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by steviebabes
Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Final thoughts after 2 years with new car arriving next week
Replies: 22
Views: 8938

Re: Final thoughts after 2 years with new car arriving next week

The thing I have found with the climate control is that it works better just left at you chosen temperature. We use the pre-condition from the app all the time, hardly ever need to use the max button. The heated seats and steering wheel seem to come on at about 12 degrees and below outside temperatu...
by steviebabes
Thu Sep 07, 2023 1:02 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Final thoughts after 2 years with new car arriving next week
Replies: 22
Views: 8938

Re: Final thoughts after 2 years with new car arriving next week

Same here, just 2 years old and with 3.2 and four free new tyres it's even better than the day will picked it up. No problems and all the software updates went to plan.
by steviebabes
Mon Sep 04, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Alarm system?
Replies: 5
Views: 2854

Re: Alarm system?

Not sure but it would be a good idea if it did. Under vehicle health report in the app I have 'Other' so maybe there?
by steviebabes
Tue Aug 29, 2023 10:04 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: ID.3 2024 facelift
Replies: 12
Views: 7755

Re: ID.3 2024 facelift

I think LHD cars already have the larger screen in the recent face-lift models. The reason RHD cars still have the smaller screen is due to the positioning of the light/heated screen combo switch. I'm not sure about the illuminated sliders.
by steviebabes
Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:28 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Intelligent Octopus Woes
Replies: 84
Views: 41998

Re: Intelligent Octopus Woes

Yes off peak is 23.30-05.30 but sometimes you get bonus off peak times depending on the grid. Glad you are all sorted now.
by steviebabes
Sun Aug 27, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: For octopus customers
Replies: 64
Views: 24902

Re: For octopus customers

Have you downloaded both VW apps. The original one now just called VW and the new one called We connect plus or similar. They are both in the folder called shop in the cars info screen. If you don't have this the VW app may say limited functionality as no mobile mobile services contract. You have to...
by steviebabes
Sat Aug 26, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Intelligent Octopus Woes
Replies: 84
Views: 41998

Re: Intelligent Octopus Woes

Hi @betamaxxx yes all sounds good to go. I've been on Intelligent Octopus for a couple of weeks now and it's worked faultlessly. You may get some strange times, last night I got 2.30 - 5.30 then 9.00 - 10.00 as I had set 10AM as the ready by time. I checked the charge level before 9AM and it was 80%...
by steviebabes
Sat Aug 26, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Intelligent Octopus Woes
Replies: 84
Views: 41998

Re: Intelligent Octopus Woes

You need to set your location and name it home or similar. Don't turn off charging in the app, if you enable battery care it will default to 80% everytime you turn the car on.
by steviebabes
Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:59 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: 3.2 installed at the dealer today!
Replies: 127
Views: 52902

Re: 3.2 installed at the dealer today!

Ours went in for the update last week. It took two days, we didn't require a courtesy car, however none was offered! On collection we were told the HV battery had passed it's test but the Goodyear 19" tyres needed replacing under warranty. They also agreed that the puddle light projectors were ...
by steviebabes
Mon Jun 26, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Where have all the old posts gone?
Replies: 0
Views: 5816

Where have all the old posts gone?

I cant seem to view any pages earlier than the 20th June. Whats going on?
by steviebabes
Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: The faulty cooling pump saga (electric drive failure)
Replies: 5
Views: 2376

Re: The faulty cooling pump saga (electric drive failure)

Same here, new pump at 5K miles and no further problems now on 15K. I think a new up-rated pump was fitted.
by steviebabes
Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:09 am
Forum: Website Issues
Topic: Forum ads!
Replies: 16
Views: 9375

Re: Forum ads!

AdBlock with Chrome stops all the ads.
by steviebabes
Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: Website Issues
Topic: Starting at first post
Replies: 4
Views: 7360

Re: Starting at first post

I don't have a default view setting in my profile, only how old a thread to display in 'edit display options'. I now just use the link at the top of the first post 'First unread post'. This seems a good workaround until the forum next updates.
by steviebabes
Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: Website Issues
Topic: Starting at first post
Replies: 4
Views: 7360

Starting at first post

The forum always used to default to the last post but since last week it now starts at the first post. I am using Chrome if that makes any difference. It would be better if it went to the last unread post as most forums seem to do but the last post isn't too bad.
by steviebabes
Fri May 26, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Electric Drive Not Working Correctly Error
Replies: 15
Views: 10035

Re: Electric Drive Not Working Correctly Error

I had this last year, it was on for over 3 months without any noticeable drive problems. I mentioned it to the dealer when the 12V battery/2.4 was done. They had to order a new coolant pump for the HV battery, after this was fitted there hasn't been any further problems. Just to add, it only showed ...
by steviebabes
Thu Apr 13, 2023 8:38 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Stuck charge flap
Replies: 4
Views: 5959

Re: Stuck charge flap

There is a manual pull cord behind a door in the boot.
by steviebabes
Sun Apr 02, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Buying a used iD.3
Replies: 22
Views: 10420

Re: Buying a used iD.3

I know the 1st editions didn't have wireless charging. Not sure about blind spot detection, I don't think many early ID3's have this. The wiper noise sounds like play in the gearbox, probably a warranty issue.
by steviebabes
Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Automatic braking fault
Replies: 2
Views: 2744

Re: Automatic braking fault

If there is a pedestrian or parked cars on a bend the car will see these as an impending impact. You just need to touch the right indicator for a second and the braking will cancel as the car knows you are aware of the hazard. Lamp posts shouldn't be detected though. Around town it's usually poorly ...
by steviebabes
Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Chargers at camping sites
Replies: 7
Views: 1932

Re: Chargers at camping sites

We live in a holiday area and have a small campsite. We allow use of our charging point but have yet to be asked about it. There is a much larger site a few miles away that has 2 Podpoint 22kW outlets. They are little used and we often charge there as they are cheaper and quicker than home. I don't ...
by steviebabes
Wed Mar 01, 2023 12:00 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Teasing a new colour ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3179

Re: Teasing a new colour ?

New video from Chris