Recent content by Tim Green

Absolutely right.

We know that worn or even broken U/j's have been found in these cars, position has not been stated. Assuming that the design parameters of the u/j's have not been exceeded, something has caused them to fail, and the likely cause is excess load. This excess load cannot be from turning the...

But there is a second u/j at the upper end of the column. So listening to where the noise comes from is inadequate. Ideally, it is checking the play (movement of the steering wheel with no movement of the road wheels) that is important, as this indicates wear in the u/j's. Tightening bolts may...

ACC on the ZS only uses the brakes to reduce speed, a hangover from being a ICE car.

I think the long range will probably do more like 180, but you must remember range is greatly affected by speed (normal is deemed to be about 60-65 mph), ambient temperature, internal temperature if heating, and blower. You will soon learn how it works! Great cars to drive though.

I'm like mj224 above. Bought new Jan 2020 and now done about 30,000, no problems so far. Very good car, but be aware range limits trips to there-and-back of about 100 miles, a bit more in summer. Very good value second-hand.

Some of these clicking steering problems have been found to be due to faulty universal joints in the steering column. This is an extremely dangerous fault that can leave you with no steering. Thus any clicking noise should be investigated properly by a garage.

I have had my ZS for 6 years and never had an issue with pushing two pedals at once.

I don't think the ZS cruise control is available without radar.

I thought the TPMS is based on wheel speed assessment - a software system. Certainly sounds like something was producing electrical interference for the other issues.

The tracking issue is probably misbehaviour of the power steering system due to software interference. Not sure what relay can cause all that, I strongly suspect the dealer just reset the software.

Cambridge dictionary: "Lack of power or opportunity to change something".

How long from just pulling out to hitting the hot tub? 3-5 seconds? Surely insurance should pay whatever the cause, or was it "third party only" cover? Coulomb: My Jag XK8 had an issue when the engine would just cut out for no apparent reason. There was a software recall due to "incorrect...

Patience is probably not the right word. If MG do not provide those facilities, what can you do? I suppose the word is impotence.

I suggest disconnecting the battery while you charge it.