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Update: After waiting almost three weeks for parts, the car is finally repaired. I learned a few things that I think that will be useful for other i3 owners. The problem with the park position was related to an actuator that is on the electric motor. The part needed to be changed. BMW Dealer...

I can still drive my car. Just need to apply the parking brake and lock the doors from outside with the key. I just hope that nothing else breaks while I'm driving... I agree with you, how is it that in an age of overnight shipping, we need to wait weeks for a part? And in this case, I hope it...

Just a quick update: The car was taken to bmw service. They say it is a problem with the shift lever, and the part was ordered under warranty. The part will take about a month to get here, but they say it will fix the problem. Keeping my fingers crossed.... :roll:

Thanks, I had figured out as much... I guess you could count the differential too as part of the transmission. But do you know where the pawl is located and what actuates it?

Thanks for the reply, but tried the procedure and the issue is the same. I would guess that this has something to do with a "Car Wash Mode" as the car shuts down, everything is open but the charging flap is locked. I don't think it is a mechanical issue as the i3 has no transmission...

Has anyone been able to resolve this? My car has the same issue and it is frankly driving me crazy. The car will shift into n but not into park. I have a message on the computer telling me to secure the car with the parking brake, and can not lock the doors from the outside. BTW the only...