FBH Remote, which remote do you use

Lovel · 20th September 2007, 12:33

Having recently ventured into 4x4 territory where the vehicle is already fitted with the FBH as standard. I would like to convert this vehicle to the parking heater option, and would like some advice on the remotes used from other users.
On my 75 I have the Webasto T80 remote fitted which times out after 30 mins maximum.
There are other remotes available such as the Waeco MT350 and a Maplin version too. Do the Waeco and Maplin remotes time out after a set time to avoid flattening the battery.
I am fitting this feature to SWMBO's car, and I am concerned that she may not be too concerned about the heater running on until the battery goes flat.

Rufras · 20th September 2007, 14:13

Hi Lovel,
I have been using this for a year and you can adjust it to suit which time 10mins to 1 hour. You will need a mobile phone and SIM card see:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GSM-Fernbedien...QQcmdZViewItem

Cuda-uk · 20th September 2007, 18:24

JUst how does that work then

billnick · 20th September 2007, 19:13

please see this before getting the phone set-up.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=9727

bill.

Rufras · 20th September 2007, 19:31

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Originally Posted by Cuda-uk

JUst how does that work then

Well. basically it detects the light from a mobile when it rings, I use an old Samsung flipfone with the sensor taped against the screen. The circuit is held within the central armrest tunnel and it has been 100% reliable. I have a timer but I find the phone more userble.

Lovel · 20th September 2007, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Rufras

Hi Lovel,
I have been using this for a year and you can adjust it to suit which time 10mins to 1 hour. You will need a mobile phone and SIM card see:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GSM-Fernbedien...QQcmdZViewItem

Rufras, thanks for the info, unfortunately (or fortunately, depends the way that you look at it) we live in an area that has no mobile phone signal, and SWMBO is not too techy oriented, I thought the easiest for her is a remote handset that stops after 30mins max so as not to discharge the car battery too much.
Does anyone know if the Maplin or Waeco remotes automatically switch of after a pre-determined time like the Webasto T80?

Lovel · 21st September 2007, 19:48

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Originally Posted by Lovel

Rufras, thanks for the info, unfortunately (or fortunately, depends the way that you look at it) we live in an area that has no mobile phone signal, and SWMBO is not too techy oriented, I thought the easiest for her is a remote handset that stops after 30mins max so as not to discharge the car battery too much.
Does anyone know if the Maplin or Waeco remotes automatically switch of after a pre-determined time like the Webasto T80?

Hmm, 84 views and no-one has any comments on the fitting of the Waeco or Maplin remote with regards to the running time and do they have timer cut outs to stop you ending up with a flat battery?

colin d · 27th September 2007, 16:09

I've ordered the Maplins remote and timer but have not worked out how to fit them yet. I was hoping there would be an idiots guide as to how to wire it up. I can scan the instructions for you when they arrive if that would help.

Regards,

Colin D

black olive · 27th September 2007, 17:58

toggle switch to ground pin 3 switched on when taking thedog a walk and off when setting off to work- works every time :lol:

20th September 2007, 12:33	#1
Lovel I really should get out more....... P6B, L550, Imp, F56, Commando Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2,886 Thanks: 352 Thanked 677 Times in 440 Posts	FBH Remote, which remote do you use Having recently ventured into 4x4 territory where the vehicle is already fitted with the FBH as standard. I would like to convert this vehicle to the parking heater option, and would like some advice on the remotes used from other users. On my 75 I have the Webasto T80 remote fitted which times out after 30 mins maximum. There are other remotes available such as the Waeco MT350 and a Maplin version too. Do the Waeco and Maplin remotes time out after a set time to avoid flattening the battery. I am fitting this feature to SWMBO's car, and I am concerned that she may not be too concerned about the heater running on until the battery goes flat.

20th September 2007, 14:13	#2
Rufras Avid contributor Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northampton Posts: 217 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Hi Lovel, I have been using this for a year and you can adjust it to suit which time 10mins to 1 hour. You will need a mobile phone and SIM card see: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GSM-Fernbedien...QQcmdZViewItem

20th September 2007, 18:24	#3
Cuda-uk Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: nr Rugby Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	JUst how does that work then

20th September 2007, 19:13	#4
billnick Loves to post ex 75 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Abergele Posts: 445 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	please see this before getting the phone set-up. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=9727 bill.

27th September 2007, 16:09	#8
colin d Regular poster Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N W Kent Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've ordered the Maplins remote and timer but have not worked out how to fit them yet. I was hoping there would be an idiots guide as to how to wire it up. I can scan the instructions for you when they arrive if that would help. Regards, Colin D

27th September 2007, 17:58	#9
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	toggle switch to ground pin 3 switched on when taking thedog a walk and off when setting off to work- works every time :lol: