Bmw I3 Drivetrain Only Electric Drive Possible

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BMW i3 : Drive train & technology
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BMW i3 : Drive train & technology
BMW i3 : Drive train & technology Source: www.bmw.mn

BMW i3 Forums BMW i3 General Discussion Drivetrain: Only electric drive possible Thread Tools Bookmarks « Previous Thread Next Thread. My 2017 I3 rex model gave this error message recently. Drivetrain Only electric drive possible.

BMW i3 : Drive train & technology
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Limited driving range. Continued driving possible. Consult.

BMW i3 : Drive train & technology
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My I3 needed a new EME and Motor, which thankfully was covered under CPO warranty. (parts were over $10,000. alone) It is really great to have my i3 back and enjoy the warmer weather drive.

The electric drivetrain of the BMW i3 in action. : r/EngineeringPorn
The electric drivetrain of the BMW i3 in action. : r/EngineeringPorn Source: www.reddit.com

Hi all. So, i've been enjoying my 64 plate i3 for nearly 2 years now without a problem until about a month ago when i had a strange 'Drivetrain Error' pop up on the display and i could not get it into drive. After my initial panic, i got it into drive and all was good for another week or so.

BMW i3 : Drive train & technology
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I got a Drivetrain Malfunction on my 2014 BMW i3. It says only electric drive possible. BMW I3.

BMW i3 : Drive train & technology
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I just purchased this I have a 2021 BMW i3 ev only and it's displaying drivetrain malfunction. I cannot change out of park into gear BMW I3. My car is bmw i3.

I3 2013. This vehicle shows drivetrain malfunction. When I diagnose the vehicle it shows.

Check Control Message (CCM): "DRIVETRAIN: only electric drive possible, limited driving range, continued driving possible, consult nearest service center" is displayed. Vehicle cutting off after idling - if you're idling in your i3 and then put it into drive, but the system cuts out, this could also be a sign of the drivetrain malfunction. Smoke from the exhaust - this one only applies to the i3 REx since the regular BEV model doesn't feature an exhaust, of course.

Drivetrain error and cutting off after starting 2014 bmwi3 drivetrain drivetrain i3 Jump to Latest 714 views 2 replies 3 participants last post by kd7iwp Nov 4, 2024. 2014 REx. Just came on immediately upon starting, with a persistent check engine light, have shown no symptoms of trouble with the REx prior, I use the REx relatively infrequently, maybe 100mi a year.

I get the warning every restart, haven't tried clearing yet. I have 3.5 years on my last 12v replacement, so that's my first thought. To help settle my anxiety, show of hands.

The BMW i3 uses a small 12V auxiliary battery alongside its main high-voltage battery. This 12V battery powers essential electronics, safety systems, and control modules. When it begins to fail, it can trigger a "Drivetrain Malfunction" warning and, in some cases, leave the vehicle inoperable.