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    Charge door no longer locking and unable to CCS charge now

    I had a problem with the charging lock actuator on my i3 about a year ago. Ordered the part (61 13 6 842 870) along with two unique fastener screws, but they took so long to arrive that I no longer have the i3. I'm happy to offer these to anyone willing to pay for the shipping.
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    California Used i3 Prices Coming Down Soon? HOV Lanes / New Rules 2019

    Yes - I bought my 2014 from Fresno, CA knowing there was no reason for anyone there to have registered for HOV stickers. After I drove it back to Oakland, CA I registered and received the HOV stickers. Which I'll need to renew in January, butthen they will be good for two more years. Which is...
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    California Used i3 Prices Coming Down Soon? HOV Lanes / New Rules 2019

    I believe used electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles can qualify for HOV sticker renewal after 1-1-2019 if not previously registered for HOV stickers. This may actually make used "virgin" vehicles go up in value.
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    Driving from LA to SF?

    Well done! Thanks for sharing the details.
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    Los Angeles to Big Sur - fast charging at restaurants/coffee shops?

    Use the PlugShare app and filter for CCS/SAE Plug. This will show a good number of Level 3 chargers along your route. You can zoom in and see where the chargers are located, most will be near shopping+food. Best option would be to code the REx for Enabling full capacity usage of the fuel tank &...
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    Problems with Apple Carplay

    Apple CarPlay won't be compatible with Waze, Google Maps and other apps until iOS 12 is released later this year.
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    Preserving Paint in the sun

    There are a lot of good paint sealants which are the best option for UV protection. Picking one depends on how you maintain your car's exterior. I apply sealant twice a year and use a product called Finish Kare 425 weekly to maintain a slick slippery paint surface. With method the car washes...
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    Collision Avoidance not working

    From the manual
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    Blue Seat Belts ?!

    $300 option on the i3s, maybe someone will want to do a swap.
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    2015 i3 BEV or REX?

    Thank you for bringing up the topic, I'm sure it will help others looking for a used i3 over the next six months. I purchased my used 2014 i3 in the Central Valley knowing the chances of it not being previously registered for Clean Air Decals were good. I'll be watching the prices for used i3 to...
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    Multimedia Pro Nav Questions

    While I can load .mp4 movie files, only the audio plays, not the video.
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    Multimedia Pro Nav Questions

    I inserted a USB flash drive formatted as FAT32, which contained mp3 format files. Then - Choose Multimedia External Devices USB The firstling/album will show on the display In the sidebar menu choose 5th icon from the top Import New Music All files on the flash drive will be imported.
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    Tips on finding/buying an i3

    If Carvana.com services your area they have good selection of i3's that changes almost daily. The prices seem reasonable and it looks like 2015 models are coming off-lease now.
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