[Fuel Burning Heater]

9 hours ago, Maverik said:

imho, I'd be saving up the pennies to buy a webasto remote controller, I have one on my 90 and they are simple to fit and have been very reliable. - (presently saving up myself for one for my van.)

Thanks for the info much appreciated.

[Fuel Burning Heater]

3 hours ago, supaimpy said:

What manufacturer is the heater , Eberspacher just needs a feed on the yellow wire  as long as you have a permanent live and earth

The  heater is manufactured by Webasto 

thanks.

[Fuel Burning Heater]

5 hours ago, miggit said:

With out wading through the wiring diagram for a D3, which I don't have, the only thing that I can refer to is the Range Rover Mk3 (L322) In the rear fuse / relay  box there is a plug that you can add remote FBH module to, it just plugs in and operated by a simple on off remote.. This kit from LR is not cheap! But the chaps on the forum soon worked out that you only have to apply +12v to one wire to make the heater fire up by itself... So the UK GSM Relay Controller has has 4 connections in it +12 and -0 (for the power) and the relay side.. this is the remote switch, one bit goes to +12v and the other side goes to the correct wire on the FBH remote plug. There is some sort of setup for the GSM bit that requires calling the unit from your phone, or texting it...  but from what I could make out you can set it up to 99 minutes of "on" and get it to send you a status text! 

What you need is someone who knows the D3, and preferably has added some type of remote to the system... although that bit isn't totally necessary as all you really need to know is where is the plug for the remote and which wire you need to add +12v to, to get the heater to fire up!

Thank you for this info this is brilliant.   I thing I will be purchasing UK GSM Controller and also search for more wiring information for the D3.  I'll post my results thanks again.

 

[Fuel Burning Heater]

Yes I understand that warming the engin will only mask the problem and I do intend to sort the glow plugs.   But I am also really interested in fitting a controller as this will be of great benefit for me. 

Thanks

[Fuel Burning Heater]

6 hours ago, miggit said:

I'd have thought that something like this would do the trick! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-GSM-Relay-Controller-NO-SIM/401484053955?hash=item5d7a507dc3:g:BNcAAOSwfoNaUSZv

Thank you for the information. I am not the best at auto electrics. Looking at both your replays you have posted I see Quantek 500 unit is used at a cost of £69. But you also ref the UK GSM Relay Controler No Sim cost £23.99.  

Q 1.  Will the cheeper unit do the same job.

Q2. Could you provide a more detailed wiring discripion as what wire is attached to what. Like I say l'm not good with auto electrics.

thank you for taking time to reply.

Arthur

[Fuel Burning Heater]

On 20 January 2018 at 5:38 PM, miggit said:

Have you checked to see if the glow plugs are working??

Had them checked August last year but will get them checked again.

Thank you

 

 

 

 

 

[Fuel Burning Heater]

Thank you for the information. You are right a FBH is fitted to my discovery. I have found information on controllers and the installation instructions on line. But the price is over three hundred . Does anyone have any info on a cheeper one other than that incoporate sms and tracker

[Fuel Burning Heater]

Recently brought Discovery three whis is suffering difficulty starting in the cold weather. Very interested in fitting a FBH to help the situation and keep the car warm without leaving the engin running. 

Problem is I have idea where or how to install the unit. Any info would be much appreceated including any pictures .

thanks for your time

new member Art