Random lights stopped working

[Andy sherriff]

Hi ,

Think it's the footwell module, 11 lighting faults, any ideas.

[Greydog]

Morning Andy

Welcome to the Forum

A diagnostic would be the place to start as it could be the footwell control module or Junction Box control module. Before changing the Footwell Module make sure it is the same part number a be aware that this unit also stores a record of the cars mileage so changing it will give a tamper dot beside the mileage on the dash display. So a replacement will need registering to your chassis and recorded mileage entered. Some BMW specialists suck their teeth and make it sound difficult and Dealers ££££££ 

You just need the help of someone with a good BMW capable diagnostic scanner ISTA/Inpa is best but Autologic Foxwell and several others can do it these days.

Good Luck

Dave

[Andy sherriff]

Hi Dave ,

Thanks for that ,would rather have the original frm repaired doesn't seem to be anybody out there doing it,plenty for Frm 3 but not Frm 2.

Will source a replacement, need to start somewhere with it .

Thanks again, let you know how it goes. 

[Greydog]

Morning Andy

I upgraded the FRM in my X5 4.6is which added a few possible functions 

Realoem only shows FRM 3 as fitted listed below are the part numbers and alternatives. For repair have you tried ECU Testing or Catronix they may be able to help

61356827063

Footwell module 3

From:

11/18/2016

To:

-

Weight:

277.350 kg

Price:

 

Supersedes:

61356801294

(12/01/2015 — 10/27/2017), Bilaterally exchangeable

61359342897

(11/01/2014 — 02/25/2016), Exchangeable retrospectively

61359308375

(04/01/2013 — 01/12/2015), Exchangeable retrospectively

61359287252

(04/01/2012 — 10/15/2013), Bilaterally exchangeable

61359286155

(04/01/2012 — 03/19/2014), Exchangeable retrospectively

61359263792

(10/01/2011 — 06/13/2013), Exchangeable retrospectively

61359249075

(04/01/2011 — 03/19/2014), Exchangeable retrospectively

61359242524

(10/01/2010 — 09/01/2011), Bilaterally exchangeable

61359230434

(04/01/2010 — 03/19/2014), Exchangeable retrospectively

61359224619

(07/07/2009 — 12/11/2014), Bilaterally exchangeable

61359220154

(06/29/2009 — 06/17/2009), Exchangeable retrospectively

61359176826

(09/01/2008 — 01/14/2010), Exchangeable retrospectively

61359170455

(01/01/2008 — 11/21/2008), Bilaterally exchangeable

61359166669

(09/01/2007 — 04/18/2008), Exchangeable retrospectively

61359153805

(03/01/2007 — 09/14/2007), Bilaterally exchangeable

61359147388

(11/01/2006 — 03/02/2007), Bilaterally exchangeable

61359140887

(10/01/2006 — 10/09/2006), Bilaterally exchangeable

61359133167

(10/01/2006 — 09/11/2006)

Part 61356827063 was found on the following vehicles:

• X5 E70   (02/2006 — 06/2013)
• X5 E70 LCI   (04/2009 — 06/2013)
• X6 E71   (01/2007 — 06/2014)
• X6 E72 Hybrid   (10/2008 — 10/2011)

 

Dave

 

 

 

 

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[Andy sherriff]

Morning all,

The continuing saga,have now discovered engine earth strap disintegrated & missing, just a tail still attached to the chassis. 

Would this affect my lighting issues?

[Greydog]

Hi Andy 

It surely isn't helping that's for certain BMW use a lot of Earth switched circuits I have traced quite a few Faults that were caused by poor earthing. 

In your original post you say 11 lighting faults did you find them by diagnostics or do you have lighting staying on? Or off ? Or flickering?

I would replace the Earth straps clear down the faults the re-scan 

Dave

[Andy sherriff]

Hi ,originally indicators flash fast assumed bulb out ,after doing a light check,3 indicators out,no brake lights, no plate lights ,one Angel eye, one h/ light, one front fog,one rear fog out.

Tried a used frm no change, fitted new earth strap no change. 

Will have to get a diagnostic done.

Thanks Andy 

[Greydog]

Morning Andy

Quick question are the lights that are out on the same side? I would first check the multiple earth points on the side that the lights are out, simple things first. As said in my original post it could be a Junction box issue you need Diagnostics by someone with a BMW capable software/scanner Autel, Autologic, iCarsoft, Launch, all have capable systems these days not sure about their ability to program though Obviously the best is ISTA/INPA which will let you do just about anything if you understand how to use it. 

So if you don't want to buy your own system may be find a member local to you who will help if not available.  A BMW Specialist or good Independent Garage but obviously here is where ££££ rack up 

Good Luck

Dave

[Andy sherriff]

Morning Dave, 

No not on one side ,front offside indicator out nearside rear etc.

Will have to book it in.

Thanks for your advice, sure we'll be talking some more. 

Thanks Andy