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by TimF
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Keyless Entry Stopped Working
Replies: 21
Views: 19116

Re: Keyless Entry Stopped Working

Finally, some progress with keylesslessness. The workshop had the car in three times last year where this was investigated. The first time while in for the 400V check and V2 to V3 update, second while in for first service, third in November specifically to look into this issue. They did finally see ...
by TimF
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Optimised battery use on/off
Replies: 14
Views: 5447

Re: Optimised battery use on/off

If the 12V battery runs flat the car has a fault, I'm sure about that. According to my local workshop, the fault which flattens the 12V battery lies purely with a malfunctioning owner. I quote: "the 12V battery is only charged WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING" (my emphasis). Also: "you don't d...
by TimF
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Optimised battery use on/off
Replies: 14
Views: 5447

Re: Optimised battery use on/off

Interesting, thanks. I know there were significant 12V problems in early ID3s and that when 2.0 (I think - might have been 2.1) came along it was supposed to have resolved the issue by automatically topping up the 12V from the main battery. The problems certainly became far less frequent. The expla...
by TimF
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Dashcams: Current preferred dashcam please?
Replies: 19
Views: 1384

Re: Dashcams: Current preferred dashcam please?

My Nextbase 622GW + rear camera works fine.
by TimF
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:50 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Key security
Replies: 1
Views: 394

Key security

It's over a week since stories appeared in the Guardian and Observer about vulnerabilities of car wireless security systems: <https://www.theguardian.com/money/2024/feb/24/smart-keys-car-crime-thieves-hi-tech-arms-race> <https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/24/revealed-car-industry-was-warne...
by TimF
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Locked out
Replies: 17
Views: 1397

Re: Locked out

I suffer with this. I’ve identified it’s when it’s cold outside and the key fob /sensor then fails to work if it’s been on your person outside for a period . I’ve spoken to VW and apparently it’s an issue ! Warm it in your hand for a short period and it will start working . I don't think that's an ...
by TimF
Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Locked out
Replies: 17
Views: 1397

Re: Locked out

And again this morning. But this time I managed to get in through the door using the mechanical key (once the boot had been opened), at which the dashboard and infotainment fired up, but the wing mirrors stayed folded. Also new this time: the infotainment briefly flashed a message about low 12V batt...
by TimF
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Locked out
Replies: 17
Views: 1397

Re: Locked out

It did it again! This time, getting in through the boot* then pressing various buttons finally woke up the car, but it took quite a while. Park seemed to be the one which did the trick. Hazards, horn and a couple of others were functional, but did not have any other effect. I tried the app, which cl...
by TimF
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: If you could have ONE feature
Replies: 28
Views: 15622

Re: If you could have ONE feature

Ever driven in Holland? Their speed signs on motorways often have 2 limits (side by side). One is for mainly daytime driving, the other for the night. How would any car system sort that one out? I havnen't driven in Holland. Simple answer to second question is that it would require a good-quality A...
by TimF
Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Locked out
Replies: 17
Views: 1397

Re: Locked out

My understanding is the car charges the 12V as soon as a door is opened if a charge is required. There ought to be an arrangement whereby 12V dropping below the minimum needed to service all the drains on this battery while the car is parked, automatically triggers a charge from the HV battery? The...
by TimF
Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Locked out
Replies: 17
Views: 1397

Re: Locked out

My understanding is the car charges the 12V as soon as a door is opened if a charge is required. But if there isn't enough charge to unlock the door ..... There ought to be an arrangement whereby 12V dropping below the minimum needed to service all the drains on this battery while the car is parked...
by TimF
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Locked out
Replies: 17
Views: 1397

Re: Locked out

Thanks for all the help and advice. I've dug out the "Price and specification guide" sales brochure, which confirms roadside cover is for 3 years. Studidly, I'd forgotten about this, and simply rang the dealer as my usual first point of contact with any problem. I'll know better in future!...
by TimF
Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Locked out
Replies: 17
Views: 1397

Re: Locked out

Just had a quick look and roadside recovery for id range is 3 years, so you should still be covered - I'd phone customer service and see what they say. See link https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/owners-and-services/servicing-and-parts/breakdown-and-repairs/roadside-assistance.html Thanks. Since I hav...
by TimF
Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Locked out
Replies: 17
Views: 1397

Re: Locked out

Maybe a 12V battery issue? That was my bright idea over lunch. Having double-checked that the boot only unlocked if the key was nearby, and that it was still the case that no door unlock system was operating, I climbed in again so that I could release the bonnet and check the 12V battery. But the b...
by TimF
Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Locked out
Replies: 17
Views: 1397

Locked out

Any ideas on this one? The car will not unlock. Doesn't react to keyless sensor. Doesn't do anything when keyfob buttons pressed (both fobs tried, repeatedly). The mechanical emergency key doesn't do anything. The car DOES detect the keyfobs, as the boot can be opened. I climbed in through it and al...
by TimF
Mon Feb 12, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Official post on VW ID. Drivers Club FB group regarding updates
Replies: 17
Views: 2508

Re: Official post on VW ID. Drivers Club FB group regarding updates

The box is hidden in my account - settings ,vehicle consent management- my volkswagen primary users It's so well hidden that it is completely invisible no matter which area of which website I go to. No "vehicle consent management" option / section anywhere in the website settings for app,...
by TimF
Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:09 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Official post on VW ID. Drivers Club FB group regarding updates
Replies: 17
Views: 2508

Re: Official post on VW ID. Drivers Club FB group regarding updates

I did not have it to start with, but it later appeared. Just keep trying every so often. From the myvolkswagen website, you need to click the little button with your initials in it and then click settings. There was another menu to click through after that which I've forgotten but you can search ar...
by TimF
Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Software Update
Replies: 28
Views: 7623

Re: Software Update

Does anyone know if those of us on 3.2 will get more recent versions? Also, whatever the answer is, is that good news or bad?
by TimF
Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:37 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Central Locking
Replies: 7
Views: 2136

Re: Central Locking

This keylesslessness issue seems to be fairly common. I get it quite a lot, mainly when the car is wet. It took three visits to the workshop before they would believe me that there WAS a problem (they couldn't replicate it, until suddenly it happened for them too). It doesn't get recorded by the car...
by TimF
Tue Jan 09, 2024 10:13 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Are all these issues normal
Replies: 13
Views: 2984

Re: Are all these issues normal

... it often forgets that KESSY is supposed to let me in by touching the door handle - but no, have to fish out the key, press the plipper....but then it will work faultlessly for the rest of the day. And just for a laugh, when I can eventually open the driver's door, sometimes all the rear doors r...