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by alex29a
Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:54 am
Forum: News and Main BMW i3 Forum Discussions
Topic: How to Check if an i3 uses 3G or 4G communication
Replies: 2
Views: 1440

How to Check if an i3 uses 3G or 4G communication

As the 3G network has been ( or being ) phased out, the older ( pre2017) i3' s and many other cars using the same technology are facing frustrating issues ... Apart from 'guessing' if an i3 uses 3G or 4G telematics control unit (TCU) Is there anyway we can check in the iDrive, or Online to get the c...
by alex29a
Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:43 am
Forum: News and Main BMW i3 Forum Discussions
Topic: Newbie Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 3783

Re: Newbie Questions

Congrats on your new-to-you i3 Rex! The BMW app is still working, but you're right your car is 3G, so depending on the cell provider in your area you may no longer have connection to the car anymore. Do you mean by "charge range" the estimated miles/kms the car provides in the bottom righ...
by alex29a
Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:40 am
Forum: News and Main BMW i3 Forum Discussions
Topic: Newbie Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 3783

Re: Newbie Questions

Mine is a Sep 2016 94Ah. purported to be 2017 Model Is there anywhere we can check whether an i3 is on 3G or 4G. Perhaps by entering the Vn number , etc? Also, I use MyBMW only for a few functions, like, to alert me when it is fully charged check vehicle status check car location presumably I might ...
by alex29a
Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: News and Main BMW i3 Forum Discussions
Topic: 94Ah REX - HOLD STATE OF CHARGE Issue
Replies: 3
Views: 1951

Re: 94Ah REX - HOLD STATE OF CHARGE Issue

Oh.. thanks. how long roughly? in your case? I expected it to be immediate? did not realise it can take a while ,, drove around at 50mph for about 10mins or so. at 70%.. REX didnt seem to fire up will try again and hope it works. ( I tend to keep charge barely below 80% hence not had a chance to tes...
by alex29a
Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:33 am
Forum: News and Main BMW i3 Forum Discussions
Topic: 94Ah REX - HOLD STATE OF CHARGE Issue
Replies: 3
Views: 1951

94Ah REX - HOLD STATE OF CHARGE Issue

My Range Extender Menu has been enabled . But greyed out and unavailable when the state of charge is above 75% However, when the charge falls bellow 75% , and the Range Extender becomes available, it is checked to activate Hold State of Charge BUT the Range Extender Does not Fire up. WHY ??? I reall...
by alex29a
Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: General / Main i3 Owners Forum
Topic: Charging to 80% capacity
Replies: 36
Views: 12888

Re: Charging to 80% capacity

I constantly keep my ( now 37000 miles ) 94Ah ( Rex ) Charged up to 100% using the slow home 10A granny charger as soon as I have used 30-40 miles and the % falls to around 68-70% , it's on charge for around 4-5 hours I am happy with that, having peace of mind full range. So far the battery behaviou...
by alex29a
Fri Jun 17, 2022 7:18 am
Forum: BMW i3 Rex Specific Discussions
Topic: UPGRADE from a 94Ah to 120Ah in UK
Replies: 0
Views: 3029

UPGRADE from a 94Ah to 120Ah in UK

It will be interesting to know if any i3 enthusiast has Upgraded their 94Ah battery to 120Ah in the UK.
If so what are the problems, and the final cost of conversion if carried out professionally or by BMW dealer.

(assuming that the old good battery can be traded in for recycling?)
by alex29a
Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:57 pm
Forum: BMW i3 Rex Specific Discussions
Topic: What signals does MyBMW App use to connect.
Replies: 6
Views: 4615

Re: What signals does MyBMW App use to connect.

Thanks I hope it is WIFI ( when I am at home) cos I really don't want to use my cellphone 3g OR 4g DATA. .. unecessarily The My BMW app uses whatever Internet connection that your smartphone has. If your smartphone is connected to the Internet via WiFi whether at home or at a WiFi hotspot, the My B...
by alex29a
Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:15 am
Forum: BMW i3 Rex Specific Discussions
Topic: What signals does MyBMW App use to connect.
Replies: 6
Views: 4615

Re: What signals does MyBMW App use to connect.

Thanks I hope it is WIFI ( when I am at home)
cos I really don't want to use my cellphone 3g OR 4g DATA. .. unecessarily
by alex29a
Sun Apr 17, 2022 8:39 am
Forum: BMW i3 Rex Specific Discussions
Topic: What signals does MyBMW App use to connect.
Replies: 6
Views: 4615

What signals does MyBMW App use to connect.

Hi,
I wonder if anyone knows what signal does MyBMW App use.
GPS or phone Data ? etc
Mine is Version 2.3.3 (13527) connected to my i3

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