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Fault diagnosis
MG4 MY23: Charging connector held by the electronic lock and cannot be removed
The charging connector cannot be removed from the vehicle.
MG4 MY23: Charging connector held by the electronic lock and cannot be removed
Symptoms
- The charging connector cannot be removed from the vehicle. [1]
Possible causes
- The manual explains that the electronic lock remains locked during charging until charging ends or is interrupted; an emergency manual release is also provided. Locking alone does not establish that the electronic lock is damaged. [1]
Checks
- First end charging and disconnect the power supply as required by the charging equipment, and confirm that charging has ended/been interrupted; avoid forcibly pulling out the connector. If it still cannot be released, follow the emergency release section in the manual or refer it to a service provider. [1]
What to do
- Release the connector according to the model manual; do not directly replace the charging port lock before damage is confirmed. [1]
Applicability and limits
- Source limits: MG MG4, model year 2023, European MY23 English-language manual; this entry provides no procedure for forcibly removing the connector while charging is energised. For inspection guidance only; related parts do not constitute a recommendation to replace them. No vehicle model is linked; do not assume applicability to other models of the same brand. Scope: unknown [1]
- This entry provides no procedure for forcibly removing the connector while charging is energised
Related part categories
- Charging port electronic lock and release mechanism [1]
Sources
[Source 1] MG4 MY23 English-language owner manual from the official European website — PDF/printed pp.176–177, Charging Port Electronic Lock / Manually Releasing ... (accessed 2026-11-01)
https://cdn.mgmotor.eu/manuals/EU-MG4-MY23_Owner-Manual-20230907_compressed.pdf
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