Consumer Review Video - 2017 BMW i3 Range Extender 0.6L 2 Cyl.

Common problems and easy repairs on a 2017 i3

The 2017 BMW i3 Range Extender is a difficult vehicle to maintain due to the bizarre design. To reach the engine coolant reservoir you must remove a bulky engine cover first. This can be difficult to lift out. You must complete unique steps using the wiper stalk in order to raise and remove the front wiper blade. The battery is difficult to remove, as you must remove a cover and pull it out of a tight position.

There are some easier aspects to repairing the 2017 BMW i3 Range Extender. You only have to remove one cover in the wheel well lining to reach the highbeam light. While this is a cramped space to work in, the cover removes with little effort. Connecting your phone via Bluetooth is a breeze, as you only have to perform a few steps in the electronic menu to complete this process. The battery is difficult to remove as you must lift off a large cover in order to reach it.

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Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.

Change your cabin air filter!

Dirty cabin air filter cause undue wear on your car's heater and AC and can cause bad odors

2017 BMW i3 Range Extender 0.6L 2 Cyl.

Replace the front turn signal

If your blinker doesn't blink, or blinks rapidly, you likely have a burnt out bulb

2017 BMW i3 Range Extender 0.6L 2 Cyl.

Check for a blown interior fuse

Carmakers are hiding interior fuse boxes all over the place these days - see how to check your interior fuses here!

2017 BMW i3 Range Extender 0.6L 2 Cyl.

Replace reverse light

White light when you back up - yup, they burn out and you can replace them with bright LEDs

2017 BMW i3 Range Extender 0.6L 2 Cyl.