Recent content by glim1000

David, did they perform a wheel alignment when you brought it in?

DCFC must self-test to see if the locking pin is enabled. I did not take the unit apart/remove the locking pin, I plugged in a new unit and zip-tied it behind the charging port. Before putting the housing back together I validated that the pin extended by plugging in my home EVSE and locking...

Hi 747, Regarding: https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... d=69700527 Careful of the 20" LA wheels if you need All-Season or Winter tires as you will also need new rims. You can only get the Bridgestone Ecopia summer tires for the 20's. Also that one does not have hi-fi audio, if that...

If this helps anyone: I tried disabling lock by removing the locking pin mechanism yesterday and could not DC fast charge as the DC charger stated "could not lock to vehicle". The mechanism was still connected to the vehicle, i just tied it behind the charge port. I validated it was working...

Tested this today, without the locking pin the DC fast charger reports an error "could not lock to vehicle" and then stops. I replaced the locking pin and DC fast charging works normally again.

My charging plug lock died on me after a lot of snow, melting, freezing, etc. I followed this video, before starting - disable the HV battery by using the orange disconnect to the right of the frunk under the velcro panel (press in on the clip under the orange disconnect and slide to reveal the...

The part that rusts in the gas tank is called the fuel pressure sensor. It is not under recall, it has a technical service bulletin only in the US where they replace it for free under a 10 year extended warranty, every other country they will charge you to replace it for up to $1500. You can...

I'm new to i3, I have a 330i and an X5 and do all my own mechanical work so am familiar with the normal parts of BMW. I am testing the electric waters for the first time with a second hand 2014 i3 Rex. The i3 washer pump location is so easy compared to a 3 series or X - it takes about 10...