[Duri13]

Originally Posted by Kentish

26th September received car back and I carried on testing and found that only twice has the car connected correctly as the Download center states " updates available", this is a map update I had not installed and will not as it proves the connection. All other times if the internet symbol is shown the car thinks it is connected but in fact is not as Download center shows no updates and the WiFi hotspot has no connection for devices.

Not really solving your problem but you can install that map update (if you want it) and still be able to see if the car is or is not connected to internet by seeing traffic on your navigation. If nothing is shown, you are not connected.