Recent content by PetrolHeadJohn

I had this and it was a non-apple cable causing the problem Changed the cable and hasn't missed a beat since Jon

Congratulations I'd love to know what EV rage is showing when fully charged ...... as I have a new 5hs and think I have an issue! Just enjoy it! I don't worry about charging when out and about. It's worth pre-heating in the morning. if you don't leave kids in the car I have set mine to...

Thanks everyone I know it’s a guess and the cold doesn’t help! I am getting around xx miles less than my old PHEV. I have a 30 mile round trip commute. I used to get within 3 miles of home on the last PHEV so 27 miles range, with the new one I am getting to work with 3 miles remaining - so...

Thanks everyone. I’m not convinced somethings not wrong with the battery .... still only 17miles showing this morning. I’ve spoken with the dealer - so they are on notice that the issue was there from the start - they have said give it a few more days/miles to see if it works out the range...

Hi there So we have upgraded from our 2014 model and bought a new Outlander PHEV 5hs - the new model with the 2.4 ICE Lovely car - love the new styling and the advances in the technology. The new engine is a lot (really a lot) quieter. As for MPG of the ICE, we will monitor this over time...

Most cars I've had recently lock the doors when you drive off, once you hit 10mph or so This stops people open the rear doors, boot etc at traffic lights I can't find anything about this in the manual, I guess the phev doesn't have this function - unless I'm missing something? Jonathan

Sorry I have looked through the forums for help on this..... Past couple of days - battery fully charged - get in start car, demise front window, rear window demister on, go to move off and the ICE starts. I guess the electric heater also comes on and the air con is on as the front demister is...

Got it today - a GX4hs in Atlantic grey. I got LED DLR lights fitted as part of the deal. :D So far - really pleased. More the wife's car than mine ... but I'm very impressed so far. I'm sorry, every newbie has questions for the other members ... here are mine! 1) I tried connecting my...