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In case anyone else is trying to remove and replace their stripped oil plug, I got lucky with my first attempt and ordered THIS magnetic, "outer" hex-style drain plug from Amazon that fit perfectly and was far easier to screw back in without the fear of stripping...

Too bad these links don't work anymore, but I'm currently looking for the same replacement for my OEM rounded out drain plug. The OEM design is far too shallow and the metal is too soft, but finding a replacement plug by name, or finding the specs of the original plug are nigh impossible. 16mm...

Looks like my safest way to get the plug off, thanks. Now if only I could find a replacement plug...

I didn't realize they made this sort of tool for typical hex bolts but, in the case of an i3, the drain plug is an INTERNAL hex, not external. Here's an image of a plug similar to mine. All of the BMW plugs I've looked at appear very similar to this, but none of the sites confirm fitment with...

During last year's oil change on the REX, I noticed the internal hex head of the drain plug is soft and starting to round out. Fast forward to this year's oil change and, even being careful with it, the socket wrench instantly stripped when I tried to unscrew it. I now have a stuck oil pan plug...

AH! I had no idea there were separate warranties since I bought this from a used dealer, but boy do I feel better now. I've had nothing but questionable interactions with my local BMW dealer so I avoid going to them at all costs and do most maintenance myself, but I'm on the hunt for a reputable...

YIKES! Thanks for the update and sorry for the hassle you're dealing with. I'm so curious what BMW would attribute to the entire motor failing and needing to be replaced as a unit, rather than just replace a few parts, but I doubt they'll want to share details, and/or admit issues with their...

Thanks for all the detective work! I checked the 121 fuse and (unfortunately) it looks fine. I really wished that were the issue so this could be a cheap and easy fix. Now I have to figure out who I can send my car to for programming, once I swap out the relay. While I'm typically leery about...

Wow, you're right, it's hard to find details about the P14FA code and I don't understand why it's such a "secret". It's been a while since I researched it and it now took me several different Google searches to finally find something useful. I believe this is where I saw it previously, but it's...

Something like this...

I too have had the P14FA code come and go for years and, I think you're right, it tends not to trip the engine light. However, the replacement sensor that could potentially clear it is about $40 on eBay so that's an option. Thanks for the diagram on fuses! I just checked that fuse and...

Great document, thanks! That looks exactly like the part I've been Googling.

I haven't had a chance to go in and look yet, but my first order of business was going to be a part-by-part inspection along the system to find any visual signs of loose connections and wear that may pinpoint what part is the obvious problem. Replacing the fan sounds like a good start, but now...

I'll have to track down that fan fuse, just in case. Yourmechanic.com talks about how to diagnose the cooling fan code and mentions these items to consider so I guess I'll look at doing that when the heat subsides a bit. If I'm really lucky, I'll find some obvious, visual evidence of failure...

Well I replaced the right-hand side relay behind the glovebox, following the video tutorial. I cleared the codes but the check engine light never disappeared. I've been driving the past few days, hoping the occasional use of the REX would clear it, but nothing has changed. I've now gone back...

Perfect, that's the exact part number I ordered. Just waiting for it to arrive now. And thanks for the video!

I haven't tried doing anything yet, but this sounds like a much better (and perhaps cheaper) place to start. Thanks! And I assume I can ignore that fact that both parts you linked to do not confirm fitment on a 2014 i3?

My check engine light came on recently and the OBD scanner w/ Torque app gave me 3 error codes which, when "translated" online, came to: P14FA - exhaust gas temp sensor faulty P0185 - fuel temp sensor B circuit malfunction P018B - fuel pressure sensor B circuit range/performance I did attempt...

The error codes got worse and worse until I finally replaced the 12V battery in 2020 and I haven't had issues since.

I wanted to share my solution for seat covers that I'm pretty happy with. I know I'm not the only one having trouble keeping their seats from looking terrible the moment they get wet. The water spots are annoying enough, but they also seem to be magnets for sweat and dark dye coming off pants...