MG ZR Common Problems and Solutions
Rear suspension problems
Problem:
Can you hear a banging noise coming from the rear suspension as you drive over speed bumps, or poorly surfaced roads? If so, this is most likely caused by a fault with the rear trailing arm.
Solution:
You will need to replace the rear trailing arm to fix the issue.
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Trailing Arm
Electric window problems
Problem:
If you find that the electric windows on your ZR are sticking, it is caused by an issue with the rubbers not being lubricated enough. Another known issue with the windows on this car, is for the window to fall down and not go back up again. This problem is caused by faulty plastic clips inside the door.
Solution:
For the window sticking issue, you can apply some WD40 to the rubbers, in order to sort the problem. For the issue with the window falling, you will need to replace the plastic clips inside the door.
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Gearbox problems
Problem:
Can you hear a whining noise coming from the gear lever when driving? Does this noise go away when you put your foot on the clutch? If the answer is yes to both of these questions, then you have a problem with the gearbox release bearings failing.
Solution:
Fitting replacement release bearings will solve the problem.
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Clutch Release Bearing
Starting problems
Problem:
The coil pack is known for failing on the ZR. If this part fails, it could lead to problems starting and/or issues with the engine misfiring, causing irregular engine idling.
Solution:
You will need to fit a replacement coil pack to fix the problem. Watch the video below for an idea on how to change a coil pack:
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Coil Pack
Door lock problems
Problem:
Are you having difficulty locking any of the doors on your ZR? If so, the locks are known for failing. This seems to be a particular problem on the drivers door.
Solution:
You will need to replace the faulty lock to resolve the issue. We can help you to find a replacement lock, at a very low price.
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