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  1. Simmocabs

    DAB radio cutting out in MGS5 EV

    The radio on my MGS5 EV randomly cuts out while driving. Sometimes it can be because I have used the brake pedal, sometimes the at just slowing down or using the windscreen wipers. Anyone else encountered this or can offer a fix/workaround?
    • Simmocabs
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    • brake pedal digital radio infotainment system mg mgs5 ev mgs5 radio cutting out windscreen wiper
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: MG MGS5 EV Forum
  2. EvTek23

    Power interrupted when brake pedal pressed after initial startup

    I'd wondered why when I sat in the car, set the heated seats to low and steering wheel heat on and then started off, I found that the seats and steering wheel weren't heating up. When I rechecked the HVAC screen they were all off. In much the same way as @MikeM found that the accessory socket...
    • EvTek23
    • Thread
    • accessory socket brake pedal heated seats hvac mg4 mg4 trophy power interruption steering wheel heating
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: MG4 EV (2022 to 2025) Forum
  3. Badger192

    System powers up after shutdown

    Mornin' Folks, I bought a 2023 MG4 SE standard a couple of weeks ago and in the main, I'm reasonably happy with it (1st EV I've had). When i shutdown the car from the screen menu it powers down OK (radio stays on) but when i open the driver's door and start to get out the system powers up...
  4. H

    we need a level 3 regenerative braking

    2 isnt enough. You still need to use the brake pedal too much - and when you use the brake you can see the power going more negative when means pressing the brake increases the regenerative braking more before the actual brakes are eventually applied. I actually find this baffling and infuriating.
  5. Emili

    Set of temporary yellow warning lights??

    Yesterday I pressed the main power button while forgetting to press the brake pedal. The button's led turned orange instead of green, and then I remembered I have to also press the brake pedal, so I did it again. Then something strange happened: The steering wheel moved a little with a quiet...
    • Emili
    • Thread
    • brake pedal dashboard indicator mg3 hybrid+ power button steering wheel warning light
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: MG3 Hybrid+ Forum
  6. Joningy

    Dangerous Adaptive cruise control

    My 3 week old MGS5 has developed a significant and potentially dangerous problem with the ACC, it doesn't always turn off when pressing the the centre of the 3 left side steering wheel buttons, (the button showing a steering wheel pic) To set ACC, I'm pressing the left centre steering wheel...
    • Joningy
    • Thread
    • adaptive cruise control brake pedal cruise control fault dealer service mgs5 steering wheel button
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: MG MGS5 EV Forum
  7. H

    Auto hold

    I find the auto hold a bit irritating - you have to press on the brake pedal more than in the Skoda for it to engage. Skoda had it pretty much spot on, whereas in the MG I often lift off and it starts creeping forwards. It's not as safe imo.
  8. L

    Clicking sound from brake pedal

    Got a MG4 Excite 51, Australian version (ones with rear wiper and rear headrest). Had it for about 10 months, 10,000 on the odo. Last week I start to hear clicking from the brake pedal. It’s clicking when I depress the brake pedal, does 2-3 clicks at around 10-30% force. Car also does a click...
  9. Big Ears

    MG3 Trophy +wooden brake pedal

    IT seems to come and go on ours, Does anyone else get that, it's a bit of a worry as the brakes are also controlled by the software like the steering.
  10. Italy

    Press the brake pedal for a change! 😮

    A strange message appeared in my MG3 this morning. Here's the context: I take the car out of the garage, press P and leave the engine running. I get out of my MG3, keys in my pocket to lock the garage. The engine is still running. I get back into the car and the message appears on the...
  11. K

    Weird goings on

    On a trip to the NE from London and after a stop at a services I think I pressed the brake pedal to ready status before the main infotainment screen started up and I now have weird stuff going on. It’s like the main screen keeps trying to cycle onto the secondary settings screen and I have lost...
  12. L

    Cold Weather

    Hi first timer with EV, purchased new 73 plate in Sept. All good until this morning at minus 3 degrees. Switched on ignition and pressed front window heater to defrost screen. Although I could hear the air vents, the screen did not defrost. Also pressing the piano key to clear the rear screen...
    • Laurie2705
    • Thread
    • brake pedal defrost gear dial mg zs ev rear screen winter
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MG ZS EV Forum
  13. Alan Lamb

    HS PHEV brakes

    HS PHEV BRAKES. Hi All. I have a 2022 MG HS PHEV. I wondered if anyone has had this issue with their brakes. Coming up to brake regen working, touch brake pedal working OK but then the brakes seem to release slightly by themselves and it feels as if it won't stop. Thanks for any feedback.
  14. D

    Unable to change gear

    Has anyone else ever had an issue with their cars where after pressing down the brake pedal, the gear selector isn’t illuminated and the car will not turn off the parking brake? I have it on video, but I’m pretty sure Santander will ignore it like they have all of the other issues I’ve had…
  15. H

    Creep speed

    Hi , I’m not new to ev’s the mg4 is my 5th , I’ve only had it 2 weeks but can’t help but notice how fast it creeps when you release the brake pedal , it seems far quicker than my previous leafs and model 3 (when mode selected). As anyone heard of a way to slow this down or even turn it off as i...
  16. C

    Regeneration is limited please use the brake pedal - what does this mean?

    Anyone else had the message on the dash, regeneration is limited please use the brake pedal
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