jimmy_neutron Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Last october i picked up a webasto thermo top V brand new for about £100. This is much cheaper than most thermotop's are selling for second hand. The whole job, all in was probably about £200 with all new parts, but could probably be done cheaper by shopping around. I spent a while doing some research and bought the rest of the bits like a timer and the proper fuel pump, pipes etc. Now that the warmer weathers here i decided to get round to fitting it all The main worry about this burner unit is that every search that you do on google tells you not to buy one because it's impossible to make it work due to it using can-bus signals. Anyway i decided to take up the challenge .. and it turned out to be fairly simple afterall. I suppose it always is when you have the knowledge. These heaters are fitted to disco3's so there will probably be a few starting to turn up in the scrappy's. If anyone else is interested in doing this mod then let me know and i'll do some pic's and an electrical diagram.. Now back to my warm cab to find something else to play with 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruurd Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Last october i picked up a webasto thermo top V ...If anyone else is interested in doing this mod then let me know and i'll do some pic's and an electrical diagram.. I'm thinking about one, however, I would be interested to know why the left side of the radio is in fact nice and warm and cosy while the rest of the car.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_neutron Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 I'm thinking about one, however, I would be interested to know why the left side of the radio is in fact nice and warm and cosy while the rest of the car.... Huh .. don't see what you mean ... Do you mean that no air is blowing onto the drivers side of the windscreen but is on the left ? If so it'll be the duct come off the vent which is behind the speedo panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Write it up Jimmy, I'm curious Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_neutron Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Write it up Jimmy, I'm curious Mo Ok mo, i'll get the camera out tomorrow if its not raining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_neutron Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Got it done ... Decided to put it here http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopi...rt=#entry385417 so that i can find it again if someone asks again in future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Nice one, ta Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebby67 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Last october i picked up a webasto thermo top V brand new for about £100. This is much cheaper than most thermotop's are selling for second hand. The whole job, all in was probably about £200 with all new parts, but could probably be done cheaper by shopping around.I spent a while doing some research and bought the rest of the bits like a timer and the proper fuel pump, pipes etc. Now that the warmer weathers here i decided to get round to fitting it all The main worry about this burner unit is that every search that you do on google tells you not to buy one because it's impossible to make it work due to it using can-bus signals. Anyway i decided to take up the challenge .. and it turned out to be fairly simple afterall. I suppose it always is when you have the knowledge. These heaters are fitted to disco3's so there will probably be a few starting to turn up in the scrappy's. If anyone else is interested in doing this mod then let me know and i'll do some pic's and an electrical diagram.. Now back to my warm cab to find something else to play with Hi, Jimmy. You are just the guy I have been looking for! I have just bought a Webasto thermo top V its brand new but there is no harnes with it I want to fit it into a boat any info on the wiring would be great. Regards Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malce Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 On 4/5/2009 at 4:26 PM, Ruurd said: I'm thinking about one, however, I would be interested to know why the left side of the radio is in fact nice and warm and cosy while the rest of the car.... Hi Brian, please advise me re the V thermotop and getting it running. regards malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malce Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 On 4/5/2009 at 2:27 PM, jimmy_neutron said: Last october i picked up a webasto thermo top V brand new for about £100. This is much cheaper than most thermotop's are selling for second hand. The whole job, all in was probably about £200 with all new parts, but could probably be done cheaper by shopping around. I spent a while doing some research and bought the rest of the bits like a timer and the proper fuel pump, pipes etc. Now that the warmer weathers here i decided to get round to fitting it all The main worry about this burner unit is that every search that you do on google tells you not to buy one because it's impossible to make it work due to it using can-bus signals. Anyway i decided to take up the challenge .. and it turned out to be fairly simple afterall. I suppose it always is when you have the knowledge. These heaters are fitted to disco3's so there will probably be a few starting to turn up in the scrappy's. If anyone else is interested in doing this mod then let me know and i'll do some pic's and an electrical diagram.. Now back to my warm cab to find something else to play with Did you ever do some pics and the wiring diagram? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 hour ago, malce said: Did you ever do some pics and the wiring diagram? Try the link in the post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malce Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 On 1/31/2020 at 8:45 PM, ballcock said: Try the link in the post Thanks just seen it, dug out a D1 eberspacher I bought years ago 24v rigged up two car batteries and it works although the pump is not pulsing will giver the ecu a slap.haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluv Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 On 2/1/2020 at 9:07 PM, malce said: Thanks just seen it, dug out a D1 eberspacher I bought years ago 24v rigged up two car batteries and it works although the pump is not pulsing will giver the ecu a slap.haha If the pump is the same as a webbasto, try spraying some oil in either end and use an airline to keep blowing back and forth on each port. They just stick if unused. Took about 45 mins to get mine working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malce Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 23 hours ago, Gluv said: If the pump is the same as a webbasto, try spraying some oil in either end and use an airline to keep blowing back and forth on each port. They just stick if unused. Took about 45 mins to get mine working. Thanks will try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malce Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Anyone know if the 1533 contoller still work as normal if you wire up a remote to it? Really know nothing about remotes but I am looking at a Insma Wireless Remote Control 433 MHz 12V 4CH Wireless Remote Control Switch Relay Switch 2 Transceiver with 1 Receiver and assuming this would work. Help please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 hour ago, malce said: Anyone know if the 1533 contoller still work as normal if you wire up a remote to it? Really know nothing about remotes but I am looking at a Insma Wireless Remote Control 433 MHz 12V 4CH Wireless Remote Control Switch Relay Switch 2 Transceiver with 1 Receiver and assuming this would work. Help please. There is a How to on the Disco 3 forum about this. It requires opening the controller and soldering cables to replicate the push button action using a relay operated by the remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malce Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 11 hours ago, ballcock said: There is a How to on the Disco 3 forum about this. It requires opening the controller and soldering cables to replicate the push button action using a relay operated by the remote. 11 hours ago, ballcock said: There is a How to on the Disco 3 forum about this. It requires opening the controller and soldering cables to replicate the push button action using a relay operated by the remote. Saw something like that but just worried whether it affects the 1533 in any way, and can you use any type of remote and reciever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 On 2/4/2020 at 7:59 PM, malce said: Anyone know if the 1533 contoller still work as normal if you wire up a remote to it? Really know nothing about remotes but I am looking at a Insma Wireless Remote Control 433 MHz 12V 4CH Wireless Remote Control Switch Relay Switch 2 Transceiver with 1 Receiver and assuming this would work. Help please. I have just fitted a Webasto Thermotop C to my 04 plate Astra, however this is NOT Canbus, whereas the V is, and will need the signal from the 1533 (I think) ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wireless-Remote-Control-Relay-Switch-12V-1CH-Receiver-Module-2-RF-Transmitter-UK/192729256517?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649. I have used the single channel model to operate it. The transmitters feel good quality. It works perfectly, and IMO the whole heater installation is very worthwhile. I do not know if the remote will last a long time though, but time will tell. For the price though, you cant go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malce Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 17 hours ago, smallfry said: I have just fitted a Webasto Thermotop C to my 04 plate Astra, however this is NOT Canbus, whereas the V is, and will need the signal from the 1533 (I think) ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wireless-Remote-Control-Relay-Switch-12V-1CH-Receiver-Module-2-RF-Transmitter-UK/192729256517?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649. I have used the single channel model to operate it. The transmitters feel good quality. It works perfectly, and IMO the whole heater installation is very worthwhile. I do not know if the remote will last a long time though, but time will tell. For the price though, you cant go wrong. Yes bought a 1533 from Russia cheaper the UK. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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