MQB Webasto or Eberspächer parking heater retrofit - Revision history

Mr-fix at 11:22, 8 February 2026

2026-02-08T11:22:18Z

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	Webasto has two main functions:		Webasto has two main functions:
	* Parking heater (warm up the ~~engine and~~ cabin before starting the engine)		* Parking heater (warm up the cabin before starting the engine)
	* Auxiliary heater (help warm up the engine faster while engine is working)		* Auxiliary heater (help warm up the engine faster while engine is working)

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	* remote control		* remote control

	Webasto unit communicates with related modules like infotainment unit (Audi MMI, VW Discover, Seat Navi...) ~~and~~ HVAC (Climatronic). It will also ~~check~~ ambient temperature, car battery charge, and car fuel level.		Webasto unit communicates with related modules like infotainment unit (Audi MMI, VW Discover, Seat Navi...), HVAC (Climatronic). It will also checks ambient temperature, car battery charge, and car fuel level, ambient temperature.

	== Parts ==		== Parts ==
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	* <code>8V0-054-965-E</code> - 1.0, 1.4, 1.5 TFSI, front-wheel drive (PR-1X0)		* <code>8V0-054-965-E</code> - 1.0, 1.4, 1.5 TFSI, front-wheel drive (PR-1X0)

	~~Note: no~~ option for ~~Audi S3~~ and ~~Audi RS3~~.		I can't see an option for 1.8 TFSI, but I assume that it will be the same as for 2.0 TFSI, since both engines are from [[EA888.3]] family and share most of the components.

	~~I can't see an~~ option for 1.~~8 TFSI, but I assume~~ that ~~it will~~ be the ~~same as~~ for 2.~~0 TFSI~~, ~~since both engines are~~ from ~~[[EA888~~.~~3]] family~~ and ~~share a lot of components~~.		[[File:Audi-S3-8V-extra-radiator.png\|thumb\|alt=Audi S3 (8V) 2.0TFSI extra radiator on the right side\|Audi S3 (8V) 2.0TFSI extra radiator on the right side]]

			Note: no option for Audi S3 and Audi RS3. The radiator on the right side is taking the space that normally would be available for the Webasto unit. Also the washer fluid reservoir is relocated to the right side of the vehicle, which obstructs the path for water hoses. In case of Audi RS3, you have some room in the engine bay, because the 12V battery is relocated to the trunk. In case of Audi S3, you can use an aftermarket cold-air intake system for your engine, and use some of the space from the OEM air box to fit the Webasto unit. Other option is to remove the upper part of the washer fluid reservoir (it splits into two parts) and install the Webasto unit there.

	=== Webasto Heater ===		=== Webasto Heater ===
	~~[[File:Audi-S3-8V-extra-radiator.png\|thumb\|alt=Audi S3 (8V) 2.0TFSI extra radiator on the right side\|Audi S3 (8V) 2.0TFSI extra radiator on the right side]]~~

	There are two versions of the Webasto Thermo Top Evo heater unit:		There are two versions of the Webasto Thermo Top Evo heater unit:
	* Diesel (Thermo Top Evo D)		* Diesel (Thermo Top Evo D)
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	There's a fakra connector on the Telestart module. If Audi A3 is factory fitted with Webasto, module is connected with the roof antenna module. For retrofit there's an additional antenna that you can stick to the cars body.		There's a fakra connector on the Telestart module. If Audi A3 is factory fitted with Webasto, module is connected with the roof antenna module. For retrofit there's an additional antenna that you can stick to the cars body.

	~~I will also try to use a~~ generic antenna from AliExpress, just ~~to see if I can pair the remote with it~~. If there's a change of accessing bottom the OEM roof antenna, I would love to wire the module to it. I believe the roof antenna will provide better signal and higher remote range.		Cheap generic antenna from AliExpress works just fine. If there's a change of accessing bottom the OEM roof antenna, I would love to wire the module to it. I believe the roof antenna will provide better signal and higher remote range.

	=== Remote ===		=== Remote ===
	There's couple of remotes that you can use. Of course Audi has the coolest one, with the display. ~~But I believe other~~ remotes (VW, Skoda...) ~~should also work~~, ~~since the heater module is the same for those cars~~.		There's couple of remotes that you can use. Of course Audi/Porsche/Bentley has the coolest one, with the display and more options. Other remotes (VW, Skoda, Seat...) are simpler, with just two buttons, no display, and status indicator LED.
	* <code>4N0-963-511</code> - Audi, two buttons		* <code>4N0-963-511</code> - Audi, two buttons
	* <code>4H0-963-511-A/B</code> - Audi, 4 buttons, red backlight ([[Eberspächer EasyStart R+]])		* <code>4H0-963-511-A/B</code> - Audi, 4 buttons, red backlight ([[Eberspächer EasyStart R+]])
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	Paid ~€50 for it. And it contains a lot of little things that I believe will be necessary during the installation.		Paid ~€50 for it. And it contains a lot of little things that I believe will be necessary during the installation.

	=== Fuel ~~lines~~ and ~~pump~~ ===		=== Fuel pump and fuel line ===
			OEM fuel tank pump assembly is prepared to connect additional line to it. Also the fuel tank is equipped with a small hanger on the side to install the webasto fuel pump.

			Fuel line needs to be guided through, all the way to the engine bay.

	=== Coolant pipes ===		=== Coolant pipes ===
			If installing in unsupported vehicle, you will need a generic silicone hose, 20mm inner diameter.

	== Installation ==		== Installation ==
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	* https://pim.audi.com/pdf/EBA/EBA_8V0054960B_en_190315.pdf		* https://pim.audi.com/pdf/EBA/EBA_8V0054960B_en_190315.pdf

	~~There's no official tutorial nor parts for Audi S3 and Audi RS3. Most likely this is caused by the two additional radiators and other changes in those high-power variants.~~		When it comes to fitting Webasto unit into Audi S3, I had to remove the units exhaust, units intake, circulation pump, and both mounting brackets. Webasto unit alone has a compact shape and fits under the OEM air filter box. It will also require to use an universal exhaust once the unit is mounted and some modifications for fuel line and wiring.

	The radiator on the right side is taking the space that normally would be available for the Webasto unit. Also the washer fluid reservoir is relocated to the right side of the vehicle, which obstructs the path for water hoses.

	~~In case of Audi RS3, you have some room in the engine bay, because the 12V battery is relocated to the trunk.~~

	In case of Audi S3, you can use an aftermarket cold-air intake system for your engine, and use some of the space from the OEM air box to fit the Webasto unit. Other option is to remove the upper part of the washer fluid reservoir (it splits into two parts) and install the Webasto unit there.

	When it comes to fitting Webasto unit into Audi S3, I had to remove the units exhaust, units intake, circulation pump, and both mounting brackets. Webasto unit alone has a compact shape and ~~will most likely fit~~ under the OEM air filter box. It will also require to use an universal exhaust once the unit is mounted and some modifications for fuel line and wiring.

	~~''TBC''~~

	== Coding & Adaptation ==		== Coding & Adaptation ==

Mr-fix: /* Gateway */

2026-02-08T11:02:06Z

Gateway

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	Gateway (0x19) → Adaptation → Installation list → (Auxiliary Parking Heater) Node 0x6A → coded		Gateway (0x19) → Adaptation → Installation list → (Auxiliary Parking Heater) Node 0x6A → coded

	//Let know the Efficiency Board Computer to calculate its thing with the park heater in mind		//Let know the Efficiency Board Computer to calculate its thing
			//with the park heater in mind. Most likely this also adds
			//the parking heater to the fuel efficiency live tips
	Gateway (0x19) → Long Coding → Byte:13 → Bit: 2 (BCmE Standheizungsberechnung) → Active		Gateway (0x19) → Long Coding → Byte:13 → Bit: 2 (BCmE Standheizungsberechnung) → Active

Mr-fix: /* Remote pairinghttps://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/16109/#post-144573 */

2026-02-01T18:06:25Z

Remote pairinghttps://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/16109/#post-144573

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	//now press and hold the OFF button (two button remote without display)		//now press and hold the OFF button (two button remote without display)
	//or the heating button (four button remote with display).		//or the heating button (four button remote with display).

			Alternative method allows to pair the remote without diagnostic interface. Disconnect the Telestart module, reconnect it, and press&hold the OFF button on the remote.
			<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIqyhKyWqcs</ref>
			<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U0M-ueRhtE</ref>

	=== Heater unlock<ref>https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/7144/#post-138785</ref> ===		=== Heater unlock<ref>https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/7144/#post-138785</ref> ===

Mr-fix: /* Basic Settings */

2026-02-01T17:01:32Z

Basic Settings

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	== Basic Settings ==		== Basic Settings ==
	=== Remote pairing ===		=== Remote pairing<ref>https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/16109/#post-144573</ref> ===
	~~''TODO''~~		Heater (0x18) → Basic settings → Adapting RF transmitter (IDE06650) → Go!
			//now press and hold the OFF button (two button remote without display)
			//or the heating button (four button remote with display).

	=== Heater unlock<ref>https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/7144/#post-138785</ref> ===		=== Heater unlock<ref>https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/7144/#post-138785</ref> ===
	Heater (0x18) → Basic settings → Disengaging heater (IDE06654) → ~~Do it~~		Heater (0x18) → Basic settings → Disengaging heater (IDE06654) → Go!
	Heater (0x18) → DTC Fault Codes → Clear Fault Codes		Heater (0x18) → DTC Fault Codes → Clear Fault Codes

Mr-fix: /* Basic Settings */

2026-02-01T16:57:17Z

Basic Settings

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	== Basic Settings ==		== Basic Settings ==
			=== Remote pairing ===
	''TODO''		''TODO''

			=== Heater unlock<ref>https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/7144/#post-138785</ref> ===
			Heater (0x18) → Basic settings → Disengaging heater (IDE06654) → Do it
			Heater (0x18) → DTC Fault Codes → Clear Fault Codes

	== Demo ==		== Demo ==

Mr-fix: /* Costs */

2026-02-01T16:33:28Z

Costs

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	== Costs ==		== Costs ==
	* Aux heater unit = 760 PLN (used)		* Aux heater unit (with circulation pump)= 760 PLN (used)
	* Wiring kit = 219 PLN (new)		* Wiring kit = 219 PLN (new)
	* Telestart module = 180 PLN (new)		* Telestart module = 180 PLN (new)
	* Telestart remote = 92 PLN (used)		* Telestart remote = 92 PLN (used)
	* Telestart antenna = 10 PLN (new, AliExpress)		* Telestart antenna = 10 PLN (new, AliExpress)
	* Fuel pump = 299 PLN (new, OEM)		* Fuel pump (with tank straw) = 299 PLN (new, OEM)
	* Fuel line + quick release connectors = 50 PLN (new, AliExpress)		* Fuel line + quick release connectors = 50 PLN (new, AliExpress)
	* Exhaust muffler + flex pipe = 30 PLN (new, AliExpress)		* Exhaust muffler + exhasut flex pipe = 30 PLN (new, AliExpress)
			* Universal coolant hose (20mm inner diameter) = 35PLN (new)

	Total: ~~1640PLN~~		Total: 1675PLN

	== Research & Reference ==		== Research & Reference ==

Mr-fix: /* Webasto Heater */

2026-02-01T16:30:15Z

Webasto Heater

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	=== Webasto Heater ===		=== Webasto Heater ===
			//coding A315 works for my Audi S3 8V
	Aux. Heater (0x18) → Long Coding → Byte 0 → Bit: 0 (Low Voltage Cut-Out) → 0 (internal) / 1 (energy management)		Aux. Heater (0x18) → Long Coding → Byte 0 → Bit: 0 (Low Voltage Cut-Out) → 0 (internal) / 1 (energy management)
	Aux. Heater (0x18) → Long Coding → Byte 0 → Bit: 1 (Circulation Pump) → 0 (via CAN-BUS) / 1 (direct)		Aux. Heater (0x18) → Long Coding → Byte 0 → Bit: 1 (Circulation Pump) → 0 (via CAN-BUS) / 1 (direct)

Mr-fix: /* Coding & Adaptation */

2026-02-01T16:29:45Z

Coding & Adaptation

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	=== Webasto Heater ===		=== Webasto Heater ===
	~~''TODO''~~		Aux. Heater (0x18) → Long Coding → Byte 0 → Bit: 0 (Low Voltage Cut-Out) → 0 (internal) / 1 (energy management)
			Aux. Heater (0x18) → Long Coding → Byte 0 → Bit: 1 (Circulation Pump) → 0 (via CAN-BUS) / 1 (direct)
			Aux. Heater (0x18) → Long Coding → Byte 0 → Bit: 2 (Coolant Changeover Valve) → 0 (not installed) / 1 (installed)
			Aux. Heater (0x18) → Long Coding → Byte 0 → Bit: 3 (Fresh Air Blower) → 0 (via CAN-BUS) / 1 (direct)
			Aux. Heater (0x18) → Long Coding → Byte 0 → Bit: 4-5 (Remote Control) → 00 / 01 / 10 / 11

	=== Body Control ===		=== Body Control ===

Mr-fix: /* Costs */

2026-02-01T13:34:35Z

Costs

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	== Costs ==		== Costs ==
	* Aux heater unit - 760 PLN		* Aux heater unit = 760 PLN (used)
	* Wiring kit - 219 PLN		* Wiring kit = 219 PLN (new)
	* Telestart module - 180 PLN		* Telestart module = 180 PLN (new)
	* Telestart remote - 92 PLN		* Telestart remote = 92 PLN (used)
	* ~~Antenna -~~ 10 PLN		* Telestart antenna = 10 PLN (new, AliExpress)
	* Fuel ~~Pump -~~ 299 PLN		* Fuel pump = 299 PLN (new, OEM)
	* Fuel line ~~- ???~~		* Fuel line + quick release connectors = 50 PLN (new, AliExpress)
	* ~~Coolant Pipes - 269~~ PLN		* Exhaust muffler + flex pipe = 30 PLN (new, AliExpress)

			Total: 1640PLN

	== Research & Reference ==		== Research & Reference ==

Mr-fix: /* Body Control */

2026-02-01T13:24:00Z

Body Control

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	=== Body Control ===		=== Body Control ===
			//let's make sure that the interior monitoring sensors
			//will not freak out by the air movement made by the air blower
	BCM (0x09) → Adaptation → Anti-theft device → Parking heater → installed		BCM (0x09) → Adaptation → Anti-theft device → Parking heater → installed