Failed charge controler during BMS update. (Retitled)

[jamesie]

With Tesla, I am waiting for one of their over the air updates to screw up.

 

[Cocijo]

Why?

 

[Adi6phil]

I'll avoid this latest update for the time being until its tried and tested more .hope its not another update thats NEARLY perfect

 

[Cocijo]

I'll avoid this latest update for the time being until its tried and tested more .hope its not another update thats NEARLY perfect

Yes. It usually doesn’t benefit to be an early adopter of software in particular - unless you have a very understanding and patient nature!

 

[Deleted member 2439]

I’ve just done my first charge with the granny cable. Looked at the display in the car straight after and was getting 454 miles. It was actually flickering between 455 & 454 but the phone only captured 454. I’m assuming that I should sit pretty for the time being as the service isn’t until Nov. Car was registered in Nov 20 so hopefully we escaped any dodgy software?

 

[jamesie]

Why?

Why not?

 

[Cocijo]

455v is generally considered perfect. 454 miles is exceptional!

 

[Cocijo]

Why not?

A lot of people run Teslas - i wouldn’t want them to have any problems any more than i would MG owners.

 

[jamesie]

A lot of people run Teslas - i wouldn’t want them to have any problems any more than i would MG owners.

Neither would I but the consensus appears to be that over the air updates are a good thing when they could be disastrous.

 

[Adi6phil]

I’ve just done my first charge with the granny cable. Looked at the display in the car straight after and was getting 454 miles. It was actually flickering between 455 & 454 but the phone only captured 454. I’m assuming that I should sit pretty for the time being as the service isn’t until Nov. Car was registered in Nov 20 so hopefully we escaped any dodgy software?

Got mine on 17/10/20 so like you missed the update .mine showed 456 last time i charged it including equalisation so i'm sticking put for a bit

 

[Cocijo]

Neither would I but the consensus appears to be that over the air updates are a good thing when they could be disastrous.

in what way disastrous? I think the exact opposite. They are wonderful and the future for all cars.

 

[Deleted member 2439]

in what way disastrous? I think the exact opposite. They are wonderful and the future for all cars.

Just like most modern stuff, TVs, iPads, phones etc ....... Just as long as Microsoft aren’t involved. I really do get sick of not being able to use my PC from time to time when it’s doing a Windows update

 

[Deleted member 2439]

455v is generally considered perfect. 454 miles is exceptional!

Also, it was only just above freezing when I took the picture. There was a hard frost last night so far from ideal conditions really.

 

[Cocijo]

Just like most modern stuff, TVs, iPads, phones etc ....... Just as long as Microsoft aren’t involved. I really do get sick of not being able to use my PC from time to time when it’s doing a Windows update

Yes - bur at least you don’t need a trip to Microsoft HQ every time you need an update!

 

[Mark Holmes]

My boss had his BMW 3 series update over the air network and then his car wouldn’t start it had to be recovered by BMW because the signal was interrupted it crashed his software, they had it for three days before they could rectify the issue.

 

[Cocijo]

My boss had his BMW 3 series update over the air network and then his car wouldn’t start it had to be recovered by BMW because the signal was interrupted it crashed his software, they had it for three days before they could rectify the issue.

Would you have OTA updates for the MG if available - or still prefer to go to the dealership?

 

[jamesie]

Just like most modern stuff, TVs, iPads, phones etc ....... Just as long as Microsoft aren’t involved. I really do get sick of not being able to use my PC from time to time when it’s doing a Windows update

Exactly. It's not just Microsoft either.

 

[jamesie]

Would you have OTA updates for the MG if available - or still prefer to go to the dealership?

I'd take the dealership every time. And to be able to choose whether I wanted the update. Maybe that's possible with Tesla?

 

[Cocijo]

I'd take the dealership every time. And to be able to choose whether I wanted the update. Maybe that's possible with Tesla?

Well I guess OTA updates are not everyones preferred choice. tesla has OTA updates for its cars yes.

 

[Richie]

Todays Update - car reported full charged and ZERO equalisation charge. Voltage 449v. No lights, no hvac system.
Either December '19 BMS isn't equalisating the battery correctly (I doubt), or the charge controller & the five hour equalisation completely mess things up on one charge.


Mystery continues.

Why have you change the thread title, someone been speaking with you?