BMW / Mini FRM / FRM3 – The Light Module Repair
Common issues with the FRM module
The Footwell Control Module (FRM) is responsible for controlling key electrical functions in BMW and Mini vehicles. If this module malfunctions, the following faults may occur:
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Error message: "Lighting system! Stop carefully!"
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❌ Failure of lights, turn signals and power windows
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❌ Non-functioning door unlocking
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❌ Low beams remain on permanently, even in the “off” position
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❌ Rear lights, license plate lights and position lights do not work
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❌ Front and rear window controls no longer respond
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❌ Central locking and remote control do not work
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❌ No operation of the exterior mirrors
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❌ Damage after empty battery or incorrect diagnosis attempt
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❌ EEPROM errors in the module
🔍 Common FRM / FRM3 error codes:
💡 Lighting and communication problems:
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A3B4 – Incorrect message (lighting status), transmitter: FRM
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00A3B4 message error lighting state receiver instrument panel, transmitter footw.
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A3C1 – Wrong message (lighting status), sender: FRM
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00A3C1 message error footwell module receiver instrument panel, transmitter footw.
⚡ Feeding and communication problems:
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A559 – Instrument panel power is turned off
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S0114 – No communication with the control unit possible
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S0114 no communication with control unit possible
🔌 Short circuit faults:
🔁 Reverse gear errors:
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497F – Error with reverse gear message
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E1E3 – Reverse gear message error – receiver: CIC , transmitter: FRM
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00E1E3 message reverse gear faulty receiver CIC transmitter FRM
🪟 Windows function issues:
✅ Reliable FRM repair by ABS control units
At ABS-Stuurapparaten in Heemskerk, we offer a sustainable and cost-effective remanufacturing solution for FRM/FRM3 modules. We remanufacture the original component, usually eliminating the need for programming or coding. This saves time, effort, and money.
🔧 Benefits of our revision service:
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No new coding required
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Retention of original module
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2 year warranty on revision
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Fast processing within 1–3 business days
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Cheaper than a new module
🚗 Compatible BMW / Mini vehicles
Our refurbishment service is suitable for the following models, among others:
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BMW 1 Series – E81, E82, E87, E88
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BMW 3 Series – E90, E91, E92, E93
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BMW X1 – E84
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BMW X5 – E70
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BMW X6 – E71
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Mini Cooper – R55, R56, R57
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Mini Countryman – R60
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Mini Paceman – R61
💬 Fast service – easy to apply
A faulty FRM/FRM3 module must be diagnosed and repaired quickly. At ABS Control Units in Heemskerk, we offer comprehensive diagnostics and professional overhaul of these modules.
Reconditioning is significantly more cost-effective than replacement. Replacement sometimes requires expensive coding and a time-consuming search for a suitable part. Reconditioning, on the other hand, is fast, efficient, and restores full functionality.
⚠️ Replace FRM / FRM3 module ⚠️
Is your FRM module defective?
Simply submit your revision request through our website. Our specialists will ensure your module is returned to you, overhauled and fully functional, within 1 to 3 business days – warranty included.
📍 Visit us in Heemskerk or contact us via the contact form . We're happy to help!
FRM (Footwell Control Module) part number:
| 61359390491 | 61359340339 | 61359308371 |
| 61359286887 | 61359263803 | 61359240533 |
| 61359241008 | 61359224598 | 61359204536 |
| 61359187559 | 61359166708 | 61359159808 |
| 61359153779 | 61359224595 | 61359240527 |
| 61359249083 | 61353456588 | 61353456394 |
| 61359263800 | 61353456051 | 61359224589 |
| 61359241006 | 61359230450 | 61353457427 |
| 61353456034 | 61353456395 | 61359224595 |
| 61359240527 | 61359249083 | 61353456588 |
| 61353456394 | 61359263800 | 61353456051 |
| 61359224589 | 61359241006 | 61359230450 |
| 61353457427 | 61353456034 | 61353456395 |
| 61359240528 | 61359263798 | 61359224593 |
| 61359240524 | 61359230446 | 61353456587 |
| 61359224592 | 61359241005 | 61353457428 |
| 61359230448 | 61353455895 | 61359249085 |
| 61353456393 | 61353457029 | 6135345730 |
| 61356827072 | 61353457429 | 61353457586 |
| 61359263791 | 61359224597 | 6135981387801 |
| 6135981387801 | 6135981387801 | 6135925148601 |
| 6135925148601 | 6135925148601 | 61359251486-01 |
| 6135922459401 | 61359224594-01 | 6135345739201 |
| 6135345739201 | 61359224617 | 61359287250 |
| 61359287250 | 61359287250 | 61359230455 |
| 61359230455 | 61359230455 | 63159263793 |
| 61359263793 | 61359241004 | 61359251489 |
| 61359383050 | 61359269815 | 5350538C200 |
| 61353456395 | 61353457528 | 61353457528 |
| 61353456988 | 61353456988 | 6135925148801 |
| 6135922461601 | 6135920463601 | 61353457031 |
| 6135345739201 | 61314947301 | 61359224619 |
| 61359263794 | 61359241007 | 61353457526 |
| 61353456952 | 61359308361 | 61359251487 |
| 61359240523 | 61359240529 | 61353457426 |
| 61359240530 | 61359230454 | 61356827064 |
| 61359230453 | 61359230445 | 61359241003 |
| 61353456586 | 61359249081 | 61359263797 |
| 61359240532 | 61359224596 | 61359287251 |
| 61359263800 | 6135345639401 | 6135926983001 |
| 61359249074 | 61353457390 | 61353457390 |
| 61359224597 | 61359224597 | 61359813878 |
| 61359813878 | 61353457389 | 61353457389 |
| 61353456951 | 61359224590 | 61359230447 |
| 61353456986 | 61353457587 | 61353457402 |
| 61353457400 | 61359224618 | 61359224591 |
| 61359249092 | 61353457031 | 61353457527 |
| 61353457401 | 61353457403 | 61353457387 |
| 6135 3457387 | 61353456953 | 61353457400 |
| 6135 3457400 | 61353457596 | 6135 3457596 |
| 61353457527 | 6135 3457527 | 61359308367 |
| 6135 9308367 | 6135925148801 | 61359308365 |
| 6135 9308365 | 61359308362 | 6135 9308362 |
| 6135345738901 | 6135 3457389-01 | 6135345658802 |
| 6135 3456588-02 | 6135926380201 | 6135 9263802-01 |
| 6135 9230449-01 | 6135925148702 | 6135 9251487-02 |
| 6135928725201 | 6135 9287252-01 | 6135926379401 |
| 6135 9263794-01 | 6135928688301 | 6135 9286883-01 |
| 61359263801 | 6135 92638 01 | 6135930837301 |
| 6135 9308373-01 | 6135345589601 | 61353455896-01 |
| 61359241002-01 | 6135930836601 | 6135 9308366-01 |
| 6135922715101 | 6135 9227151-01 | 9286892 |
Repair form
Would you like to submit a defective product for repair?
- Pack the device and send it by post to ABS Control Devices
- Please include the completed REPAIR FORM

