BMW and BMW Mini footwell module fault – FRM3 repair SERVICE

 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

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