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After the 3G phone network went away, I was disappointed that a lot of remote functions would no longer work. But I see OBD adapters with either Bluetooth or WiFi connectivity. Is is possible to put a wireless linked OBD adapter in the BMW i3 and remotely operate it? I would like these remote...

My first, 2014 BMW i3-REx left with the former wife after the no-fault divorce. With only an out of warranty 2019 Tesla Model 3 Std Rng Plus, I needed a backup to slow battery degradation, 9-10% with 120,000 mi and $15k to replace. A retired engineer, I prefer 'self maintenance' but you need a...

Tesla has 'magic dock' that is slowly being deployed. But I want just the adapter. Is there a CCS-1 plug with a Tesla socket adapter available? I'm not having luck with Google finding one. Bob Wilson

I'll share this with the BimmerLink team: Info memory Date: 8/3/23, 4:09 PM VIN: WBY1Z8C37HV892226 0A Range extender electrical machine electronics 18 errors 21DDD0: REME Inverter, power-reduced operation: temperature threshold exceeded 21DDD0: REME Inverter, power-reduced operation...

Hi, I used the expert mode to increase the tank volume setting from 8 L to 8.5 L and emptied the tank to measure what the gas pump reported, 2.25 gal. But I would prefer to increase the tank size to the maximum, 9 L. or higher if available. Any suggestions on how to do this? I typically drive...

Hi, My 2017 BMW i3-REx came with a mystery OBD connector that appears to just tap it for DC power and then disappear behind the bottom dash trim below the brake pedal hinge mount and steering wheel. Looking at Ebay, it appears to be held by clips and be one piece. Given the age and tendency for...

In 2016, I ran a BMW i3-REx benchmark from Huntsville-to-Nashville in EV. I returned on gas: 2016 vs 2023 EV: $24 vs $13 Gas: $6 vs $8 NOTES: The first benchmark was with a 2014 BMW i3-REx with 60 Ah (18 kWh) battery. The second was a 2017 BMW i3-REx with 90 Ah (28 kWh) battery. The 2014 had...

I am looking to buy a 2017 i3 REx and was surprised to see the REx started up. It turns out the battery shows no charge yet it obviously cranked over the engine. It ain’t dead but could be close to damaged. In the morning, we will put it on an L2 charger and see if it takes a charge in an hour...

Hi, Has anyone seen someone trying to repurpose a salvage, BMW i3 for battery storage with a solar array? I am reaching out to EVTV Motor Works who have done Tesla battery packs and I understand once looked at BMW i3 batteries. I see two technical approaches: BATTERIES ONLY - pull and/or...

Hi, The 12V battery finally gave up the ghost and needed replacement. But the $277 price from the local BMW parts department was too much. So I found a 12V substitute, Deka ETX18L, for $136.00, in stock at "The Battery Store" (256-5361845 or Facebook 'TheBatteryStoreHuntsville".) After one...

Hi, Bought in 2016, it would not bluetooth beacon and connect today. So I've order a replacement from Amazon: Vgate iCar Pro Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) OBD2 Any problems with this unit? Bob Wilson

Hi, I've ordered a Torklift, trailer light kit that should be here Friday. Anyone have photos or YouTube showing installation? One concern is they want a permanent 12 V source versus a switched 12 V. I was planning to tap the 12 V outlet in the center console. Turns out the 'Imgur' setup just...

Hi, Last night we found the parking lights are remaining on. The Owern's Manual PDF is not terribly helpful. Any best practices to make sure the parking lights are off? BTW, this explains excessive battery SOC loss when the car is parked. Thanks, Bob Wilson

Hi, Rotor rust never bothered me but it was a new sound for my girlfriend. Still, it would be nice to get rid of it permanently. Has anyone tried the various aftermarket rotor treatments? Bob Wilson

Has anyone tried to map the battery Ahr loss vs temperature? We've had exceptionally low temperatures in Dixie, 15F (-10C) and noticed the battery SOC % has significantly gone down overnight. We have a new driver and one hypothesis is failure to turn car off with a second power button press...

Hi, On Friday I got an e-mail from "BMW of North America <[email protected]>" that has a GIF of several huge, plug-ins that are the antithesis of our BMW i3-REx: Starts with a hand on a J1772 plug 330e driving X3 30e driving X5 45e driving open road Owner of a 2019 Tesla Std Rng Plus Model...

Hi, I'm not having much luck finding instructions on how to pair a second key fob to our 2014 BMW i3-REx. I've ordered a second one that should be here Feb 1. All I've found is on YouTube: open car hold new fob near the key slot power on the car while holding near key slot test Is there any...

Hi, Waiting on replacement Tesla tires, I've been using our 2014 BMW i3-REx that had been sitting unused. Air the tires up, run the maintenance REx cycle, and off around town. Initially the Guess O Meter (GOM) said it had ~66 miles range. But as I used the car daily, the GOM increased to as...

Nice video: https://youtu.be/42rc8yZcbfQ My last suggestion was to join our group. Bob Wilson

Hi, The sleaze ball is back so I tried to "Ignore" him. Unfortunately, it appears to require "foe" identification and still does not "ignore" him. Bob Wilson