Hi, I'm wondering if anyone knows why this message came on my i3 Range Extender: "Possible to continue your journey. Maintenance cycle required due to prolonged period of non-use. Activation currently not possible due to low fuel level or battery charge" The fuel is full and my battery is.
Automatic Range extender maintenance can only be done I think when battery is below a certain charge (70% I think). It'll show the check engine until it's run the cycle. Also, it won't run it if there's not enough gas.
The range extender doesn't completely engage and it turns off, I just had it serviced, 2015 bmw i3, Drive train Mechanic's Assistant chat Customer: The range extender doesn't completely engage and it turns off Mechanic's Assistant: I'm sorry to hear about the issue with your range extender. Can you please tell me the model and year of your BMW? Some BMW i3 owners report experiencing issues with the range extender not starting, which can lead to frustrating situations when the vehicle's battery charge is low.
These problems include the range extender failing to activate at expected battery levels, resulting in reduced power or complete stops. Additionally, some users note that automatic maintenance of the range extender may only occur. Discover common problems with the BMW i3 range extender and learn how to address them for a better driving experience.
Hi, I'm looking for the BMW i3 with Range Extender repair guide because it's not starting after turning the ignition, and I suspect a fuel pump failure. I would greatly appreciate any help or advice. Thank you!
Started the car (2017 94/REx), this morning and received the occasional message that the REx was about to do a maintenance run. It did, I drove 2 miles to my meeting, plugged into a convenient street charge point and went to my meeting. Came back after 20 minutes, unplugged the car, drove away.
Learn about all problems on BMW i3 here: BMW i3 Problems to Expect In this video, learn about the essential maintenance tips for the range extender in a BMW i3 electric vehicle. Discover common problems with the 2015 BMW i3 range extender, their causes, and important recall information for owners. I have not run the car for a while I started it yesterday and it ran a maintenance thingy on the range extender for about 10 minutes.
Good car. Today I have a warning triangle and a message saying Range extender maintenance not possible.