Recent content by idris

I just got my 20k service and was also surprised to see that it was free. They gave me an estimate for about $100, but then when it was done it turned out to be free. So it seems like (as usual with the eGolf), they don't really know what's going on.

After a few trips to the dealership, I was finally able to reproduce the issue while driving with a technician. They ended up taking stuff apart and moving some things around.. I think it was some wires just bumping up against other things. At any rate, it's fixed now. There's still a noise...

That's not normal. Could be something as simple as a leaf stuck in your tire or something.. but I'd definitely poke around to see where it's coming from. If you can't find it, maybe take it to the dealership.

I would definitely wait for 2016. CarPlay and Android Auto are reason enough, since the VW infotainment system is pretty horrible. Now that I see these other features like lane keep assist and, rear-cross traffic alert, etc. I even want to see if my dealer will let me trade my 2015 in for a...

Well that makes so much more sense :) Thanks!

In the settings menu on the infotainment system, there's an option to switch the direction of the rear windshield wiper (that is, switch which side it "rests" on). Does anyone know why that would be useful?

I actually just signed up for the second meter from Pepco. Turns out I was wrong in my earlier post. The second meter is free and installation is free. You can see the discounted off-peak prices on page 64 here. I usually pay about 8cents/kwh, and off-peak is 3.1cents (summer) or 3.6cents...

Yeah, so Clipper Creek is an amazing company.. VW could learn a thing or two. I reached out to Clipper Creek and they essentially said the following: We make the parts for the EVSE that comes with the eGolf, but Delta and VW do the assembly, so really your warranty request should go through...

So, my portable charger stopped working, and I took it to the dealership and they said it was because I used it in the rain. That doesn't make much sense to me since the manual (http://www.clippercreek.com/pdf/PCS-15%20User%20Manual%20101015v06%20-%20booklet.pdf) says it watertight enclosure...

Meh, I think everyone is in the same boat.. they were trained on eGolf, but nobody has experience (understandable, I suppose). Anyway, they've dealt with this issue before, so it may be worth a try. Are you able to reproduce the issue now that it's hot out though?

Yeah, so they took my car for a couple of days and a rep from VW of America came to the dealership to help them diagnose the problem. I wasn't in town so my brother picked up the car, so I'm not 100% sure what their solution was. I also am not sure if it's completely fixed because it's summer...

The piece making the noise is some mounting bracket under the hood close to the inside of the car. I'm taking the car in on Monday and they're going to have a look along with someone from VW of America.

@NeilBlanchard: Call VW of America and tell them. Everyone else got it for free. They should refund you.

I doubt that's true. When the eGolf was first released last year, my dealer mentioned that they'd be coming out with a cheaper Limited Edition version in 2015. It's not a reaction to demand. Not to mention, a car company can't build cars that quickly in reaction to demand.

Alright, I'll call today and let them know. Also, my dealer has offered to trade-in my car for a new one, for adding $10/month to my lease. I'm going to see if between talking to them and VW of America, they can just give me a new one for the same lease price.