Recent content by Papagato

So the ANWB man said there have been a few problems like this recently. If the computer decides to consume a load of power, it can drain the 12V battery in a few hours. So I'm going to blame the new app update, which seems to never actually fully connect, but constantly tries. This weekend I...

I think if the car is charging, the HV battery is isolated from everything else, so won't charge the 12V.

Very close! The 12V was flat. Quick boost and we're good! The mechanic said it doesn't charge unless the car is in use, "Ready" on the dash.

From memory of a friend working on an old VW Golf, the central and lower lights were triggered on different switches. The lower ones were activated by a switch under the brake pedal and the central by a switch on the brake master cylinder. I figured it had to be a safety feature. I doubt...

I charged my 2023 MG4 Luxury at work today in the nice cool underground car park. When I returned, it unlocked but the mirrors remained folded. When I sat in it and pressed the brake it didn't start but all the lights just went crazy. Interior, headlamps, rear and brakes, all flashing away at a...