Lighting Control Failure - Is the Footwell Module Bricked or does it need replacing?

runbyu1 · 12-07-2021, 02:37 PM

I recently had a new battery put in and the installer didn't connect a cable. As I went to drive the car, I got a 'Lighting System - Stop vehicle' message on my navigate/iDrive screen. The blinkers, internal lighting, and windows do not work. Luckily the headlights are ok.

My question is whether this is a bricked FRM that I can have reprogrammed or will I need a whole new footwell module?

Any help would be much appreciated!

e91Owner · 12-07-2021, 04:23 PM

If you remove it and it isn't physically damaged (arcing marks, water damage, etc.), it can likely be de-bricked by sending it off. You can also do it yourself by purchasing the right equipment, but for most people, they just find an eBay service.

runbyu1 · 12-07-2021, 07:24 PM

Good to know. One of the dealers I talked to said that reprogramming basically never works and that they have to get an all-new module almost every time.

Serf27 · 12-08-2021, 01:26 AM

The dealer will not de-brick it.
As said above, send it off to get de-bricked or get used/new one and flash it to your car.

e91Owner · 12-08-2021, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by runbyu1

Good to know. One of the dealers I talked to said that reprogramming basically never works and that they have to get an all-new module almost every time.

When mine took a dive, I just found the closest one on eBay to me geographically that had decent feedback and sent it to them. Sent it off day 1 had it back on day 3.

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e91Owner e91Owner 425 Rep 1,129 Posts Drives: 2011 e91 & 2010 e60 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Out of the Office iTrader: (0)	If you remove it and it isn't physically damaged (arcing marks, water damage, etc.), it can likely be de-bricked by sending it off. You can also do it yourself by purchasing the right equipment, but for most people, they just find an eBay service.
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runbyu1 Private 10 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Wasatch Mountains iTrader: (0)	Good to know. One of the dealers I talked to said that reprogramming basically never works and that they have to get an all-new module almost every time. __________________ 2011 335D M-Sport: Nav, Cold Weather, Harmon Kardon L7 Premium. Mods: Full M3 Interior & M3 Rear Spoiler, JBD Tuner, Carbon Fiber Front Lip Splitters, LED Angel Eyes, K&N Filter, LED Interior Lights, Carbon Fiber Door Handle & Key Entry Accents.
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12-08-2021, 01:26 AM	#4
Serf27 Brigadier General 2853 Rep 4,323 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	The dealer will not de-brick it. As said above, send it off to get de-bricked or get used/new one and flash it to your car.
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