"Coding" a BMW i3 REx unlocks features - but may void warranty - ecomento.com
Some BMW i3 REX owners in the US are “coding” their cars to unlock certain features they want that are built in but suppressed, either because federal or state laws prohibit their use or because BMW is concerned they may have a negative effect on... Car owners have been modifying their cars since the beginning of the automotive era. We all want our car to be a little bit different from everyone else’s car. Ever since electronic fuel injection became common on cars, some owners have gone to great lengths to modify the computer software to boost performance. In the US, the BMW i3 REX is programmed at the factory to only accept 1. 9 gallons of fuel, even though the fuel tank holds 2. 4 gallons. Because the California Air Resources Board says that’s what BMW must do in order for the car to qualify as a zero emissions electric car even though it has a range extending engine. BMW i3 REX owners find that restriction frustrating when they want to use their cars on a road trip. Driving up hills can drain battery power in a hurry, but US regs require the engine to stay off until battery power is nearly gone. Source: ecomento.com
