Hi, I'm picking up a 2019 5.0 AB in 8 days (and counting!).....

Question - does anyone know if this model/year would have the separate fob that I think activates the FBH, or is it just the LR Remote app used to cool/heat the cabin?

Sales chap thinks there are just 2x keys, no separate fob.

LR spec brochure says "Cabin pre-conditioning", but doesn't say how this is triggered.

Thanks!

Mines a 2018 AB and has the fuel burning heater. You don’t really need the remote though, as you can do it from the app if you pay for remote services (about £35 per year) My Previous RR's!
2018 P400e Autobiography
2008 TDV8 Vogue
2006 TD6 Vogue
2007 TDV8 Vogue
2007 RRS (I know, it doesn't count!)
2005 4.4 Vogue on LPG
2005 TD6 Vogue
2003 4.4 Vogue
2001 4.6 HSE
2000 2.5 DHSE
1999 4.6 HSE
1997 4.6 HSE on LPG
1995 2.5 DSE
1989 3.9 EFI classic
1988 3.5 EFI classic

my app starts the engine (and that cant work because of the immobiliser) so would have to use a fob or the timed climate First time FFRR owner

Yes, you can't operated the FBH from the app, only the remote or by setting a timer in the car. If you use the app, the engines starts, so the same as a vehicle without a FBH.

You should have a remote for it, yes. MY23 Panamera E-Hybrid
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smitht2 wrote:

Hi, I'm picking up a 2019 5.0 AB in 8 days (and counting!).....

Question - does anyone know if this model/year would have the separate fob that I think activates the FBH, or is it just the LR Remote app used to cool/heat the cabin?

Sales chap thinks there are just 2x keys, no separate fob.

LR spec brochure says "Cabin pre-conditioning", but doesn't say how this is triggered.

Thanks!

There you go.

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic46437.html 2021 SVautobiography Dynamic Black ( Black wheels need to go )
1997 C140 Mercedes Benz CL500

Thanks all, and to close this thread out, when I flagged to the sales chap that the build sheet had an entry about a remote fob, he managed to find it!

Mine has a fob, I didn’t know that remote services were different, but that’s hopefully good for me. Mines a P400e and it won’t run the petrol engine if it’s plugged in charging. It’ll warm up on electric which then defeats the object of charging it (only to use some of the range to heat it!).

I’ll try the fob when it gets colder and report back. It’ll be pointless if it doesn’t run when plugged in as I take advantage of cheap electric at night (about 50p per full charge). My Previous RR's!
2018 P400e Autobiography
2008 TDV8 Vogue
2006 TD6 Vogue
2007 TDV8 Vogue
2007 RRS (I know, it doesn't count!)
2005 4.4 Vogue on LPG
2005 TD6 Vogue
2003 4.4 Vogue
2001 4.6 HSE
2000 2.5 DHSE
1999 4.6 HSE
1997 4.6 HSE on LPG
1995 2.5 DSE
1989 3.9 EFI classic
1988 3.5 EFI classic

I have a 2021 AB - the spec sheet says 'Fuel operated heater + timer + remote' which I assume means that I should have the FBH rather than just the engine start functionality available through InControl?

If you go into the main menu and find all the goodies the car has. If you can find “ timed climate “ then you do indeed have it. I did post in this thread what the fob looks like for a 21My and a YouTube video to pair your fob that’s is your previous owner can’t find it. 2021 SVautobiography Dynamic Black ( Black wheels need to go )
1997 C140 Mercedes Benz CL500

I thought I did but here you go.

Follow-up......

Dealer found the fob, and it works fine - press on, get green flashing light, and FBH active, and can feel warmth into cabin after it has been running.

Question - what's the use case difference between FBH and using the LR app - that actually starts the engine?

Just thinking ahead to winter when it is proper parky, and the car is iced up - am I better off firing up the FBH, or the LR App that starts the engine?

Is there a rule of thumb e.g. If A, then use FBH, and if B, then LR app to start the engine?

Thanks as always, Toby.

I’d always use the FBH. Much better than letting the engine just idle from cold, I can’t think of a scenario when starting the engine would be the better option.

I may be proved wrong!  MY23 Panamera E-Hybrid
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