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by Sindidziwa
Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:58 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Octopus Tariffs
Replies: 12
Views: 9605

Re: Octopus Tariffs

It all depends how much electricity you are using for the house and how much for the car! Our id3 has been sitting around a lot of the time so we haven't used much to charge it. We have PV (though this winter has been rubbish for solar radiation) and also air source heating, which is our major use (...
by Sindidziwa
Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Thud/Clonk sound on low speed turns ?
Replies: 10
Views: 4236

Re: Thud/Clonk sound at low speed turns ?

I have a 'knock knock knock' sound from the rear under strong braking. Perhaps our cars are just trying to amuse us? I had this when we first picked the car up in September. We were up north at the time but it was a bit worrying so I took it to the dealer as soon as we got back. By then it wasn't s...
by Sindidziwa
Wed Mar 17, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Floor covering recall?
Replies: 13
Views: 4831

Re: Floor covering recall?

Mine's an early 1st beyond that I know nothing! I'll be able to report once I've got the car back in a week or so...
by Sindidziwa
Wed Mar 17, 2021 10:47 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Floor covering recall?
Replies: 13
Views: 4831

Floor covering recall?

I took my ID3 in for it's 2.1 upgrade today and noticed a note on the file saying "Floor covering recall" - the chap at the desk wasn't able to enlighten me as to what this entailed. Has anybody else had this recall? :?:
by Sindidziwa
Fri Mar 05, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Alarm goes off at random
Replies: 72
Views: 54381

Re: Alarm goes off at random

After several months with no alarm issues, it has gone off twice in the last three nights - at around 05:00 :evil:

But looking back over this thread, it seems that there is no fix in sight... :(
by Sindidziwa
Fri Mar 05, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: 2.1 update confirmed
Replies: 150
Views: 58411

Re: 2.1 update confirmed

Booked in for 17 March - maybe they can sort out the alarm which has started going off every other night again :roll:
by Sindidziwa
Mon Mar 01, 2021 5:36 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Condensation front window screen
Replies: 13
Views: 6977

Re: Condensation front window screen

I've noticed quite a bit of condensation inside, despite using the aircon. In my wife's Mazda mx-5, it's due to drain holes for the retractable roof being blocked but that shouldn't be a problem with and id.3 ;)
by Sindidziwa
Mon Jan 18, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Bike prep.
Replies: 14
Views: 11905

Re: Bike prep.

I have an ATERA DL3 as well and use it on my California. The rack weighs 14.5 kg as you say and I think this needs to be included as the limit is the total weight on the tow hitch. The California limit is 60 kg so not much difference from the id3. I have two electric mountain bikes , which weigh 20 ...
by Sindidziwa
Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:49 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Navigation with full postcode
Replies: 7
Views: 4772

Re: Navigation with full postcode

Every time I get near home my nav system announces "Caution: limited access ahead" - really annoying! I think I might have to move house... or at least where the nave system thinks my house is. Generally, i have very little time for VW nav systems, my Passat decided that Rugby was a nice p...
by Sindidziwa
Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:27 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Cheers!
Replies: 11
Views: 4551

Re: Cheers!

Hi @Emanuel and @rthomps - I agree that the ID.3 is a great car - I really enjoy driving it. I just wish VW would get their act together to sort out the software problems but that should happen before we come out of lockdown 3.0!! :lol:
by Sindidziwa
Fri Jan 01, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Alarm goes off at random
Replies: 72
Views: 54381

Re: Alarm goes off at random

My alarm went off post upgrade to 0570 so I took it back in but they couldn't find any fault :( I asked them to upgrade to 2.0 but they didn't have the software :( :( and are only allowed to upgrade if they find a fault that the upgrade should fix. Didn't sound very helpful to me but I wasn't able t...
by Sindidziwa
Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:10 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Non VW branded 3pin charging
Replies: 8
Views: 3791

Re: Non VW branded 3pin charging

I regularly use a 10m granny lead bought from Screwfix for £160. I've not had any problems charging (unless I stop charging and try to start again). The amount of home charging I am likely to do made me baulk at £500 for a 7kW charger... So you're the one who bought it! I found it listed as 'in sto...
by Sindidziwa
Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:07 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: What are your best bits?
Replies: 17
Views: 6402

Re: What are your best bits?

I agree @heidiFlowerpot - the lights are absolutely outstanding. My Passat had lights that moved with the steering and my California has automatic dipping LED lights but the id3 lights are way better than either. The way they cut out just the segments that would otherwise blind the oncoming traffic ...
by Sindidziwa
Wed Dec 30, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Non VW branded 3pin charging
Replies: 8
Views: 3791

Re: Non VW branded 3pin charging

I regularly use a 10m granny lead bought from Screwfix for £160. I've not had any problems charging (unless I stop charging and try to start again). The amount of home charging I am likely to do made me baulk at £500 for a 7kW charger...
by Sindidziwa
Sat Dec 26, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Octopus Energy customers...
Replies: 11
Views: 4966

Re: Octopus Energy customers...

Looking forward to being paid to charge tonight. Shame I charged last night though...
by Sindidziwa
Sat Dec 26, 2020 7:42 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: 'Charging not available'
Replies: 6
Views: 2861

Re: 'Charging not available'

oh that sounds nasty. Does it continue after stopping and starting again?
by Sindidziwa
Fri Dec 25, 2020 10:56 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Breakdown Set/Tyre Jack/Wheel Locking Nuts
Replies: 13
Views: 9428

Re: Breakdown Set/Tyre Jack/Wheel Locking Nuts

Useful to know the tyres aren't run flat! I didn't get an inflation kit - and I'm sure I didn't get a locking wheel nut adapter - I'll check tomorrow...
by Sindidziwa
Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:08 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Green number plates
Replies: 19
Views: 14842

Re: Green number plates

I've been promised green-flash plates next time I go in for a software fix - could be soon?
by Sindidziwa
Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:59 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Breakdown Set/Tyre Jack/Wheel Locking Nuts
Replies: 13
Views: 9428

Re: Breakdown Set/Tyre Jack/Wheel Locking Nuts

Mine didn't come with a spare or jack. I thing they are supposed to be run-flat tyres?
by Sindidziwa
Tue Dec 22, 2020 9:02 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Post ME2.0 update, notification message appears
Replies: 4
Views: 3033

Re: Post ME2.0 update, notification message appears

;) You lucky people with 2.0, the rest of dream of having these problems...