How to Tow a Broken Down VW ID.4

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  • @metronyc2855
    @metronyc2855 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks for the towing tip. Also, I found this out at the car wash. You can put it in neutral and press the on button to keep the ID4 on without having to sit inside.

    • @EVTipsAndTricks
      @EVTipsAndTricks  2 роки тому +1

      That’s a great tip! I will give that a try.

    • @ozie1uome
      @ozie1uome 2 роки тому

      I just towed someone's 22 id. 4 and I saw no on button. Just the engine start button

    • @metronyc2855
      @metronyc2855 2 роки тому +2

      @@ozie1uome Correct. Pressing the Engine On and put the ID4 in neutral and exit the ID4 without it turning off;

  • @d7mysterio7
    @d7mysterio7 2 роки тому +2

    Hope all goes well s done repairs are swift. Keep us posted. Glad you can still keep a positive outlook. It’s a great EV. Thanks for sharing.

  • @chasski4865
    @chasski4865 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for recording this informative and educational video for us. Hope everything turned out OK after your tow to the dealership. Since you’re sometimes in Burlington if you ever need service locally there’s a great service department at Minuteman Volkswagen in Bedford Massachusetts

    • @EVTipsAndTricks
      @EVTipsAndTricks  2 роки тому

      Do you know if Minuteman Volkswagen have any ID.4 specific service technicians and equipment? Waiting for "specialize" equipment is one of the reason why the repair is taking so long for me.

    • @beealert911
      @beealert911 2 роки тому

      @@EVTipsAndTricks , I hope things work out. Seems like you are not the only id4 owner on UA-cam who are experiencing car issues. ua-cam.com/video/qXHB3nh547A/v-deo.html

  • @RoyLie9
    @RoyLie9 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for this very helpful video👍

  • @luisvelasco8311
    @luisvelasco8311 Рік тому

    I had to tow a 2021 Id 4 and it wasn’t too complex. The regular tow truck can take it. You don’t have to wait around for a flatbed. Regular tow trucks carry dollies that they will place in the rear to lift the tires off the ground. The tow truck then scoops and lifts the front wheels off the ground and essentially you have a car on wheels on wheels lol anyways hope this helps.
    I did however just got a 12v battery indicator, “drive with caution” warning

  • @revenant6910
    @revenant6910 Рік тому

    Thanks for the Video. Mine is the 2023 ID4 Pro. And doesn’t have the front towing insert nor the hole:( I’m having a difficult time getting it towed from the parking lot inside an apartment building

  • @johndean7370
    @johndean7370 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video and important information. I bought my ID.4 at VW Wellesley as well. I have found their service group to be excellent. Hopefully they will have you back on the road soon. It would be interesting to know what the exact problem was and what had to be fixed.

    • @EVTipsAndTricks
      @EVTipsAndTricks  2 роки тому

      Once I know what is going on I will definitely make a follow up video. VW Wellesley at least gave me a fun Taos to drive around for now.

    • @johndean7370
      @johndean7370 2 роки тому

      @@EVTipsAndTricks Strangely enough I went out this morning to take a short trip in my 2021 ID.4 Pro S and I also go the "Electrical system not working correctly please service vehicle" message. It was accompanied by the inability to turn the car on so that I could not put it in gear nor release the emergency brake. Anyway, the tow truck driver was able to extract the car from my garage and it also now sits at Wellesley VW. I await their solution.

  • @JoshWitte
    @JoshWitte 2 роки тому +3

    Sucks that this happened, but it's good info to know just in case. Did they ever find out what was wrong with the car?

    • @EVTipsAndTricks
      @EVTipsAndTricks  2 роки тому +1

      See the second video for answers... (Rodents)

    • @JoshWitte
      @JoshWitte 2 роки тому

      @@EVTipsAndTricks no way. Really?? That's not very encouraging... I have the same issue with my current car, and it's 17 years old!

  • @stevee5988
    @stevee5988 2 роки тому

    Great video! Did not know about the eyelet tool for the front. great info...thank you!

  • @Hussamabushaikh
    @Hussamabushaikh 2 роки тому

    Any update about if the issue identified and resolved?

  • @BobReed1
    @BobReed1 Рік тому

    When you had your VW towed, did you have to give a key to the tow truck driver so he could unload it? Just curious.

  • @tomrybold
    @tomrybold 2 роки тому

    thanks for the Video hope your ID4 got fixed

  • @hectorkatz5568
    @hectorkatz5568 6 місяців тому

    I am having recurring problems with the electrical system error in my 21 Pro S. VW can not replicate failure and has had the car for 2 months. What was resolution to your issue?

    • @anwersabah2294
      @anwersabah2294 6 місяців тому

      😢😢😢 im in iraq Baghdad. My car not work same this video. Drive inverter problem.

    • @EVTipsAndTricks
      @EVTipsAndTricks  5 місяців тому

      My wiring was damaged by rodents

  • @mike393000
    @mike393000 2 роки тому

    I wonder....do you have to sit in it to keep it in neutral? Can't you just hit the button on the side of the steering wheel? or won't it just stay in neutral when you get out of the seat even though its off?

    • @EVTipsAndTricks
      @EVTipsAndTricks  2 роки тому +1

      Good question and I don't know. I am going to try it when I get the car back (hopefully this week).

  • @AngryDAP
    @AngryDAP 2 роки тому

    Did you get the updated software? A person I know has a 2022 AWD with software 3.0. I have a 2021, but still no update for mine.

  • @gabibbo_007
    @gabibbo_007 2 роки тому

    Nice!!! I almost need to tow. What happens to mine was the 12V battery died 3 times. Got jumped by another car and I started

    • @EVTipsAndTricks
      @EVTipsAndTricks  2 роки тому

      Did they replace the 12V battery under warranty?

    • @gabibbo_007
      @gabibbo_007 2 роки тому +1

      @@EVTipsAndTricks they did. Works fine now. But now I carry a small battery charger just in case.

  • @khaledh5649
    @khaledh5649 2 роки тому +1

    Any update regarding your ID 4.
    New videos will be great.

    • @EVTipsAndTricks
      @EVTipsAndTricks  2 роки тому

      Unfortunately no update yet!

    • @mike393000
      @mike393000 2 роки тому

      @@EVTipsAndTricks theyve had your car a month with no update? or you havent had time to make one?

  • @kybrowns
    @kybrowns 2 роки тому +1

    Any update as to what happened.

    • @EVTipsAndTricks
      @EVTipsAndTricks  2 роки тому

      I got the car back! ua-cam.com/video/SRdrSck2kk0/v-deo.html

  • @dre4759
    @dre4759 2 роки тому +5

    How frustrating. In 25 years of driving I've never had a car breakdown on me (not counting flats). A new EV? I'd be super upset.

  • @Thankz4sharing
    @Thankz4sharing Рік тому

    This video causes the id.4 to move lower on my EV shopping list.

  • @pauls635
    @pauls635 2 роки тому

    any update ?

    • @EVTipsAndTricks
      @EVTipsAndTricks  2 роки тому

      My ID4 is fixed!! See the next video update: ua-cam.com/video/SRdrSck2kk0/v-deo.html

  • @mohammadghaith8150
    @mohammadghaith8150 Рік тому

    Facebook

  • @oleblack423
    @oleblack423 Рік тому

    You know a car has a problem when someone is making a video on how to tow it

  • @slyguyaction
    @slyguyaction 2 роки тому +2

    Had the same thing happen to our 2021 ID.4 Pro S w/gradient 3 months after we bought it. Warnings were yellow tho and walking away from the car with the key fob for 15 minutes cleared it up. Took it to the dealer the next day:
    "CUSTOMER STATES ERROR MESSAGE CAME ON DASH STATING
    "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NOT WORKING CORRECTLY.
    PLEASE SERVICE VEHICLE". ONLY HAPPENS DURING WARM TEMPERATURE. CHECK AND
    ADVISE
    0150000 1.46
    RAN GUIDED FAULT FINDING RECEIVED POCFFO0 Hybrid/EV Battery
    Pack Coolant Pump Stuck. CONTACTED VOLKSWAGEN HELP LINE
    ADVISED THEM OF CONCERN ACCESS CODE 2894435 WAS ADVISED TI
    PERFORM TB 93-21-02
    RE RAN GUIDED FAULT FINDING PERFORMED TEST PLAN AS ADVISE
    FROM TB 93-21-02.
    PRESSURE TEST SYSTEM AND BLEED COOLING
    SYSTEM CLEAR FAULT ROAD TEST"
    Hope this helps and you're back on the road soon. Please keep us updated...