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Testing and Diagnosing the E53 Webasto Thermo Top C/Z

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Re: Testing and Diagnosing the E53 Webasto Thermo Top C/Z

Post by janzek-e46 » Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:27 pm

hello,

about the scanner i think to buy one that its almost the same like the china version but i'm gonna buy him here in slovenia  :) because of the coding part. I have a few friends with bmw-s and there would like to have some things coded :) But when i'm gonna buy another newer bmw i'm gonna buy the BMWhat from googleplay  ;)

and as far as i know the reslers usb diagnostic has its software integrated in the usb adaptor, the one on my link has a standard usb plug and in the black little box its the software. I might buy the one of this two options.

How much cost the reslers usb adaptor?

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Post by wpoll » Sun Jun 05, 2016 7:49 am

Encouraged by all the good work being done and discussed in this thread, I spent time today sorting a remote for the webasto on my 3.0d. I wrote up a little thread about it on XOutpost.

http://www.xoutpost.com/1079703-post7243.html

Thanks very much to everyone who has contributed here and especially Jaynana!  ;)

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Post by Vaporize » Sun Jan 08, 2017 1:42 pm

Hello, I coded the webasto option, worked for a year or so.
Stopped working some time ago, hooked up my 140 coder and it says circulation pump error.
So will order a new one.
However, feeling a bit energetic I thought I started to investigate the telestart option.
It seems I have no wiring going to pin 1 on the webasto.
Also in the boot, there is no 3 wire connector.
So it seems not all cars are prewired. Mine is an E53 3.0D 2002/05.
Anyone else experienced this?

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Post by Phirepower » Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:07 pm

Hi,

How do I get to the pictures? my e53 has a heater, but only has a ventilation option on the on board computer.

If I put 12V on pin 1 should that start and run the unit? (assuming no faults)

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Post by Hoppo » Wed Dec 25, 2019 11:47 pm

It’s some time since I did it, but try looking at my write-up here from a few years ago:

https://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/viewtopic. ... 648#p98648

Yes - 12V to pin 1 should fire up the Webasto if there are no faults.

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Post by Thegolfking » Sat Jan 22, 2022 7:57 pm

Did you ever find out if pcb was knackered

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Post by Thegolfking » Sat Jan 22, 2022 7:58 pm

Was the pcb knackered

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Post by X5Sport » Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:39 pm

2019 thread and we’ve not seen many in the thread for quite a while sadly, none since May ‘21. Try a PM?
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Post by the long rager » Mon Nov 04, 2024 3:22 pm

jaynana, I am trying to sort my Webasto type c on my E53 as well... could you send me the PDF guides as well please?

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Post by jaynana » Mon Nov 04, 2024 3:34 pm

Hi, I wouldn’t remember the diagnostics as its been a very long time. I will dig into my archives and see what .pdfs I have next weekend (travelling right now).

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Post by soap1551 » Thu Nov 14, 2024 5:29 pm

Hello,

I have a problem with my webasto thermo top c x5 e53 3.0d. When the car is asleep and i press the ON button on the Telestart it says OK but the webasto does not start. When i open the doors and the car wakes up and then i press the ON button on the telestart it fires up and works as it should. The car had a STH: K-bus malfunction error code on ISTA, so i did the test module where it said it had a voltage supply problem. I finished the test module and there was no problems it said that the voltage supply is ok and you need continue testing. What should i do next?

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Post by X5Sport » Thu Nov 14, 2024 9:41 pm

What is the battery state? The system has a ‘no start’ on the remote side if the vehicle battery or fuel supply is low. It’s to ensure there’s enough energy to start the dar.
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Post by Alan Gunn » Fri Nov 15, 2024 5:50 am

+1 on battery age and condition will stop it working.
???? you open the doors and not start the car ???..

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Post by soap1551 » Fri Nov 15, 2024 6:44 am

So what is happening is when the car is asleep. There is no lights on the gear indicator. I press ON on the Telestart remote the webasto will not start but the telestart says OK. When i unlock the doors the car wakes up and the gear indicator lights up. And after that when i press ON on the telestart it starts up just fine and works as it should.

About the battery: It is a original BMW AGM battery 2021 year 92Ah. Car starts even in -25 degree weather without problems

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Post by jaynana » Fri Nov 15, 2024 6:57 am

It’s long since I played with this so how it works is not fresh in my mind.

I’ve accessed my archives and I see various pdfs there. Happy to share pls PM if interested.

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