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E series FRM, Footwell Module Repair

FRM3 Footwell Module
FRM3 Footwell Module
Description

E Series FRM3 module (Footwell Module) is used on:

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BMW E81, E82, E84, E87, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93, E70, E71, E72 series

and Mini R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, R60, R61 series

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FRM has three connectors,

Two 51-pin connectors connect the main wiring harness. 
Another 26-pin connector is for the connection to the dashboard.

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FRM, Footwell Module is responsible for:

  • Headlight

  • Taillights

  • Fog lights

  • Front courtesy lighting

  • Rear courtesy lighting

  • Number-plate light

  • Power windows

  • Exterior mirrors

  • Two stepper motor controllers, aka adaptive headlight stepper motors

  • Two belt feeder controllers​

FRM3 Footwell Module

Problem

FRM3 can fail when jumpstarting, when coding/programming, or even when reading codes with dealer equipment.​

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Symptoms of failed Footwell Module are: 

  • Light switches do not work

  • Windows do not go up or down

  • Few lights like parking lights are constantly on

  • Turn lights do not work

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Solution

We fix them, fixed/revived footwell modules by us are "Plug&Play"

Which means no additional coding or programming is needed.

FRM3 is located on the left side of the pedals, behind the plastic cover. It has three connectors.

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One connector is from the door side, and two connectors are on the back, from the firewall side.

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How it Works

You will need to send us your FRM3 module; we will repair it and send it back.

Turnaround usually is the same day, unless the mailman delivers the package late.

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Keep in Mind

Keep in mind that BMW has a SIB012016 covering FRM3 failures,
Initially, it was 8 Years/125K miles

In 08.2018, they updated it to 10 Years/156K Miles

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Link to SI B01 20 16

Attention:
* If you do not experience the symptoms described above, it's not a typical FRM3 failure, so please get in touch with us first before placing an order.

Attention: Please do not place an order if you have FRMFA or FRMII Footwell modules (written on the label)

** Please keep in mind, The shipping type you choose during checkout is for return shipping only.

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As long as we are getting FRM2-s by mistake, please pay attention to the picture below. On the image, its FRM2. Please do NOT send it for repair.

FRM2.jpg
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