Recent content by steffi3

As I read in a german blog (I3rex) someone had a problem with the chain spanner on the chain which drives the camshaft. This is obviously a common problem at the early Rex. If the spanner spring is defect the chain jumps and the valves open and close at the wrong moment. In the worst case the...

I confirm. He has all tools, software, qualification and the certificate from BMW to do this.

Upgrade experience We were also at Havrla this week with our I3rex (60 Ah from 2014). We arranged the modalities for a used 120 Ah battery, questions and appointment in advance by email. As we had a 900 km journey from Switzerland to the Czech Republic, we preferred to rent a trailer, put the...

We had the same problem as described in the first post and 7th by Jeremy. It’s a 2014-08 REX. The dealer told me first that this is a regenerating cycle of the electric motor and should let it end. It would stop automatically after a while. It did not! Checked several forums like this also in...

FYI. Brought the i3rex to the service center on Tuesday evening. Got an i3 loaner (without rex, don't mind). Wednesday early afternoon they called that we can pick up the car. Everything is ok. Perhaps lucky. :) 4 times from 5 we got an i3 as loaner!

I will answer first to the second question. We are a family with 4 people and 3 (4) cars. Two are regular fuel cars so no bottle neck if someone have to drive a longer distance we can arrange between us. The 4th car is a VW camper which has the same license plates with the i3 and in case of...

i3rex from 08/ 2014. 35'000km = 22'000 miles. Winter tires 19", 155 completely used after the 3rd winter. Summer tires rear (19",175) not far away from the end perhaps another 1000 km. Front tires (19" 155) will last again some time. The winter tires are switched from front to rear every time...

In February 2016 I had a drivetrain warning with my 2014i3rex. Brought it to the garage for a soft update and told them about the warning. Got it back sign was off but after the next use of rex again the warning. Maybe they forgot to look for this the problem first time because my repair shop is...

Hi, writing from Switzerland. Got the same letter from BMW but nothing stated that something is dangerous or unsafe to drive the car. Made a date with my garage in two weeks nobody said that I should not drive the car. The problem is actually if you want to open the tank. There is an under...