Recent content by QtownTaxiGreg

Because it's a slam dunk to get new lights? Or because you don't care to discuss the post at the top of this page? Dare ya.

Yes. The correct voltage must be maintained for safety. That is why the battery shuts down before it gets there. Then the load is removed and with the reset the BMS can go back to work safely.

Seriously? Brand new car dropped on you and you would just accept it like that?

If it was atmospheric condensation all four tail lights would be just as damp as the ones in the photo. They all went through the same atmospheres but only two leaked wash water. It's the leaking that is not allowed.

Exactly why this was the result of that negotiation. A very large sum got invested into a US charge network instead of being available to invest elsewhere in the world or given to shareholders. I would all that a hefty win to the US for a not inconsiderable inconvenience to VW, but don't forget...

Let's say for the benefit of discussion that was true and acceptable. The water was still there after a full day in the sun facing north. That means the lights will stay damp. That means they will go black with mould and grow moss in the spring. Still acceptable? I say no. Tesla won't enter...

That sounds like good information. So I am a 80% daily maximum for best available milage without causing undue aging? I worded that as carefully as possible for my particular use case. If I charge anywhere from 60 to 80% the aging is the same. Over 80% there is a small aging penalty cost. I...

Thanks. I am pretty sure we are just calling it the wrong thing. Even if not, and it really is true three phase, we don't get 480V worth of power out of it down the lines we use.

The photo was sent to two service centres and both declined to see water, only "allowable levels of condensation that should clear up in the sun". Is that not giving them every chance? That is the full extent of the cooperation I have had from customer service. Otherwise they have not engaged...

A bit different to my new car acquisition! I get no notice of delivery. No chance to inspect it. Two tail lights with water in them. Complete denial that there is a problem. Supposedly then sun takes care of leaks yet the car was parked with it's back to the sun all day before I got to it...

It's doubly confusing for me down here with Chinese made versions with the same names as US. The model is MYLR dual motor. It has offroad mode and a 533km statutory range. I am still not sure what the chemistry is because I haven't accepted delivery due to unresolved leaky lights issue. I drove...

Ouch. I believe fire gets rid of that. Alternatively keep pulling pieces off and out until back to bare metal and give that a scrub and a sniff after it warms up in the sun. If you can get the sun on it directly that'll help. Hopefully you are then good to clean the soft parts with your...

How do you tell if Michelin Pilot Sport EV are summer or 4 season? I can't make out what I am into on my new arrival. They are defo PSEV but beyond that no idea. I have run a literal shed load of Hankooks over the years. They call them 4 season and they are ok but not much chop on skifield mud...

That's what is known here as 3 phase power I think. 2 hot and one ground. We limit the amps since our voltage is higher. End result same amount of power. 11kw as advertised. Twin 24 amp hot wires hot enough at 240v I guess, not too sure. I am handicapped by only having a single phase, limited...

That's fine. It's a new car when you buy it. When you sell it there is additional depreciation because the car was originally a demo. So did you cop that depreciation when you bought it or when you sold it? I reckon when you buy.