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by Sindidziwa
Tue May 31, 2022 2:06 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Software 3.1
Replies: 165
Views: 36731

Re: Software 3.1

Genuine question - who wants games in their car? Certainly not me but maybe I am a minority. I can't believe VW have prioritised this. The rest of the update looks quite nice - mostly how they should have done it to begin with but better late than never. Not convinced I will ever see any of it in m...
by Sindidziwa
Thu Feb 03, 2022 5:05 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: 12000 miles done
Replies: 6
Views: 1790

Re: 12000 miles done

I'm on 3.3 miles/kWh for the last 5000 miles. Quite a lot of motorway and the rest just round and about. Motorway is mostly 65 - 70 mph ...
by Sindidziwa
Thu Dec 09, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: 12v battery life
Replies: 10
Views: 6558

Re: 12v battery life

@f080421 In the end I got a replacement transformer? that charges the 12V battery from the main battery and they also replaced the 12V battery as that then showed a fault. I haven't had any problem since then :shock: i wonder whether I will get another replacement 12V battery when 2.4 etc is rolled ...
by Sindidziwa
Tue Sep 14, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: ID3 Software Update v2.3
Replies: 240
Views: 91231

Re: ID3 Software Update v2.3

Just coming up for a year with our id.3 - no 2.3 yet... otherwise I think it's a wonderful car
by Sindidziwa
Tue May 11, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Transformer failed
Replies: 1
Views: 1337

Transformer failed

I kept getting 12V battery warnings (Drive the car to charge & Visit a workshop) so VW Assist took the car to the garage some 45 mins away as the closer garage doesn't have a technician who can deal with id.3s apparently. They said they couldn't find any faults and that the 12V battery was fine....
by Sindidziwa
Mon May 10, 2021 1:48 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Granny Charging Cable
Replies: 10
Views: 4546

Re: Granny Charging Cable

I have one of the Screwfix leads and it works fine.
by Sindidziwa
Mon Apr 26, 2021 10:23 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Totally dead
Replies: 100
Views: 49385

Re: Totally dead

Once it's on 2.0 or later the car monitors the 12V and tops it up from the "drive" batteries if needed, in theory you shouldn't get a repeat. Unfortunately, my 12V problems have only arisen _after_ being upgraded to 2.1 (0792) - secondtimme showing 'drive to charge' message despite drivin...
by Sindidziwa
Mon Apr 26, 2021 10:12 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: 12v battery life
Replies: 10
Views: 6558

Re: 12v battery life

After getting my car back from the dealer with no reports of any errors and the question "did you leave the ignition on?" we then took a trip to Surrey - 80 miles, left the car for three days and then drove back. This morning I get the 'Low battery drive the car to charge' error - same as ...
by Sindidziwa
Sun Apr 18, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Software 2.2?!?
Replies: 14
Views: 9157

Re: Software 2.2?!?

... I have a VW Leaf, courtesy of VW Assist - ... I always thought those were made by Nissan? I got my car back (and handed back the Nissan Leaf) but the garage said a) they couldn't find anything wrong with the battery once they'd charged it and b) they couldn't find anything causing a drain on th...
by Sindidziwa
Sun Apr 18, 2021 2:23 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Rear mounted bike carrier
Replies: 17
Views: 8217

Re: Rear mounted bike carrier

Anyone know if you can retrofit the VW carrier to a 1st? I've got an Altera towball mounted bike rack on my California and i could just swap that over.
by Sindidziwa
Sat Apr 10, 2021 1:29 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Software 2.2?!?
Replies: 14
Views: 9157

Re: Software 2.2?!?

I doubt this. My dealer told me the whole point of 2.1 was so that after that all updates are over the air Yes, that is what I understood as well so I asked again and got the same answer... We shall see ;) - my car has been taken off to some far flung garage with a 12V battery error and I have a VW...
by Sindidziwa
Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:33 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Software 2.2?!?
Replies: 14
Views: 9157

Software 2.2?!?

So my ID.3 has got a 12V battery error telling me to take it for service - VW Assist is coming to recover it. However, whilst phoning around trying to find a dealer who could deal with it I spoke to VW MK and was told that 2.2 is now released for install but not OTA! Has anybody else heard this?
by Sindidziwa
Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:34 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Octopus Tariffs
Replies: 12
Views: 9416

Re: Octopus Tariffs

Shame the best estimate they can give me for a Smart meter install is 'around 12 months.. ' I changed from Bulb to Octopus as they got me a smart meter more quickly but I haven't been able to download any half hour readings since December 28th! Octopus haven't managed to read it either and after a ...
by Sindidziwa
Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:28 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: 2.1 upgrade software has been updated
Replies: 50
Views: 18459

Re: 2.1 upgrade software has been updated

The dealer says that 2.1 has been installed, but had no documentary proof - just salesman ‘word’ How can I verify this, other than the bug fixes is there any single obvious 2.1 software feature I can establish is present. Where do I look for an installed software code? Many thanks Look under settin...
by Sindidziwa
Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:23 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Granny Charger
Replies: 14
Views: 6796

Re: Granny Charger

I only get 7 or 8 mph with my granny charger. If I switch on the AC to warm the car up this then drops to 2 mph! The plug does get warm but not excessively. My Granny Charger was £165 from Screwfix - couldn't justify the Zappi chargers etc when we're mostly at home but I'm on Octopus so i use Alexa ...
by Sindidziwa
Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New ID.3 with Transport Hitch/Bicycle Carrier Prep
Replies: 16
Views: 8267

Re: New ID.3 with Transport Hitch/Bicycle Carrier Prep

I think that I can't get a retrofit on my 1st? Anybody have any experience of this?
by Sindidziwa
Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:06 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New ID.3 with Transport Hitch/Bicycle Carrier Prep
Replies: 16
Views: 8267

Re: New ID.3 with Transport Hitch/Bicycle Carrier Prep

I had my first outing yesterday with Thule bike rack fitted. Everything worked well. The only issue was that I couldn't get the key out of the tow bar lock. Amy ideas? I have an Atera rack - the key is stuck in unless you have fully locked the rack. When attaching the rack to the tow hitch this oft...
by Sindidziwa
Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: 12v battery life
Replies: 10
Views: 6558

Re: 12v battery life

So... ID.3 upgraded to 2.1 on 19 March - today I have a battery warning saying “drive car to charge” - never happened before, even if the car was quarantined for a few days. So I went for a 40 minute drive - no change. So I connected a battery charger which says 12.6V. Is this happening in to anyone...
by Sindidziwa
Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:32 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Thud/Clonk sound on low speed turns ?
Replies: 10
Views: 4160

Re: Thud/Clonk sound at low speed turns ?

I have a 'knock knock knock' sound from the rear under strong braking. Perhaps our cars are just trying to amuse us? I had this when we first picked the car up in September. We were up north at the time but it was a bit worrying so I took it to the dealer as soon as we got back. By then it wasn't s...
by Sindidziwa
Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:59 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: ID eats ID
Replies: 3
Views: 1898

Re: ID eats ID

Yes - definitely worth watching out for - thanks!