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Hello everyone, So I am in a mission to find some internal specifications pertaining to 60Ah battery modules. It is a salvaged module that I’m planning to use for some other application with a proper DC-DC power electronic converter which I plan to build leisurely. However, BMW apparently...

Hi everyone, So there was a Drivetrain Error which Cropped up out of the blue and required a visit to dealership. Following are the errors that were indicated by ISTA+ They have replaced a cell module that was overheating for which I paid partially. However, the problem is that the car was not...

Hello, Has anyone got a used BMW i3 climate cover for sale? It's available in amazon for $144 https://www.amazon.com/…/B00L…/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_mx7lvb1RC2PS1 But i just wonder whether anyone of you who got a used one in good condition that you don't use anymore and is willing to part with for a...

Hi friends, I’m looking at a 12v battery replacement and have read a few informative posts about the same here. However mine is a Japanese domestic version where the arrangement under the hood is slightly different as you can see in the pictures. The battery is located to the right of the frunk...

Hi fellas Appreciate it if you can go through this error list and tell which ones are fatal and which ones are harmless. These are of a vehicle I took for a diagnostic test today (prospective buy) I posted about the same vehicle last week as well...

Hi fellas Appreciate it if you can go through this error list and tell which ones are fatal and which ones are harmless. These are of a vehicle I took for a diagnostic test today (prospective buy) I posted about the same vehicle last week as well...

Hello everyone, Can someone explain to me the meaning of these messages? This is from a 2014 BEV that I went to inspect (a prospective buy) 1) ”Increased battery discharge when stationary. Start Engine. If the problem recurs have the problem checked by Service.” (on the main screen)...

Hello everyone I guess we all know that it is bad for HV battery to remain in a low state of charge (SoC) for an extended period. But I’m curious as to HOW bad it is. I mean would the battery of a vehicle that has been idling at an open parking lot (at temperature of say 85 F) for 2months in...

Hello everyone, I have read about the "EME failure" in some 2014 BEV models wonder whether what can cause something like that? the power quality of electricity supply is the only reason that i can think of unless there had been a design failure. Because to my knowledge, EME module is basically...

Hello everyone, I have read about the "EME failure" in some 2014 BEV models wonder whether what can cause something like that? the power quality of electricity supply is the only reason that i can think of unless there had been a design failure. Because to my knowledge, EME module is basically...

Hi everyone, I’m planning to buy a used BMW i3 BEV which I test drove today. The menu 01.03 VIN indicates that VIN is VV02657, which when entered into online VIN decoder shows that its production date is 6th December 2013. (https://www.mdecoder.com/decode/VV02657) The menu 13.08 Batt.Kapa.max...

Hi everyone, I’m planning to buy a BMW i3 BEV, and had been reading on about the models and things to look out for in a used car. The manufacturer warranty is not available for 2014 or 2015 BEVs where I live as these models are used vehicles brought down from UK and Japan by individual vehicle...

HI everyone. I m a prospective buyer of an i3 and where I live CPO vehicles are not available as the authorized BMW dealer only brings down the REX version whereas a number of 2014 and 2015 BEVs used in UK are imported and used alongside the REX version in local roads. As a matter of fact, the...

HI everyone, I have been teasing with the idea of buying a used i3 which are becoming available at good prices in the local market due to depreciation. Unfortunately CPO vehicles are not available where I live as the authorized BMW dealer only brings down the REX version whereas a number of...