BEWARE MG HS Glitchy DCT and some other parts

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Let's keep talking about the right ways of using MG HS DCT and how to solve at least SOME of the many MG HS Electronics glitches, such as when the car refuses to start!
This video is Part 2 of the topics I've started talking about in the previous video where I shared my troubles with Dual-Clutch Transmission, and a new electronics "Please Release Steering" glitch that I didn't know how to deal with.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:55 - Recap of Issues
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04:05 - Solving Electronic Glitches!
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#MG #HS #Australia

[@ValueCarsAU]

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[@typhoonfpv]

Mate! Don’t talk yourself down! I love listening to you & the way you explain the issue/topic, I’m sure everyone appreciates your time & effort into producing these videos. I for one appreciate the fact that YOU, have bought us MG owners (& others) together to listen, share & learn from our experiences. Well done just for that! And we’ll done on another great video. 👍

[@ValueCarsAU]

Thank you my friend, always appreciate your words of support!

[@poknongs]

Hi Mate. I'm from the Philippined and I am about to buy an HS here (same specs - 1.5 Petrol 7speed DCT). I have been watching your reviews on the HS for many months now. Appreciate your honest review and most of all going back to your negative reviews and provide updates that will clarify your initial observations. Been very helpful in my decision-making in buying. For me, the real come on to HS compared to its competion here more particularly the Chinese-made ones (e.g. Ford Territory, Geely Coolray) is really the premium look inside and out. Classier that the others. I have test-driven it and I really like the handling and its sturdiness compared to Ford Territory. I have been reading DCT for quite a while and have been learning its uniqueness compare to the traditional torque converter-based and CVTs. Knowing the underlying technology and how it works will allow us to change old habits that we'gotten used to especially with the torque converter ones (case in point the incline situation) which is not applicable to DCTs (will ruin the tranny particularly its clutch) as it is still a clutch-based technology. Will share some of the links here for further reading and viewing. Again, thanks a lot for the honest reviews. The more we share, the more we all learn. More power.

[@poknongs]

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[@ValueCarsAU]

Thank you for your comment my friend, and apologies for a late reply. I'm glad you found videos useful and also recognize the value of HS range, even with all the shortfalls that I've done my best to highlight!

[@anthonyboyce2262]

As usual, you have taught me something, great job mate, I knew about the key 🔑 but didn’t know about the cup holder part, thanks again, keep up the great job you’re doing cheers 🍻

[@ValueCarsAU]

Thanks my friend, glad to hear it was useful

[@stoplookproceedbyrajeevkar2296]

Great and the key related info on the cup holder is new knowledge for me. Thanks a ton.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Glad to hear it was not just me who didn't know about it! 😉👍

[@zannaduresident4934]

I love your content I just ordered my MG I pick it up next week. As for the key going flat battery, it has happened to me in my old Mazda, and the dealer said it may have been a bad batch of batterys when the car was made with old strock of batterys. He changed the battery and the problem was fixed. He also told me it may have been in your pocket and one of the buttons was being pressed that coaused it to drain the battery.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Thank you my friend, and I totally believe that e.g. battery issue can happen to any car, not just MG/LDV, etc.

[@essoteric]

Just bought a new HS, your videos are very helpful.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Enjoy the car - as long as you don't mind DCT! - it's a great buy (in my opinion)

[@infjay8700]

Thanks. Useful info here for the MG HS (and other such vehicles) Cheers from the UK.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Glad to hear it helped mate!

[@jimaitken1859]

Ordered a new MG HS yesterday , delivery at the end of April , cannae wait , feeling excited

[@ValueCarsAU]

Hope it works out great for you my friend, let me know how you go! My next video will be about its fuel economy....

[@lachcris]

Hi from Scotland , Loved your video & had similar issues with my 3month old HS eg: warning lights etc coming on for no apparent reason . Eventually took car to dealer as I was getting pi..ed off , they changed batteries in both fobs & solved problems . They gave me no explanation !!. Cheers Lachie . P.S it's snowing here not raining lol.....

[@ValueCarsAU]

Haha welcome my friend, great to hear from you, and yes - I'm waiting a bit before hitting my service centre with a bunch of requests to look into things, hopefully they'll change batteries, update the software, and it'll be peachy? But who really knows... 🙄🤷‍♂️

[@KeriMcInerneyMusic]

They know about ALL the faults but they pretend they don’t!

[@therealkrisjenner]

Great video ! I know this is off topic because we are talking about transmissions, but sometimes our HS Essence doesn’t recognise our fob properly, like your fob problem. It might be interference from another signal, or low battery power, but anyway. We will probably get our keys replaced as they have been acting up for most of the time we have had the car. When we open up the keys, only one of the keys actually has a physical key inside, and sometimes it just doesn’t unlock. There is also a problem with our boot opener on our key, it nearly hit my dad in the head the other day when we opened the boot with the key. It just started closing randomly so we will have to bring that up on the next service. That’s really the only problem/glitch we have with ours. The service centre in Brisbane last time was very good service.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Thanks mate! It's a shame you're having issues too, but good to hear "it's not just me!" 😉

[@LawrieLENON-gm8gj]

Excellent and informative video, much appreciated, thanks.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Glad to hear you liked it

[@julietphillips1991]

Tech, easy to hate!! I appreciate the way you explain stuff.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Thank you, appreciate the words of support.

[@malcolmscott4150]

Well done re checking out these issues - I think these are great cars with modern technology- my Renault does lock me out occasionally and occasionally won’t start and tells me to depress clutch when I already have done so - I’d blame French engineers unfairly perhaps 😝. Fob isn’t an acronym as fob watches were a thing before key fob :) a century ago 👍

[@ValueCarsAU]

Haha French engineers reference made me laugh mate, always look forward to your comments! Thanks!

[@akj2387]

My Audi A4 does the same once in a while but never to the point it hassled me. Usually when it happens, I just depress the clutch again and press the button. Had one situation where the doors wouldn't lock, but I opened and closed all the doors and then it locked and the issue has never happened again (This was 6 months ago) New cars are loaded with tech and it is obvious glitches will happen, just like our Iphones. I've had the Iphone 14 for a year and apps have frozen occasionaly, all I do is, manually close the app and relaunch it.

[@annea.b.8232]

Thanks for the great video. Im still having trouble when for example im stuck on an uphill position (I.e. gas station or drive thru). I press the brake fully and when I press the gas to drive, it’s like my wheels or gear isn’t gripping well. So I end up braking to ensure I don’t hit the car behind me and try to accelerate to move. I’m clearly doing something wrong. Frustration at best. And I’ve only got my MG HS for less than 2 weeks 😅

[@ValueCarsAU]

Hey I hope you're still enjoying your HS, if it's that fresh to your usage - you just need to get used to it (OR like me, might never get used to DCT - time will tell!) Not sure about the grip, etc, I guess it depends on the incline of the uphill, as the engine is only 1.5L and while it should hold the car well, if the hill is steep, maybe that's where it's struggling and giving you a sense that it'll roll back unless you press the accelerator? Just guessing here...

[@kevinwhite9716]

Very helpful

[@ValueCarsAU]

Glad to hear, thank you!

[@jecal0618]

I should have come across your channel before I paid for an MG HS yesterday. I might have reconsidered my decision to get it and opted for a Toyota Raize or VW T-Cross. I’m from the Philippines.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Hey my friend, I don't think the car is bad - especially with the amount of stuff that's packed into its price point. I don't know what's included in Toyota Raize (we don't have those here), but T-Cross is absolute bare bones compared to MG HS if you pay similar money. I think you'll enjoy the car overall!

[@jecal0618]

@@ValueCarsAU Thank you! I’m really hoping I will not regret it. Great channel by the way.

[@jecal0618]

@@ValueCarsAU So, Finally got my MG HS. I love it. I didn’t have any problems in bumper-to-bumper traffic, but I did observe that when I drove it out of the very steep incline of a condo’s basement parking, it struggled for 1-2 seconds and I thought it was going to stall, probably because I started at a very slow speed (almost from a stationary point). As for the Infotainment system, so far no instability/connectivity issues.

[@HH-ru7ym]

Very goog review! Greetings from Azerbaijan!

[@ValueCarsAU]

Hello my friend, glad you liked it! :)

[@bellini2535]

Oh what an orator. Can be a great story teller. The similarity to mentour pilot's story telling style is mind boggling

[@ValueCarsAU]

No idea what you're talking about so can't tell if you're trolling or serious. I have a very specific policy for trolls on this channel.

[@CB1Channel]

Hello from Scotland mate! Love your videos. Can I ask a quick question about the MG HS? Mine is getting delivered at the beginning of April and I’ve went for top of the range DCT, the same as yourself. How do you find the apple car play/android auto feature? Does it work relatively smoothly and does your phone charge while it’s plugged into the carplay/android auto usb port? Cheers!

[@ValueCarsAU]

Hello mate, oooooh you must have missed a few of my vids where I didn't hold back my criticism of the infotainment system... 😉 Overall I'd call it sluggish, and native maps etc are just ANCIENT RUBBISH mate, BUT if your connectivity via USB to Android Auto or Apple Carplay is fine (mine didn't work due to defective port and then confusion with the connection cable that the system didn't recognize and I thought it's just broken... 🤦‍♂️) - so IF yours works fine, then you should be ok (other than maybe noticing slightly sluggish response as I still think the computer chip inside MG HS is a bit cheap/slow one). Let me know how you go and what your impressions are like once your car is delivered!

[@RGCowling]

Thank you very interesting...

[@ValueCarsAU]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@cuoresportivo155]

the cup holder will not have a radio reveiver in it, but it can power a backup system in hte key. It's the same system that was used with older transponder keys. The antenna in the cup holder sends electric through induction to the transponder chip and that replies with it's ID code. This will work without battery in the FOB aswell

[@ValueCarsAU]

Thanks for the pointer!

[@EJStudios17]

i heard that apparently your key fob can go flat if its in range of your car for long periods of time and your car is not locked, because the car is trying to pick up the key and wait for you to lock it.

[@ValueCarsAU]

very strange, but interesting point mate. I guess ours is not THAT close as the car is locked and it's outside in the street, not right next to us in the garage

[@JP-ms3ml]

Key fob works of 5g transmitter so if your near a 5g tower 🗼 your signal can be interrupted or confused. Just wait a while and it'll recognise the fob. Or use the physical key.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Good call re 5G tower interference, thank you

[@tbrandvks1]

I have an issue with the folding mirrors. They will only fold in at speeds below 12mph and the moment the accelerator is pressed -even just slightly- they fold out again which is dangerous if oncoming cars are too close. MG say this is a feature of the car; if it is then it’s unnecessary and stupid. On every car I’ve ever owned the mirrors can only be folded in and out by activating the mirror button. Did you have this problem and is this issue something that can be corrected by reprogramming the mirror function? Thanks

[@ValueCarsAU]

Hmmm very interesting insight and I'll be honest with you - I never had an issue with folding mirrors or even noticed anything like that while I owned my HS... I know there's a button that allows you to fold them on demand, not just when you lock and unlock it, but that's about as much as I know and care about how the folding mirrors work on these cars.

[@remotecontrolgatessecurity4146]

Hi , I just bought a MG HS and what I have noticed that in Traffic when I accelerate and I take my foot off the accelerator pedal ( due to traffic ahead) ,.... If I step on the accelerator again (as the traffic moves forward)...I will sometime hear a noise ( soft thud) when the car moves from coasting to accelerating....I took it back to the dealer and they said its because of the automatic gearbox. Can someone tell me if they are experiencing the same concern. Thank you.

[@ValueCarsAU]

This is exactly what used to be my concern, but it is unfortunately how DCT transmission works and sounds when it re-engages "to pull" the car along. It's not an issue mate, it's just how it works.

[@ritchierennie8556]

Believe it or not remote keyless entry systems started appearing as far back as 1983 on American Motors vehicles, some have suggested that the term stands for frequency operated button, but that ignores heavy use of the word before the remote keyless entry system.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Good to know! Doesn't explain why do we still have these BS glitches if they had all these years to perfect the technology?

[@MoZaki777]

Hello, thanks for the very useful tips, I just bought MG HS 2022, facing a problem when the car is parked in the hot weather, the side mirrors stop unfolding and the windows control unit at the driver side is not functional at all, after a while all coming working fine. did you face any similar issue or know how to fix ?

[@ValueCarsAU]

Wow thanks for the insight mate, that's a new one! Never heard of it before! Maybe someone else among the viewers will help?

[@BettyMasterPain]

Hi, this is in the user's manual, the reason they give is because after the car is exposed to a hot weather , doors engines stop working until it cool off, maybe a thermal sensor stop it

[@MoZaki777]

@@BettyMasterPain User manual stating power windows can stop working if excessively operated. in our case, it's not working in hot weather ( i.e. 40 Celsius ), dealer her confirmed the issue for whole batch and waiting the parts to replace, but taking time due to supply chain issues

[@RayTejada]

You sir gained a new subscriber. Thank you for your Video.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Welcome to our little club! :)

[@06460658]

This issue could happen with any brand imo. There are many radio waves at the same waveband. Interference is real.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Yeah the more I think about it, the more I attribute it to interference too

[@stephenmay4178]

Hi, I have a 2020 MG zs I am an English teacher in Thailand. I love the car, but as you have said on your videos there are small things that are annoying. The problem I have is in the evening when I drive my car it speaks the same thing in Chinese over and over again. In the day time it never does it. I wanted to know if you have heard of this problem? I have taken it to MG here in Thailand, but they don't really understand what I am asking. I have enjoyed watching your videos.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Hey Stephen, thanks for the comment and insight - no, I've never dealt with anything like it, and it does sound very weird! I'd talk to your dealership, and since it's a persistent and repeatable problem, just RECORD it talking to you on your phone, like a little video. Then show it to them at the dealership and ask them what's up? Clearly something is off and they should be able to diagnose and fix it! 🤷‍♂️

[@bugsymalone5744]

Maybe try calling the MG service in Thailand, 1267 is the number, there is an English menu and you can speak to someone in English. Maybe you can explain the problem and they can contact your dealer to tell them what the problem is before you come in.

[@06460658]

Do you know a secret menu for mghs Thai software version or a way to install apk android apps ? Mg Thailand decided to not include Google auto unfortunately :( and I need to find a way to install it.

[@ValueCarsAU]

No I had no idea mate, this is very annoying about no Android Auto in Thai version!

[@06460658]

@@ValueCarsAU yes, and I feel mg doesn't care at all about customers wishes and complaints regarding the HS cars. It's.like what's going on with the Canada freedom convoy, the people are not heard, while they're basically asking nothing nmore than their old freedoms back. With the HS we want just some bugs to be resolved and basic functionality added. What's an effective way of getting our way , which is nothing more than fair imo.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Yeah I hear you mate, and worry about that in long-term ownership too...

[@guny69]

You can also read about the key on the manual my friend

[@ValueCarsAU]

Lol of course one can, but how many of us do??? 🤣😉

[@levnad4086]

weird, my little suzuki swift always warning me when the battery going low, its been over a year i havent changed any car key battery.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Not sure what warning you're talking about, but no car should have issues with battery only one year in. If you get weird warnings - on Suzuki, MG, or whatever - just take it back to your service centre and let them sort it out.

[@levnad4086]

if my car key battery going low or nealry finished it shows in the dashboard that i need to change my car key battery.normally it lasts 1,5 years or more

[@kevyo43]

I changed the battery inside fob for a better make Duracell not done it since and have in my pocket

[@ValueCarsAU]

Thanks for sharing, interesting approach and maybe this actually would help someone with HS - apologies for late reply!

[@raymondsmith5046]

Show the people where the manual key goes it is not shown in the 2022 ZST Excite manual I found the slot to remove the cover for the lock cylinder below the cover on the door handle And I used the fob 'claw" to clip it off Also to replace the cover it is best to pull the door handle open so the cover clips in easily

[@ValueCarsAU]

I had no idea there was one myself! And don't have my HS anymore unfortunately

[@Morganskinder]

I had the (A) button on in my zst and the next day I start my car and the gear shifter WAS moving but it wasn’t changing gears- a lot of others have said they same thing… I have been told it’s a FAULT

[@ValueCarsAU]

Sounds like it was, as I haven't heard of this being a common issue (from my research and experience anyway). Sorry you had to experience that mate, all cars seem to have something...

[@tracytomlinson-tw5qb]

My start/stop is not working now when it’s on

[@ValueCarsAU]

Why don't you take it to the service centre and ask them what's wrong with it? It's a 7 year warranty for a reason

[@ericharvey9456]

This is heresay but, with a lot of cars the Stop / Start system will not work if the car's battery is low on charge or there is a lot of current drain on the battery. Ie air con running flat out or heaters and lights on.. This is to conserve whatever charge level is left in the battery by not continuously restarting the car's engine.. I am currently considering between an MG HS Trophy or Dacia Duster Extreme.

[@asadnawaz9985]

Balance the car with accelerator? What does that mean

[@ValueCarsAU]

It means you are not using the break and keeping the foot on the accelerator to keep the car balanced 🤷‍♂️

[@asadnawaz9985]

@@ValueCarsAU got it thanks. I get my MG HS delivered soon 😊

[@Balkans73]

Wow, after reading most comments by new MG SUV car owners, issues & problems with their new vehicles, really scares you off MG. Seems most issues are with the electronics/computer systems, dct transmission & the lack of engine power on acceleration & incline starts. Top notch cabin finish & stylish exterior, but problems & issues everywhere else. Go with Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 or even a Skoda or Honda CRV.

[@HH-ru7ym]

It is a good car, you didn't drive , so please comment something you know.

[@Balkans73]

@@HH-ru7ym that's why they cost $5, you get exactly what you pay for.

[@HH-ru7ym]

@@Balkans73 Dear frienD, the car is not just some glitches, it is also engine and other more important parts. Generally it is a good car and worth its price. Some glitches that the author is talking about I dont have in my car (only autorain that works SOMETIMES STUPIDLY) and this glitches are repairable by some software updates, Take care

[@Balkans73]

Thank you. I'm honestly split between spending less for a good looking MG with a few known quirks & issues, that can be repaired as you said, or pay more for the supposed reliability, quality, longevity, of the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5??. I need a long term SUV, 10+ years. Thanks.

[@ValueCarsAU]

Key points are that 1) a lot of other cars from more established brands also have (their own) issues. and 2). you get what you pay for. We still love our ZST and I sold HS not because of glitches, but because of it's DCT.

[@abdulaahad4908]

If you keep the key fob in same pocket as your mobile phone, it won't be detected properly

[@ValueCarsAU]

Good insight, thank you!