Pod newbie needs some help
Pod newbie needs some help
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AG Tuscan II S

Original Poster:

103 posts

205 months

Saturday 15th August 2009
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Anyone care to share on how to access the pod features on the MK II s in general.
The one I downloaded from mytuscan was for the MK III controls.

Specific q's

1. I can't use the recall feature it says access is denied - is this becuase I was on the move perhaps, haven't tried it stationary..

2. I get a "clock failure" about 1 in 4 times I start the car. Hardly a major drama, but perhaps there is an easy solution... ?

shep1001

4,620 posts

218 months

Saturday 15th August 2009
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AG Tuscan II S said:
Anyone care to share on how to access the pod features on the MK II s in general.
The one I downloaded from mytuscan was for the MK III controls.

Specific q's

1. I can't use the recall feature it says access is denied - is this becuase I was on the move perhaps, haven't tried it stationary..

2. I get a "clock failure" about 1 in 4 times I start the car. Hardly a major drama, but perhaps there is an easy solution... ?
Not sure about the recall feature, as I can see mine but in saying that there are other menu options that say access denied. I think the clock failure is a flat battery, there is a coin cell(s) that need replacing CR2032 type IIRC

AG Tuscan II S

Original Poster:

103 posts

205 months

Saturday 15th August 2009
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I presume this is inside the Pod somewhere - do you know where and how to access it?

Andy Pandie

1,165 posts

238 months

Saturday 15th August 2009
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Seems you can't access the recall function on the move or stationary, I tried originally too. The Tuscan II handbook, which I have in pdf too if you'd like a copy, states the following for the different screens;

1. Normal - The 5 driving screens.
2. Setup - To adjust display settings & set the clock.
3. Recall - Optional track pack, not yet available.
4. Sports - Optional track pack, not yet available.
5. Heater Temperature - adjustment in percentage
6. Not used.
7. Service Dealer functions.
8. Factory Factory use.

To remove the pod and access the battery, release the Steering Column Adjustment Lever and pull the steering wheel as far out and down as possible. Undo and remove the two small dome shaped nuts from either side to the rear of the pod, and the two (2.5mm) allen screws from the front two sides. Gently pull the rear flaps (can't think of a better word) off the studs where the nuts came from and lift the whole pod clear. Be careful of the wiring, but there should be enough slack to turn the pod round. The battery can be clearly seen on the circuit board.

AG Tuscan II S

Original Poster:

103 posts

205 months

Saturday 15th August 2009
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Awesome - thanks for that comprehensive response. I am re reading my original owners manual as I write.

In my defence I was sooooo excited on my first morning of ownership that I awoke at 6am and started "playing" immediately. Fettling the service panel. Mates poping up to see the new motor and gas away... Kids stopping to gawp etc. etc. Finally got to go for a spin, 200 miles later and countless grins later, thoroughly exhausted, I write and asses the days findings.

The performance is on par with a top end motorcycle I would say, simply ballistic!

Should start a new post really but... anyone know how to make a heatsheild to protect the scuttle panel from blistering?

Andy Pandie

1,165 posts

238 months

Sunday 16th August 2009
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AG Tuscan II S said:
Should start a new post really but... anyone know how to make a heatsheild to protect the scuttle panel from blistering?
New one on me? Not had a problem there, may be worth a new post.

Glad you're enjoying the new toy thumbup but watch it they're addictive biggrin

AG Tuscan II S

Original Poster:

103 posts

205 months

Monday 17th August 2009
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Thanks Andie and Shep for the battery tips - fitted a new one tonight and it seems to have cured the problem!

AG Tuscan II S

Original Poster:

103 posts

205 months

Monday 21st September 2009
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In case anyone is interested I found the root cause of all my MK-II letterbox pod style issues.

So far done about 400 miles since the fix and it hasn't missed a beat.

The problem is a design issue - which can be fixed with a simple mod.

alinton

965 posts

265 months

Tuesday 22nd September 2009
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Go on then...



AG Tuscan II S

Original Poster:

103 posts

205 months

Tuesday 22nd September 2009
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Sorry should have said - I can PM the solution, if you want it.

AG Tuscan II S

Original Poster:

103 posts

205 months

Tuesday 22nd September 2009
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This is what you are looking for for this fault.





alinton

965 posts

265 months

Tuesday 22nd September 2009
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Can you PM me the fix please?

Even though it may not apply to the S, different display it seems.

A.