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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...

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...

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...

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...

so....i need to replace the windshield on my 2017 BMW i3/REx with Parking Assist & Technology Package. Safelite is doing the work and they advised me that i may need BMW Service to realign sensors that are fitted behind the upper center of the windshield. I called 2 service departments --- one...

Planning a drive to San Luis Obispo and Pasadena. Looking for hotel/motel recommendations in San Luis Obispo and Pasadena with EV charging. OR EV charging close (1 to 2 blocks) to hotel/motel. Found the Madonna Inn which has 2 -universal chargers (accept J1772) and 14 Teslsa chargers. Says...

Ok. Now that many of us have turned on maintain state of charge menu pick, what happens when BMW says, " Sorry, you have a USA car and have enabled a feature that was not sold in the USA. So, we are denying your claim on replacing the REx system that has failed under the warranty period." Is...

Okay.....i am probably the only person that try to increase gas tank usage on a 2017 i3 REx....but in case someone else does. Here is my story. Perhaps you will get a laugh out of my stupidity.....please feel free to laugh because i sure feel silly. ------- Okay...so i took ownership of a 31k...

Bought a 2017 i3 with CPO used (Halloween) and installed a JuiceBox Pro 40 soon after. Last night i charged it (set to 11pm to 7am charging time on JBP). Took about 4 hours to add 28.32 kWh to the battery. The i3 display shows 100% charge with a (estimated) 127 miles range on battery. On the...

So the first photo shows my mount that fits under/in front of the i3 center display. I like this one because it allows me to watch a video while waiting for folks. [Hacked the i3 to allow USB video playback...but there is no controls. It just plays so no FF/Rewind. you have to watch the whole...

Hi --- So, finally found one that is in my pricing range ($21k) along with the options that i want --- REX, Tech Package and Parking Assistance. Have a few questions: 1. Which Northern California BMW dealership is the best for warranty service and/or standard maintenance? San Rafael...