I will be out of the office from August 10th-14th. If you need to contact me, I can still be reached via email (info@bimmerscan.com, preferred) and phone (+1 949-456-3889). All work that comes in during this time will be worked…
NEW Mini FRM Recall – NHTSA Recall 23V337
DATE ISSUED: MAY 19, 2023 This recall affects 2008-2014 MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works). Approximately 21,156 4 door vehicles were manufactured with a Footwell Control Module (FRM) that, due to several contributing factors could, over time, become…
BMW Front Electronic Module (FEM)
The Front Electronic Module (FEM) represents a new generation which supersedes existing control units and their functions. As a result of the modular principle, the Front Electronic Module (FEM) can be installed in all series. The Front Electronic Module (FEM)…
BMW Footwell Module (FRM)
The footwell module (FRM) is an electrical nodal point in the footwell on the drivers side. The footwell module picks up the signals from the doors and controls the lighting. The footwell module also controls the adaptive headlights. The footwell module…
BMW Junction Box (JBE)
On the BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series and on the BMW X5, the junction box assumes a central role in the vehicle. In the junction box, the power distribution box and junction box electronics form a unit. The junction…
BMW ZF 6HP/8HP Transmission Swap Matching
BMW E series and F series vehicles equipped with the ZF 6HP/8HP transmissions, and the EWS4 system (starting with the E70, X5), the transmission control module (Mechatronic) is mated with the DME, CAS/FEM modules for the specific vehicle. When a…
BMW MINI DME DDE Repair Recovery MSx8x E and F series
We provide reprogramming or cloning used BMW MINI DME DDE to your vehicle, plug and play. Processing includes where applicable: 1:1 copy of the original excluding the OTP (oneTimeProgram) area, transfer of vin, mileage, working hours, injection coding, ISN (Individual…
BMW ICOM Next – The next generation
BMW ICOM Next – The next generation of its diagnostic hardware was recently announced. Units are starting to trickle in around the world, as of today they are backordered on ICOM Next A 1,143 units. The price has been reduced…
BMW Voltage System Test
Our standard BMW voltage system test includes testing of the battery, starter and alternator A vehicle’s electrical system basically consists of an energy storage device (battery), an energy generator (alternator) and a large number of electrical loads (electrical/electronic devices). Electrical…
BMW Power Distribution Boxes
The fuses and relays are spread over different bmw power distribution boxes in their vehicles. Some examples of possible installation locations are shown below. The distribution boxes can be incorporated in the luggage compartment, in the engine compartment and behind…
BMW Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)
The BMW Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) is a mechanical/electronic device which is connected directly to the negative battery terminal. The IBS contains a micro-processor that is used to monitor/measure various battery conditions such as: Terminal voltage via measurement…
BMW Battery Safety Terminal
The BMW Battery Safety Terminal (BST) is used to reduce the risk of a short circuit to the B+ terminal of the battery in the event of an accident, as a result of a short circuit on the cable running…
BMW Rear Power Distribution Box
Attached directly to the top of the battery is the bmw rear power distribution box which contains the fusible links (non-replaceable) used to distribute power to the Junction Box and Engine Electronics, plus supply power to the Intelligent Battery Sensor…
BMW Steering Angle Sensor
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) was first brought to market by BMW, the BMW steering angle sensor provides the DSC (dynamic stability control) with the overall steering wheel angle as measured by the steering angle sensor. DSC is intended to maintain…