Aux heating difference?

[Ch1pbutty]

Hi,

We recently purchased a 2012 Beach and want to know what the difference is between the two heating systems.

There are 2 stickers on the door, and we have one remote. Both indicate that they use diesel.
If you use the remote, 30min timer comes on followed by a nice hot blast! What does the other one do, are we missing a remote or is it automatic?

Many thanks

 

[ArunAlec]

One is the “domestic” heater that can be controlled using the remote or the control panel (assuming Beach is the same as Ocean). The other , the Webasto, is a pre heater for the engine, it switches on automatically when you start up, if the temperature is below 5 degrees. It helps get the engine up to its optimal running temperature.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Cheers thats great!

Yes, has also control panel that allows you to adjust run time, temp etc.

(.....Winter apres-surf will be alot more comfortable!)

 

[MattBW]

The coolant heater from the remote will run for a max of 30 mins and uses the engine battery, but can demist your windows as well as warm the engine. It wont come on if you have less than 1/4 tank of fuel I believe.

The domestic as per above.

 

[ArunAlec]

The coolant heater from the remote will run for a max of 30 mins and uses the engine battery, but can demist your windows as well as warm the engine. It wont come on if you have less than 1/4 tank of fuel I believe.

The domestic as per above.

I didn't think there was a remote for the coolant heater, at least not for newer vehicles ( mines 2013 & I don't have one).

 

[Andy]

I didn't think there was a remote for the coolant heater, at least not for newer vehicles ( mines 2013 & I don't have one).

Extra kit needed as far as I know, at least on t5. Fitted on mine & as Matt says is great for defrosting screen & getting heater working sooner in winter.

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[Ch1pbutty]

I didn't think there was a remote for the coolant heater, at least not for newer vehicles ( mines 2013 & I don't have one).

Thanks for all the info - all clear.

The VW manual shows 2 different remotes so was just making sure I wasn’t missing anything....as couldn’t see the logic of having van key remote, and then two further remotes!

 

[TripleBee]

In my SE I have also the remote from the left of the booklet. Not the coolant heater. That starts when the van needs it in cold weather.