Alarm whilst charging

[Dantsw13]

Ive just taken delivery of my MG5 - subscription via ELMO.


The Handbook suggests the car has to be locked to charge. As soon as I lock it with the cable attached, the alarm goes off 10 seconds later. Am I missing something obvious here?

Ive left it unlocked charging but that isn't ideal.

 

[Kithmo]

Are all the doors and hatch shut properly ?

 

[Archev]

Ive just taken delivery of my MG5 - subscription via ELMO.


The Handbook suggests the car has to be locked to charge. As soon as I lock it with the cable attached, the alarm goes off 10 seconds later. Am I missing something obvious here?

Ive left it unlocked charging but that isn't ideal.

Hi Dantsw13 is it possible one of the doors or the tailgate isn’t shut fully ?? My 5’s tailgate needs a firm slam down before locking or I’ve had the same outcome.
But you don’t need to lock if you’re sitting in whilst charging.

 

[Dantsw13]

I thought it was, but sounds like a good slam of everything might be in order!

 

[Joe McAndrew]

You are not making the mistake of attempting to lock a car that is already locked are you?

When I charge my car I unlock the car, open the flap and do nothing. After 10 secs or so the handshake happens with the charger, the HV contractor engages and after a further 10 seconds or so the car auto locks itself as a door has not been opened. Perhaps this is happening with you without you realising and then when you press the lock button on the fob you are activating the find my car function accidentally.

 

[Dantsw13]

I didn't know that existed, so its certainly possible!! Lots to think on.

 

[5teep]

For reference you don't need to lock the car to start a charge, doing it can speed things up when on AC but it's not something you MUST do. You do need to have the doors closed though.