Selector lever fault / Unable to change transmission position

[bixi]

Hi EV friends.
I have ZERRO problems with my BMW i3, until today.

I turned on car and when I want to start on display i see error message.
"Unable to change transmission position
Selector lever fault
Drive to the nearest BMW Service"

BMW i3 do not want to go forward or backward. It is stucked in parking position so there is no chance I can drive it to service center :-(
Turning on/off didnt help.
No strange noises, no any visible physical problems with drive selector
12V battery is on 100%

I have OBDII bluetooth adapter Vlink so I connect to car but all of application want some payment to unlock any features. (bimmer-tool, bimmerLink, BimmerCode)
I do not know which app can help me to diagnose problem ?

Please suggest me app (pc or android).
Off course I appreciate any help for problem I have.

Thank you !

 

[alohart]

BimmerLink can read and delete diagnostic trouble codes (DTC's), so license BimmerLink to learn more about your i3 problem. However, the descriptions of DTC's can be very brief, technical, and unclear, so knowing what DTC's are behind the error message that is being displayed might not lead you to a solution. However, you're shooting in the dark without knowing the DTC's.

 

[bixi]

Beemer link activated.
But strange, now error is not active and I can switch forward/backward !?!?!?!

I have zilion of errors in memory,
and 5 permanent errors which cant be deleted

Permanent Errors
Date: 6/18/23 21:11:04

Range extender electrical machine electronics
5 errors
CB946A: A-CAN, message (control crash, 0x19B): missing
21DF1C: Signal (Zeit_Tag_Zähler_Absolut [1], 0x328): Invalid value
21DF29: Signal (Distance_Kilometer [5], 0x330): Invalid value
21DF23: Signal (Steuerung_Abschalt_EKP_Crash [1], 0x19B): Invalid value
21DE05: REME operating status: assembly mode active



Info Memory
Date: 6/18/23 20:50:53

Crash Safety Module
1 error
01A040: VSM_EVENT_VEHICLESTATE
All-round vision camera
3 errors
8BAC78: PIA_E_IO_ERROR
800B9D: ECU Over Temperature
800BD6: ECU_RESET_REASON
Battery management electronics
3 errors
070001: DM_QUEUE_DELETED
21F16D: HVS: U / i sensor - unexpected reset
21F282: HVS: Battery aging: online capacity determination out of date
Range extender electrical machine electronics
16 errors
CB946A: A-CAN, message (control crash, 0x19B): missing
21DF1C: Signal (Zeit_Tag_Zähler_Absolut [1], 0x328): Invalid value
21DF29: Signal (Distance_Kilometer [5], 0x330): Invalid value
21DDD0: REME Inverter, power-reduced operation: temperature threshold exceeded
21DDD0: REME Inverter, power-reduced operation: temperature threshold exceeded
21DF02: Signal (actual_voltage_highvolt storage, 0x112): invalid value
2
21DDD0: REME Inverter, power-reduced operation: temperature threshold exceeded
21DDD0: REME Inverter, power-reduced operation: temperature threshold exceeded
21DDD0: REME Inverter, power-reduced operation: temperature threshold exceeded
21DDD0: REME Inverter, power-reduced operation: temperature threshold exceeded
21DF02: Signal (actual_voltage_highvolt storage, 0x112): invalid value
21DF02: Signal (actual_voltage_highvolt storage, 0x112): invalid value
21DDD0: REME Inverter, power-reduced operation: temperature threshold exceeded
21DDD0: REME Inverter, power-reduced operation: temperature threshold exceeded
21DDD0: REME Inverter, power-reduced operation: temperature threshold exceeded
21DDD0: REME Inverter, power-reduced operation: temperature threshold exceeded
Central Gateway Module
9 errors
100600: Flexray protocol startup time is too high
100601: Unexpected asynchronous state on Flexraybus
100604: A FlexRay error has occurred
101030: KL15 attempt without success
100100: Contact to FZM slave lost
100104: HW Weckgrund ZGW
100300: Commissioning could not be carried out because TAS is already busy
100203: DM software error info warning
100204: Message monitoring: no system context signal
Charging interface module
5 errors
001001: Signal (Zeit_Sekunde_Zaehler_Relativ, 0x328): invalid
80557E: Error could not be sent after the maximum number of attempts
8BAC73: NVM_E_REQ_FAILED
E89400: Message (vehicle status, 0x3A0) is missing
3
805543: PLC_ERROR_REASON
Convenience charging electronics
3 errors
001001: DM_EVENT_ZEITBOTSCHAFTTIMEOUT
C90402: Error could not be sent after the maximum number of attempts
21E6EB: Terminal 30 emergency low
Electrical machine electronics
8 errors
22280B: HV power management: switch-off request cat 4
E89400: Message (vehicle status, 0x3A0) is missing
22282A: Checkcontrol 244: Apply the brake to engage gear!
C90402: Error could not be sent after the maximum number of attempts
223AAD: UCX, FIS_21E606, 0x21E606
22282E: Checkcontrol 557: Secure the vehicle against rolling away!
22282D: Checkcontrol 394: Possibly malfunctioning selector lever!
223AAB: UCX, FIS_21E633, 0x21E633
Hybrid pressure refuelling electronic control unit
2 errors
1D0002: Error could not be sent after the maximum number of attempts
1D0001: Message (vehicle status, 0x3A0) is missing
Optional equipment system
4 errors
030807: FAS - functional deactivation
03081F: FAS - front protection - acute warning triggered
030850: FAS - front protection - braking stage 1 triggered
4
482EBB: IPDUM_E_TRANSMIT_FAILED
Dynamic stability control
1 error
4809C0: Local power supply - control unit reset
Parking maneuvering assistant
4 errors
803296: RVC active without activation
803359: WDGM_E_SET_MODE
80335D: PIA_E_IO_ERROR
8032A0: PMA termination functional without CCM
Electromechanical power steering
2 errors
482286: NVM_E_REQ_FAILED
4822C6: Assist-Firewall-Touched
Hi-fi amplifier
3 errors
B7F4F0: Front left speaker channel error (mid-range speaker, if controlled separately)
B7F4F1: Fault in the front right loudspeaker channel (mid-range speaker, if activated
separately)
B7F4F5: Error loudspeaker channel at the rear left (mid-range speaker, if activated
separately)
Body Domain Controller
19 errors
03009B: FH BF: Reversing in emergency mode
400030: EWS communication Primary: timeout redundancy
5
400031: EWS communication secondary: Timeout redundancy
4002FF: Too frequent writing on the same EEPROM block
804000: Reset for unknown reason
804001: Reset due to start-up
804002: Reset by external
804029: NVM_QUEUE_EEPROM
80402C: NVM EEPROM driver error
8040BC: IBS Wakeup: implausible wake-up signal
8040C4: KL30F: Reset request due to bus alarm clock
8040C7: Intelligent battery sensor (IBS): recharge limit reached
8040CB: Terminal 15 shutdown via timeout
804148: Remote Door Unlock (RDU): Successfully carried out
80414D: Remote Door Lock (RDL): Successfully carried out
8041A6: SPI error body - SPOC
8041A8: Welcome Light repeat lock active
93070C: Error could not be sent after the maximum number of attempts
93071F: Outgoing error message buffer is full
Frontal Light Electronics Left
2 errors
430102: Error could not be sent after the maximum number of attempts
D9D503: Message (V_Veh): Timeout
Frontal Light Electronics Right
2 errors
440102: Error could not be sent after the maximum number of attempts
DA1503: Message (V_Veh): Timeout
Roof function center
6
3 errors
801A0E: NVM_E_INTEGRITY_FAILED
801A20: CAN_E_TIMEOUT
030222: SHD: Automatic initialization process
Camera-based driver assist system
2 errors
5D0036: COM_RX_LIMITED
5D0037: EyeQ2 reset (triggered by watchdog)
Gear selector switch
5 errors
5E1003: Outgoing error message buffer is full
5E1004: Error could not be sent after the maximum number of attempts
8026BD: CANIF_E_STOPPED
8026A1: CANNM_E_NETWORK_TIMEOUT_0
5E1002: Message (vehicle status, 0x3A0) is missing
Instrument panel
7 errors
B7F67C: Combined: CAN input buffer, data loss
B7F669: Combination: information error 1
B7F66B: Combination: information error 3
E12C2F: Interface HU (acknowledgment request combination, 0x172): signal faulty
E12C30: Interface HU (Status Service Call TeleX, 0x30F): signal faulty
E12C3C: Interface DME, DDE (status of engine fuel consumption, 0x2C4): Signal invalid
E12C4A: Interface HU (forecast route destination, 0x3C7): signal invalid
Telematic Communication Box
7
12 errors
610019: NVM integrity check failed
E14405: CAN message timeout GPS_CTI_MOST
E14406: CAN message timeout GPS_PO_EXTS_MOST
E14426: Invalid signal in CAN message GPS_PO_EXTS_MOST
E1442B: Invalid signal in CAN message POWERMGMT_CTR_COS
E1442C: Invalid signal in CAN message STAT_ZV_KLAPPEN
E14412: CAN message timeout LAMP STATE
E14413: Timeout of CAN message STAT_GANG_RUECKWAERTS
E14414: CAN message STAT_ZV_KLAPPEN exceeded time
E14437: Invalid signal in CAN message GPS_PO_MOST
E14438: Invalid signal in CAN message MILEAGE
610026: NAD software reset
Headunit High
1 error
101715: Positioning over 10 minutes not possible
Integrated automatic heating / air conditioning system
3 errors
078022: Message (vehicle status, 0x3A0) is missing
07802B: COMM_E_NET_START_IND_CHANNEL_0
078043: LINIF_E_RESPONSE

 

[alohart]

Even though you state that your "12V battery is on 100%", lots of unrelated DTC's is a symptom of a low 12 V system voltage, at least at some point even if it's normal now. A loose 12 V battery clamp or SAE battery post attachment screw could cause intermittent loss of 12 V power from the 12 V battery. The output voltage of a failing 12 V battery could be normal at rest but drop considerably under load resulting in lots of DTC's being set. Focus on the 12 V battery until you know it's not to blame.

 

[bixi]

TNX. Already asked 2 BMW services in town to offer me 12V battery.
Now I have beemerlink so I can myself register battery.
Car is 2017 and beemerlink told me that there was no 12V replacement in history.

Let change it ;-)

 

[bixi]

Today, total disfunctional car. Cant open door. Car do not respond on remote control and on keyless system.
No other way than using mechanical key.
I also opened and frunk mechanically and pull out 12V battery.
Done in 2-3 minutes.

BMW do not have original spare 12V battery in whole Croatia. So delivery will be from 3 to 10 working days.
Too long waiting time for me.

I found compatible 12V battery with exact dimension - Exide model AGM12-23 for 100 EURs with VAT.
Now battery is charging and tomorrow I hope that new battery will fix all mad errors I saw in previous few days ;-)

So it is good to know that AGM12-23 is way to go and also it is twice cheaper than original battery in Europe.
As I know, USA friends can user Remy battery AUX18L, and we can use Exide model AGM12-23 .

 

[bixi]

Battery changed ... all work perfectly !
Most difficult was engaging again high voltage fuse .... grrrr

 

[alohart]

As I know, USA friends can user Remy battery AUX18L, and we can use Exide model AGM12-23 .

It appears that the AGM12-23 is a motorsports battery (i.e., motorcycle, snowmobile, ATV, etc.) like the ETX18L in the U.S. These seem to be designed to be installed in a well-ventilated area because each cell could vent explosive or poisonous gases directly out the top of the battery.

The OEM battery, an AUX18L in the U.S., has cell vents that are all connected to a common vent pipe on the upper rear corner of the battery. A long tube exiting in the right fender well is attached to this vent pipe so if explosive or poisonous gases are vented, they would be directed into the wheel well rather than accumulating in the frunk. The frunk certainly isn't air-tight, and venting wouldn't likely occur unless the battery is failing in a certain way, so installing a motorsports battery probably isn't very dangerous. Many have done so in the U.S. without any reports of problems. For some reason, they're considerably cheaper than an AUX18L even though the venting design seems to be the main different.

I guess another difference is the terminal design. Were you able to attach the screw-on automotive posts from the OEM battery on the AGM12-23? Apparently, these posts must be modified a bit to fit on an ETX18L.

 

[alohart]

Battery changed ... all work perfectly !
Most difficult was engaging again high voltage fuse .... grrrr

Great!

Yes, the HV disconnect can be a pain to disconnect and connect. Even though original orange version was replaced by a green version in the i3 LCI models, 2018 and later, I don't think it was improved. The new version can still be a pain to disconnect and connect. Fortunately, this doesn't have to be done often.

 

[suzume]

I do not know which app can help me to diagnose problem ? pokedoku
Please suggest me app (pc or android).
Thank you !

You can download OBD Fusion which is a popular OBD-II scanner app with a variety of features, including real-time data monitoring, fault code reading and clearing, and trip logging. It offers a free basic version, but you'll need to purchase the full version ($9.99) to unlock advanced features like custom dashboards and data export.

 

[alohart]

You can download OBD Fusion which is a popular OBD-II scanner app with a variety of features, including real-time data monitoring, fault code reading and clearing, and trip logging. It offers a free basic version, but you'll need to purchase the full version ($9.99) to unlock advanced features like custom dashboards and data export.

A quick look at the OBD Fusion Website seems to indicate that it doesn't support the proprietary BMW diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) used on i3's. It might report and clear these codes but might not be able to display descriptions. This is a common problem with generic OBD scanners.

BimmerLink can display descriptions of proprietary BMW DTC's although the descriptions can be very brief and difficult to understand.

 

[MadaleneKudley]

Yes, the HV disconnect can be a pain to disconnect and connect.