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    Ignition on and charger connected

    I stupidly tried to start the car before disconnecting the charger, but now I cannot recover. Ignition is on and I cannot turn it off. Clicking key or repeated pressing ignition button do not do anything. Charger is locked and pressing unlock on the key fob has no effect because the ignition is...
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    High-voltage discharge while car is not used

    My 2016 SEL got a new set of tires for Christmas so I had to reset the tire pressure monitor setting. About the same time this was done I started to notice a loss of range while the car was parked in the garage. The guess-o-meter dropped 5-10 miles a day. Power was off and there were no visible...
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    How does the motor/accelerator pedal work?

    Driving my 2016 SEL I have started to wonder how the motor speed and torque are controlled. My simple concept is that the speed (RPM) of a DC motor is more-or-less proportional to voltage and the torque proportional to the amps, but this is obviously naive. The e-Golf speed varies over a wide...
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    Is service required for warranty?

    My 2016 SE only has 6k miles, but it will be two years old in December. It's never been back to the dealer for service. I'm wondering if there are any concerns about the warranty if I wait another year or two. I have read and re-read the warranty/maintenance manual, which is ambiguous on this...
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    Optimum charging to maximize battery life

    Our 2016 SEL is a joy, and we hope to keep it for many years. We charge at home, with a Level 2 EVSE (Clipper Creek 24 amp). What is a good strategy for when to re-charge, if it is not essential to do so? Is it helpful to run the battery down to some level like 50%, or to charge it more...
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