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by smyth1492
Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: EU Mandatory Speed Limiters. MY22.5 Tour
Replies: 11
Views: 1807

Re: EU Mandatory Speed Limiters. MY22.5 Tour

I don't think they must obey the law but have the ability to follow the speed limit and read the signs. As far as I know you can override
by smyth1492
Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: From ID.3 to IONIQ 5 - the ID.3 was great
Replies: 6
Views: 1822

Re: From ID.3 to IONIQ 5 - the ID.3 was great

Great to get feedback, especially as a newbie to EVs and still getting to grips with the ID3. I do think the majority of your negatives are related to the software issues, and for me these are minor niggles and don't effect the principal functions of the car which is to charge, drive and stop well,...
by smyth1492
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: From ID.3 to IONIQ 5 - the ID.3 was great
Replies: 6
Views: 1822

From ID.3 to IONIQ 5 - the ID.3 was great

I have just traded up to an IONIQ 5 as we needed more space for our family and the ID.4, IMHO, is not as nice as the IONIQ 5 (or as big/wide) in the back. There are lots of negative comments on this forum and other places about VW and the ID.3 and I wanted to leave with my thoughts which are mainly ...
by smyth1492
Fri Jul 21, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Recalls 97FS v's 97GY : did I just get a second 12V battery replaced
Replies: 9
Views: 1749

Re: Recalls 97FS v's 97GY : did I just get a second 12V battery replaced

You can turn pin access off in the settings, don't ask me where
by smyth1492
Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Recalls 97FS v's 97GY : did I just get a second 12V battery replaced
Replies: 9
Views: 1749

Re: Recalls 97FS v's 97GY : did I just get a second 12V battery replaced

You will have a separate app that shows the version number and it might take a couple of Over the Air updates to show 3.2 and then you can hopefully enjoy the changes. SatNav is loads better
by smyth1492
Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: First long(ish) journey report
Replies: 13
Views: 1813

Re: First long(ish) journey report

I don't think 200 miles is realistic on a 100% charge in the depths of winter, 170-180 'just' if you are very gentle and don't have the interior to warm. Expect to end at less that 5% charge from my experience.
by smyth1492
Tue Jul 18, 2023 6:17 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: VW app update
Replies: 30
Views: 6072

Re: VW app update

goldconch wrote: Mon Jul 17, 2023 6:09 pm Honda E recognises owner as they approach the car and will unlock the doors if that setting is enabled.

Many ICE key fobs have done this for years, including automatic locking after a period of time.
My ID.3 unlocks as I approach the car, its a setting that you can enable
by smyth1492
Mon Jul 17, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: ID.3 Battery Warranty Recall
Replies: 9
Views: 2737

Re: ID.3 Battery Warranty Recall

Hi All, My ID.3 (1st Edition) is being recalled for the warranty work on the battery. Apparently this will involve a firmware upgrade (to v3 or the latest version). Does anybody know or have experience of this and can you tell me whether this addresses any issues with setting and running the Chargi...
by smyth1492
Sun Jul 16, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Anyway to get v3.0 from 2.4 right now ?
Replies: 22
Views: 9595

Re: Anyway to get v3.0 from 2.4 right now ?

The battery recall is supposed to be a check first and then book into a suitable specialist if any cells need replacing. Glad you tried another dealer.
by smyth1492
Fri Jul 14, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Anyway to get v3.0 from 2.4 right now ?
Replies: 22
Views: 9595

Re: Anyway to get v3.0 from 2.4 right now ?

Call your local dealer and book it in and don't take any crap if they try to give you a date months in the future What if they do as they did last time and tell me they no longer do any updates and simply wait for the ota ? I have to admit I am a bit frustrated with this. Its the one thing for me t...
by smyth1492
Thu Jul 13, 2023 8:58 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Anyway to get v3.0 from 2.4 right now ?
Replies: 22
Views: 9595

Re: Anyway to get v3.0 from 2.4 right now ?

Call your local dealer and book it in and don't take any crap if they try to give you a date months in the future
by smyth1492
Mon Jul 10, 2023 4:28 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Delivery time
Replies: 7812
Views: 1596127

Re: Delivery time

If you get individual seat protectors to go under child seats, make sure they are wide enough to catch stuff that gets spilt/dropped off the side. I don't have seat protectors but can confirm that young kids' juice, crisps and crumbs play havoc with the seats. Ours did scrub up pretty well after I ...
by smyth1492
Mon Jul 10, 2023 4:26 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Oil used in my id3 service!
Replies: 9
Views: 4596

Re: Oil used in my id3 service!

Why are they changing the brake fluid recommended for every 3 years at the 2 year service point?
by smyth1492
Mon Jul 10, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: 3.2 software update cancelled
Replies: 108
Views: 63299

Re: 3.2 software update cancelled

Thanks shire-dweller, that will almost certainly be essential information for me when (if) my car is ever updated: it had its 2-year service today and I was told, with lots of glum faces, that the 3.2 update/recall is "not going as well as we'd hoped sir/madam, lots of issues and your car is u...
by smyth1492
Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:15 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Volkswagen cuts EV production Citing Strong customer reluctance
Replies: 10
Views: 3402

Re: Volkswagen cuts EV production Citing Strong customer reluctance

I don't know a single family member or any friends that are ready to move to an electric vehicle, they would all replace their current vehicles with another ICE. IMHO we have hit saturation on those people that are switching and until ICE becomes not an option then sales are going to be slow.
by smyth1492
Fri Jun 30, 2023 3:08 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Drastic range drop after V3.2
Replies: 9
Views: 3713

Re: Drastic range drop after V3.2

Range for me across 2.4 through to 3.2 had been consistent. Range prediction in use is much more accurate with 3.0 and above over software versions 2.3/2.4.
by smyth1492
Fri Jun 30, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Service costs - they must be joking
Replies: 17
Views: 5279

Re: Service costs - they must be joking

Has anyone found it easy obtaining this magical £199 service plan, as in if I was to call my local dealer once I’ve taken delivery should they be able to find the offer and take payment for it etc? No in short. Ended up with a case with Customers Services UK and in the end I paid full price and VW ...
by smyth1492
Mon Jun 26, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Public charging how do you pay
Replies: 9
Views: 3964

Re: Public charging how do you pay

Do you have the WeCharge card in the app as per my screen shot? You should also have a physical card that looks the same. I have only used the RFID card with WeCharge, I don't know if it's possible to start the charge through the app

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by smyth1492
Sun Jun 25, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Intelligent Octopus Price Drop
Replies: 7
Views: 1572

Re: Intelligent Octopus Price Drop

I have emailed hello@octopus.com to see what they say
by smyth1492
Sun Jun 25, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: New or facelift ID.3
Replies: 9
Views: 2414

Re: New or facelift ID.3

If I was buying new I would wait for a facelift unless I could get a very good deal on a current model that would make it worth it