Smoky Fuel Burning Heater

Hi all,

Had the Freelander a couple of days and I've noticed the FBH is really quite smoky, particularly first thing in the morning.

I understand that the car isn't blowing up, but the amount of smoke makes it look quite alarming

I have heard of people pulling fuse 5 which disables it. If I was to do this, would it harm anything else? I know it helps the engine warm up quicker.

Also, is there anything I can change (like a filter) to reduce the smoke? I like the idea of it - just not the horrible smoke screen

It is a 2005 Freelander 1 TD4

I can't find any answers in the search.

Thanks!

Smoky at start up for the FBU is not unusual at all.

englishbullterrier said:

Smoky at start up for the FBU is not unusual at all.

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Thanks, that's reassuring to know. Is there anything I can clean or replace to help with the smoke at all?

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what colour smoke are you getting? mine always was white, looked more like steam than smoke to me.

I got fed up with people saying your cars on fire because of the smoke so I pulled the plug on the wires .

It only seems to do it on the first start of the day. I stood and watched it today and I think I may have been over reacting. It's not that bad and goes away once the FBH has properly fired up

Mine steams.
I've heard that they also vent leftovers.

My first thought when I saw it was 'oh my god the radiator is leaking', then I smelled it and thought 'oh my god it's gonna blow!'

smokey just means it needs a clean/servicing

it will probably stop now until next winter as they operate by temperature