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by stevieboy
Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Tyres (again)
Replies: 1
Views: 459

Re: Tyres (again)

Can vouch for the Continental All Seasons, replaced the original Conti Ecocontact 6's on my Tour. Better grip but slightly more tyre noise. If they last as long as the Eco's (37k) i'll be impressed.
by stevieboy
Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: No locking wheel nut
Replies: 7
Views: 2632

Re: No locking wheel nut

Sorry for stating the obvious - the wheelnut key is stored in the boot along with inflation kit/towing eye in a polystyrene tray in the rear well.
by stevieboy
Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Window winder buttons - Journalists just don't get it
Replies: 17
Views: 4301

Re: Window winder buttons - Journalists just don't get it

I have had an ID3 Tour from new for the last 2.5 years. 1) The haptic steering wheel buttons work just fine for me - never had a problem. 2) The "scratchy plastic" on the door trims work fine for me - then I dont go round scratching them every 5 minutes 3) I can't remember me having a need...
by stevieboy
Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Steering Wheel Off Centre
Replies: 5
Views: 1277

Re: Steering Wheel Off Centre

You probably clipped a kerb or similar which has altered your tracking - easily put right by adjusting one or other of the track rod ends.. Get it checked and readjusted.
by stevieboy
Sun Jun 11, 2023 3:34 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Air Con - Cooling
Replies: 18
Views: 5489

Re: Air Con - Cooling

I have a Tour with the heat pump option and it can get really cold if you want it to in this weather. I just keep my temp set to 20.5 and it does the rest. The heat pump option uses CO2 as the refrigerant and this might be more efficient?
by stevieboy
Sat Apr 08, 2023 8:03 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Significant HV battery drain whilst parked.
Replies: 62
Views: 41360

Re: Significant HV battery drain whilst parked.

The VW 4G network and app have been down for several days now. My WeID is certainly giving inconsistent results at the moment.
by stevieboy
Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Would you order another ID3?
Replies: 34
Views: 10448

Re: Would you order another ID3?

I have had a Tour for the last 2 years which has been pretty faultless. Only really charge it to 100% when we go on holiday. Only had to use a public charger once when we travelled to Cornwall last year but otherwise use destination chargers in the cottages we rent around the country. We are a retir...
by stevieboy
Fri Feb 17, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Price for wheel alignment
Replies: 7
Views: 3460

Re: Price for wheel alignment

I need to get my wheels/steering re-aligned and given it's got Lane Assist, the price the I've just been quoted is eye watering so I thought I'd check to see if others have faced similar issues. Been quoted £150 for the wheel alignment and then £300 for the lane assist calibration(!) - so £450 in t...
by stevieboy
Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:50 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: U.K. configurator now showing Business, Style and Tour
Replies: 35
Views: 5126

Re: U.K. configurator now showing Business, Style and Tour

The residual price is dropping fast, I’ve been looking on webuyanycar and our tour was valued at £39000 a few months back and now it’s showing 26500, which to be honest seems more realistic considering it’s 18 months old now Ours is a work car so the cost doesn’t affect us but I couldn’t imagine ma...
by stevieboy
Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: ID3. For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Type 2 Charger Extension Lead
Replies: 8
Views: 11851

Re: Type 2 Charger Extension Lead

I bought a type 2 extension lead from 4ev: https://www.4ev.co.uk/type-2-5m-extension-cable It works great. I only use it occaisionally to extend the charger lead to outside the garage for visiting EV's. They are generally frowned on as they are not idiot proof - the comms connection does not break b...
by stevieboy
Sat Nov 26, 2022 9:23 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: id3 recall for software glitch
Replies: 6
Views: 1360

Re: id3 recall for software glitch

It might be your 12v battery is low or not charging properly. Do you have voltmeter to test?
by stevieboy
Fri Oct 28, 2022 3:42 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: New rear tyres at 12000? Really?
Replies: 37
Views: 6144

Re: New rear tyres at 12000? Really?

Oh, lord! Just when I thought it was safe to order the Continentals. How can they be making top end tyres that are too thin to resist punctures? Not my experience - the guy was unlucky. The Continental Ecocontact 6's that VW fit are also self sealing (contiseal) allegedly good for punctures up to 5...
by stevieboy
Fri Oct 28, 2022 10:35 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: New rear tyres at 12000? Really?
Replies: 37
Views: 6144

Re: New rear tyres at 12000? Really?

Got Continental Ecocontact 6 on my Tour (19 inch) - 17,000 miles and still 5mm left on rears.
by stevieboy
Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:25 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: “ ID.3 Based Compact SUV “
Replies: 8
Views: 1161

Re: “ ID.3 Based Compact SUV “

Surely an SUV based ID3 is an ID4???? The wheelbase is the same!
by stevieboy
Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:37 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Utumno's Tesla Model Y has arrived !
Replies: 30
Views: 9970

Re: Utumno's Tesla Model Y has arrived !

No HUD, no working matrix headlights. Bummer
by stevieboy
Wed May 04, 2022 7:22 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Auto stop in reverse?
Replies: 25
Views: 5669

Re: Auto stop in reverse?

Yes the Tour certainly has it. Very effective - feels like you have hit a brick wall!
by stevieboy
Fri Mar 18, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: ID3 manual
Replies: 17
Views: 7202

Re: ID3 manual

Ahh sorry -I guess you have to be a member of Facebook "VW ID.3 UK Owners" group to download. Why not join/subscribe?
by stevieboy
Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:32 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: ID3 manual
Replies: 17
Views: 7202

Re: ID3 manual

If it helps you can download a beta copy of the manual here~-
by stevieboy
Sun Feb 20, 2022 7:34 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Speed limit adherance
Replies: 10
Views: 3450

Re: Speed limit adherance

From the manual ...

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