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by monkeyhanger
Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Security and Tracker
Replies: 19
Views: 5694

Re: Security and Tracker

No need for a Faraday bag - codes change following every use of the key and the keys don't transmit when still. You can't intercept the signal with a scanner and reuse that code later.
by monkeyhanger
Wed Dec 27, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Nextbase dashcam install
Replies: 5
Views: 3426

Re: Nextbase dashcam install

There aren't many ignitionswitched fuses, and those that are don't go off immediately with ignition off, they go off a short while later. That bright yellow vertically oriented 30A fuse towards the bottom is the 12v power supply. You could tap into that, but you'd need a fuse tap for a full size fus...
by monkeyhanger
Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: View Battery Degradation?
Replies: 2
Views: 3388

Re: View Battery Degradation?

Does anyone know how to view the battery degradation on our Cupra Borns? I have the Tronity app which says the battery is 45 kWh, and the variant is the 110 kW - 55 kWh version. Does this mean my battery has lost 10 kWh from the original capacity? No, it means that you have a 55kWh battery but only...
by monkeyhanger
Sat Dec 16, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Battery Issues?
Replies: 31
Views: 16373

Re: Battery Issues?

Winter range is really poor, especially for a series of really short journeys. If its under 3C, the 2 mile return trip for the school run is around 2 miles per kWh. Cabin and cabin heating draws as much power as driving it. 70-73mph on the motorway at 0-3C for a lingish journey and you'll get 2.9 mi...
by monkeyhanger
Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: B or D?
Replies: 31
Views: 14457

Re: B or D?

B mode feels like driving a petrol car with the handbrake accidentally left on. Does nothing the D mode doesn't do for regen, but as MikeyB says, makes for jerky driving as pressing the brake as much as you need is far more predictable than knowing how much to lift off.
by monkeyhanger
Tue Dec 12, 2023 6:33 am
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Lane Assist - remembering the previous setting!
Replies: 29
Views: 6106

Re: Lane Assist - remembering the previous setting!

It's a poorly executed solution to a problem no one paying attention at the wheel should have. It's only purpose seems to be mitigating those that lane wander because they're on their mobile phone or applying make-up while driving. It takes no account of obstacles in your lane and blindly tries to k...
by monkeyhanger
Mon Dec 11, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Dashcam Question(s)
Replies: 3
Views: 1829

Re: Dashcam Question(s)

It's a 1.5 hour DIY job if you know what you're doing. Fuse box is easy to tap into. I put a ThinkwareF770 front/back into our Born. I think there's a guide on here somewhere that I contributed to.
by monkeyhanger
Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Range issues during cold snap
Replies: 26
Views: 11097

Re: Range issues during cold snap

How high is "HI"? I'm presuming somewhere around 27C? 18 or 19C is plenty unless you're taking a sickly reptile to the vets! The demand from the cabin heater alone will be well in excess of what's needed to turn the wheels.
by monkeyhanger
Thu Nov 30, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Range issues during cold snap
Replies: 26
Views: 11097

Re: Range issues during cold snap

140 miles on a full charge for a 58kWh at temps around zero is about all you'll get for motorway miles (70mph cruising). Battery warming for around 20 miles has a huge drain on the battery, and cabin heating the whole journey has a big hit too. Long distance BEV driving in Winter with rapid charges ...
by monkeyhanger
Thu Nov 30, 2023 5:04 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Terrible service from Cupra!
Replies: 9
Views: 8022

Re: Terrible service from Cupra!

Go see the Citizens advice bureau (CAB), they will advise how to reject. Unfortunately, the vehicle manufacturer accepts no responsibility in cases like these. Your contract lies with the supplying dealership or finance company (if you took finance). The Dealer will probably try to buy back at book ...