Bleeding knuckles
Member Since: 10 Jan 2019
Location: Kent
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Hi all
Just a simple question
Can you fit a simple on/off switch to start the FBH ?
Don’t want a controller or timer
Just want to walk out to the car flick a switch and go back indoors for 20mins and then go out switch off and drive away
Also be able to switch in on during the summer to keep it working
If so how do you do it ? 2005 D3 SE Auto, zermatt silver
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 2nd Oct 2020 10:59 pm |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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Std fbh needs a can signal to start.
Oval timer is what I use, but you have to set the timer as it will not fire up with a simple press of the flame buton, so no good for random departure times.
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| 3rd Oct 2020 5:06 am |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
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The Altox controller comes with a push button option. Never fitted mine though, start it remotely by sending a text.
Not sure it works on D3. .
Dean
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| 3rd Oct 2020 8:00 am |
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disco4ever
Member Since: 23 Dec 2013
Location: under the car
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simple to install- 3 wires (ground - plus - trigger signal from remote)
you better do it now - in a few weeks you will miss it if not installed Achim
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| 3rd Oct 2020 8:08 am |
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Bleeding knuckles
Member Since: 10 Jan 2019
Location: Kent
Posts: 114
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Seen this on eBay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124117320536
Seller also does one which is just a switch and one with GSM link
Very good prices (if they work).
Any body heard of these or tried them ? 2005 D3 SE Auto, zermatt silver
Gearbox flush by terrain vehicles
V8 brake upgrade
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| 4th Oct 2020 12:55 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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I was gonna post the same.
No need to make your own these days.
Haven’t tested them, worth a go though
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| 4th Oct 2020 1:19 pm |
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ballast
Member Since: 13 Apr 2007
Location: South Midlands
Posts: 185
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Just fitted. Took about 5 days from Romania. Three wires to connect up (+, - and pin 2 on FBH - wire from D3 shop)
Works a treat 
Chris
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| 14th Oct 2020 3:30 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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excellent news.
They are the cost effective option for D3.
Who wouldn't want a warm heater for £60
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| 14th Oct 2020 3:59 pm |
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Bleeding knuckles
Member Since: 10 Jan 2019
Location: Kent
Posts: 114
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ballast wrote:Just fitted. Took about 5 days from Romania. Three wires to connect up (+, - and pin 2 on FBH - wire from D3 shop)
Works a treat
Chris
Which one did you get? 2005 D3 SE Auto, zermatt silver
Gearbox flush by terrain vehicles
V8 brake upgrade
Will always ask silly questions
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| 14th Oct 2020 4:23 pm |
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ballast
Member Since: 13 Apr 2007
Location: South Midlands
Posts: 185
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The remote one as per the ebay link above. 
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| 14th Oct 2020 4:24 pm |
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Bleeding knuckles
Member Since: 10 Jan 2019
Location: Kent
Posts: 114
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Excellent.
I like it as it only 3 wire to connect (as mine’s older I think I have the red w-bus on the heater), and no tapping in to light wiring
Is it simply on off of does it have a timer to protect the battery
Looks like the guy might get a bit more business
Thanks for posting 2005 D3 SE Auto, zermatt silver
Gearbox flush by terrain vehicles
V8 brake upgrade
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| 14th Oct 2020 5:24 pm |
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ballast
Member Since: 13 Apr 2007
Location: South Midlands
Posts: 185
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Just on/off, no timer. Fourth output wire to activate a relay, LED, etc.
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| 15th Oct 2020 6:07 am |
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11891952
Member Since: 11 Jul 2020
Location: Pulborough
Posts: 83
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That's good enough for me, I've just ordered one too.
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| 15th Oct 2020 8:30 am |
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11891952
Member Since: 11 Jul 2020
Location: Pulborough
Posts: 83
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@ballast, do you mind me asking where you picked up the 12V supply? Mine has now arrived, and I'm getting everything ready to fit.
Ta.
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| 27th Oct 2020 5:22 pm |
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