Webasto Thermo Top C Auxilliary heater with remote

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Tea clipper
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I recently commented that I have the Webasto heater in the vehicle, it works perfectly and also functions correctly when timed through Comand and by using the separate activation button down near the gear chage. I had it all reset at MB since the remote fob sometimes works and then it will not. The MB star checks concluded that the signal is being received and therefores hould work, which it did will at the garage. The system for the radio remote receiver is factory fitted original and is the Telestart T90, it sits just under the drivers footwell. The MB remote fob has 2 buttons green for on and red for off, when the fob works okay, the green light stays solidly lit for 2-3 seconds to indicate activation of the heater, but, when the remote does not work, this same green light will flash rapidly to indicate that the signal has not been received and returned back from the Telestart receiver. I've changed the remote batteries and attempted to synchronise the remote to the Telestart but with no success. I have called Webasto UK and they have no idea since the MB system is unique and they don't know how it should function. I am at a loss on this - any suggestions greatly appreciated. TC
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Re: Webasto Thermo Top C Auxilliary heater with remote

perhaps the remote has been dropped or damaged and you have  broken or unsoldered contact on the internal circuit-board, giving intermittent behavior.

Try as close as you can to the vehicle to eliminate possible bad reception effects.

 

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Re: Webasto Thermo Top C Auxilliary heater with remote
I have tried every thing to get the remote to work, all as you said Arnie, I have even checked inside the fob, I've taken the receiver aerial out and checked all connections. It does point at the fob- T90 Telestart receiver or it's wiring into the Comand system, I think it's time for an electrical expert to have a look Can anyone recommend a technician in the Loughborough / Leicester region. Thanks TC
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Re: Webasto Thermo Top C Auxilliary heater with remote

Broken solder joints in the key-fob can be very hard to detect with the naked eye. if you are handy with a soldering iron, go over all the solder joints in the fob circuit board. That is where I would start.

 

 

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Re: Webasto Thermo Top C Auxilliary heater with remote

Just for reference, there is a huge resource for Webastos at this link:http://www.letonkinoisvarnish.uk/Eberspacher_Intro_1.html 

It is designed for the sailing community but one of the starting points is for people who have acquired their used Webasto from an automotive source. 

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Re: Webasto Thermo Top C Auxilliary heater with remote
Thanks for all your advice. I will update this post when I get it sorted.
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Had the auto electrician out to this and he's scratching his head - is there any member local to leicester that I could meet up with that has the webasto so that I can try their key fob out ?? Thanks TC