Webasto FBH few questions

Pete_901 · 14th June 2018, 06:13

Hi everyone, recently purchased a new zt saloon which has the heater fitted! Press the button and get nothing, here the click in the fuse box but nothing else. What’s the first thing I should do to get it going?

Also, is there a heater remote you can buy and program? I’ve been told you can get a aux heater remote from maplin, is this correct?

Last one I promise, how do they work? As in should it fire up when it’s too cold or do I HAVE to set the timer for it to work?

Mike Trident · 14th June 2018, 06:17

Hasn't Maplin gone?

Eddy600 · 14th June 2018, 07:15

Hi Pete, which button do you refer to is it a little webasto remote on your keyring? The fbh is pretty redundant at the minute as they automatically turn on when it's 5 degrees or below so should hope it's not needed for a couple months.

You can buy a GSM remote that you text to turn on and can set it up to turn the fbh on and then after a set amount of time to turn your blowers on so its nice and warm on cold winter mornings, bloke called Lewis Rendall sells them https://www.gsm-uk.net/product-page/...oller-pcb-only,

Check out this thread with information on how to wire it all up its not to difficult if I can do it anyone can https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=231515

trebor · 14th June 2018, 07:55

They work both as a supplementary heater as described above so when the temperature sensor detects +5 or less it will be switched on as you start the engine, and they also operate as a parking heater so you can overide the sensor and switch it on without the engine running to defrost the screen on cold days and switch on the cabin heater before you get in the car

The next nano meet is only a week away and you are not far away, happy to take a look for you there if you wish and advise.

In the meantime check the under bonnet fuse and if ok take it out and reinsert it as the FBH can lock out after so many attempts to start it and it will need a reset which worked for someone attending the last nano meet in May.

Pete_901 · 14th June 2018, 09:44

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Originally Posted by trebor

They work both as a supplementary heater as described above so when the temperature sensor detects +5 or less it will be switched on as you start the engine, and they also operate as a parking heater so you can overide the sensor and switch it on without the engine running to defrost the screen on cold days and switch on the cabin heater before you get in the car

The next nano meet is only a week away and you are not far away, happy to take a look for you there if you wish and advise.

In the meantime check the under bonnet fuse and if ok take it out and reinsert it as the FBH can lock out after so many attempts to start it and it will need a reset which worked for someone attending the last nano meet in May.

thanks for your help. I want to get it up and running before the winter so when the winter comes its all set up ready to go. I want to set it on a timer so so it heats the coolant and turns the blowers on. how can I get it up and running even though it isn't +5 degrees? to test if it works etc?

Pete_901 · 14th June 2018, 09:45

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Originally Posted by Eddy600

Hi Pete, which button do you refer to is it a little webasto remote on your keyring? The fbh is pretty redundant at the minute as they automatically turn on when it's 5 degrees or below so should hope it's not needed for a couple months.

You can buy a GSM remote that you text to turn on and can set it up to turn the fbh on and then after a set amount of time to turn your blowers on so its nice and warm on cold winter mornings, bloke called Lewis Rendall sells them https://www.gsm-uk.net/product-page/...oller-pcb-only,

Check out this thread with information on how to wire it all up its not to difficult if I can do it anyone can https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=231515

thank you. this is something that I would love to get set up. I shall take a look in to it

macafee2 · 14th June 2018, 19:23

have a look at the side of the heater and post what model it is. There are 2 model numbers. By earthing one of the pins it should burst into life but we will need to know which model to advise on which pin, this is an override method/cheat

macafee2

Pete_901 · 14th June 2018, 22:29

Right ive had a look. Pulled the plug and left it 30 seconds and plugged it back in and wahhey I now had a fan going and all sorts but it isn’t making heat or firing. Is the fuel pump meant to make a noise? Ticking sound? If so then mine isn’t and it silent!

bl52krz · 14th June 2018, 23:02

Dont forget to have the engine running when you remove the fuse, and when you replace it.

Pete_901 · 15th June 2018, 06:46

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Dont forget to have the engine running when you remove the fuse, and when you replace it.

How come running?

14th June 2018, 06:13	#1
Pete_901 Regular poster Mg Zt Dark Fantasy 6/7 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Birmingham Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Webasto FBH few questions Hi everyone, recently purchased a new zt saloon which has the heater fitted! Press the button and get nothing, here the click in the fuse box but nothing else. What’s the first thing I should do to get it going? Also, is there a heater remote you can buy and program? I’ve been told you can get a aux heater remote from maplin, is this correct? Last one I promise, how do they work? As in should it fire up when it’s too cold or do I HAVE to set the timer for it to work?

14th June 2018, 06:17	#2
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14th June 2018, 07:55	#4
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	They work both as a supplementary heater as described above so when the temperature sensor detects +5 or less it will be switched on as you start the engine, and they also operate as a parking heater so you can overide the sensor and switch it on without the engine running to defrost the screen on cold days and switch on the cabin heater before you get in the car The next nano meet is only a week away and you are not far away, happy to take a look for you there if you wish and advise. In the meantime check the under bonnet fuse and if ok take it out and reinsert it as the FBH can lock out after so many attempts to start it and it will need a reset which worked for someone attending the last nano meet in May. __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver) Last edited by trebor; 14th June 2018 at 07:57..

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bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,393 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Dont forget to have the engine running when you remove the fuse, and when you replace it. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

14th June 2018, 07:15	#3
Eddy600 Loves to post Rover, MG Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Halifax Posts: 275 Thanks: 19 Thanked 77 Times in 61 Posts	Hi Pete, which button do you refer to is it a little webasto remote on your keyring? The fbh is pretty redundant at the minute as they automatically turn on when it's 5 degrees or below so should hope it's not needed for a couple months. You can buy a GSM remote that you text to turn on and can set it up to turn the fbh on and then after a set amount of time to turn your blowers on so its nice and warm on cold winter mornings, bloke called Lewis Rendall sells them https://www.gsm-uk.net/product-page/...oller-pcb-only, Check out this thread with information on how to wire it all up its not to difficult if I can do it anyone can https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=231515

14th June 2018, 19:23	#7
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,926 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	have a look at the side of the heater and post what model it is. There are 2 model numbers. By earthing one of the pins it should burst into life but we will need to know which model to advise on which pin, this is an override method/cheat macafee2

14th June 2018, 22:29	#8
Pete_901 Regular poster Mg Zt Dark Fantasy 6/7 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Birmingham Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Right ive had a look. Pulled the plug and left it 30 seconds and plugged it back in and wahhey I now had a fan going and all sorts but it isn’t making heat or firing. Is the fuel pump meant to make a noise? Ticking sound? If so then mine isn’t and it silent!