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DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: Wirral
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pete
have you, or are you going to do one of your vids on you tube showing how it works?   XC90 T8 R Design Pro
MY14 D4 HSE Lux (sadly gone)
Mariana Black with Ivory interior and lots of toys!
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 2nd Jun 2010 11:57 am |
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mwestcrew
Member Since: 24 May 2005
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 334
 
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To answer the question about TV......if you have factory RSE and Hybrid TV you can watch analogue and freeview digital on the rear screens all the time and the Nav screen while in the car is in "park". You could even have it on the Nav using the diagnostic if you were crazy enough. Reception varies but due to the complex nature of a TV signal freeview drops out a lot particularly on the motorway network. Watched the Grand Prix on it in crystal clear Digital this weekend though  2011 D4 Landmark, Mini Cooper SD Clubman, Range Rover Vogue SE
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| 3rd Jun 2010 8:32 am |
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Ecosse
Member Since: 07 Jan 2005
Location: Grampian, Scotland
Posts: 889
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mwestcrew wrote:To answer the question about TV you can watch analogue and freeview digital on the Nav screen while in the car is in "park".
Will need to check again, but I think the TV also works when in neutral provided the EPB is engaged 
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| 3rd Jun 2010 11:04 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26699
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Yes on my D3 it does show the tv picture so long as its in eother P or N and the epb is applied.
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| 3rd Jun 2010 11:10 pm |
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RichardB
Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: Hants
Posts: 485
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Sorry to be a bit dim here but have an XS on order and just spent (a small part of) today looking under the hood of an HSE that had the remote FBH setup. It hadn't really occurred to me that this might be a good idea.
Is the FBH itself a standard item on the D4? If so, I'm guessing, it is the remote control that's the optional extra? Or is it the whole package that's optional?
Thanks
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| 5th Jun 2010 10:49 pm |
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Ecosse
Member Since: 07 Jan 2005
Location: Grampian, Scotland
Posts: 889
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RichardB wrote:
Is the FBH itself a standard item on the D4? If so, I'm guessing, it is the remote control that's the optional extra? Or is it the whole package that's optional?
Thanks
The FBH itself is standard ie just the separate heater that assists in preheating the engine once the car has been started (if the temperature is low); but the package to allow timed or remote starting of the FBH is optional (about £1000).
It had meant to be on the D3 in the original spec but LR failed to get the software right in time for my D3 build  so I spec'd it on my D4.... quite amazing, can walk round the house before leaving, press the "remote blip" (it is separate from the car remote key, and has a light that flicks on to show you have succeeded in sending a signal to the car) and 10-15 mins later any snow has cleared from the car, inside is nice & warm  (as well as heating the engine it activates the interior fans & directs warmth for screen clearing) and the engine block has been preheated ready for starting.
Main comments - it is expensive , but it is standard on top model FFRR & if you have a D4HSE it is one of those things that makes the car a FFRR in disguise without the image issues of the FFRR ; and it is only really of use if your car is left outside! (if you garage your D4 its benefit will be limited but I believe it also has a cabin cooling function); and if you spec the much cheaper heated steering wheel option that along with the heated seats covers 80% of the heating requirements (have to confess I spec'd both  and certainly don't regret it).
So decision may largely turn on budget & garaging issues.. but even if you do not go for the FBH pack, seriously consider the heated steering wheel
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| 6th Jun 2010 5:49 am |
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RichardB
Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: Hants
Posts: 485
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Ecosse wrote:
The FBH itself is standard ie just the separate heater that assists in preheating the engine once the car has been started (if the temperature is low); but the package to allow timed or remote starting of the FBH is optional (about £1000).
Thanks for the explanation. It sounds like this after market add on being discussed above is really useful. I may be tempted!
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| 6th Jun 2010 11:40 am |
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Steve in Germany
Member Since: 29 Jan 2008
Location: Up a hill in Brecon
Posts: 185
 
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Hey Pete, any news on price for this, its getting quite a bit of interest
Cheers, Steve.
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| 6th Jun 2010 12:38 pm |
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mwhwsmith
Member Since: 14 Feb 2010
Location: Herts
Posts: 76
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Any progress?
Also, is the fbh standard spec on all D4 or just HSE - recognising the timer / remote for the park heater wass an option. I would be v keen to get this retro fitted to my xs
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| 9th Jun 2010 8:01 pm |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
Location: lost in the forest
Posts: 7754
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bellautos wrote:Ill work out a price for the module fitting and activation and post as soon as i can.
This would invole fitting at my garage due to the computer needs for activation.
Pete
Look forward to getting this confirmation
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| 9th Jun 2010 8:21 pm |
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rtune
Member Since: 23 Mar 2010
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 29
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Sounds all very interesting, does the aftermarket also use a LandRover Key FOb? or is it an aftermarket remote? My D4 arrives later this month, so i would love to have this fitted ready for our Harsh Winter!
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| 10th Jun 2010 8:39 am |
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