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by CarterHounslow
Tue Sep 26, 2023 2:38 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: "Electric Drive not Working properly" fault
Replies: 5
Views: 5317

Re: "Electric Drive not Working properly" fault

Update from mine on this one, I've driven for about a month with the light on. My car wasn't on the recall list for battery modules, however Marshall's in Oxford were able to look at it (usual debacle with VW and miscommunications) this week and they are keeping the car for a week as they have the p...
by CarterHounslow
Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: "Electric Drive not Working properly" fault
Replies: 5
Views: 5317

Re: "Electric Drive not Working properly" fault

I've had this come up too now. Had 3.2 done about 3 weeks ago and never had the error before. Booked in for next week to have a look at it as it's been on for 24 hours now and the car's travelled about 40 miles in that period of time. Amber light still on.
by CarterHounslow
Mon Aug 21, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Subwoofer
Replies: 4
Views: 1612

Re: Subwoofer

MotMot wrote: Sun Aug 20, 2023 5:03 pm If you search this forum - about 2 years ago someone got one to fit nicely in the cubby hole in the boot. Details will be on here somewhere.
Don't suppose they figured out rear speakers did they?
by CarterHounslow
Mon Aug 21, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Tyre wear
Replies: 54
Views: 22522

Re: Tyre wear

The bridgestones were shocking. My rears were nearly gone at 10,000 miles and the left rear got a slow puncture so I had to replace them slightly prematurely. I put Michelin E Primacy on, did 13,000 miles on them and barely even noticed any where, still loads left. However I had to change those due ...
by CarterHounslow
Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Efficiency
Replies: 44
Views: 24526

Re: Efficiency

My point is this: you've calculated 3.3mi/kWh by assuming a 58kwh battery and multiplying by 0.44 to estimate kWh used (25.5kwh). Or used Tronity, which does the same thing. It's incorrect. Its more likely you've done 85 miles at a consumption of 4.1 mi/kWh so you've used 20.7 kWh. The car indicate...
by CarterHounslow
Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Tyre noise
Replies: 11
Views: 2411

Re: Tyre noise

Thanks for this. Are your Michelins self-sealing? I have neither a spare wheel nor a repair kit (or even a jack). 19" wheels. No, I believe you're referring to run flats? Never had those personally. No. Run flat tyres are different. The ID.3 with 19" wheels is fitted as original equipment...
by CarterHounslow
Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:06 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Wireless Android Auto after 3.2 update
Replies: 15
Views: 8404

Re: Wireless Android Auto after 3.2 update

I've never had an issue in two and a half years to be honest with wireless or by cable, both work but prefer cable due to the charging plate being unreliable. Are we on the same page? I'm talking about Android Auto function, displaying phone apps including Google Maps on the infotainment screen. Th...
by CarterHounslow
Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Efficiency
Replies: 44
Views: 24526

Re: Efficiency

You can't use SoC to get an accurate estimate over 44% of the battery. If you do it over 90% you'll find it's more accurate. Also remember that after 1-2 years you almost certainly have a true battery capacity somewhere in the range 50-53 kWh than 58 kWh. Not the point. For the car to claim 4.1 ove...
by CarterHounslow
Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Tyre noise
Replies: 11
Views: 2411

Re: Tyre noise

Michelin e primacy were significantly quieter than the Bridgestones fitted (not to mention way more durable). Thanks for this. Are your Michelins self-sealing? I have neither a spare wheel nor a repair kit (or even a jack). 19" wheels. No, I believe you're referring to run flats? Never had tho...
by CarterHounslow
Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Battery Competence Centres
Replies: 7
Views: 6399

Re: Battery Competence Centres

This list has been shared on the UK owner's Facebook group a few times. It is from a couple of years ago and I can say for certain that as of earlier this year Johnsons' only BCC was Solihull, so Warrington was definitely not one. But this gives you something to work with. FB_IMG_1692030378566.jpg ...
by CarterHounslow
Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:29 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Efficiency
Replies: 44
Views: 24526

Re: Efficiency

The data is definitely massively off now. Normally I've seen somewhere between 2 and 10% difference between VW readings and actuals. However I think the software update has done something very odd. Yesterday I did 85 miles and used 44% battery, which is about 3.3 miles per kwh. The car was claiming...
by CarterHounslow
Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:49 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Wireless Android Auto after 3.2 update
Replies: 15
Views: 8404

Re: Wireless Android Auto after 3.2 update

I've never had an issue in two and a half years to be honest with wireless or by cable, both work but prefer cable due to the charging plate being unreliable.
by CarterHounslow
Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:47 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Tyre noise
Replies: 11
Views: 2411

Re: Tyre noise

Michelin e primacy were significantly quieter than the Bridgestones fitted (not to mention way more durable).
by CarterHounslow
Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:45 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Efficiency
Replies: 44
Views: 24526

Re: Efficiency

The data is definitely massively off now. Normally I've seen somewhere between 2 and 10% difference between VW readings and actuals. However I think the software update has done something very odd. Yesterday I did 85 miles and used 44% battery, which is about 3.3 miles per kwh. The car was claiming ...
by CarterHounslow
Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Efficiency
Replies: 44
Views: 24526

Re: Efficiency

I did some further running today, it does seem slightly better. I didn't drive particularly well on 38 mile run, just drove normally on twisty A roads. Car said 4.2, actually worked it out to more like 4.0. Which to be honest isn't bad for that journey, I normally have to drive a little more efficie...
by CarterHounslow
Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:48 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Solid state batteries in 2024?
Replies: 1
Views: 545

Re: Solid state batteries in 2024?

Highly unlikely to be in production that early. For mass production we're probably looking more like 2030.
by CarterHounslow
Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Efficiency
Replies: 44
Views: 24526

Re: Efficiency

That’s the combined KW per mile at 4.7, I have seen 4.8 it is driving in a relaxed and measured manner. Using B mode and adaptive cruise, I do on occasion use the accelerator to knock up to 65 to complete a lorry if required. My daily commute can see as much as a 5kw per mile due to slower duel car...
by CarterHounslow
Thu Aug 10, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Efficiency
Replies: 44
Views: 24526

Re: Efficiency

I thought the id3 max had the larger 77 kwh battery? The figures you're showing (91% to do 250 miles) seem to be in line with the 58 kwh battery. That's bloody good going because when I drive to London i get nowhere near that efficiency. It is the Tour that had the 77kWh battery. Ah, that was it. E...
by CarterHounslow
Thu Aug 10, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Efficiency
Replies: 44
Views: 24526

Re: Efficiency

I've just tried my out (updated yesterday) figures are a load of crap. Was reading 4.0 miles per kwh. I was going up the motorway at 70mph. I used 9% of battery to do 18 miles, which I calculated to be around 3.38 miles per kwh, so something is out.
by CarterHounslow
Thu Aug 10, 2023 6:15 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Efficiency
Replies: 44
Views: 24526

Re: Efficiency

Recently have been doing day trips to London and back, 111 miles ish each way. I’ve been sitting at 60mph, use of air conditioning when required, using the eco setting in a ID3 max. See attached picture from todays trip, I know with a pre condition and tyre pressures, a little warmer first thing. T...