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by Sparky
Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: 7 days and counting :)
Replies: 11
Views: 4058

Re: 7 days and counting :)

Absolutely loving this ! The idea of an electric Morris Traveller just made me laugh out loud, a perfect blend of the old and the new. I guess the Morris would have lost that distinctive exhaust note from the side valve engine ! This post reminded me of my first car bought about 1968 which was a 19...
by Sparky
Sun Dec 05, 2021 6:27 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Setting departure time 04.30
Replies: 13
Views: 3881

Re: Setting departure time 04.30

Utumno wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 11:15 am Anyone who thinks I can predict my departure time to within 30 minutes has never met my wife 😂
Brilliant! :P :P :P :P
by Sparky
Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:38 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Momentary Loss of Power
Replies: 3
Views: 1715

Re: Momentary Loss of Power

To me the common thread is that I have just left the dealership where they have been interrogating the cars systems - I assume connecting a computer etc. The junction where it happens is about 70 meters from the dealership. It has never happened at this junction when I have been visiting other shops...
by Sparky
Mon Nov 22, 2021 4:53 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Momentary Loss of Power
Replies: 3
Views: 1715

Re: Momentary Loss of Power

Incredibly this happened again today under exactly the same circumstances. I can only liken it to an ICE car going off a couple of cylinders and then recovering. There was a bit of a clunk and then the car recovered and has been ok since. I had left it with the dealer for about an hour as it regular...
by Sparky
Sun Oct 10, 2021 11:28 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Variable Boot Floor
Replies: 2
Views: 2567

Re: Variable Boot Floor

I've got the family edition with the variable floor. The lower floor is fully finished and I keep the charging cable in there. I bought the VW semi rigid load liner for the upper floor, it works fine and does the job. It cost £57. Removal of the upper floor gives more useful space for when you need ...
by Sparky
Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:26 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Momentary Loss of Power
Replies: 3
Views: 1715

Momentary Loss of Power

Here's an unusual one. My Family ID.3 has been back to the dealers twice. First for the 2.1 update and months later today for a new 12V battery. When leaving the dealership and turning right onto the main road I experienced a momentary loss of power. This has happened exactly the same and in exactly...
by Sparky
Wed Jun 09, 2021 10:14 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: ACC "Ready to Start" timeout?
Replies: 4
Views: 2770

Re: ACC "Ready to Start" timeout?

Mine times out at about 10 seconds - unchanged since I got 2.1. I can't see any way of changing this time.
by Sparky
Sat May 15, 2021 7:12 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: ? 2.1 Partially Installed
Replies: 7
Views: 2450

Re: ? 2.1 Partially Installed

Thanks Scott

This would appear to be the situation I'm in, dealer awaiting a code from VW to try again. Car is driving fine so no hurry on my part.
by Sparky
Thu May 13, 2021 7:53 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: ? 2.1 Partially Installed
Replies: 7
Views: 2450

? 2.1 Partially Installed

Here's a new one. Car in on Monday for 2.1, got a call from the dealership at lunch time saying it had failed. However they said the car was back to 2.0 and was driving fine just the same as when I left it in. They need a new code from VW which will take a few days so I can use the car until this co...
by Sparky
Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Location stuck on map
Replies: 2
Views: 1662

Re: Location stuck on map

Happened to me and like many issues it eventually fixed itself after a day or so.
by Sparky
Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:50 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Unable to load connection status
Replies: 36
Views: 20122

Re: Unable to load connection status

Mine too! Yesterday.
by Sparky
Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:13 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Unable to load connection status
Replies: 36
Views: 20122

Re: Unable to load connection status

Thanks for your reply, it's not a cellular problem, I was wondering if when finding fuse 19 did you count across the rows or down the columns. Don't suppose you remember the value (amperage) of the fuse?
by Sparky
Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:47 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Unable to load connection status
Replies: 36
Views: 20122

Re: Unable to load connection status

I too have had this issue for a few days now in my Family Edition running 2.0 and built Week 2 2021. Apart from a few minor issues which resolved themselves fairly quickly I have had good service to date. I read somewhere about pulling fuse 19 to sort this but the fuse box diagram available in the f...
by Sparky
Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: ID.3 Breakdown Cover
Replies: 3
Views: 1935

Re: ID.3 Breakdown Cover

Many thanks for the replies everyone.
by Sparky
Sat Apr 10, 2021 7:54 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: ID.3 Breakdown Cover
Replies: 3
Views: 1935

ID.3 Breakdown Cover

I was wondering if the 3 year breakdown cover supplied with the ID.3 covers punctures? I was going to cancel a cover I have for a previous vehicle but I don't want to do this until I know punctures are covered by the VW scheme. I wouldn't want to use the gloop supplied with the car except in dire em...
by Sparky
Thu Apr 01, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Totally my fault - but a warning to others - park button
Replies: 5
Views: 4157

Re: Totally my fault - but a warning to others - park button

The car certainly allows this to happen. The P button acts as an emergency brake if the main brakes fail. All cars must have a secondary braking system, you activated this and it performed as it should have.
by Sparky
Sun Mar 28, 2021 12:29 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New ID.3 with Transport Hitch/Bicycle Carrier Prep
Replies: 16
Views: 8270

Re: New ID.3 with Transport Hitch/Bicycle Carrier Prep

You can fit a witter or a Thule carrier subject to weight and clearance restrictions.

Have a look here

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=499
by Sparky
Sun Mar 14, 2021 11:43 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Tyre Inflation kit
Replies: 4
Views: 3196

Re: Tyre Inflation kit

I think it's only supplied with vehicles that have the 18" wheels as the tyres on these wheels don't have the self sealing feature found on the 19 and 20 inch wheels.
I have 18" wheels and got the inflation kit.
by Sparky
Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Under the Bonnet
Replies: 5
Views: 3384

Re: Under the Bonnet

Well now I am reassured that these are a normal fitment and have a function. I'd never come across them before in spite of my last four cars being VW' s. :) Car is going in next week for ceramic coating - a birthday present apparently. When I had the car assessed the guy said the paint was very good...
by Sparky
Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:32 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Under the Bonnet
Replies: 5
Views: 3384

Under the Bonnet

Have a look at this photo which shows a plastic bag inserted at the bonnet hinge. Both hinges have this, and I was wondering if anyone knows what they are or if they have a function. So far I've resisted the urge to pull them out in case I disturb something. I'm thinking they are just a transport it...