MG5 would not take rapid charge

[marsw2]

Hi My 72 MG5 (latest model no MG badge on front) would not take a charge from 3 different rapid charges. The blue light would not always illuminate and when it did it would not turn green. Error message on rapid charger stated "fault with car". I tried all manor of things, pressed start charge on car display, checked no schedule set etc etc. At last gasp got a charge when us phone app and pressed start charge which got it going. Car takes charge ok from home wall mounted PodPoint.

Tried again today at BP rapid charger, same issue. Car now at dealer.


Anyone else had similar experience?

 

[kevin ellard]

Hi My 72 MG5 (latest model no MG badge on front) would not take a charge from 3 different rapid charges. The blue light would not always illuminate and when it did it would not turn green. Error message on rapid charger stated "fault with car". I tried all manor of things, pressed start charge on car display, checked no schedule set etc etc. At last gasp got a charge when us phone app and pressed start charge which got it going. Car takes charge ok from home wall mounted PodPoint.

Tried again today at BP rapid charger, same issue. Car now at dealer.


Anyone else had similar experience?

Its worth trying locking the car before starting the charge. It doesnt really need to be locked but locking the car will make sure the cable is properly locked into the charging port.

 

[Jomarkh]

Always worth holding the CCS plug up while it does its hand shake.

 

[marsw2]

Its worth trying locking the car before starting the charge. It doesnt really need to be locked but locking the car will make sure the cable is properly locked into the charging port.

Yep I know that one and did it several times. Charge cable defo locked in.