Day Time Running Lights Staying On And Brake Lights
Have this bmw replaced fuse box due to clicking and day time running lights and brake lights staying after you turn key off .replaced fuse box under dash. All was good for one month . Now doing same thing. Frm module right ? Told customer original I thought it was the frm module butt he choose to do fuse box. Fuse box new from bmw . Can a used frm module work ?? And does it have to be programed or coded . And was is the easiest way to do it ??
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NEW module, and yes it will require programming, so to confirm this car has more than 156,000 miles on it? But I do not believe this is the cause of the problems you have. I'd highly recommend you start monitoring the 15 circuits I listed above and watching them for pulsing which is a sign of failed CAS module due to the micro relays soldered to the board failing. CAS will repeatedly reset…
Normally in this situation you would also have faults in CAS for some of if not all the 15 circuits. This isn't a steadfast 100% rule, but based on my experience 80% of the time you have terminal 15 faults in the CAS , JBE, FRM, and various other body modules.
But car does turn on and start . Just lights do strange stuff . Hot or cold
the CAS module has multiple t15 circuits, IF the relays in the JBE are still clacking away after you turn the car on, you need to verify the 15 circuits from the CAS module. The JBE is responsible for power on most of the car, but only after it is turned on by the CAS.
previously when you replaced the junction box did you replace just the fuse box portion or the JBE module portion?
And fuse box only clicks with key off
And if I un plug the jbe module it still clicks
And it still has the relay clicking situation?
Yes. Like I said replaced fuse box and all was good for a month
I stand by my original suggestions, Test the 15 LSZ 15 JB and 15_1 circuits to verify they aren't wigging out, they should either be on or off, not pulsed. I full expect you to find your issue when monitoring those circuits which originate at the CAS. But again, if you wish to replace the FRM and its out of warranty extension, it will need a new module, and it will require programming and…
Thanks justin I will check tomorrow. And great videos on uscope operation
I had a very similar symptom on a BMW and you are going to think I crazy when I say this, but disconnect the headlight level sensors wire connectors and see if that fixes the problem. The level sensor shorts internally and causes the parking lights to stay on and a few other odd things to stay awake. The car I had this issue ended up being the right rear level sensor.
Disconnected battery last night because lights would not shut off. Hooked battery back up and now problem is gone.
Hey what's going on Randy. This is a very interesting conversation u guys were having. Justin is a really smart dude. So I'm just curious...... did ur problem go away with the battery disconnected overnight?
Driven the car for two days about 1 hundred miles and all is still well . But the problem I now will return .