BMW i3 (I01)

Supported fault codes and engine options for this vehicle. Fault code read and clear work over OBD2.

Model years
2013–2022
Engine options
4
Make-wide fault codes
85,610

CarCoding supports the BMW i3 (I01) from 2013 to 2022, including variants like the i3 60Ah 170HP and i3s 120Ah 184HP. The app connects via an ELM327 BLE OBD2 adapter to read fault codes and manage ECU settings on this vehicle.

The app provides access to 85610 manufacturer fault code definitions for diagnostics. For F/G series units, data is read from the car via SVK. Specific coding module counts and example settings are not currently listed in the available data.

Supported coding modules

On F and G platform BMWs the control units are read from the car itself (SVK), so which units are found depends on how the car was built. The full definition catalogue is below.

BMW module catalogue →

Engine options

Fault codes for this make

There are 85,610 manufacturer fault code descriptions for BMW · Mini · Rolls-Royce. Open a code block and read what your code means.

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Frequently asked questions

Which app can do ECU coding on the BMW i3 (I01)?

CarCoding does ECU coding on the BMW i3 (I01) (2013–2022) from your phone: control units are read from the car (SVK) and matched to the BMW unit catalogue. An ELM327-based OBD2 adapter with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is all you need; the app runs on iPhone and Android and is free to download.

Can I read fault codes on the BMW i3 (I01)?

Yes. Besides standard OBD2 engine codes there are 85,610 manufacturer fault code descriptions for this make group; you can read and clear them.

Which adapter do I need?

An ELM327-based OBD2 adapter with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is all you need; the app runs on iPhone and Android and is free to download.

How do I start?

  1. Plug an ELM327-compatible OBD2 adapter into the car.
  2. Open CarCoding and connect to the adapter over Bluetooth.
  3. Pick the make and model — or let the VIN identify it.
  4. Read fault codes; on supported vehicles, open the module settings.

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Connect your ELM327 adapter, read fault codes, and browse module settings on supported vehicles.

The app is free to download.