System Fault

[Kay]

After charging my car, it wouldn't turn off and I couldn't get it into gear. It showed the message

Vehicle Control System Fault
After 30 minutes, it seemed to re-set itself. Any advice as to why this would happen?

 

[Alb]

You'll need to read the fault code to answer that question.

 

[Kay]

Thanks, but where would I find this code, or do I need to take it to the dealer for that?

 

[fred12345]

Thanks, but where would I find this code, or do I need to take it to the dealer for that?

Best to search MG forum for any keywords, see this, might help

Vehicle Control System Fault error

Hi, If anyone could offer advice I'd be very grateful.... Driving Long Range ZS and in the middle of the road today all the string of warnings flashed up - with the main one being the Vehicle Control System Fault. String of errors about front collision system being down, hill assist being down...

www.mgevs.com

 

[Kay]

Hi Fred. I booked my MG ZS in and told them I had a Vehicle Control System Fault message (the car wouldn't start after I had charged it). They messaged me "done loads of software errors in fault memory all updated and cleared"
My question now is, how often should I be getting software updates?

 

[Lovemyev]

The dealer will check for any available updates for your car, when it has its annual service.

 

[fred12345]

Hi Fred. I booked my MG ZS in and told them I had a Vehicle Control System Fault message (the car wouldn't start after I had charged it). They messaged me "done loads of software errors in fault memory all updated and cleared"
My question now is, how often should I be getting software updates?

good news it's hopefully sorted. I have 2022 model and everything works so I'm not at all bothered with any updates and to be honest I would rather not have them, just in case something that now works, stops working ...

service the car regularly and if everything works, I would just relax and enjoy the drive

 

[hein]

just a 5-10 minute break (lock the car), grab a coffee helped in my case a couple of times (MG ZS EV Spring 2023 model). It happens often after a Fast charging stop, even when I start charging when NOT in Ready-mode.