Recent content by MikkB

Thanks for the suggestion Nibbo. I already switched off my home Wi-Fi and successfully paired the phone with the car. However when I launch the app it won't stay connected to the car for more than a few seconds. Unless I'm away from home.

Unfortunately the instructions above don't help me with my new Moto G8 plus running Android 9. The phone connects briefly to the car but repeatedly switches back to my home wifi. Location on or off makes no difference. I'm having to use my old phone and PhevII app as remote.

Yes that is strange I've never noticed this on mine so I assume it's not happening. Now it's getting colder I'll look out for it and see if there is a problem with the timer.

That's a useful response, thank you.

Interesting thank you. Does anyone know where the catalytic converter is on the PHEV and how easily accessible it is?

That doesn't sound right to me. Unless it's cold weather or its not 3 months since last fuel up, it should be possible to drive on EV only without ICE for weeks on end. I know, I've done it.

Sounds interesting. Let us know how that goes.

I had a couple of Astra SRIs over the 10 years before I went PHEV. I found them to be practical, nice to drive, economical and largely trouble free. I would happily consider a Vauxhall/Opel in the future.

I do a lot of short (c 5m) journeys and do use heating which doesn't help. Outside temp definitely affects range though.

'Guessometer' variance apart, the bottom line is that the EV range will be much less in winter than in summer. For me that means about 25 miles in summer compared to about 14 in winter, but also varies depending on driving style, journey lengths, use if heating.. and so on.

Nice :) thanks for posting. I'd never heard of these apps before. Thinking of upgrading my current phone soon so I may well be trying this out.

Similar issue in mine, but I think only info screen and audio goes off. Haven't done anything about it as it's easier to just live with it.

Or check Amazon, I got one for half the price of Halfords and works just as well.

Unbelievable. Please name and shame the dealer.

I don't think it's just in B5, it depends on the level of braking/regen achieved and can show brake lights in B4 also.