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    Explain the windshield tech please/golf ball damage

    2021 I finally made a claim on my front windshield --- too many rocks kicked up and a spider was growing. State Farm agent was unusually nice and told me that State Farm has had bad experiences not using BMW glass. I did not ask any questions but accepted that they were shipping Safelite BMW...
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    need a new (backup) key fob...looking for guidance

    Ok. So...opened up a fresh battery -- Sony CR2032, purchased Jan 2019). This is my 3rd battery. Read 3.1 volts. Tried it no go. This is my 2nd, unopened battery. So, I get to my dealer appointment and BMW San Francisco service advisor gives me some options. 1. try a BMW ($9.00) CR2032. 2. If...
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    need a new (backup) key fob...looking for guidance

    Thanx for the info alohart & EvanstonI3. Scheduled an appointment with local dealership to check out my remote. I was able to start the car with it (door unlocked and key fob placed on the marked location on steering column). Will probably take a breath and try a third battery before I go to...
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    need a new (backup) key fob...looking for guidance

    Tried searching for articles, but I was not able to find one that totally matched my issues. Currently I own a 2017 BMW i3 REx purchased in Oct 2019. Replaced batteries once already on the one that I use all the time. This last time, I replaced the battery, no luck. The new battery works fine...
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    Anyone found another tire that fits??

    For those who have excessive tire wear, are you doing wheel alignments every time you change 2 or 4 tires?
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    Hold State of Charge won't de-select....

    Thanx for (possible) explanation of why the seemingly randomness of the turn-off of HSOC. Since my last post, I tried HSOC 3 more times. Actual shut off (deselection of the checkbox) took different mount of time to finally show the deselection of HSOC. A little quirk but HSOC works and...
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    Hold State of Charge won't de-select....

    Ok... a few days ago, I traveled about to Vacaville (68 miles for me). On the way up, I engaged HSOC at about 70% battery charge. After about 15 minutes of usage, I clicked once to deselect it. Took 2-3 minutes to finally deselect. On the way home, I engaged HSOC at about 75% battery charge...
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    Hold State of Charge won't de-select....

    Thanx for the suggestion. I will exercise a bit of patience after selecting once (de-selecting HSOC) on my return trip from Sacramento. Will let this thread know what happens.
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    Hold State of Charge won't de-select....

    Thanx for the replies. Sorry for not being clearer. When I try to deselect the HSOC, I cannot. The check mark stays no matter how many times I push on the knob. I am not able to change the screen to show that HSOC is NOT selected. Thoughts?
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    Hold State of Charge won't de-select....

    2017 i3 REx. Bimmercode used to enable a few things including HSOC. Retired and traveling a bit. on a couple of longer drives (SF Airport to Auburn, CA; SF Airport to Reno), I successfully use HSOC to keep battery @ 70%. Curious....when I got close to a stop/higher-speed charger, I tried to...
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    Intermittent non-charging issue

    Thanx for all suggestions. Check by Juicebox Dostar article and my own handle. Not a match at this time. Everything is fine for now.
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    Intermittent non-charging issue

    Hi agzand --- This last charging issue happened when the battery was over 50% charged. Cannot remember the battery charge level for the other incidents. FBT
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    Intermittent non-charging issue

    2017 i3 REx with a few options turned on (e.g. HSOC) Purchase in October 2019 and bought/installed a JuiceBox 40 Pro from Costco in November 2020. Car is set to charge immediately. JuiceBox software is configured for 12 midnight to 3pm local charging. 3 random times since i owned it, i would...
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    intermittent (soft) knock & intermittent (one time so far) labored steering

    Got it back from BMW SF. Soft knocking --- It turns out that it was not the car. I am clearly not the brightest bulb on this forum. The noise was coming from my Thinkware U1000 dash cam. When the noise first appeared more often (about June 2020), i called the supplier to get some feedback on...
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    intermittent (soft) knock & intermittent (one time so far) labored steering

    Update: bringing the car in on Wed.Aug 19th. I will update this thread with results. Wish me luck.
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    intermittent (soft) knock & intermittent (one time so far) labored steering

    Got 2 problems. Plan on bringing it into BMW SF (still have about 12 months left on original warranty). Before i do, i am looking to this community for a bit more insight before bringing it in. Problem 1: Purchased October 31, 2019. Soft knocking sound seems to occur during hard acceleration...
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    (Review) RGM Rearguard vs. tailgate scratches...

    Just ordered RGM Rearguard and installed it. 49.96 UKD 75.00 UKD for carriage. 124.96 UKD = 154.20 USD Glad i bought it....but this one is not cheap --- USD 93 for shipping!
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    Screen Protector for i3 Infotainment Display

    How about ---- https://smile.amazon.com/PcProfessional-Protector-monitor-Clarity-Scratch/dp/B01COCWL1M/ref=sr_1_2?crid=QCRB2NGUHOQA&dchild=1&keywords=custom+screen+protector&qid=1590894002&sprefix=custom+scree%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-2 Never used it...Never thought about use on......but it is cheap...
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    Some random thoughts about our i3

    JohnWasser's posting surprised me a bit.... I too have/had a 2002 MiniCooper S. I put 170k on it and have just given it to my nephew's daughter. My garage space is small because of shelving on both sides. I have had to modify my side to fit my 2017 i3 REx. Even though parking in the garage is a...
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    replacing windshield -- any BMW service needed after replacement?

    8am arrived @ SF BMW and car ready by 12 noon. $225. Now i make a claim to State Farm. End of my adventure. Bit more involved than my 2002 Mini Cooper S.
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