Texting to a fbh ,now fed up!!

Goldrover · 26th May 2020, 17:47

Trying to set up texting to the fbh and getting nowhere.

Power on lights up- Green ,

Yellow lights up and flashes regularly,

No light on small pcb that holds the SIM card and a new SIM has been fitted.

Fbh works if earthed .

Lead from fbh to pcb marked no and earthed via common

If lead is connected to nc then fbh starts up.

Both flick switches off , tried to ring , then text with switches in various positions and following a "how to".

SIM in correct way as per sign on the small sum pcb.

Help please

Dave

willster · 26th May 2020, 21:16

I don't know the system you are using for the trigger but I have had a very good experience with this unit. Inexpensive and works faultlessly, been in over three years now. If you use an app like send it later you can schedule on times great for early winter get ups. Also I have wired the atc unit up to the heater output via a thermoswitch it is worth doing, means the blowers will not come on until the coolant is hot
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Avulon · 28th May 2020, 06:54

I assume you set up the number of the mobile you are calling from in the sim in the receiver before trying? (Calling number should be in the first 10 numbers in the SIM phonebook )

Mike Trident · 28th May 2020, 07:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avulon

I assume you set up the number of the mobile you are calling from in the sim in the receiver before trying? (Calling number should be in the first 10 numbers in the SIM phonebook )

That was also the first thing that crossed my mind!

Goldrover · 28th May 2020, 18:31

yes as far as i know, connects for only 1 second.

Then texted the number with R1on but nothing fires up!

Its missing the small light on the SIM pcb doesn't light at all, which i assume means no
connectivity.

Dave.

Avulon · 28th May 2020, 21:31

You may have to try a different sim from a different provider, Out of interest what is the one that you are trying?

Goldrover · 28th May 2020, 22:03

Tesco which uses O2.

Dave

Avulon · 29th May 2020, 07:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldrover

Tesco which uses O2.

Dave

I can't see any problem normally with that (it's what I use for my conttract phone). May still be worth trying a PAYG - GiffGaff is often said to work well with non-phone devices. Other option of course is that the unit is faulty. I Guess you've already tried re-inserting the SIM card / jiggling it around to make sure it's in and connected in the socket properly.

Alan_M · 30th May 2020, 13:50

You don’t say which timer module you’re using or how it’s installed.

I’m using an Asda pay as you go SIM which works fine and not yet actually put any credit on it.

Have you checked the sim works by putting in a phone first?

Depending on the module you’re using the text message may be different. For mine it’s RT to start and RS to stop.

Also before it will work you normally have to register the number you are texting from into the SIM on the timer module using the instructions for your module.

Have you read through the how to on this site?

Goldrover · 30th May 2020, 18:49

To test unit before installing securely , power from battery with a fuse inserted, wire from pin 3 to GSM box onto NC connection for relay 1 and common to earth

Phoned GSM to register number then texted R1ON to switch relay on - nothing happens -according to 'how to ' this should work?

Will start again tomorrow .

Dave

26th May 2020, 17:47	#1
Goldrover Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Lincoln Posts: 281 Thanks: 242 Thanked 231 Times in 93 Posts	Texting to a fbh ,now fed up!! Trying to set up texting to the fbh and getting nowhere. Power on lights up- Green , Yellow lights up and flashes regularly, No light on small pcb that holds the SIM card and a new SIM has been fitted. Fbh works if earthed . Lead from fbh to pcb marked no and earthed via common If lead is connected to nc then fbh starts up. Both flick switches off , tried to ring , then text with switches in various positions and following a "how to". SIM in correct way as per sign on the small sum pcb. Help please Dave

26th May 2020, 21:16	#2
willster Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Auto CDT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rochdale Posts: 319 Thanks: 8 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts	I don't know the system you are using for the trigger but I have had a very good experience with this unit. Inexpensive and works faultlessly, been in over three years now. If you use an app like send it later you can schedule on times great for early winter get ups. Also I have wired the atc unit up to the heater output via a thermoswitch it is worth doing, means the blowers will not come on until the coolant is hot https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EBERSPACH...0AAOSw8gVX4i2t __________________ Our greatest hopes and our worst fears are seldom recognized

28th May 2020, 06:54	#3
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	I assume you set up the number of the mobile you are calling from in the sim in the receiver before trying? (Calling number should be in the first 10 numbers in the SIM phonebook ) __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

28th May 2020, 21:31	#6
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	You may have to try a different sim from a different provider, Out of interest what is the one that you are trying? __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

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28th May 2020, 18:31	#5
Goldrover Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Lincoln Posts: 281 Thanks: 242 Thanked 231 Times in 93 Posts	yes as far as i know, connects for only 1 second. Then texted the number with R1on but nothing fires up! Its missing the small light on the SIM pcb doesn't light at all, which i assume means no connectivity. Dave.

28th May 2020, 22:03	#7
Goldrover Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Lincoln Posts: 281 Thanks: 242 Thanked 231 Times in 93 Posts	Tesco which uses O2. Dave

30th May 2020, 13:50	#9
Alan_M Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer + saloon Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Newport Posts: 99 Thanks: 16 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts	You don’t say which timer module you’re using or how it’s installed. I’m using an Asda pay as you go SIM which works fine and not yet actually put any credit on it. Have you checked the sim works by putting in a phone first? Depending on the module you’re using the text message may be different. For mine it’s RT to start and RS to stop. Also before it will work you normally have to register the number you are texting from into the SIM on the timer module using the instructions for your module. Have you read through the how to on this site?

30th May 2020, 18:49	#10
Goldrover Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Lincoln Posts: 281 Thanks: 242 Thanked 231 Times in 93 Posts	To test unit before installing securely , power from battery with a fuse inserted, wire from pin 3 to GSM box onto NC connection for relay 1 and common to earth Phoned GSM to register number then texted R1ON to switch relay on - nothing happens -according to 'how to ' this should work? Will start again tomorrow . Dave