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IAINCBROWN
Member Since: 04 Feb 2010
Location: scotland
Posts: 2
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| FBH Keeps running even though been driving for a while |
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Can anyone tell me if the FBH should keep running for a while after you stop, even though your engine temp is at normal having driven for half an hour.
I am of course happy it works as I see a lot of people have hassle in that department, it just seems that mine always smokes after a drive when below 5 degrees. I have a friend who has a Sport and says that his does smoke but only if short trip and cold.
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 26th Feb 2010 12:11 am |
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TSR2
Member Since: 22 Jul 2008
Location: North Lincolnshire
Posts: 1104
 
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ICB,
I am sure Wiggs will confirm if he's around but I believe it goes through a shutdown cycle after the car is stopped and ignition turned off. Couldn't say what sort of period that would be but it sounds as if yours is working okay...  Regards, Trev.
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| 26th Feb 2010 12:19 am |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26701
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It can run on for a while after switch off, this is because it goes through a 'purge' stage as part of its shutdown. The FBH fan runs on for about a minute, this could expel some fumes.
Also, it depends on the engine temp if the FBH is running or not. If the coolant is below 75 degrees, and the air temp is below 6 it will be running. If you have not been driving very fast, then the engine needs the fbh to keep the temp up. The engine is really very efficient, and does not produce enough excess heat at low speeds to keep the coolant temp up.
So I would not be worried, so long as the temp guage stays in the normal position.
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| 26th Feb 2010 12:24 am |
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Matty 2332
Member Since: 02 Dec 2008
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 670
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Shut down cycle is 100 seconds, it can also be dependant whether the system has been running on full or part combustion or idle phase, e.g. if ambient temp is below 5 degrees and coolant below 72 degrees the system will be in full combustion mode. If you were then to park up and switch off the shut down cycle will be longer, this allows for the burner to run a little longer to prevent a build up of carbon on the glow pin/ flame sensor and also to allow for the fuel pump to re-energise.
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| 26th Feb 2010 8:57 am |
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mattgreen
Member Since: 15 Sep 2009
Location: Worksop
Posts: 211
 
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wow - I'd love for mine to be stuck on - green with envy here 
though it is good nes in that it sounds like it's working properly - long may it continue.
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| 26th Feb 2010 12:50 pm |
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gingerpig
Member Since: 16 Feb 2010
Location: warminster, wilts
Posts: 20
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Hi all, can i set my FBH to come on using the standard setting on my 55 HSE or will i have to install a timer, as i have read a thread some where that you can , but i cant find it know
cheers tony
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| 28th Feb 2010 12:53 pm |
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Matty 2332
Member Since: 02 Dec 2008
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 670
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The timer function was removed during an enhancment programme upgrade a few years ago, apparently it was deemed not to be eco friendly, so you will need the timer !!!
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| 28th Feb 2010 7:29 pm |
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Matty 2332
Member Since: 02 Dec 2008
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 670
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Wow......... my 'hundredth' post, i am going to celebrate with a nice bottle of scotch
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| 28th Feb 2010 7:31 pm |
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gingerpig
Member Since: 16 Feb 2010
Location: warminster, wilts
Posts: 20
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Cheers for that, just thinking is it easy to install a remote/timer or send the wife out and start it up haha
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| 28th Feb 2010 11:07 pm |
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