You Don't Need To Be A Hacker To Jailbreak Your BMW i3 - Here's How To Improve It On The Cheap!

In this video, Tommy goes over an inexpensive tool you can use to unlock the full potential of your BMW i3.

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[martinfleigel]

For those who think this car is a joke, i recommend test driving one - it might surprise you.

[garrycroft]

I coded my new i3s not a REX to how I wanted it...., turned on rear daytime running lights, door mirrors now fold/unfold when locking/unlocking, driving mode as I left it and not returning back to comfort, changed the annoying bongs to the Rolls Royce chimes. Plus many more cool things.

[livska]

ALRIGHT TOMMY ... Coding your BMW i3 is worth every penny. Your gonna love having the access to turning on the Range Extender. Couple of the other coding setups I did was "folding the mirrors" when you lock the car and leaving the the "Back tail lights On" all the time so people will notice the i3 since it's so dang quite when your driving around. We love your videos you guys make, so informative and fun to watch - keep up the great work !!

[kevenharvey]

IMO, the range extender approach is the smartest, more flexibility, less cost, less weight than having enough batteries to fulfil all your needs. Wish more affordable cars used such a system.

[ronkemperful]

Glad you were able to code the car to European specs, instead of California specs. Makes the car much more useful and a cross country drive a bit less annoying.

[jeffs]

Post a follow up video once you have put some miles on the i3 with the jailbreak.

[gregb]

I knew that you could do all this but didn't realize it was that easy. I'd like to see a full range review on it now that you've changed the settings. Also I hear the lane assist is pretty good if you unlock it. I wonder if anyone is modding this car with a 5 or 10 gallon tank? I know it uses a pressurized system so it might be very hard but some day I bet someone does it.

[TexMex]

Coding the tank bumps you from 1.9 to 2.2 Gallons, not the whole 2.5. 2.2 is the European spec. The increase is worth it, but not dramatic. Adds maybe 15-20 miles of range.

[OutdoorPOV]

I think you have to fill the tank to know the new max mileage

[chiplacey]

I bought the same Gate piece and got a Jeep app & a 19.00 per vin license, and adjusted the speedometer and TPMS after upgrading tires and regearing. The shop wanted 150.00 to reprogram, and I still can alter other parameters without additional cost. Well worth the cost.

[thehornyewok]

After spending 400 plus in gas a week and researching many affordable EVs I got one last month and I love this bmw i3 Rex . I’m 480 6 foot 3 and it has SO MUCH ROOM and fast as HELL!

[AlexSanchezOfficial]

I pulled the trigger for a bmw i3 range extender... wish me luck!

[clasqm]

Old Euro-spec i3 Rex owners' trick: tie the "Hold State of Charge" toggle to one of the 8 function buttons. It transforms the experience. Long uphill coming up? Rex on. Downhill? Rex off and let the regen take care of it.

[martyberry]

I almost found myself wanting to test drive one but I keep chickening out because I’ve got the ioniq hybrid and it gets over 700 miles per tank driving out here in the springs.

[Caliburfaith]

I love the small look of panic on his face as the systems reboot, It is a bit nerve racking the first time. The real spooky one is making any changes to the climate control module cause it takes like 5 minutes before fully rebooting, a/c light blinking the whole time.

Also that bong.... If you ever have the drivetrain error come up.... Youll soon come to have a fear of that bong xD

[dougnoel]

You guys moved near a airport, planes fly by. It's not a big deal, you guys can stop apologizing for the planes. Congrats on the million

[worldwide_wes]

3:30 your phone keeps switching cameras and it’s hurting my brain.

[LilaKuhJunge]

Holding battery level is a good choice for long distances. Put the hold on a function key and select that when you go uphill or when you need to cover some distance to the next fast charger.
Expect around 250km/150mi with a good hold strategy. However, use fast chargers to fill up before you run out, the i3 is very frugal on electricity, but not so on gas.

[tuomasholo]

My only concern would to brick the ECU. Scary stuff to play with it. Glad it worked.

[travisb]

Think the editing needs some work on this one guys😂