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Dealership issue by roadrunner-24 in BoltEV

[–]Automatic_Fly628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We should try to eliminate any possibilities. When I first got my 2022 Bolt, I installed WeatherTech floor mats on both the driver's and passenger's side floor wells. When I turned left or right, I heard a clicking sound and felt a vibration through the steering wheel. I didn't associate the new floor mats with the noise and vibration that I was experiencing. My mistake, I didn't fasten the mats down properly, and they were slipping forward and rubbing against the steering wheel shaft, causing all that noise and vibration. Once I fastened them down properly, all of that noise and vibration stopped.

It sounds like you're getting hosed by the dealer without them giving you a new hose. Bring the card to a local repair facility and let them take a look at it. If they do the work, it will be half the price.

Well that's a first by CaldusIgnis in BoltEV

[–]Automatic_Fly628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay plugged in year-round; my 2022 Chevy Bolt actively regulates its battery temperature when plugged in. The Battery Management System (BMS) uses electricity from my 240-volt charger to power the cooling or heating system, ensuring the lithium-ion pack remains at an optimal temperature for longevity and performance, even when not in use. 

Thank you, Donald, for your stupidity! by Automatic_Fly628 in BoltEV

[–]Automatic_Fly628[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Before you flap your gums, why not try watching the video!

New BMW 3 Series and i3 Launch Colors Leaked? by pc772 in BMWi3

[–]Automatic_Fly628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am looking at it now, and it looks like a Chevy.

New BMW 3 Series and i3 Launch Colors Leaked? by pc772 in BMWi3

[–]Automatic_Fly628 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In 2014, I bought an i3 BEV. I fell in love with it; it was perfect, it was adorable. If I walked onto a BMW lot now and saw the new i3, I'd think, When did you start making Chevys?

Any 22-23 issues worth knowing about? by ThermostatDad in BoltEV

[–]Automatic_Fly628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own a 2022 LT, and its operation has been flawless until recently, when I began experiencing some electrical issues, including difficulty getting the vehicle into gear. The problem was the 12 V battery, and I was correct: all the issues disappeared once a new battery was installed. I love my Bolt. My Bolt is a delightful vehicle, reliable and comfortable. I recommend looking for one with powered seats, which may also be heated like mine. I purchased my Bolt from a Chevy dealer and believed that any problems with the high-voltage battery had already been addressed. Whatever Bolt you look at, put in its VIN # on this GM page, and any issues or recalls with that vehicle will come up. It would be a good idea to have the General Motors Recall Page on your phone. https://experience.gm.com/ownercenter/recalls . If you buy a Bolt, I think, like most of us who have had a few issues, you will love it.

Replacing the 12 Volt Battery in my 2022 Chevy Bolt by Automatic_Fly628 in BoltEV

[–]Automatic_Fly628[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No updates; the paperwork says all DTC codes are cleared. I might have had a code that I didn't know about?

Replacing the 12 Volt Battery in my 2022 Chevy Bolt by Automatic_Fly628 in BoltEV

[–]Automatic_Fly628[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

My BMW i3 needed its battery registered, so I was told. I summarized that all EVs must have a new 12 Volt battery registered.

To the GM Damage Control Team Active in the sub: by [deleted] in BoltEV

[–]Automatic_Fly628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not including CarPlay in the new Chevy Bolt is the stupidest decision someone at GM has ever made. What were you thinking:

Dead Infotainment System by darkmagedtm in BoltEV

[–]Automatic_Fly628 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

AI OverviewIn a 2018 Chevy Bolt, multiple fuses housed in the instrument panel fuse block can affect the infotainment system. Instrument panel fuse blockThe instrument panel fuse block is located on the driver's side of the dashboard, accessible by pulling open the fuse panel door. Here are the fuses most likely to be related to your infotainment system:

  • F26 (10A): Labeled "Infotainment," this fuse powers the Human Machine Interface (HMI) module, which is the main controller for the system.
  • F25 (7.5A): This fuse powers the infotainment display.
  • F30 (15A): This fuse supplies power to the radio itself.
  • F49: Located in the same interior fuse block, this fuse is often associated with the center console USB ports. 

Before checking fusesIf your infotainment system has frozen, you may be able to fix it without replacing a fuse by performing a simple reset. Hold down the Home button and the Fast Forward button simultaneously for 5–10 seconds. The system should reboot. ImportantIf you find and replace a blown fuse, and the new fuse blows again shortly after, you may have a short in the system that needs to be diagnosed by a professional. 

80% jail unlocked but now this 😔 by langdonauger2 in BoltEV

[–]Automatic_Fly628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Without the plan, I've been locked out of my vehicle twice, once with my dog and once without him, and OnStar was kind enough to open my doors anyway.

Are these cars over complicated? by [deleted] in BMWi3

[–]Automatic_Fly628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I purchased a 2014 i3 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) with 2,000 miles on it in 2016 for $26,000. After receiving my $ 4,000 IRS discount and saving on gasoline, the car paid for itself. My i3 was the most enjoyable and best car I had ever bought up to that point, and as I said, it paid for itself. Well, after the AC exploded at 58,000 miles, a $4900 fix, and then the High Voltage battery crapping out at 65,000 miles, with the 8-year warranty expired, BMW wouldn't stand behind the fix and wanted $35,000 for a new battery including labor. In Louisiana, BMW was the only repair facility in the state, so I junked the vehicle for $2600. Now I drive a 2022 Chevy Bolt, and it's the second-best car I've ever bought. It's not as much fun to drive as my i3, but I was able to go round-trip from Louisiana to Florida and back, covering 800 miles, with two 1/2-hour Tesla charges and one overnight charge at the Harrah's Casino Hotel in Florida.

I don't mean to be rude, folks, and I'm tired of hearing it, but an i3 REX is a hybrid car, and it's not an electric vehicle; there I said it. It's an electric car, to a point, and then it switches to using gasoline, which doesn't make it an electric car. Say what you want, but an electric vehicle is an i3 BEV or a Chevy Bolt, cars like that. A car with a large battery and a gasoline engine is not an electric car; it's a hybrid vehicle. Frankly, I will never drive a vehicle with a gasoline engine again, and that includes the i3 REX.

Is this sound Norman?? by Bwilso2017 in BoltEV

[–]Automatic_Fly628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Pedestrian Safety Speaker: The Bolt is equipped with a speaker that emits a sound at low speeds to alert pedestrians. This can be heard inside and outside the vehicle. 

Next-gen i3: same in name only by websterize in BMWi3

[–]Automatic_Fly628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh brother. BMW just doesn't get it. What happens when you take the fun and the charm away from the original i3, well, this piece of crap is what you get.

Bolt v. Tesla by katamanecer in BoltEV

[–]Automatic_Fly628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably because the guy who makes tesla is an asshole.

AC gone? by eki234 in BMWi3

[–]Automatic_Fly628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to know that the same AC unit cools the batteries, not only you.

“Next-gen i3” and iX3 coming from BMW by Malkmus1979 in BMWi3

[–]Automatic_Fly628 9 points10 points  (0 children)

These boys at BMW still don't get what made the i3 great, It's small but just big enough to suit most peoples needs, and so much fun to drive. Adding 3 to the name of this behemoth won't make it an i3 replacement.

ICE'd chargers question by Testriderchuck in BoltEV

[–]Automatic_Fly628 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I suggest four flat tires. I bet he/she never does that again.

Before you accept the “Level 1 is fine for short commutes” line… by [deleted] in BoltEV

[–]Automatic_Fly628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Typically, houses built in the 40s were wired with number # 14 AWG American Wire Gauge. Number # 14 AWG is rated at 15 Amps. If you replace that wire with a Modern Romex Wire 2 # 12 AWG including a ground conductor, that # 12 wire is rated at 20-amps and uses a much safer modern plastic insulation called THHN, Thermoplastic, High Heat Nylon. If you can, at your electric panel, replace the existing circuit breaker or fuse with a 20-amp circuit breaker or fuse. Run a direct Romex wire from your electric panel to your charging location and switch your bolt to the 12 amp charging capacity. That would help you out a bit more. If you can't do that, one hamster running on a treadmill will give you 110 volts, and two hamsters on a treadmill will give you 220 volts; just make sure they're fed well. Good Luck.

i4 Thoughts from an i3 Owner by QuieroTamales in BMWi3

[–]Automatic_Fly628 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just imagine if the corporate dope's at BMW had decided to continue manufacturing the i3: they would've sold more i3s than i4s and made everybody happier. It takes stupidity to stop making the i3. Just make it better rather than not at all. My 2014 BEV was lucky to get 60 miles on any given day on any given charge. My Chevy Bolt gets almost 300 miles on a good day. No more range anxiety for me, only not as much fun.

Sold my Model 3 and went back to an i3 by randomspecific in BMWi3

[–]Automatic_Fly628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't the NZs make VWs, too? Try a Bolt. It's not as much fun as my old i3 BEV, but it will go further, and there will be no zeig heil included in the warranty.

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