Recent content by bcnbuda

Here's an actual problem and how it was resolved with my 2014 i3 Rex with 30,000 miles. For several months I was experiencing a problem with the power steering. When I turned the car on I would get a message about increased steering effort and drive moderately and a message I had to dismiss...

It might be but when I ordered mine they had an i3 specific ad for 2013-2017 models similar to the one that is on Aliexpress. I think what may have happened is that they thought it should just work in any NBT car but the i3 NBT head unit turns out to be wired differently and so they had to...

The dealership informed me today that they went to bat for me with BMW and BMW have agreed to pay 90% of the cost of the repair. I consider that to be a fair resolution. They’re also giving me the use of a loaner until the repair is completed. I think the fact that my car has only 30,000...

It appears it’s no longer listed on their website but it is listed in Aliexpress for $422...

Oops. Sorry that’s a typo. You’re right, it was $419. Corrected now

Thanks. Thought of that. Yes, I had complained about it but not sure it was before the warranty expired. My records are in the car. I intend to check that once I pick it up. I had thought of the salvage route and thanks for the link. I will pursue that also. There’s an independent shop here...

So from what Im gathering from reading this and other forums is that for best results set the Media to AUX and disconnect the phone from the car’s BT connection. When I do that all the sound works great with the exception of the mic for the phone. I’ve received my new mic from Amazon ($20) and...

I’ve been having this problem intermittently for a while. It always “fixed” itself after restarting the car. Finally, it has gotten to where it stopped working altogether and the dealership is telling me to fix it will cost $5000! $3600 just for the part, the entire steering assembly. Needless...

Putting this up in case it might help other older i3 owners who would like to have Apple CarPlay installed in their cars like me. After much research I purchased the JoyeAuto retrofit for $419 directly from their website mainly due to the price but also because it is wireless. The Unique AD...