From about 2003 onwards a Footwell Module was introduced into many BMW and Mini models. This unit has an identification code of FRM (it could be a German abbreviation) and is made by the Lear company. It is well named as it is located the RH footwell.

The Footwell Module in these various models seem to start playing up after about 10 years of trouble-free motoring. The issues seem to begin with a loss of power supply from a flat battery, a battery replacement or a battery disconnection for other maintenance tasks. We have also heard reports from the trade that connecting a diagnostic tool to the vehicle and allowing it to search the vehicles control units for faults, or updating software can trigger the Footwell Module to stop working.

The vehicle may record one or all of the following diagnostic codes.

497F – Message Error (status, reverse gear, 0x3B0) Diesel Electronics Receiver Footwell Module Transmitter
A3B4 – Message (lighting condition) Incorrectly, Transmitter FRM Permanent
A3C1 – Message (FRM foot space module) Incorrectly receiver COMBI, Transmitter FRM - Permanent.
E72B- Window error
E72C- Window error

Models impacted

2006 – 2011 BMW 1 Series
2004 – 2013 BMW 3 Series
2008 – 2015 BMW X1
2009 – 2015 BMW X5
2008 – 2015 BMW Z4
2006 – 2015 Mini Cooper
2006 – 2014 Mini Clubman
2007 – 2015 Mini Cabrio
2010 – 2015 Mini Coupe
2011 – 2015 Mini Roadster
2010 – 2016 Mini Countryman
2012 – 2016 Mini Paceman
2005 – 2013 Mini One

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