Can somebody clarify where abouts the PTC heater fuse is located.

Looking in the handbook it states that the fuse is in the engine bay fuse box at fuse No.16 but comparing the handbook picture to the actual fuse box there's no sign of the line of fuses that hold the No.16 fuse.

Reading some of the threads on hear it also states that the fuse is on the main cable from the battery. I have noticed an in line fuse on the main + cable so is this it?

The reason I'm asking is that the PTC heater does not seem to be working at start up in this cold weather, It worked fine last year after the recall work was done so I'm hoping it's just the fuse that needs replacing.

its a big brute along the side of the fuse box. find it by opening cover like this
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When people have said it's on the main cable, that's were the dealerships cable tied it when they took the fuse out whilst the replacement PTC part came available Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

chicken george wrote:

its a big brute along the side of the fuse box. find it by opening cover like this

cant remember, I think the screw drivers un-latch the catches and the panel slides up


edit read here.
http://www.freel2.com/forum/post28962.html#28962

edit again go a few posts up on that link for a written instruction At work
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chicken george wrote:

its a big brute along the side of the fuse box. find it by opening cover like this

Looks like the 2010's have a different fuse box....



This would explain i guess why they put spare large
fuses in the roof of the box when all the fuses are mini blades.

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It think its just my phone camera stretching things those screw drivers and that long and thin in real life At work
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chicken george wrote:

It think its just my phone camera stretching things those screw drivers and that long and thin in real life

non but you will be first to know if I do  At work
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chicken george wrote:

non but you will be first to know if I do

Hi,

Read a little about the PTC heater. Have to say I'm not sure if mine is working. I do not notice the cabin warming up very quickly. A dealer also said that some gases would appear behind the front offside wheel arch.

In short how can I tell if this heater is working or not.

Many thanks

Andrewprd

dealer is a fool, the ptc is electric inside the vent system, its not super hot but does help warming time. dealer is referring to a fuel burning webasto heater, not available in the UK At work
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No gases as it's electric, not the webasto that the D3 has which is fuel powered

Dealers really should know the difference and what car has what  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Yup I agree, the dealers a fool Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

OK

Comments about Dealer noted. Just wondered how I can tell if PTC is working or not. This is my first Land Rover and first winter so I have no comparison and I don't believe there is a dashboard light as there is for heated front screen?

Also at the risk of going off topic and I know there is a thread on this. Can I get washer jet heaters fitted or are they on newer models. Mine is 2008 HSE.

You can guess I'm not all that technically minded. Just love the Freelander.

Many thanks,

Andrewprd