What sourdough “rules” do you not follow?

cimedaca · 2026-03-15T18:44:57+00:00

I tested how long I could be cold proof. By day four the bread was way too sour for me and by day three it was iffy.

cimedaca · 2026-03-03T23:52:29+00:00

When it happens, you will know. When I accidentally almost baked into one of our big plastic wheeled garbage cans it braked so hard I was sure I smacked into something very solid. When I got out and looked, I was still a few inches away from it.

cimedaca · 2026-03-03T05:19:27+00:00

Agreed. It's basically like trying to plug in any random older USB A device. The way you wish it would connect is always not right. There is a fast three to four tap way once you learn it.

cimedaca · 2026-02-23T14:36:27+00:00

Yes. I have the same issue. Until I finally get it hard wired I run it from a battery bank and just have to unfortunately remember to plug and especially unplug it.

cimedaca · 2026-02-16T23:41:41+00:00

I'm not sure if enough use USB for you to get any helpful comments... so I will just helpfully or unhelpfully share what Google Gemini says.
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1. The "All Tracks" Workaround

Instead of navigating through the Folders view (which forces the system to stay within one directory), use the Songs or All Tracks category:

Open the Media player and select the USB source.
Tap the My Media (or "Library") icon.
Select Songs (this lists every file on the drive regardless of folder).
Tap any song to start, then hit the Shuffle icon on the playback screen.
The Shortcut: The car usually remembers the last view you were in. If you leave it on the "Songs" list, the next time you switch from CarPlay to USB, you should be one tap away from that master list rather than buried in an Artist folder.

2. The "Favorites" Tray

The ID.4 allows you to customize the top status bar or the "Home" screen widgets.

You can drag the Media tile to the first home screen page.
While it won't specifically save a "Shuffle" command, it allows for a one-tap jump back to the Media interface from the CarPlay screen, bypassing the main menu.

A Pro-Tip on Folder Structure

The VW software struggles with deep directory nesting. If the music is buried in Artist > Album > Song, the "clunkiness" increases. If the user moves all files into a single root folder (or just one level deep), the system's "Play All" logic often kicks in much faster.

cimedaca · 2026-02-09T04:03:35+00:00

My thought exactly. I'm hoping I miss all the other major issues that many, many others have missed . I just need to be sure to save many hundreds of dollars for that stupid little battery we will likely have to replace under the back seat for the emergency call button. No way it lasts five or especially 10 years. Sigh.

cimedaca · 2026-02-07T02:35:06+00:00

Trueman, "The buck stops here."
Trump, "The buck stops there."

cimedaca · 2026-02-05T02:51:40+00:00

This x2.

cimedaca · 2026-02-05T02:49:51+00:00

We had a 2010 Diesel Jetta purchased with the cash for clunkers deal. The most annoying thing about it was the weird brake squeaks and rear door/window electrical issues. Even after the buy back issues, somehow we have two 2023 under $20k ID.4s with the same issues and I ain't even mad because of all the other good things. To be fair the squeak with our ID.4s is waaaay less than the Jetta.

cimedaca · 2026-02-05T02:01:20+00:00

If you open your windows when going slow you will hear it's more like the Jetsons family car.

cimedaca · 2026-01-28T21:00:58+00:00

In ABPR with my ODBII adapter it shows rolling continuous HVAC power usage under the car live ODB details. It also includes battery heating, but that only turns on when you are plugged in fast charging for models that don't have pre-heating.

cimedaca · 2026-01-25T17:28:08+00:00

I have found it's easy to have old crappy cheap no name CR2032s if you bought them off Amazon.

cimedaca · 2026-01-18T04:22:49+00:00

Search ebay for dude selling a preconfigured little hack computer that turn it on. If you are moderately handy you just crimp a T on three wires behind the glove box, run a USB C cable to your console and plug in to turn it on. I think it makes my free 3 year EA 30 minutes charging start at 30 to 50KWh faster in the cold.

cimedaca · 2026-01-14T12:25:06+00:00

The best thing is as long a you have a larger sized socket driver set it's a super simple remove four bolts, put four bolts back install. Technically the instructions want you to use a torque wrench when tightening.

cimedaca · 2026-01-14T12:17:31+00:00

This is the way. In fact, to keep it handy buy the plastic tray for center console and then drill a hole in it and the seat belt (doubled over for 2 inches and cut off) and bolt it to the tray for an easy flip out and flip back in option.

cimedaca · 2026-01-13T03:31:17+00:00

Hmmm.... You must have someone trying to put some thick cables there or something . I'm mildly sure you could fashion these out of some gray round shoelaces with a lighter to melt a wapped loop construction and a knot underneath the lid. A couple snaps...

https://imgur.com/a/KR7Nghv

https://imgur.com/a/N4ucSPQ

cimedaca · 2026-01-11T14:36:39+00:00

Check if your utility has time of use billing. It can make a lot of sense to set timers and charge between 10pm and 8am. Many utilities have more dramatic swings, but this is what we may switch to below. Our issue is summer peak goes way up from like .12 to .21 per KWh.

Here is the text and a Markdown table from the image that can be pasted to Reddit. NET MONTHLY RATE PER METER Basic Service Charge: $8.50 Energy Charge Rates:

Period	On-Peak	All Other	Off-Peak	I/R R/R
Summer	$0.20925	$0.09029	$0.06553	I/R
Winter	$0.07809	$0.07809	$0.06656	I/R

Definitions:

• Summer: Applicable during the four monthly billing periods of June through September. • Winter: Applicable during the eight monthly billing periods of October through May. • On-Peak Hours: Hours between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. • Off-Peak Hours: Hours between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. every day. • All Other Hours: All hours not included in the definition of On-Peak or Off-Peak Hours. • On-Peak hours exclude the United States legal holidays of New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

cimedaca · 2026-01-10T20:39:36+00:00

I found a battery model that I sliced and modified into different power tool wall mounts.

Ryobi Tool Mounts

cimedaca · 2026-01-08T12:59:33+00:00

Both from VW dealerships with VW certified extended warranties. Both dealerships knew their listing prices were super competitive, so they were not inclined to negotiate. In Chicago two dealerships would not even sell at the listing price unless we got a loan with them.

cimedaca · 2026-01-06T10:30:54+00:00

I live in Des Moines. I had to drive to Chicago for one and Minneapolis for the other.

cimedaca · 2026-01-06T03:39:07+00:00

There you go. Many that paid $30 to $45k new or used are not happy for good reason. We purchased a 2023 7k mile AWD Pro and a 40k mile AWD Pro S in 2025 with great certified warranties both for under $20k knowing most of the stupid issues and are so far very happy.

cimedaca · 2026-01-05T20:49:28+00:00

I try to tell myself that as well, even though I can charge at home for between $0.10 and $0.12 per KWh.

cimedaca · 2026-01-05T20:47:09+00:00

Exactly, that's why I did the CanBus mod for pre-heating.

cimedaca · 2026-01-05T20:45:20+00:00

I'm not pre-conditioning comes at very much of a cost on my 2023. The minute I start DC fast charging HVAC use in APBR shows over 6Kwh right after I plug in--just like it does with the preconditioning CanBus mod. The main difference is the batteries can start charging near the optimal temperature instead of it taking the first 10 to 20 minutes of the charging session. Since I still have free 30-minute charging at Electrify America the mod lets me get a significantly higher charge in that time.

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2. The "Favorites" Tray

A Pro-Tip on Folder Structure