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by monkeyhanger
Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:45 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Key not detected
Replies: 11
Views: 2876

Re: Key not detected

michbright wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2024 2:42 pm Varta, as recommended, tried the steps in the manual and still not working, but did manage to set the alarm off!

I phoned Cupra and they've said it needs to go in for diagnostics, so Roadside Assistance is coming to assess and then recover to dealer.
Sounds like you've done all you can.
by monkeyhanger
Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Best Winter Advice
Replies: 32
Views: 5629

Re: Best Winter Advice

I've done long range Winter driving and have experimented with using blown heat,, heated steering wheel and heated seat only, and using recirculated aircon to keep the screen clear, the battery heating always takes its toll. At a constant 72mph indicated, at least 100 miles done, I get:- 0C, 16C ca...
by monkeyhanger
Thu Jan 25, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Key not detected
Replies: 11
Views: 2876

Re: Key not detected

Thanks for all your replies. Batteries replaced in both keys but they're still not working... how do I reprogramme them? Thanks. What brand? As I said, they're brand fussy VAG recommend Varta, I have known ever ready and duracell NOT to work. I can't remember if there's anything special to do after...
by monkeyhanger
Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:26 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: 18" vs. 19" rims - real life difference
Replies: 3
Views: 1343

Re: 18" vs. 19" rims - real life difference

I can compare my old ID3 (essentially the same car with cosmetic differences) on 18" wheels to our Born on 19" wheels. The Born rides better - I think that's more to do with tyre brand than wheel size. 18" ID3/Born come on Bridgestone tyres more often than not. They are horrendously h...
by monkeyhanger
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:41 am
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Best Winter Advice
Replies: 32
Views: 5629

Re: Best Winter Advice

I've done long range Winter driving and have experimented with using blown heat,, heated steering wheel and heated seat only, and using recirculated aircon to keep the screen clear, the battery heating always takes its toll. At a constant 72mph indicated, at least 100 miles done, I get:- 0C, 16C cab...
by monkeyhanger
Wed Jan 24, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Key not detected
Replies: 11
Views: 2876

Re: Key not detected

How long have you had the car? If it's over 15 months you might need to change the batteries. For some reason on the newer VAG keys, you seem to need to change both at once. They are brand fussy on the batteries too, so I would buy "Varta" branded ones to be sure. First I would try locking...
by monkeyhanger
Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Passenger heating not working
Replies: 2
Views: 1317

Re: Passenger heating not working

Sounds like a fault, considering the car recognises that you have a passenger.
by monkeyhanger
Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:02 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Open window alert on Cupra born app
Replies: 2
Views: 1088

Re: Open window alert on Cupra born app

The My Audi app always states my back passenger window is open when it's not (probably same software). I might go do an OBD11 fault clear on the car to see if there's a historic false report from the door controller to clear.
by monkeyhanger
Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Puddle / mirror down lights extra marks in Cupra logo
Replies: 28
Views: 7097

Re: Puddle / mirror down lights extra marks in Cupra logo

Their warranty policy seems to be very inconsistent and depend whether the person who assesses it is an arsehole or not... This is it, in a nutshell. Aside from straightforward mechanical failure, many local VAG dealerships in my area are averse to undertaking warranty work. This is especially true...
by monkeyhanger
Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Lane Assist - remembering the previous setting!
Replies: 29
Views: 6102

Re: Lane Assist - remembering the previous setting!

Doesn't that just demonstrate how useless the system is and that it's only there to mitigate poor driving habits? Not at all. It's a safety feature that could literally save your life if for whatever reason you lost consciousness whilst driving. If you drive well it doesn't interfere. Like seatbelt...