Fuel Burning Heater

[psproule]

Whilke trying to figure out what the strange noise is when turning the ignition off on cold mornings I have discovered that our 2001 SE TD4 Freelander has the fuel burning heater fitted. And as a bonus it's actually fully functional. I didn't think they were fitted to Australian delivered Freelanders? The car has an Aussie compliance plate.

Pat

[101RRS]

Is that an interior heater or the heater that keeps the engine warm overnight to aid starting in polar type climates. Where is it physically located?

Garry

[woko]

only manual TD4's had them fitted in Aus. its only to aid cold start in Freelanders

[woko]

only manual TD4's had them fitted in Aus. its only to aid cold start in Freelanders. It is located in the LHS of the front bumper, you can see the exhaust from underneath.

[psproule]

only manual TD4's had them fitted in Aus. its only to aid cold start in Freelanders. It is located in the LHS of the front bumper, you can see the exhaust from underneath.

Thanks guys. I know what it is / where it is. Just didnt expect to find it in an AU delivered one. But there you go! Thanks for the info.

Woko - I'm not sure that it aids cold start as they take about a minute or so to come online after getting volts from the alternator. But is is supposed to aid heater operation in cold climes according to the documentation in the RAVE manuals.

Pat

[woko]

It aids cold starting. I went to a LR course and was told that auto TD4 will have troubles starting in alpine regions during winter due to not having a FBH.

[psproule]

It aids cold starting. I went to a LR course and was told that auto TD4 will have troubles starting in alpine regions during winter due to not having a FBH.

Ok, maybe in other markets there is a way of starting the FBH without starting the engine. The Rave manual says that it needs volts from the Alternator to run.

[RangieBit]

Hi guys,

Both correct there. The FBH does aid the normal heater in extreme cold scenarios and by doing so also helps warm things up so cold starting isn't quite so bothersome. Curious LRA supplied them on the manuals but, then again, nothing they do surprises me that much anywhere.

Found this video a while back (and yes I know it's a D4) that shows what happens when you mess around and end up over-priming the thing.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txo_bvRd6rM&feature=related"]D4 FBH running[/ame]

I think I'd be looking for the extinguisher if I left the thing running in the driveway and came out to find this

Cheers,
Iain

[dswatts]

they come on when the air temp is below 5c and engine is below normal operating temp. A remote was available so you could warm up the car before going outside to start it. cant remember which pin it is, but by applying +12 volts you can get it to manually run.

[camel_landy]

The unit is a Webasto ThermoTop C or Z or something like that...

There are a number of options for remote start available, either by timer, remote or even celular!!!

It operates independant from the engine and warms the coolant. The upshot is that with the coolant warming & circulating, you can also get it to warm the cabin too. I've got one on my Freelander and in winter it is brilliant!!!

M