FBH Question I think??

lrossi · 9th June 2009, 20:29

Hi All,

I am new member to the forum; I have recently purchased a Rover 75 CDT as a car to use for Mountain Biking and Climbing. I love the car, the ride is a revelation compared to my normal car (09 Mini John Cooper Works) although it is not as exciting through the twisty bits.

The car is 2001 (Y) with 60,000 miles on it and looking at it has been well cared for, fully serviced and in surprisingly good condition for a car of its age. From my brief spell of research on this forum and the use of G**gle, I have deduced that my FBH may be on the blink. Everytime I open the car door a fan whirring noise starts up and emanates from the FBH. From reading around I am lead to believe that this is knackered?? What do I need to do to fix it? Or is this normal operation??

I would really like this to be working as it would make sleeping in the car this coming Scottish winter season slightly more palatable!!

Greeners · 9th June 2009, 21:09

Welcome along....

get a drink and have a search on the subject. You may need to disconnect the Kbus to it which will stop the false atempts to start.

It should only fire up when the engine is running, at 5 degrees or colder.

Keith has written plenty on the subject.

Dragrad · 9th June 2009, 23:44

Last weekend, quite warm, I opened the car and put my head under the bonnet. The FBH gave a little "whirr" and then stopped. No further "whirrs" and no key in the ignition. Is this normal? A self test?

Sorry, don't mean to "hi-jack" but could be related, and a fault apparent?

9th June 2009, 20:29	#1
lrossi Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	FBH Question I think?? Hi All, I am new member to the forum; I have recently purchased a Rover 75 CDT as a car to use for Mountain Biking and Climbing. I love the car, the ride is a revelation compared to my normal car (09 Mini John Cooper Works) although it is not as exciting through the twisty bits. The car is 2001 (Y) with 60,000 miles on it and looking at it has been well cared for, fully serviced and in surprisingly good condition for a car of its age. From my brief spell of research on this forum and the use of G**gle, I have deduced that my FBH may be on the blink. Everytime I open the car door a fan whirring noise starts up and emanates from the FBH. From reading around I am lead to believe that this is knackered?? What do I need to do to fix it? Or is this normal operation?? I would really like this to be working as it would make sleeping in the car this coming Scottish winter season slightly more palatable!!

9th June 2009, 21:09	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Welcome along.... get a drink and have a search on the subject. You may need to disconnect the Kbus to it which will stop the false atempts to start. It should only fire up when the engine is running, at 5 degrees or colder. Keith has written plenty on the subject. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

9th June 2009, 23:44	#3
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Last weekend, quite warm, I opened the car and put my head under the bonnet. The FBH gave a little "whirr" and then stopped. No further "whirrs" and no key in the ignition. Is this normal? A self test? Sorry, don't mean to "hi-jack" but could be related, and a fault apparent? __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...