Search results

  1. Phil Hayward

    Brakes stuck

    Has anybody had the brakes stick on, I had the yellow hill hold on, brakes did not release on pressing the throttle. Lots of error messages, didn't make a note it was -3 C and I had not driven for a month. Tried it on my drive, works OK now.
  2. Phil Hayward

    Post your MG ZS EV battery SOH data please

    Would the degradation be lower by only charging to 450 volts with the BMS update?
  3. Phil Hayward

    Torque pro not connecting

    My car is September 2020, many people on this forum have connected using Torque pro. Last year I connected with Torque pro, but changed phones. It connected with the car Ok but did not show much as I had not loaded extra pids. I have tried a other apps without success
  4. Phil Hayward

    Torque pro not connecting

    I downloaded a Zipped file and put the content into the extendedpids folder. what files should the folder contain?
  5. Phil Hayward

    Torque pro not connecting

    My Android phone connects to my elm, but does not connect to my car. I have managed to read a few values like 12v battery with other apps. cant find the answer on the web, any ideas;
  6. Phil Hayward

    Vehicle to Load (V2L) - Any Information or First Hand Experiences?

    An Aircon needs a lot of current to start it, about 3 times the running current, may cause a problem with the inverter. Is it worth charging for free at Tesco's and running the house on vehicle to load?
  7. Phil Hayward

    Brakes sharp

    My brakes locked when I touched the brake pedal at first, need a very light touch, I got used to it
  8. Phil Hayward

    KERS; how to or how not to use...

    I use ACC while descending hills occasionally to clean the rust off my brake discs. ACC is not good on urban roads, too much braking and accelerating on undulations
  9. Phil Hayward

    KERS; how to or how not to use...

    The MG ZS EV uses the friction brakes to slow down with ACC, look at the power meter while going down hill with the ACC on
  10. Phil Hayward

    12 volt battery

    My 12v battery went flat a few times when new, never found the reason, starting behaving by the time I had read the instructions. I made a short video of me checking the 12v charger with a volt meter in the cigar lighter. I have a new Bosch battery, I will change it at sometime, Bosch silver...
  11. Phil Hayward

    MG ZS EV regenerative braking is limited please use brake

    Some regeneration is available after a full charge with the latest BMS update, 5 volts lower voltage to 450 v giving some room for regen
  12. Phil Hayward

    MG ZS EV regenerative braking is limited please use brake

    I get 2 or 3 miles added when I descend a local hill (Selsley) 200 metres in 1 mile, sometimes adds a couple when driving on the flat after the hill At 5C Regen is bit slow building up, at about 4 C the Regen limited notice comes up, I can not read my a battery temperature but hadn't driven...
  13. Phil Hayward

    EDF Quote

    How long ago did HIGNFY have a cartoon in the opening sequences showing a Russian turning off the gas supply to Europe?
  14. Phil Hayward

    EDF Quote

    Bulb 2 - 6 am 6.84p day rate 24.24p per unit, standing charge 26p per day. Gone up a lot, does wind, sun, hydro and bio cost more, Bulb don't use electricity generated by gas
  15. Phil Hayward

    MG ZS EV regenerative braking is limited please use brake

    Kers will be reduced if the battery is cold (below 5 C?) or fully charged, changing the kers strength will bring up a message if it is reduced
  16. Phil Hayward

    What’s the best charging cable ??

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001586591690.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.54e977bf6bstv3&algo_pvid=e61bdf1e-a329-43c5-9b6c-35eb7aff590d&aem_p4p_detail=202201010916478248340133806970012134839&algo_exp_id=e61bdf1e-a329-43c5-9b6c-35eb7aff590d-7&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000016694267323%...
  17. Phil Hayward

    DRIPPING WET ! With Condensation.

    I have never needed to use the demister. I leave the boot or windows open on a nice day. The moisture you breath out collects in cold places, the air con will dry the car interior. In wet weather I open a window a little and turn the fan speed up for the last half mile. My windows mist up using...
  18. Phil Hayward

    Orange HV Battery Warning Light

    By hypermiling the ZS will do 310 miles on a full charge: 25% = 77 miles In cold wet conditions might only get half of that
  19. Phil Hayward

    Electricity price ??

    Bulb increased their price because of the rise in gas prices, even though they don't use any, perhaps the cost of sunlight, water or wind has gone up?
  20. Phil Hayward

    Granny charger

    4.2 v per cell is about 100% this is the voltage I use for my tool batteries. this is on MG's web site, " There are a number of tips that you can use to try and increase your electric car battery life: Charge the electric car battery between 20%-80% - The lifespan of the battery pack often...
Back
Top Bottom