BMW and Mini footwell module fault – FRM3 repair

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Description

This BMW / Mini footwell module (FRM3) is a commonly failing part that will cause a whole host of problems on the vehicle.

Common Failure symptoms:

  • Indicators not working
  • Hazard lights not working
  • Headlights staying on / won’t switch off
  • Taillights staying on / won’t switch off
  • No main beam
  • Interior lights not working
  • Electric windows not working or will open but not always close
  • No communications with FRM unit
  • AC/heating fan does not work
  • Maintenance/service light permanently on dash

When the module becomes faulty it will affect operation of these functions. External lights such as the headlights and taillights will remain on all the time and you will find that you will not be able to turn these off. Conversely, the external indicators / turn signals will not work at all, along with main beam and interior lights. Electric / power windows will also intermittently refuse to function as they should. Failure of this critical FRM unit is universally widespread across the entire BMW and Mini ranges.

Common fault codes:

Communications to the FRM unit will not be possible, but fault codes will be stored in other electronic control units.

  • 497F – Message Error (status, reverse gear, 0x3B0) Diesel Electronics Receiver Footwell Module Transmitter
  • A3B4 – Message (lighting condition) Incorrectly, Transmitter FRM Permanent
  • A3C1 – Message (FRM foot space module) Incorrectly receiver COMBI, Transmitter FRM – Permanent.
  • E72B (window error) and E72C (window error)

Common failing part numbers:

61359390491 / 61359340339 / 61359308371 / 61359286887 / 61359263803 / 61359240533 / 61359241008 / 61359224598 / 61359204536 / 61359187559 / 61359166708 / 61359159808 / 61359153779 / 61359224595 / 61359240527 / 61359249083 / 61353456588 / 61353456394 / 61359263800 / 61353456051 / 61359224589 / 61359241006 / 61359230450 / 61353457427 / 61353456034 / 61353456395

Programming:

Programming will not be required after repair – all coding is retained during test and rebuild meaning that the unit is plug and play when you receive it back from us.

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