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    Routine re-gas of aircon?

    There is a list in this document - basically a bunch of visual inspection - new brake fluid every 2 years (which is nor really needed) - and an oil change for the REX...
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    Routine re-gas of aircon?

    They are trying to rip you off! It may need a top up, but 600.- is ridiculous!
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    Lost Socket Nut in Front Bay

    Get some dental floss. Tie it to another socket. Drop it where you lost the first one!
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    PDC error

    Is any of the sensors ticking when you put your ear to it, or all they all dead?
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    PDC error

    To find out which of the sensors is broken: - switch the system on - put your ear right next to each sensor (apparently you can also use a drinking straw - one end in your ear, the other end on the sensor) - never tried that though. - the sensors that are working will emit a faint...
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    i3 charging LED broken?

    This is the part: https://www.ebay.de/itm/174079107167 As you can see on one of the pictures, there is an electrical connector on the back. Possible it got disconnected?
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    Fob problem

    A new and unused FOB battery (CR2032) should show approx. 3.3 Volts when you test it with a voltmeter (outside the FOB - with nothing connected other than the voltmeter). At 2.85V the battery is considered completely empty - that would explain your message that the battery is low (at 2.95V) ...
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    Remote Key fob battery discharging problem w. Easy access

    My 2017 I3 is also equipped with comfort access and the batteries in both my fobs are now 3 years old. The car gets used frequently (approx. 52k Km now) and no sign that the batteries need to be replaced. Same result with a similar I3 of a friend of mine. The life you are getting out of your...
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    Computer Range Glitch - Same Range in mi and km

    The car wants to go back to Europe :-)
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    All the Malfunctions...

    To make sure the car is in sleep state (and stays there), you have to: - open the frunk (that is where the HV safety connector is, but this will also wake up the car) - wait until it goes back to sleep - but how do you know it has gone back to sleep? The German Manual states to wait at least...
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    All the Malfunctions...

    Did you try to disconnect and then re-connect the HV system? This could also trigger a reset of the ECU's! https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/i01-i3-hat/repair-manuals/61-general-vehicle-electrical-system/61-21-battery-with-holder/1VnXXU4nRR
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    Engine check light

    Very smooth move by the dealership :-) In order to justify the pump replacement (which didn't solve the problem and was probably comletely unecessary) , they diagnose that the "faulty" pump damaged the relais. What a load of BS :-) :-) :-) But I guess there is no way to prove that they are...
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    enhanced bluetooth

    I drive a 2017 before facelift and I did mine with Bimmercode. Here are the settings to enable Enhanced Bluetooth : HU_NBT > AUDIO_TUNER_TRAFFIC 3002 > AUDIO_OFFSET = aktiv HU_NBT > AUDIO_TUNER_TRAFFIC 3002 > MICROPHONE_NUMBER = wert_2 HU_NBT > EXBOX 3001 > USB_AVAILABLE = aktiv HU_NBT >...
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    Engine check light

    When you mention they refuse to replace the "fuel pump sensor" - I hope you are not referring to the fuel pump relay that sits next to the fuses (under the glove box)? To change that sucker is step numero uno whenever you have any REX issues. People have swaped out complete engines to find the...
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    Range Vs mileage Vs charging speed?

    Aloha Art, by charging the car to only 90% you don't allow the Battery Management System to perform the cell balancing that normally occurs when the battery is full. This is essential, because not all cells are absolutely the same. This could explain your very high degradation rate at...
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    Engine check light

    Before you start replacing hardware, I would - buy the Bimmercode App - clear all the error codes. - wait If the engine light comes on again: - replace the fuel pump relay (costs around 15.- Bucks and 20min DIY) - this normally accounts for 50% of all problems :-)
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    Rapid battery loss / gain 75 to 65%

    Sudden jumps normally indicate a faulty battery module. But before you panic, I would run the battery down at least 2-3 times to below 10% and charge it back to 100. Maybe the Battery management system needs to re-calibrate.
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    HELP: just replaced the 12v battery but can't start my i3

    Make sure your new 12V battery is charged. Connect both batteries, plug charger into car, lock car if you can and let it sit overnight. If that doesn't help, then try to clear any error codes with an app like bimmercode or carly. If nothing works, then it might not have been only the 12V...
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    charging port door grinding sound when opened

    You can swap the lock yourself if you have the time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziVu9-v69eE Will probably save 5000.- bucks in labour by BMW garage :-) :-) :-) The video shows how to replace both actuators - the one for the door and also the locking actuator for the charging connector.
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    2017 i3 - voice command not working

    Your voice command may not be enabled. Depending on the country you live in, and the Navigationsystem you have, it may or may not be in your configuration. I believe in Germany you had to have the "Comfort package" and or the "enhanced bluetooth" in your config for the voice commands to work...
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