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by Robsto
Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:37 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Got a spooky message
Replies: 3
Views: 2497

Re: Got a spooky message

I got exactly the same message back in May When I stopped couldn't select reverse or drive Got out locked the car waited 5 minutes and all reset Outside temperature was about 12 Message reappeared last Saturday Same procedure and all OK now. Booked service appointment so maybe they can find something
by Robsto
Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Timing a Charge
Replies: 62
Views: 23482

Re: Timing a Charge

I am finding this impossible to program easily after version 2 update Set home location and departure time and seems to work but how do you charge outside of this time Nothing on the screen allows for start now Anyone got any idea
by Robsto
Sun Dec 06, 2020 8:19 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: 90% charge only showing 216 miles
Replies: 17
Views: 8449

Re: 90% charge only showing 216 miles

Wish I was getting that current temp 4 degrees and 100% charge showing 195 miles
by Robsto
Tue Nov 24, 2020 3:30 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Phone
Replies: 9
Views: 4514

Re: Phone

Sorted I think phone symbol appears in top left of infotainment screen where time and temp. are located. Press this symbol which brings up the phone screen allowing you to press the red button to hang up. Great when driving.
by Robsto
Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:14 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Phone
Replies: 9
Views: 4514

Re: Phone

Thanks for the reply That didn't work. The problem is if you wish to stop a call after you have started to talk I can't find a hangup button
by Robsto
Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:52 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Phone
Replies: 9
Views: 4514

Phone

Can anyone tell me how to disconnect a phone call I am unable to find any means on screen or steering wheel ?
by Robsto
Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:14 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Full charge range
Replies: 7
Views: 3369

Re: Full charge range

After 1000miles I am averaging 185 miles per full charge
by Robsto
Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:34 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: delayed charging to benefit from cheaper electricity
Replies: 22
Views: 11160

Re: delayed charging to benefit from cheaper electricity

Hi sjm I am not able to copy a picture onto this forum this is the procdure The sonoff is connected to the control cct and not the main charging cct. Remove the live and neutral wires (brown and blue wires)connected to the controller at the top terminals marked L & N. Connect these wires to the ...
by Robsto
Tue Nov 10, 2020 1:08 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: delayed charging to benefit from cheaper electricity
Replies: 22
Views: 11160

Re: delayed charging to benefit from cheaper electricity

Hi I have spoken to my dealer about this problem and according to vw they hope to fix it in January next year. In the short term I fitted a sonoff basic timer into the control cct of my rolec charger. Cost £10.00 You need wifi for it to work and must be 2.4 MHz band. So far over the last 4 weeks it ...
by Robsto
Sat Nov 07, 2020 11:35 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi ID3 owners ID3 max or 1st ED
Replies: 2
Views: 3107

Re: Hi ID3 owners ID3 max or 1st ED

If you have the chance to change buy a different car altogether this car is not worth the money
by Robsto
Sat Nov 07, 2020 11:33 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Enhanced ID.3 Offers Coming
Replies: 25
Views: 11948

Re: Enhanced ID.3 Offers Coming

Hope you get somewhere but I doubt it They have no interest once the car is sold Once again vw have taken us all for a ride lol. This car is a piece of electronic junk
by Robsto
Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Totally dead
Replies: 100
Views: 49359

Re: Totally dead

Disconnecting when charging completed is not a very good solution from vw as I charge mine overnight and would need to get up at 4 am Yet another mess up with this car and for all of us who took a chance especially as they are now giving new customers 3500 deposit contribution makes you wonder why w...
by Robsto
Fri Nov 06, 2020 3:55 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Enhanced ID.3 Offers Coming
Replies: 25
Views: 11948

Re: Enhanced ID.3 Offers Coming

Gutted just had mine 3 weeks and now vw drop the price by £3000 and we are the ones putting up with all the niggle faults
by Robsto
Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:13 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Charging ID3
Replies: 10
Views: 6100

Re: Charging ID3

Having the same problem and dealer hasn't a clue. Did a work around by installing a sonoff basic timer into the control cct of my old style basic rolec charger
This works on my wifi to allow charging times to be set
by Robsto
Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:07 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Lane assist & auto correct.
Replies: 6
Views: 4039

Re: Lane assist & auto correct.

Yes I have found this a real pain Is this the way it is supposed to be or is it a fault
by Robsto
Thu Oct 08, 2020 9:26 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Software Update 3rd Oct
Replies: 12
Views: 7050

Re: Software Update 3rd Oct

Just got my new car today Has anybody been able to create a charging location to allow timed charging
by Robsto
Tue Sep 29, 2020 2:34 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Home charger
Replies: 10
Views: 5757

Re: Home charger

Can the timer on the new id3 charging system be set easily to make use of economy 7 cheap rates ie programed to come on at midnight then off at 7am
by Robsto
Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:40 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: UK insurance policies
Replies: 10
Views: 5564

Re: UK insurance policies

When I phoned last week they told me the same and would class it as an e golf Since then it has appeared on compare the market web site
by Robsto
Mon Sep 28, 2020 6:10 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Home charger
Replies: 10
Views: 5757

Re: Home charger

Hi I got a rolec 7kw 32 amp fitted 2 1/2 years ago as part of the government's grant no problems charging my gte
I have a 10 mtr. Cable fron evo one shop which is more than long enough for me
by Robsto
Mon Sep 28, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: UK insurance policies
Replies: 10
Views: 5564

Re: UK insurance policies

£285 quoted by LV