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Thanks. I'll check the cables tomorrow, but I'm guessing, partly because the issue seems intermittent, and partly because continuity checks aren't representative of current flow, that it'll be hard to diagnose. No matter, I have a way forward. The last 3 charges, all of well over an hour, have...

:) Cheers. I'll look in the morning. I'm just relieved it doesn't look to be the car.

Er, I think I follow that! :) It's not an MG-supplied cable as at the time they would only provide 7kW cables, and as the car could handle 11kW 3-phase, we bought an aftermarket one. Do you have any idea which phase (ie, which 'ole?) is used when the 3-phase cable is used on a single phase...

Thanks for those ideas. The problem is, as described originally, the 3-phase cable works perfectly on a 3-phase pillar, and it seems somewhat unpredictable (charging starts, but then stops a few minutes later). It's just on single-phase pillars we have had the problem. I'm not sure how to check...

Right, to update those who have been helping me get to the bottom of this issue, today I used a borrowed single-phase cable and charged on a Chargeplace Scotland pillar. Unlike the initial experiences, at 4 (or maybe 5) different pillars at 2 locations, when our normal 3-phase simply would...

That's a smart observation. But it was the usual ~11kW on 3-phase. I think I need to do as many chargers on AC as possible over the next little while to get some better data

Good advice, thanks.

That's helpful, thanks. Good that you've not heard of cars having single phase issues but OK on 3 phase, as that points to the cable too. I've been wondering if I should give the garage a pre-confirmed-problem call, but I'll hope for the best for the mo.

OK, the plot thickens, but everything now points to using the 3-phase cable on a single phase (7kW) charger. Our neighbour's Zappi connected quickly and easily using the tethered cable. I left the car charging for 1.5 hours without any issues. It suggests, unless it's a really random problem...

Thanks.

You follow all the permutations and variations of this issue - do you think this is showing all the signs? I'm confused by the fact that it seems happy with 3-phase power.

Thanks for that. I haven't changed any of those settings but will check them. A neighbour who has a 7kW charger has kindly offered a charge to help determine the fault. They also have spare cables, which could be handy. In the meantime, I'll check those settings.

Goth Leo our SE LR has developed an odd issue which we're trying to narrow down at the moment. The issue suggests it's the dreaded CCU problem, but there's a chance it's our cable. We've not had any issues in over 2 years with the car. It's the generation that can do 3-phase charging, and we...

We've noticed a number of MG4s with driving school info boards on the roof, especially around Inverness. Maybe it's worth getting hold of them and asking if this is something their instructors do or are prepared for.

If it's any help Goth Leo (SE LR) is down to 5mm rear and 6mm fronts after 15k on Goodyear Vectra All-Seasons. We changed the tyres soon after getting the car, as I didn't fancy a winter in northern Scotland with the factory tyres. Driving home the day after Storm Floris, when the winds were...