Thanks. I was thinking about icy roads in winter. Unusual not to be able to turn it off?
Apparently it’s very easy to get stuck on a slippery surface. Car just won’t engage at all. Changes planned in version 3.
I dunno. Maybe they think we are too dumb to give us that control over 204HP on a RWD! 🤣
I think I did see something traction control related in a menu at one point but it did nothing. They have subsequently removed the button so maybe they will provide it at some point in the future via OTA... we are all hoping for alot from OTA!
It's not a race/sporty car so I'd say they decided not to allow it.
edit: It's better to be on anyway for everyday driving. But it would be nice to be able to do doughnuts in a parking lot. Haha.
Thanks. Any idea why?
Nope.
Folks. Probably asked already. Can you turn off the traction control on an ID3?
Took a short trip today around 7 kms each way, battery was around 8 Deg C, battery heater kicked in pulling around 5 Kw and took roughly 10 mins to get to 13 deg C.
One of the temp sensors hit 13 deg the other one showed 9, it took a while to catch up. Got back home car sitting for most of the afternoon and went out again around 10 Km round trip, battery stayed around 12 deg, battery heater didn't come on again.
I didn't preheat off the mains, wouldn't do that anyway when I have so much range unless running low.
I know VW plan better battery temp management in future software versions, a battery conditioning option would be really good and a sub menu with fast charge preheat option to allow the battery to go the extra 12 Deg C required for proper fast charge from 12-24 Deg C.
3110 Kms on the car now!
ID3 Tour in Stonewash Blue with a heat pump
It's a warning / reminder that locking your doors will activate your Deadlocks (Safelock), thereby locking-in anyone remaining in the car. Both the door’s and window’s unlocking/opening is disabled once Safelock is activated so you really don't want to do this if you are leaving somene in the car. Hence the Please Check Safelock message.
It is supposed to show a couple of red icons on the screen, as it did fir the first part. After another attempt, it's installing now.
I don't know to be honest. If you don't need the car leave for a few hours just to be on the safe side..
I don't think it's installing so. If it is installing, will it affect it if I open and get into the car? Thanks
It's a while since mine was done, remember was a hot day and the window was open in my study. Heard a few load clicks from the car when was finished, cant remember how long it took, perhaps an hour and a half. Our 4G is strong. Try clearing app and see if it updates, you will see "Just now" below your name if app working again.
My app seems to be working as well as it ever does
When mine was installing my app was dead, when it was finished it came live again.
Second part of update 2.3 has downloaded and I have started the installation by leaving and locking the car as per instructions on the screen. How do I know if it's installing? There is nothing on the screens. I remember seeing a couple of red icons on the screen when the first part was installing.
Yeah I see this message too.
Think so but I’m not having any problems locking or unlocking.
I tried pairing the keys again by putting them in the cup holder, there’s something about that in the vehicle wallet/ manual but still seeing the message.
Is Safelock not the door locks?
Does anyone else see this message when pressing the P button after a drive?
I’m seeing it since day one but never figured out what it means
Well yes and no, depending on the need, Petrol is handy when you don't want to mess with extension leads lol.
But in the link above the battery washer looks great if it can be got at a decent price, would be great if it could be got here at a decent price.
Got to agree, using a petrol-powered washer to wash an EV car is a bit of contradiction if you got your car for environmental reasons. If you didn’t, well that’s your choice.
I like this! Don't know if I could get it here or what price ? can't find anywhere that sells it here.
Ha, yeah, Petrol power to clean EV. Yeah just more convenient not having to use extension lead 😊
Barrel is a good idea alright, I don't have a barrel at all and I should have but in the Summer it would be difficult to keep it full.
I suppose the only really option for water then is to drag the hose all the way from the Pump House, it's the only external tap. Using submersible pump in the stream would still require power, could use that to fill a barrel.
Could you not wash the car near the house where there's amenities like electricity and a tap? 😜
Seems a bit odd to use a petrol power washer to clean an EV 😁
They are a lot more powerful but I often wonder of that's actually better. I'm probably being paranoid but I worry that hitting the paintwork with that force would do some damage eventually
One option is to put a rainwater harvesting barrel near where you wash the car, if it fills up over a couple of weeks then it should be enough
Once it's fully downloaded you can do the update whenever suits you. Just make sure over 50% battery and you cannot be charging.
Might have no choice but to update in work so.
Think it has to use 4G, something to do with security IIRC. Update should be available after next decent journey all going well.
No update yet!
Can the update be completed via WiFi or has it to go through 4G ? 4G is not good here, sometimes the car has no signal but I could connect it to the house WiFi. I have no fixed line internet and had to put a 4G Antenna on a 10 foot pole on the Chimney to get the signal.
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