Diagnostic VDI, VNCI, MDI with MG4

[Mystralfire]

Does anyone know how long the old SIPS will continue to function? MG has switched to a new system where you are given a code that you must send to MG and then receive an authorisation code in return. Only then can you update.

i have noticed that too. but how do do you get the code to send to mg, i have not found any instructions on that? or is it not possible at all?

 

[DonBattino452]

@Mystralfire Please have a look at this thread and the other one about software updates. There is a PDF file that describes the process to get the code. I didn't download that file because it was not necessary for SIPS version from November 2024. In my understanding that way is only possible if you're a MG car dealer. But if I'm wrong please don't hesitate to correct me.

Edit: Here

 

[paswotz]

Updating my control modules went smoothly today. After my mechanic assured me during the second inspection in December that the MG was now up to date, I updated six control modules with SIPS today.

I started with BMS and without a 12V charger. After just 10 minutes, the voltage had already dropped to 11.6V. Therefore, I decided to use the charger after completing the BMS update.

Many thanks for the post @haloweenhamster and the helpful comments on it. I have written a German guide here: [HOW-TO] MG4 Steuermodule mit SIPS und VNCI VDI3 updaten - MG4 Electric Forum

 

[BingBong]

Not really. I'm glad that R67 fixed the BT issues

So you still have this problem after the initial start (after another refresh it will update)?

 

[EV Focus RO]

Updating my control modules went smoothly today. After my mechanic assured me during the second inspection in December that the MG was now up to date, I updated six control modules with SIPS today.

I started with BMS and without a 12V charger. After just 10 minutes, the voltage had already dropped to 11.6V. Therefore, I decided to use the charger after completing the BMS update.

Many thanks for the post @haloweenhamster and the helpful comments on it. I have written a German guide here: [HOW-TO] MG4 Steuermodule mit SIPS und VNCI VDI3 updaten - MG4 Electric Forum

Inspired by your guide, I've created a Romanian guide . Thank you!

MG4 SIPS - EV Focus

MG4 SIPS Acest ghid este destinat utilizatorilor cu experiență. Toate modificările/schimbările aduse masinii voastre se fac pe propria răspundere! Postarea […]

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[paswotz]

Inspired by your guide, I've created a Romanian guide . Thank you!

MG4 SIPS - EV Focus

MG4 SIPS Acest ghid este destinat utilizatorilor cu experiență. Toate modificările/schimbările aduse masinii voastre se fac pe propria răspundere! Postarea […]

evfocus.ro

Thx for your work! Your website is awesome. I’ve added your module list on my side as well.

 

[jamakr4]

If you encounter this error while installation it is an issue of .Net

The Solution: You have to enable it manually.

1. Press the Windows key.
2. Type "Turn Windows features on or off" and open it.
3. Look at the very top for ".NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0)".
4. Check the boxes next to it.
5. Click OK and let Windows download the files.
   
   

After that it worked flawlessly.

 

[Tom172]

Does anyone have a recommendation for VDI dongle thats compatible with the MG4?

 

[EV Focus RO]

I have this

 

[siteguru]

Is this the same thing from AliExpress?

 

[DonBattino452]

@siteguru Yes, it is

 

[siteguru]

Question - if you're updating via USB, do you need a 12V booster/charger connected to the 12V battery, or is the car in READY mode such that the HV battery tops up the 12V battery? (The DOC guide in the OneDrive - which applies for the SE models - doesn't actually say ... unless EPT ready means READY state).

And the guide also says to repeat steps 1-4 of the MPU process when doing the MCU ... do you really need to restore to Factory Settings again?

 

[DonBattino452]

@siteguru In this case you don't need a 12 volt charger because the high voltage battery supplies all the time. You can do one factory reset at the beginning of the USB flash but you don't need it twice.

 

[EV Focus RO]

Is this the same thing from AliExpress?

The same, but on vxdas is much cheaper.

 

[Tom172]

The same, but on vxdas is much cheaper.

Theres also a code for 10% off, NEW10

 

[siteguru]

The same, but on vxdas is much cheaper.

VXDAS:

AliExpress:

So which is cheaper?

 

[EV Focus RO]

@siteguru what are you seeing at 26.79 it's not the device. The real device is the one next to the right

 

[Mouss]

You forgot one thing : AliExpress have severals prices according what you choose. The VNCI is on second picture (first one is MAXUS diag credentials). If you choose the right pic, wich price do you have ?
I tell you :

EN Focus RO was right.
PS : took mine here : VNCI VDI3 Roewe MG Wuling Maxus Automotive Diagnostic Tool

 

[EV Focus RO]

@Mouss I think obdii.shop charges you 7$ as PayPal fee

 

[Mouss]

Yep and you have delivery fees if you took fast delivery...