Reapirs to Webasto heater

[Addieg]

Hi All,

Our Aux heater has recently packed in (which is a shame as we've only used it a handful of times) and after investigating fuse and earth shunt possibilities I finally gave up and took the van in to our local dealer (Breeze in Totton, Hampshire). They ran diagnostics and came up with a faulty air fan on the parking heater...cost for replacement part and labour...£600!

Has anyone had similar issues and has anyone found a cheaper alternative please? I recall reading a thread some time ago where a dealer suggested replacing a whole unit which only really needed a service but unfortunately I can't find that post now. Best case scenario does anyone know if there is a Webasto engineer in the area?

Thanks

Adam

2009 SE California

 

[snowy55]

Vw is the last place I would go with this type of problem.
Go to a local boat yard or lorry company and ask them where your local cab heater people are who specialise in this type of work.

 

[owen_h]

Action van in Burseldon fit the Eberspacher ones to vans. They might be worth a call to see if can repair Webasto..

 

[owen_h]

There are also a couple of mobile caravan/motorhome companies who cover the Southampton area and list Webasto on their webpage:

http://www.motorhomeservice.co.uk/southampton.htm and
http://www.southcoastleisureservices.co.uk/index.php

Not used either myself but had the links bookmarked for future reference.

 

[mucksmuff]

Ive used Krueger ltd in New Milton before when we lived down south 01425619869 I think it was about £200 for a full service.

 

[briwy]

You could almost buy a new unit for that
google webasto uk and search for a local dealer, it might just need decoking

 

[WelshGas]

Are you sure it is a Webasto heater. I thought, at least on younger Californias, the Webasto was the Engine Coolant Heater completely automatic, it was the Eberspascher which was the air heater/parking heater that was controlled via the Control Panel/Remote Control?

 

[owen_h]

Good source of spare parts for both Webasto and Eberspacher here:
http://sales.butlertechnik.com/webasto/webasto-air-heater-spare-parts

Even if you don't want to DIY it should give an idea how much of the parts are.

 

[Addieg]

Thanks a million for all your responses - its massively appreciated. I've contacted Kruger in New Milton who sound

 

[Addieg]

(oops)...very knowledgeable. I'll post an update to let you know how I get on. Thanks again - this forum is just incredibly useful!

 

[Addieg]

Are you sure it is a Webasto heater. I thought, at least on younger Californias, the Webasto was the Engine Coolant Heater completely automatic, it was the Eberspascher which was the air heater/parking heater that was controlled via the Control Panel/Remote Control?

Thanks I'll definitely check before heading down to New Milton - cheers for your help

 

[mucksmuff]

Thanks I'll definitely check before heading down to New Milton - cheers for your help

They service both webasto and eberspacher i think.

 

[jts46]

Are you sure it is a Webasto heater. I thought, at least on younger Californias, the Webasto was the Engine Coolant Heater completely automatic, it was the Eberspascher which was the air heater/parking heater that was controlled via the Control Panel/Remote Control?

Both Webasto heaters on my cali

John

 

[WelshGas]

Ah, so they must have changed the spec on the later models as I have one of each on mine.