willster

thanks very much greeners,mabye il keep the blighter!

I'd keep it. It uses a miniscule amount of fuel, and only when ambient is below 5C anyway. It switches off as soon as the engine is warm enough.

I'm in the process of fitting one having had a diesel without this feature and been very cold in the mornings!

If you really want to not have it, I'd simply disable it, not remove. Then if you change your mind you can just plug it back in.

willster · 25th June 2009, 22:12

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Originally Posted by lowedb

I'd keep it. It uses a miniscule amount of fuel, and only when ambient is below 5C anyway. It switches off as soon as the engine is warm enough.

I'm in the process of fitting one having had a diesel without this feature and been very cold in the mornings!

If you really want to not have it, I'd simply disable it, not remove. Then if you change your mind you can just plug it back in.

i may give it a chance this winter! see if i grow to like it. I can just see £200 sat there, which i could get a synergy 2 with. Who needs fuel fired heaters when youve got the warmth of adrenaline!

Departed · 25th June 2009, 22:23

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Originally Posted by willster

i may give it a chance this winter! see if i grow to like it. I can just see £200 sat there, which i could get a synergy 2 with. Who needs fuel fired heaters when youve got the warmth of adrenaline!

Mmm. £200. Paid less than that for a brand new one. And you'd need to buy some new coolant pipes too.

DerekS · 25th June 2009, 23:44

Willster...Bear in mind that its an Engine heater, not a cabin heater. Operation controlled by the outside temperature (5 degrees )and has nothing to do with the climate control . The diesels are so efficient they take a long time to come to optimum operating temperature. But obviously when the engines hot, the cabin gets the benefit too .

willster · 26th June 2009, 08:31

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Originally Posted by DerekS

Willster...Bear in mind that its an Engine heater, not a cabin heater. Operation controlled by the outside temperature (5 degrees )and has nothing to do with the climate control . The diesels are so efficient they take a long time to come to optimum operating temperature. But obviously when the engines hot, the cabin gets the benefit too .

ah i see! thanks for the info

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Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	If it's working, it will fire up automatically only when the engine is running and the temperature is 5 degrees or colder. For the diesel in the colder weather it's a god send, as they take an age to warm up otherwise. You can add remotes / timers so you can warm it up prior to setting out in the morning...very civilized __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

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DerekS Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malpas Posts: 1,526 Thanks: 34 Thanked 118 Times in 89 Posts	Willster...Bear in mind that its an Engine heater, not a cabin heater. Operation controlled by the outside temperature (5 degrees )and has nothing to do with the climate control . The diesels are so efficient they take a long time to come to optimum operating temperature. But obviously when the engines hot, the cabin gets the benefit too .