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From flat (i.e. ~30% SOC) to about 80% on my 2014 GX4hs took about 45 minutes last time I needed to do it (camping in a field with no access to mains electric). It was both quicker than I though it would be and longer than I would have liked.

Yes, from what you discribe it sounds like the battery needs replacing. Unless you are regularly running the battery down with accessories when the car is not in READY mode, charging it will only help for a little while. The car charges the battery for a bit at 2pm every day to stop it running...

I've charged my PHEV from a caravan using the standard brick charger when the van was plugged into a 16A blue outlet so you should be fine. The supplied 10A EVSE brick or "granny charger" actually draws 9.5A @ 240V as I have measured. I guess it may draw more current at lower voltage but I have...

I got one of these letters. I phoned my local dealer to book the service and was held on the phone for 10 minutes before they answered to take my number so they could call back - apparently their switchboard had been flooded with calls.

I was using one of those screw-on TPMS systems on my MY14 4hs but the lock nuts kept corroding on to the valve stems so I have just had a system fitted by National Tyres. Their web site shows it as an AutoGem system but all the packaging says it's a Tyre Insight system by cubautoparts.com The...

I think that irrespective of the speed of the vehicle the computer will optimise the use of the engine. I have noticed this whilst driving. At 65KPH there is no guarantee the wheels will be directly driven by the engine (which would limit the engine rpm). If you press the Charge button the...

Our 10A Mitsubishi supplied EVSE's have a 13A BS1363 plug, which is fused on the live side. The purpose of the fuse is to protect the cable leading from the plug in the event of a short-circuit, preventing it from catching fire or melting from overheating. The EVSE itself has a RCD circuit...

To be fair I have not personally encountered this myself, but it is something that is spread around on camping/caravaning forums from time to time and so I check "just in case". Also I think it is different by country France/Germany/Italy. Things are probably improving all the time as older...

Have you managed to recharge the traction battery yet? Try fully charging the 12V battery first, for at least 5 hours, using an external battery charger, checking it can hold at least 12.8V for an hour afterwards. If the 12V can't hold a charge then replace it (or at least hook up another...

I use one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CONTINENTAL-EUROPE-SCHUKO-MAINS-HOOK-UP-ADAPTER-LEAD-230V-16A-CARAVAN-MOTORHOME-/331626109900?hash=item4d3674dbcc along with a 25m caravan hook-up cable then either plug in my 16A EVSE or convert to 13A socket at the other end of the cable then use...

If I was doing this I would run a 32A cable (6mm CSA, SWA) from the fusebox to the garage and fuse it to 16A (if you need to). That way you future-proof yourself for a few years time when you get a car that will take a higher charge, and guarantee the cable will not get hot. Where I live (UK) it...

I think he's trying to show that fuel economy is rubbish if you charge whilst driving on the motorway. :) 25mpg@62mph is not good!

Oh, nice bulbs. The shorter length must position them much better for the reflector. I wish I had access to a lathe. :mrgreen:

I find that if I am on a hill (lots around where I live) the car can slump back a couple of inches before the electric locking bites. I don't want to hit anyone behind me with my tow ball. :shock:

The wide button to the front of the gear lever with a P on it that lights up green when you press it. I also put the handbrake on. Then I take my foot off the foot break and relax until the lights change.

I don't like having to press heavily on the break for long periods at lights so I put it into park. I'm learning to quickly start off again but it's not as fast as in my old manual car. I tried putting it into neutral but there is a delay before it will go into it and I kept getting caught out...

Yea, sorry, forgot the obligatory pics (else it didn't happen). :) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321640985855?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT In place. They stick up a fair bit so not ideally positioned in the reflector, but they are bright enough it doesn't matter I...

The DRL leds arrived in the post so got ground down and fitted - work a treat. You have to grind about 4mm off the diameter to get them to fit in. I took the rubber rings off first so they didn't get damaged and ground the plastic so it left a small lip to retain the ring. They use 0.3A @ 13.95V...

Nice set of festoon bulbs. They're not for the Outlander are they?

Swapped out the numberplate bulbs and the reversing bulb for LEDs. I used these for the numberplate lights but removed the canbus resistors before fitting. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201078247466?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Another canbus bulb but as it's only...