I don't think my MY 09 D3 has an FBH - how do I tell?
Assuming it doesn't how much would it cost for an independent to supply and fit an FBH ?
What additional costs are involved to fit a remote control - no fitted 'phone in the car but rf switching would be fine.
Are there other enhancements / options ?
NigelAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
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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,
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22nd Oct 2009 10:47 am
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
I thought they were fitted to all UK spec D3's, it is roughly located between the battery box on the near side and the washer bottle fill tube
As far as the remote aspect is concerned, send an email to TFC I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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22nd Oct 2009 10:49 am
Sonic3d
Member Since: 22 Nov 2005
Location: Ross on Wye Herefordshire
Posts: 872
Wiggs can sort out the remote side for you I can resist everything except TEMPTATION
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Seen the light and bought a 4Motion T5
In which case mine is not functioning, outside temp. yesterday morning was just above freezing & engine temp. ambient after being parked overnight - should FBH have started automatically?
Is there anything I should do to get it to start or enable it?
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.
22nd Oct 2009 11:21 am
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
Yep if yours is an 09 off to the dealer get them to sort / check
In which case mine is not functioning, outside temp. yesterday morning was just above freezing & engine temp. ambient after being parked overnight - should FBH have started automatically?
Is there anything I should do to get it to start or enable it?
Nigel
Start the engine - that usually does the trick
Seriously though, you seem to be under the impression that the FBH starts up on its own if the temperature drops far enough. It doesn't - it starts when the engine is started provided certain conditions are met including ambient temp 5 degrees C or lower and coolant temp under 75 degrees. It is there to assist the engine to warm up faster, not to preheat the engine.
It'll only preheat if you fit it with some sort of remote control device.
You can usually smell it if it's working or see the smoke coming from the NS front wheel arch. If you're still not sure, start the engine, give ia couple of minutes then get out of the car, go round to the NS front wheel arch and either listen out for the roaring sound the FBH makes or find the exhaust and see if it's hot.Now an ex-D3 owner after 7 happy years. Miss the car but not the big bills
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