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via sips, identify the vehicle and then click on the floppy disk icon in the top right

From what I know, the question-mark icon on the power steering is normal. All MG4 SE vehicles I’ve updated with SIPS show that question mark.

@EVfanatic The fuse box and the negative terminal look fine, so I’m not sure where the immobilizer connects. For the MG4 SE (software starting with SWI69-....-1100Rxx), R13 is very old; the latest available is R40. It brings several improvements and fixes the A/C and Bluetooth issues. I...

The immobilizer probably connects to the front fuse box. Could you please check if there’s anything unusual or, if you want, send a photo?

The immobilizer in the photos is also from the same company (Samsara) and, in theory, should be connected to the other module via USB or CAN to remotely block the vehicle. These are often installed by companies with large fleets assigned to employees for work use only, not personal use, so they...

That Samsara module is a device used to remotely monitor the vehicle. It sends GPS data to (some company?) and also gives access to the vehicle’s CAN network. I’ve attached the device datasheet. You might want to check if the vehicle used to belong to any company before.

Both, If VDS gives you a “network connection error”, it’s usually the firewall. Try turning off Windows Firewall and any antivirus, and also check if you have other network adapters enabled (like a VPN) and disable them. For the VNCI, the issue is also the firewall blocking it, since it talks to...

I had a very similar issue. Try disabling Windows Firewall and any antivirus software. The VNCI communicates with the computer by creating a virtual network adapter, and sometimes Windows Firewall blocks it.

In Europe, the installation of the system has been mandatory for type approvals since 2022, but at that time only a visual warning was required, so it just flashes on the screen. Starting from March 2024, an audio alert also became mandatory for all new registrations. This was already outlined...

When we are around the car, the lock and unlock commands are sent via Bluetooth to the car. In fact, I can lock and unlock also without an internet connection. I tried several times with the app without Bluetooth, and several times the app shows the same error.

I also use Home Assistant, but there’s one problem with this idea. As even the developers pointed out, the lock command sent from HA often doesn’t work because the car responds by saying to check that there are no keys inside and doesn’t lock. So we’d risk leaving the car unlocked.

The overspeed warning sound became mandatory in Europe starting from March 2024. All MGs sold after this date were updated to emit this sound. But I can assure you that if you update your car via SIPS for the HVAC, you won’t suddenly start hearing the sound. That’s because it was only enabled by...

Yes, I updated my bms via Sips, but you can only install software update from saic not change manually the parameters.

Yes, I mean paying the hourly or daily fee. I say “buy an account” because after the purchase, by clicking on your name at the top right and then on User Profile, you will see some usernames and passwords: one for the EPC (used to view spare parts) and the one we care about, SNW, for SIPS.

So, the process is actually pretty straightforward. You need a Windows computer (not too underpowered), the VDI. Personally, I use a VNCI, which is a copy; this is the one I use: VNCI VDI3 for Rongwei MG Wuling Baojun Datong Diagnostic Interface Support DoIP and CANFD Protocol,Fit for SAIC group...