Thread: FRM Module
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      01-17-2026, 08:20 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by Salzamani View Post
I was under the impression that they do the FRM programming on the vehicle only using ISTA and that is what the problem is that it’s not responding in ISTA.


That if I get my old FRM unbricked using a outside source (eBay) that then it will just be plug and play and then it will open the communication in ISTA.

So you think that I might have a inexperienced tech and that they should be able to just do the programming?
I’m referring to the screenshot you sent. It shows that the FRM is not communicating, which is normal with a bricked FM. A new one should be communicating barring any other issues.

IF the only problem is your bricked FRM, then you should be able to send it off and get the EEPROM reprogrammed and be back in business minus the problem with your comfort access module. That is a different issue, but it’s hard to tell what just based off a screenshot on your laptop.

The only downside is that in sending it off you will no longer be able to get it replaced by the dealer because it will be working.

Last edited by e91Owner; 01-17-2026 at 08:20 PM..
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