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- Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:45 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Newbie and worried about the bugs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4380
Re: Newbie and worried about the bugs
Had mine since July 21. No bugs really - the odd error message that goes away after restart. Whilst upgrading software I also got error messages but disappeared once the update finished. 1st editions that were rushed to market also had more problems initially mainly due to early version software. Fr...
- Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:23 am
- Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
- Topic: New software - ID light flashing
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1594
Re: New software - ID light flashing
Thanks all. If all it is doing is telling me to lift off the pedal at certain times to increase efficiency I can do without that as it’s unrealistic to imagine I’d be following its instructions constantly. If eco assist does anything else though I may want to keep it on - trying to find out more det...
- Mon Apr 04, 2022 8:20 pm
- Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
- Topic: New software - ID light flashing
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1594
New software - ID light flashing
I’ve recently received a significant software upgrade and since the installation the ID light (or rather a small portion of it in front of the driver) flashes every minute or so. It’s a minor problem but a bit distracting and annoying. Has anyone else experienced this?
- Fri Mar 04, 2022 5:18 pm
- Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
- Topic: ID3 vs Megane vs Astra
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4825
Re: ID3 vs Megane vs Astra
Ooh yes this looks like a proper competitor at last. Will all come down to the pricing. From what I can see, the entry level will be significantly worse in the key stats than the ID3 life pro I have and cost more. However, given current restrictions on model production the Megan’s may be better.
- Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:18 am
- Forum: Faults & Technical
- Topic: Front sensor issue
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11421
Re: Front sensor issue
Thanks all. Took a bit of investigation and a couple of download attempts but now seems to be sorted.
- Sat Feb 26, 2022 4:37 pm
- Forum: Faults & Technical
- Topic: Front sensor issue
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11421
Front sensor issue
This is the first ‘real’ issue I’ve had in the first year of ownership. When I start up I get errors saying that front assist is limited, lane assist not available and road sign detection is not working. I assume this must be an issue with one of the sensors. Normally this is because there is grime ...
- Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:57 am
- Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
- Topic: Steamy windows
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6212
Re: Steamy windows
I had this as a problem to start with. It’s just about getting the hang of how the a/c works and having it on at a low speed always. It’s easy to think it’s on when it’s not when you first start.
- Wed Feb 09, 2022 7:05 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Chat
- Topic: Hyundai IONQ5
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7304
Re: Hyundai IONQ5
That’s it. As an all round package for those who don’t have a larger budget the id3 is still difficult to beat for me. Ev6 and Ioniq much pricier. Others at similar price prints to the basic id3 are generally inferior in one or more major areas.
- Sat Jan 15, 2022 4:59 pm
- Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
- Topic: A shortcut for the heated-seats...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5923
Re: A shortcut for the heated-seats...
Great tip but only turns on the driver’s seat for me - is there any way to do both?
- Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:14 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Oxford
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3579
Re: Hello from Oxford
Speaking of Oxford, I was at Oxford services yesterday and as usual a queue for the crappy ecotricity machine. However, all 16 Tesla chargers were in use too, with more Teslas waiting. This did soothe my annoyance somewhat .
- Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:54 pm
- Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
- Topic: ‘Mode’ button
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1654
Re: ‘Mode’ button
Thanks, yes it has never worked whether on the move or stationary. Annoying! Still, I haven’t had any other problems so am not doing too badly. Hardly feels worth going to the dealer for.
- Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:31 pm
- Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
- Topic: ‘Mode’ button
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1654
‘Mode’ button
In my ID3 life pro, this doesn’t do anything when you press it. I was just wondering if anyone knew whether this is because my model doesn’t have the choice of sport/comfort etc….or if this is a fault?
- Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:34 am
- Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
- Topic: Built in Satnav vs Apple/Google Maps
- Replies: 45
- Views: 21283
Re: Built in Satnav vs Apple/Google Maps
You may find this is something of a can of worms. My opinion: Pros - display is nice and clear, sound quality is good and the ID light can be helpful in identifying the correct turn off. The function that finds you a charging stop en route has actually worked very well for me whenever I’ve used it, ...
- Sat Dec 11, 2021 11:45 am
- Forum: Faults & Technical
- Topic: Range degradation
- Replies: 75
- Views: 22211
Re: Range degradation
I too didn’t fully appreciate that the real world range would be down at 80 miles at times in winter. Still, manageable for me at the moment with a home charger.
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 7:54 pm
- Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
- Topic: Winter road handling.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4579
Re: Winter road handling.
Loads of snow here in Burntwood/Lichfield today. It was OK, took it carefully, a little sliding at times when actually driving on fresh snow but overall it felt quite confident.
- Wed Nov 24, 2021 8:42 am
- Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
- Topic: Land Registry proof?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3311
Re: Land Registry proof?
I don’t think that’s correct. I’ve obtained various plans recently for my in-laws and there was no £78 fee - just the £3.
- Tue Nov 23, 2021 9:13 pm
- Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
- Topic: Land Registry proof?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3311
Re: Land Registry proof?
No. Simple confirmation of the parking space/drive availability was enough for me. Seems they are entitled to request Land Registry proof if they want though. Usually quite easy to get the plan from the LR website though.
- Sun Nov 14, 2021 11:30 am
- Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
- Topic: Car wash questions
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4908
Re: Car wash questions
So how do you get you car washed? I do not have time or inclination to do it myself. Is it really not safe to pay the local hand car wash?
- Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:43 am
- Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
- Topic: Home charger recommendations
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10496
Re: Home charger recommendations
I like my EO/Octopus charger. It’s very small and discrete and the app works well. You can toggle a simple switch which sets it to charge during Octopus Go off peak hours. Those hours are not always sufficient to charge fully, however. Custom scheduling works well too.
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:24 pm
- Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
- Topic: ID3 advertised range.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7372
Re: ID3 advertised range.
You need to go and look at the concept of ‘WLTP’ range. The advertised range of all electric cars is WLTP, which is an a measurement based on artificial conditions which rarely if ever obtain in the real world. Not great but that’s the position at the moment - all cars advertise WLTP range. TBH you ...