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Does anyone know if it works with L2 NACS like we find at motels? Bob Wilson

I just tested my BMW i3-REx with a Magic Dock and everything seemed to work fine. But I pressed the disconnect button and got a "charging station' error. It displayed all the way home. Then I plugged in my J1772 and got the "blue light' indicating charging was working. The Tesla App states...

When 3G went away, the app that let me do modest things with my BMW i3-REx went away. But I was surprised to find that "TeleService" appears to still work. I received a notice that some maintenance was needed for my EV. How? Specifically, without 3G cell service, how does the car communicate...

I failed to find a way to pay the $120 from the web page. Suggestions or just go by the dealer? Bob Wilson

Got it registered but: "BMW ConnectedDrive is not available for this vehicle." A Bluetooth or WiFi workaround would be appreciated. Bob Wilson

Well I'm embarrassed as I bought a 2017 in August. I thought all BMW i3 had lost connectivity with turning off 3G. I'll try to re-register the 2017. Any hints or lessons' learned? Bob Wilson

You are correct. I should have applied a charging efficiency factor but I didn't know what to use. Once I got home, I did controlled benchmarks: 106 mi EV range 88 mi gas range <GRINS> Thanks, Bob Wilson

After the 3G phone network went away, I was disappointed that a lot of remote functions would no longer work. But I see OBD adapters with either Bluetooth or WiFi connectivity. Is is possible to put a wireless linked OBD adapter in the BMW i3 and remotely operate it? I would like these remote...

My first, 2014 BMW i3-REx left with the former wife after the no-fault divorce. With only an out of warranty 2019 Tesla Model 3 Std Rng Plus, I needed a backup to slow battery degradation, 9-10% with 120,000 mi and $15k to replace. A retired engineer, I prefer 'self maintenance' but you need a...

Rats! A couple of months ago, I saw a frustrated Nissan driver who claimed they had an adapter. Bob Wilson

Tesla has 'magic dock' that is slowly being deployed. But I want just the adapter. Is there a CCS-1 plug with a Tesla socket adapter available? I'm not having luck with Google finding one. Bob Wilson

Correct, "ECO Pro," not "COMFORT Pro." Posting while not in the car ... I screwed up. Regardless I still want a stronger regeneration. I'll try the other modes now that I have a Dashcam with G-force mounted. Bob Wilson

I'll share this with the BimmerLink team: Info memory Date: 8/3/23, 4:09 PM VIN: WBY1Z8C37HV892226 0A Range extender electrical machine electronics 18 errors 21DDD0: REME Inverter, power-reduced operation: temperature threshold exceeded 21DDD0: REME Inverter, power-reduced operation...

Hi, I used the expert mode to increase the tank volume setting from 8 L to 8.5 L and emptied the tank to measure what the gas pump reported, 2.25 gal. But I would prefer to increase the tank size to the maximum, 9 L. or higher if available. Any suggestions on how to do this? I typically drive...

Hi, My 2017 BMW i3-REx came with a mystery OBD connector that appears to just tap it for DC power and then disappear behind the bottom dash trim below the brake pedal hinge mount and steering wheel. Looking at Ebay, it appears to be held by clips and be one piece. Given the age and tendency for...