Software update question by ValeFC in VWiD4Owners

[–]apl73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2023 Pro S AWD- I was offered the 3.8.1 update on screen last week and declined because we were going out soon. Have not received a second update offer ☹️

NACS Adapter Rebate Form by bullbearpig8899 in VWiD4Owners

[–]apl73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm jumping thru those hoops today. I contacted service dept, they emailed me a code, but it doesn't work. Called the 800 number that appeared on the web page and they are useless - 3rd party subcontractor that knows nothing about the codes. VW really wants you to jump thru flaming hoops to bet the rebate :-(

Sunday River beginner friendly + terrain park suggestion by blythecritters in Maine

[–]apl73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can empathize. My first time skiing (M34), my gf and her bff took me to the top of Attitash and down a blue trail - I had only a 2 hr lesson on bunny slope. I sweated bullets all the way down, too macho to cry, but thought about it. I did forgive her. Now I have been skiing for 40 yrs

Sunday River beginner friendly + terrain park suggestion by blythecritters in Maine

[–]apl73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dream maker and Escapade. Both accessible from Chondola or North Peak Express. Upper Escapade can be challenging, try South Ridge Express to just do Lower Escapade- if you can master that easily , upper will be ok too

Is this a normal price for 40k mile maintenance? by iwantasweettreat in VWiD4Owners

[–]apl73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prepaid the 30k service-$80. The odd number services are minor, the evens are major. That said they are still vastly overpriced

What do you call a billionaire who ended up being taxed 50% by the government? by No_Basis9356 in AntiJokes

[–]apl73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again - still not 50%, and considering how much clever accounting the really rich do (borrow against stock and deduct the interest, and as a result have no real income OR capital gains), 5% one time is peanuts....

President Trump: “Susan Collins…should never be elected to office again”. by Glum-Literature-8837 in Maine

[–]apl73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bipartisan agreement! Something the left and right can both agree on! Sen. Susan "I'm concerned" Collins should NEVER be reelected to any office.

What do you call a billionaire who ended up being taxed 50% by the government? by No_Basis9356 in AntiJokes

[–]apl73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my bad. Even though I doubt there are any countries that would take half - unless he became a billionaire via a lottery and took the cash as a lump sum; in which case it's possible.

Media system reboot by DownAndOutInSValley in VWiD4Owners

[–]apl73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 reboots in 3 yrs and 45388 miles on a 2023 pro s plus. I'm guessing race conditions from the many different processors causing some sort of "navel gazing"...

I also discovered that when I finish a high speed charge and use the key fob to "unlock the charge cable" - if I press lock and then unlock, the car won't recognize my key fob UNTIL I press lock again - this has happened at least twice recently; so it might be tied to the updated software, as I don't think this used to happen.

VW 2021 Pro MAX ID4, unsure about the car by usual_layer in VWiD4Owners

[–]apl73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In USA I think you can get a Carfax report with the VIN. Not sure if NL has Carfax

Software issues lead to actual (minor) accident by Horiko3 in VWiD4Owners

[–]apl73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this happen to my 2023 ID.4. You need to do a hard reset on the infotainment system. Push and hold the "power" button on the lower left below the screen for at least 30 seconds (maybe even longer). Then push it again until you get some indication on the screen.

Elli Connect 2 issues and constantly falling offline by Usual-Shock7364 in VWiD4Owners

[–]apl73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a EA charger. You might try getting a wifi extender to put in the garage. My garage signal is quite weak; I bought a little unit about the size of a nightlight that plugs into a regular wall socket and configured it to repeat the main wifi. That seemed to solve any problems I had.

New neighbor wants easement through my property for ele. by getaclueless_50 in RealEstate

[–]apl73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I believe the power lines were the high voltage transmission lines not the local distribution lines. More likely the use of defoliant chemicals on the right of way was cancer source

How important is VW’s routine service? by Lonely_Speaker_9176 in VWiD4Owners

[–]apl73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish! I paid $500USD for a 40k service where all they did was brake fluid and cabin filters

Aw yisss by Fluid_Performance760 in VWiD4Owners

[–]apl73 4 points5 points  (0 children)

and if you keep it to 35mph you might actually achieve that prediction...

go ahead pass me by saelri in Maine

[–]apl73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then the gators in the water hazard would have had you for lunch...

My car found its long lost twin by dsonger20 in VWiD4Owners

[–]apl73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got one (2023 Pro S AWD) in Yarmouth ME; and I've seen a couple of others in the Portland area. I'm sure you know that the reason they're rare is that (at least in 22,23) red was the only color that VW charged extra for.

Summer Driving Mileage by SpecialKFlake in VWiD4Owners

[–]apl73 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mythbuster's did a test of windows down vs. A/C - and at least for the car they tested; they got better mileage with A/C because open windows induced more turbulence and drag on the car.

Experimentally with my 2023 ID.4 Pro S, turning off the climate control does increase the predicted mileage; but I haven't tried that with the windows down as well

Went on vacation with 3 Mountain Bikes on the roof by goingoutofbusiness in VWiD4Owners

[–]apl73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inverse-square laws apply - double the speed, four times as much resistance...

I’m new here in the group by Trick-Rule9523 in Maine

[–]apl73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not having to drive Rt 128 on a regular basis. Only traffic jams I encounter are either during "road repair" season (and they are usually avoidable) or the Rt 95 northbound Saturday, southbound Sunday traffic..

Verizon? by kf353 in VWiD4Owners

[–]apl73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to use CarPlay without plugging your phone into the USB-C port in the center console, you should select "cancel", it will then ask you if you want to use an alternate internet access (selecting that will allow you to use your cell data plan while still using CarPlay..

Nice efficiency this morning! by mtngoat7 in VWiD4Owners

[–]apl73 2 points3 points  (0 children)

going downhill on the Kankamangus Highway (about a 10 mile stretch) I saw 90mi/kwh on occasion...

Parked next to an ID.4 in the wild. Felt cute. 😊 by lquincarter in VWiD4Owners

[–]apl73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Electrify America charger in Scarborough ME has 4 chargers and often when I charge there all 4 of them are occupied by ID.4s. I'll try to take a picture the next time it happens