You have the option to start FBH via the app? I can only start the engine via the app. Which as above is a really poor way of warming the vehicle up. I need to buy an FBH fob really. FFRR SDV8 Autobiography

TJH1985 wrote:

Even with the worst frost, ours is usually clear in 5-10 minutes via the FBH remote started via the App so that doesnt sound right at all

James W wrote:

You have the option to start FBH via the app? I can only start the engine via the app. Which as above is a really poor way of warming the vehicle up. I need to buy an FBH fob really.

GAC23 wrote:

TJH1985 wrote:

Even with the worst frost, ours is usually clear in 5-10 minutes via the FBH remote started via the App so that doesnt sound right at all

From an earlier comment, I think the app uses the engine rather than the FBH.

Yup via the LR Remote App - 100% only starts only the FBH and even warns you in the app you can only do it once per engine start. This is on a MY16 EURO6 Autobiography. Sounds like they changed it later on to start the engine.

The App and the fob do exactly the same thing for us, hence we have never used the fob.

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 Sold - Bell a 2015 MY16 Loire Blue Autobiography 4.4 SDV8
Previously George a 2007 MY07 Java Black VSE 3.6 TDV8
Previously a 04 MY04 Defender 90

I - happily - stand corrected. What do I put here then?

What a shame they changed it! The wording on mine now simply says "Engine will start to power climate". Wish they'd left it to run the FBH only!  FFRR SDV8 Autobiography

I used to have a c350e and that used to power up the electric heaters and the heated seats via the app, now that was the dream. Shame the rest of the car was crap. Sold - Bell a 2015 MY16 Loire Blue Autobiography 4.4 SDV8
Previously George a 2007 MY07 Java Black VSE 3.6 TDV8
Previously a 04 MY04 Defender 90

James W wrote:

What a shame they changed it! The wording on mine now simply says "Engine will start to power climate". Wish they'd left it to run the FBH only!

Well looking at my owners manual it states -- "When the auxiliary heater is operating, exhaust fumes from the heater may be visible exiting from under the front of the vehicle. " So my theory of emission control, is maybe not correct after all, which is strange Why have strict Euro 6 controls but allow such FBH uncontrolled emissions?

https://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/docume...c/G1888677

Also found this interesting link describing how to work the FBH via phone, it may be of interest to you?

https://motor-roam.co.uk/l322-range-rover-...-10-pounds 2018 SE SDV8 4.4 Byron Blue

Mine is also a EURO 6 and allows it to be started remotely

The exhaust looks the same on them all looking at the parts catalog, maybe just a change in control module. Sold - Bell a 2015 MY16 Loire Blue Autobiography 4.4 SDV8
Previously George a 2007 MY07 Java Black VSE 3.6 TDV8
Previously a 04 MY04 Defender 90

More interesting info here

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic46437.html 2018 SE SDV8 4.4 Byron Blue

Interesting comments all round. All I can say is its a big disappointment when you want t ahot car to go out to and its only took the chill of it!

Still could do with knowing how to change the "Hi" setting to blower 7 not just 2...... maybe I cant if thats how it heats the car on pre-heat.....love the car otherwise! all smug in my new plug!

2021 Westminster Black D300
2013 Vogue SE - gone
Some Porsche Cayenne guff pretending to be a 4x4!!
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In climate settings there are these options---

Auto air flow: The blower speed for automatic operation can be set to Soft and Quiet, Balanced, or Powerful and Fast.

Maybe this is worth a fiddle with  2018 SE SDV8 4.4 Byron Blue

yeah been there and set it to Powerful and Fast.....didnt seem to make much of a difference....will call MD tomorrow....bit rammed today....cheers for the help chaps.... all smug in my new plug!

2021 Westminster Black D300
2013 Vogue SE - gone
Some Porsche Cayenne guff pretending to be a 4x4!!
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2004 Vogue
2001 Vogue

So just tried the Remote app to start climate, set target to 22C and the Engine started automatically, all doors etc remained double locked.

After a minute or so I heard a click and observed exhaust from FBH at right wheel arch area it wasn't much just whisping away! Wow!! never knew I had this fitted, but to be honest never really needed it this winter

I waited a minute and then unlocked car and already could feel hot air from vents. The dash and upper Duo screen had following images.





Very quick to warm up, faster than just using the engine alone, and it will help with warming up the engine faster as well.

So I dont have a key fob and dont have timed climate settings either, but I am more than happy with the Remote app version

So to be clear, MY18 SDV8 and onwards (I presume) The Remote app 100%, starts the Engine then about 1 min later the FBH starts as well. 2018 SE SDV8 4.4 Byron Blue