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      05-05-2021, 01:04 PM   #1
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Control Modules - functions and locations

Compiled some info from repair manual.

I'm sure it will come useful for some when troubleshooting.

1. JBE - Junction Box Electronics
2. FZD - Roof Functions Center
3. CAS - Car Access System
4. FRM - Footwell Module

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      05-05-2021, 02:15 PM   #2
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It's amazing how complicated these cars are. Especially when it's worth noting that diagram is missing several haha.

Such as (for me) the xDrive module under the front passenger's carpet (VTG), the tire pressure module in the right rear quarter panel (RDC), the HD radio tuner right above the HiFi amp (IBOC), the USB/aux/bluetooth module right besides the telematics (MULF2-HIFI), automatic transmission computer inside the valve body (EGS), and I'm sure there's another I'm missing.

Edit: I missed listing the IBS on the battery neg, and the antenna diversity module at the top of the rear windscreen (not sure if that counts as a real module). Also it's interesting that they show the steering angle sensor down by the rack; I suppose that must be because this example car has active steering. Most cars with hydraulic steering are going to have the steering angle sensor in the clock spring in the column up by the wheel.

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Wonder how many people have changed the left headlight when trouble shooting a SAS fault?
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Wonder how many people have changed the left headlight when trouble shooting a SAS fault?
Only a dealership would blindly follow the instructions over common sense.
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Get Bentley Manual in SEARCHABLE PDF format, 1265 pages, here:
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See attached pdf "E9x References" for ISTA, INPA & other helpful resources for DIY (DIAGNOSE IT YOURSELF or Do-it-yourself ;-)

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I have a 2009 e92 328i xdrive and my idrive is completely dead, my power seats work but the bolstering adjustment does not, my sos light and sunroof light are on the instrument cluster, and when I “scan all modules” on my scan tool it freezes up and fails to communicate with the car communication computer, anybody know which module or modules, are most likely responsible
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I have a 2009 e92 328i xdrive and my idrive is completely dead, my power seats work but the bolstering adjustment does not, my sos light and sunroof light are on the instrument cluster, and when I “scan all modules” on my scan tool it freezes up and fails to communicate with the car communication computer, anybody know which module or modules, are most likely responsible
Given that yout SOS light is on, you may have a break in your MOST loop. I'm trying to diagnose a similar problem on my 2005 e90 330i.
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Missing modules?

Hi, I am trying to change the radio and antenna region from Japan to Oceania on my 2011 e90 320i. The list of modules does not include CAPPL or CTUNE. I selected CAS, but that does not give me the option to change regions. My NCS Expert verion 4.0.1 only offers "Default" and "NCS Dummy" profiles. What would I need to do to change the region?

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Hi, I am trying to change the radio and antenna region from Japan to Oceania on my 2011 e90 320i. The list of modules does not include CAPPL or CTUNE. I selected CAS, but that does not give me the option to change regions. My NCS Expert verion 4.0.1 only offers "Default" and "NCS Dummy" profiles. What would I need to do to change the region?

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You wont find CAPPL or CTUNE if you have a CIC headunit.

https://www.mdecoder.com/ will tell you your options
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You wont find CAPPL or CTUNE if you have a CIC headunit.

https://www.mdecoder.com/ will tell you your options
I have checked the link and I do not have CAPPL or CTUNE. I tried CIC, and changed the country option from Japan to Europe (no Oceania available), exported the .MAN file from NCS Dummy and used the SG Codieren option in Expert. However, that did not change the radio settings.
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