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by WelshRobin
Thu Jun 15, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Paint vs poop
Replies: 31
Views: 3788

Re: Paint vs poop

Maybe too late if the paint has already wrinkled, but I have found making little soggy wet lumps of soft toilet paper and sticking them over the bird dropping softens it well after 30 or 40 minutes and it will then wash off without rubbing. Repeat if necessary.
by WelshRobin
Mon May 29, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Sensus Map does not update over the internet
Replies: 4
Views: 772

Re: Sensus Map does not update over the internet

I had the same experience as Perky. I waited a week or more and there was no auto download, so I used the PC download to a memory stick (Win10) and it installed in the car without trouble.
by WelshRobin
Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Park and Pay app
Replies: 10
Views: 1585

Re: Park and Pay app

Hi Felindre
Sorry to persist with this, but I did not download this app myself - it was there as one of the family of apps provided by Volvo (most of which have no interest for me). I think you will see how useful it is and what a pitty it does not seem to be available in more recent cars than mine.
by WelshRobin
Sun Apr 16, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Park and Pay app
Replies: 10
Views: 1585

Re: Park and Pay app

Sorry, Felindre, but the app IS called Park and Pay. I have not explored how to use it to pay and I doubt whether it would be useful because I agree with your earlier comment that there are dozens of car park payment apps.
by WelshRobin
Sat Apr 15, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Park and Pay app
Replies: 10
Views: 1585

Re: Park and Pay app

It's one of the apps at the bottom of the central screen along with Spotify, Weather, TuneIn and others. I've never used it to pay, but it shows car parks within a few miles of the car with their capacity, charges and other details. There is an option to set up a satnav route to take you there. But,...
by WelshRobin
Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:21 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Park and Pay app
Replies: 10
Views: 1585

Park and Pay app

My MY20 car has this app which I have found to be very useful. A friend’s MY21 vehicle does not have it installed and I cannot find any way of getting it for her. Any comments?
by WelshRobin
Fri Feb 24, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Start Stop Battery Replacement
Replies: 34
Views: 26007

Re: Start Stop Battery Replacement

I raised this matter of the faulty support battery at the third service - like Bekster just before the end of the warranty. The dealer said the support battery was good but the main battery voltage was low because of low mileage in recent months. I’m not convinced.
by WelshRobin
Sun Feb 05, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Volvo dealership advises Volvo UK will soon offer better DashCam offerings
Replies: 16
Views: 4702

Re: Volvo dealership advises Volvo UK will soon offer better DashCam offerings

I have my dashcam located where the old tax discs were placed at the bottom left corner of the screen. It works perfectly well with a minimal wiring length to the central 12v outlet.
by WelshRobin
Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Start/stop engine feature not working for over 1 year
Replies: 50
Views: 9397

Re: Start/stop engine feature not working for over 1 year

Hi Poacher. That's interesting. I suggested in an earlier post that could be the reason I reversed (gently) into a wall but with no parking sensor warning. Fortuately, no damage was done but I was dismayed nevertheless. I think it was contributor 'Oldie' who commented that a competent driver should ...
by WelshRobin
Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:21 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Extended Warranty after 3 years
Replies: 43
Views: 8207

Re: Extended Warranty after 3 years

I have spoken to a Technical Assessor at CarCarePlan and he said software issues would be covered. I don’t have it in writing of course but it is promising.