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2024 BMW i4 — car died once at a light and restarted immediately

DailyWrenchCommunity StarterAug 3, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40NYC
The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trusting it on a long trip?
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GarageWeekend132Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 3, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 BMW i4 before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
ProjectNomad253Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 4, 2026permalink
I'd push back a little: Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 BMW i4 before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2024 BMW i4 in NYC. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. I'll update if anything new shows up.
FlatSixFanCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 3, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2024 BMW i4 in NYC, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “car died once at a light and,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Stop there until you know. That's my plan before I call anyone.
FlatSixFanCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 4, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 BMW i4, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. Stop there until you know. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
RustBeltWrench696Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 4, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2024 BMW i4 in NYC, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “car died once at a light and,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2024 BMW i4 in NYC. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
TruckDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 4, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 BMW i4 before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. I'll update if anything new shows up.
CityMilesCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 5, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 BMW i4, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
ProjectNomad253Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 6, 2026permalink
Yes, with one caveat: A second data point from another 2024 BMW i4 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
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