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Altox WBUS 5 on D3 with no sim
Need to get started in the morning. Altox arrived today, snow is falling so have made up all the wires connected into Fbh. Run the wire external into the car (temporarily). Altox in the car, on an auxiliary battery.
Now my question. I have no sim, can I just use the button?
Or do I need a sim in to start?
Any help appreciated..
Nope, you need to set it up with a sim initially, then you can use a button to trigger it
Hi Greg
It will be able to fire up just with button, but only after it is set up with a sim
This is the only Wbus controller, that can work several protocols in one, so at first ring/message etc, it automatically sets itself up to right protocol.. Altox GSM FBH controller thread
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1st Mar 2018 11:05 pm
Net_fisher2
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Thank you sir... Best figure that one out in the morning then...
Wonder if my son will realise why his sim is missing in morning...
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1st Mar 2018 11:26 pm
Net_fisher2
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Update
Got it all ready and cannot get a signal at home.
Back to cranking and cranking... 😀
2nd Mar 2018 12:04 pm
Gazellio
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Surely you have signal for at least one of the Networks? Just pop to supermarket and buy a PAYG sim?
2nd Mar 2018 12:22 pm
Gazellio
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Outs of interest on a D3/4 WITHOUT Altox or similar fitted what signal/wire does the engine send to FBH to start when turning the key below 6c. I just wondered if it was possible to trick the car into thinking the engine had been started by adding power to that wire/circuit for emergency use only?
2nd Mar 2018 12:26 pm
Net_fisher2
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars wrote:
Surely you have signal for at least one of the Networks? Just pop to supermarket and buy a PAYG sim?
Good idea... Need to get it started thou..
If I put my pay monthly O2 sim in, and send a text from my work phone... What text do I need to send?
2nd Mar 2018 5:56 pm
Gazellio
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You need to download the ALTOX app and set to the new sim card number than activate the FBH via the APP/Internet rather than text. Easier than text IMHO.
2nd Mar 2018 6:24 pm
Net_fisher2
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OK downloaded, ask for ideas number?
What's that?
2nd Mar 2018 6:58 pm
Net_fisher2
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Sorry predicted text.
Asks for ID number
2nd Mar 2018 6:59 pm
Gazellio
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I don't really know but I assume it on the Altox (and/or documentation) unit. I had mine fitted for me!
2nd Mar 2018 7:19 pm
Gazellio
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You can request ID by sending the SMS/Text command SETTINGS2 to your SIM number (Google is your friend)
The APP is great for watching the coolant temp rise and checking the flame sensor is active. It's also great as a tracker and every drive you make (or your wife ) going forward is recorded and accessible on a google maps style interface.
2nd Mar 2018 7:20 pm
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