webasto not working....an update

macafee2 · 21st December 2014, 13:28

having changed the pcb, still it would not burst into life although the water pump seemed to be working.

No good as it was I swopped the webasto heaters and put the right pcb into the heater and........ its working.

I let it run for 10 minutes or so. I thought it was faulty as it shut down but then fired up again. The hoses were getting hot and where I had lost coolant and topped it up the level dropped so I knew it was pumping. Not adding too much coolant each time had to do this a few times.

I may remove the exhaust and give it a bit of a bend as it does not seem to be over the hole in the under tray but a bit to one side.

I have to go an refit the dozing pump bracket back onto the car and then that it will be it for the day.
I intend to fit the other pcb to see if it works and if not then it will be on its way to Frenchmike in the new year.

I think I will also fit the other heater again may be in the summer just to check it is faulty.

I have made the decision, I not going to sell the spare heater and pump once working but keep it as a sapre.

The working heater and pump came from seanacar about a year ago but never fitted until today.

thank you for the hep and advice given and to those that had put how to's up as I read those too.

I'm please, cold but pleased

thanks again

macafee2

vindaloo · 22nd December 2014, 08:23

Excellent result, congratulations on your perseverance

Billy1mate · 22nd December 2014, 09:48

If you want to hone your FBH fitting skills, I have one that needs fitting.

I need to pull my thumb out of somewhere first.

brianw · 22nd December 2014, 18:10

Pleased to hear that you are sorted now.
Enjoy the warmth.
Next project fitting a timer perhaps?

21st December 2014, 13:28	#1
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,929 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	webasto not working....an update having changed the pcb, still it would not burst into life although the water pump seemed to be working. No good as it was I swopped the webasto heaters and put the right pcb into the heater and........ its working. I let it run for 10 minutes or so. I thought it was faulty as it shut down but then fired up again. The hoses were getting hot and where I had lost coolant and topped it up the level dropped so I knew it was pumping. Not adding too much coolant each time had to do this a few times. I may remove the exhaust and give it a bit of a bend as it does not seem to be over the hole in the under tray but a bit to one side. I have to go an refit the dozing pump bracket back onto the car and then that it will be it for the day. I intend to fit the other pcb to see if it works and if not then it will be on its way to Frenchmike in the new year. I think I will also fit the other heater again may be in the summer just to check it is faulty. I have made the decision, I not going to sell the spare heater and pump once working but keep it as a sapre. The working heater and pump came from seanacar about a year ago but never fitted until today. thank you for the hep and advice given and to those that had put how to's up as I read those too. I'm please, cold but pleased thanks again macafee2

22nd December 2014, 08:23	#2
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	Excellent result, congratulations on your perseverance

22nd December 2014, 09:48	#3
Billy1mate Posted a thing or two 120d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sunny Weymouth Posts: 1,815 Thanks: 153 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts	If you want to hone your FBH fitting skills, I have one that needs fitting. I need to pull my thumb out of somewhere first.

22nd December 2014, 18:10	#4
brianw Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Rover 75 1.8 Auto Connie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aldershot Posts: 922 Thanks: 126 Thanked 119 Times in 79 Posts	Pleased to hear that you are sorted now. Enjoy the warmth. Next project fitting a timer perhaps?