When I go for a surf or paddle I use a lockbox attached to the outside of my car to store the key. The only problem with the eGolf is it stays unlocked when the key is nearby. Here's the solution: put aluminum foil around the key and it will disable the keyless entry until it's removed...
Update: I had CarNet unlock my doors and no change. I did notice my ERC light was on and the dash said the ignition was on when I got out of the car, but obviously it was not on as I couldn't shift. Anyway I called roadside assistance and after I hung up I noticed the dash lights had gone off...
CarNet was unable to help and the dealer asked me to bring it in. It seems my key has been deactivated from trying the lock/unlock too much. Manual says it's for a "short time" so I'll try it again in a half hour. I might call CarNet back and see if they can do a remote lock & unlock.
Last night I plugged in the 100V charger to my eGolf but it was not connected to my wall socket. This morning I cannot get it to release even with the emergency release instructions on pg 340 of the manual. I'm about to call CarNet or my dealer but I thought I'd see if anyone has had this...
Got my eGolf a couple weeks ago and I love it but the charging station situation in Orange County CA is pretty poor. I got a quote for an install of the Bosch charger at over $1500 (charger included) but I'd prefer plug-in over hard wire. I've been looking at the Seimens and others when I got...