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by Parkman
Thu Jul 13, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Map &firmware updates
Replies: 91
Views: 54197

Re: Map &firmware updates

Further to my reply above, and that of Baronoli.

I have also just done a software update on battery alone, albeit the selector was in hybrid, The engine did not kick in and the update took circa 35 minutes
by Parkman
Wed Jul 12, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Map &firmware updates
Replies: 91
Views: 54197

Re: Map &firmware updates

I also have a plug in hybrid and although the car invariably starts in 'electric' mode, I found that by selecting 'hybrid' when updating maps or infotainment, the vehicle remains 'running' throughout the update. Whether running on battery or switching to the engine. It decides. This will not damage ...
by Parkman
Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:00 am
Forum: Main Vauxhall Grandland chat
Topic: Temperature display very poor
Replies: 7
Views: 9468

Re: Temperature display very poor

It is most annoying. If you take a look at the link below you will see previous complaints and it appears Vauxhall think that it is acceptable? I suggest that it is a safety issue having to peer at the screen when you should be able to glance at it. It surely cannot be rocket science to fix with a s...
by Parkman
Mon Mar 04, 2019 9:49 pm
Forum: Main Vauxhall Grandland chat
Topic: Powered Tailgate
Replies: 16
Views: 15676

Re: Powered Tailgate

I found that simply moving my foot straight under the bumper and back out around the middle of the bumper, (no swinging left and right), and it operates without fail.
by Parkman
Fri Feb 22, 2019 8:04 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Spotted any sharks?
Replies: 4
Views: 13496

Re: Spotted any sharks?

Check the small cubby hole on the dash to the right of the steering wheel on the Grandland. (Might have to remove it to see it).
by Parkman
Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:45 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Drivers door lock - Cold weather
Replies: 21
Views: 23403

Re: Drivers door lock - Cold weather

Mine doing the same.
I know it is not a permanent fix but in the short term, if this happens pulling the door closed and locking it using the button on the dash appears to reset the mechanism and engages the lock/latch.
Please let us know if new door lock works.
by Parkman
Sun Dec 30, 2018 2:37 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Door trim contamination.
Replies: 3
Views: 4615

Re: Door trim contamination.

I have an Ultimate and it is the same. I find that it does keep the actual painted sills clean though so has its uses?
by Parkman
Mon Oct 29, 2018 4:21 pm
Forum: Main Vauxhall Grandland chat
Topic: Satnav
Replies: 66
Views: 69579

Re: Satnav

Thanks for fuller and accurate explanation above.

I was not suggesting it was in any way compensation.

I similarly know which I prefer.
by Parkman
Mon Oct 29, 2018 10:07 am
Forum: Main Vauxhall Grandland chat
Topic: Satnav
Replies: 66
Views: 69579

Re: Satnav

Re Onstar not being able to download destinations to us.
This is why we Grandland owners get free map updates for 5 years.
by Parkman
Tue Oct 16, 2018 3:59 pm
Forum: Main Vauxhall Grandland chat
Topic: ANNOYING RATTLE.
Replies: 28
Views: 23641

Re: ANNOYING RATTLE.

Try checking the rear seatbelts.
I found that if mine had been left at the side of the seat, I.e. off the seatback, the buckle rattled slightly against the harder material.