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by jpcavanagh
Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:28 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Tyre blow out.
Replies: 6
Views: 1237

Re: Tyre blow out.

i hit a huge crater pot hole a few weeks back, the tyre pressure lasted about 3 miles and fortunately I got home. RAC came to replace the tyre (for a fee) but when he looked the tyre was fine, the wheel rim had two huge dents which caused the air to escape. He couldn't repair this. He also insisted ...
by jpcavanagh
Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:04 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Car alarms going off when sensing key card
Replies: 6
Views: 2749

Re: Car alarms going off when sensing key card

The dealer took the car first thing Thu, give me a loaner megane etech(!) and I picked mine up the next day
by jpcavanagh
Sat Jan 21, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Car alarms going off when sensing key card
Replies: 6
Views: 2749

Re: Car alarms going off when sensing key card

My SMC dealer fixed this problem. He said it was related to "wire routing and the frequency of a light bulb affecting the volumetric sensor". Whatever that means, the problem has now gone away. I suggest you consider returning your car to the dealer for modification.
by jpcavanagh
Sat Jan 21, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Difficulty getting charge started
Replies: 20
Views: 7783

Re: Difficulty getting charge started

I have a Zappi (v2) and a similar problem. The Zappi is set to ECO+ mode which means it either starts on a time period 0030h-0430h (for Octopus GO) or when the solar panels have excess power. The car is set to "instant" charge, i.e charge when power is available. What seems to happen is if...
by jpcavanagh
Wed Jan 18, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Car alarms going off when sensing key card
Replies: 6
Views: 2749

Re: Car alarms going off when sensing key card

yes I get the same. The car is going back to SMC tomorrow for them to try and fix it.