n4x4
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: cleveland
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thinking of putting this mod on my D3
have read some of the tread re this mod but not had time to read all as at work
is there a kit available for this before i try to get all bits together  my toys
D3auto F2-RS D100"trayback challenge truck
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 3rd Feb 2010 6:24 pm |
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Tawny Owl
Member Since: 22 Oct 2008
Location: Here and there
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Think I read somewhere Devon 4x4 do a complete kit 
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| 3rd Feb 2010 9:07 pm |
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buellbeast
Member Since: 30 Jul 2008
Location: Exile
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You need a webasto timer 1533 to fire the unit on a timer. You can then add to this and fire it remotely by fob or even gsm.
A PDF of a sample install can be found HERE or in the wiki.
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| 3rd Feb 2010 9:15 pm |
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n4x4
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: cleveland
Posts: 10
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cheers tawnyowl
just looked up on devon site
£165 for the kit ready to fit
will check with my local webasto dealer if they have stock also as i have noticed on webasto web site
there is one on same estate as my factory
also found control unit on fleebay £60 but im for the easy life, all the bits in a box
and get one of my fitters to fit
pref soon as pos as its snowing again here yippee
regards my toys
D3auto F2-RS D100"trayback challenge truck
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| 3rd Feb 2010 11:21 pm |
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jdhx
Member Since: 16 May 2009
Location: Dorset/Devon border
Posts: 299
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AFAIK the Devon kit is just the timer and fitting kit but no RF remote or GSM unit.
Is that right? Volvo XC60 - does all that the D4 should have done
Discovery HSE MY16 (good apart from the heating), now sold
Audi TT Roadster (wow)
MGB Roadster (owned since 1992)
Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE MY08
Saab 9-5 Aero 2002 (gone but not forgotten)
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| 3rd Feb 2010 11:49 pm |
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Matty 2332
Member Since: 02 Dec 2008
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 670
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I bought the timer from fleabay - £70 INC P +P + plug, wire and bits from maplins £9.00, Time spent fitting (novice) 1 hour. Result = nice warm car when I want it, plenty cheapness ! 
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| 4th Feb 2010 12:41 am |
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discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
Location: Manchester
Posts: 1416
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Matty, going down the same route here...
Any chance you have the list of parts you got from Maplins to hand? Being a novice too, it would help as I understand there's different specs on wires, crimps etc...
Where did you fit the timer?
Cheers
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| 4th Feb 2010 8:55 am |
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jdhx
Member Since: 16 May 2009
Location: Dorset/Devon border
Posts: 299
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See
http://www.disco3.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Fuel_Burning_Heater Volvo XC60 - does all that the D4 should have done
Discovery HSE MY16 (good apart from the heating), now sold
Audi TT Roadster (wow)
MGB Roadster (owned since 1992)
Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE MY08
Saab 9-5 Aero 2002 (gone but not forgotten)
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| 4th Feb 2010 10:09 am |
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discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
Location: Manchester
Posts: 1416
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Cheers Got those instructions, just wondered about actual website part numbers...
No worries, I'll sort it out.
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| 4th Feb 2010 10:32 am |
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Matty 2332
Member Since: 02 Dec 2008
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 670
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Biz,
I took a description of the bits (from the 'how to' guide on the sticky) into Maplins and the helpful salesman sorted it out. He was unsure about the 4 core signal wire, so i just got 4 meters of standard stuff, it has all worked fine. If I can find the receipt I will Pm you the product numbers etc. I mounted mine on the courtesy light.
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| 4th Feb 2010 11:07 am |
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discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
Location: Manchester
Posts: 1416
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Cheers Matty, most helpful
Where did you end up fitting the timer? Am thinking of the roof where I think LR fit the "official" upgrade anyway, on the light/sunroof switch/microphone cluster...
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| 4th Feb 2010 11:17 am |
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Harribo
Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Notts
Posts: 74
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I fitted the 1533 timer (off fleabay £60) to a maplins 2 ch RC switch (29.99) which comes in a nice little black box that the timer just fits on top of, and the whole unit just fits nicely at the side of the battery then the cover goes over and you can't see a thing, remote works 20-30m away and a little LED located in the bottom of my NS headlamp conected to the spare output on the timer tells me when its on nice and toastie on the cold mornings. I would go for the GSM if it was cheaper but £139 is a bit excessive. Harribo
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| 4th Feb 2010 10:02 pm |
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n4x4
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: cleveland
Posts: 10
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thanks for info
also thanks to countryman
ordered full kit today from vehvac £141 apparently same kit as fitted by landrover
figured by the time ive fafed about with fleebay £60 notes took time out to go to maplins
and bought all the bits
i wasent saving that much
also the kit comes pre wired raedy to fit (nice)
all should be delivered friday and will fit saturday will post some info on what comes etc
cheers my toys
D3auto F2-RS D100"trayback challenge truck
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| 4th Feb 2010 10:34 pm |
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Tawny Owl
Member Since: 22 Oct 2008
Location: Here and there
Posts: 1645
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Harribo ,
That's where mine is going to live next to the battery
When the car wakes up , ie unlocking , this will then shut the FBH off
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| 4th Feb 2010 10:35 pm |
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