2013 135is owners discussion and photos thread!

[DuckCoverRoll]

Hi all -- I received a letter from BMW today which extended the warranty for the footwell module to 10 years/ 156k miles. What does this footwell module do, and how do I know if I have a problem? thanks!

[Droptop986]

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 is also the interface to the dashboard.

The following components deliver signals for the footwell module:

Height sensors
Reversing light switch
Brake light switch
Hazard warning flasher switch
Light switch
Driver’s door switch block
Door contacts in front doors
Driver’s door lock
A number of control units are involved in the lighting system. In a stricter sense, the following control units are involved in the lighting (in alphabetical order):






ACSM or MRS: Crash safety module / multiple restraint system

E81, E82, E87, E89, E90, E91, E92: multiple restraint system
E70, E71, E93: ACSM stands for ”Advanced Crash Safety Module”, also known as the Crash Safety Module
The footwell module is connected to the crash safety module / MRS control unit via the K-CAN. In the event of an accident with corresponding severity, the footwell module switches on the interior light and the hazard warning lights automatically.

E92
The crash safety module sends a message regarding the front passenger seat occupation detection on the K- CAN. The belt handover on the passengers side is only activated when the front passenger seat is occupied.

AHM: Trailer module

The trailer module delivers the signal indicating whether a trailer is attached to the vehicle. The trailer module also controls the trailer lighting. During trailer towing, the trailer module automatically disables e.g. the rear Park Distance Control (PDC) and the rear fog lamp on the vehicle.

If a trailer is detected, the automatic parking function is disabled. Automatic parking function: To improve the view of the kerb, the outside mirror glass is folded downwards when reverse gear is engaged. This brings the lower area immediately around the vehicle, i.e. the kerb, into the field of vision.

The trailer module (AHM) is connected to the footwell module via the K-CAN.

DSC: Dynamic Stability Control

When cruise control is in operation, the brake lights are actuated during automatic braking (legal requirement). To do this, a signal must be sent from the DSC to the accelerator pedal module via the PT-CAN.

DSC: FLA: High-beam assistant

In accordance with the traffic situation, the high-beam assistant sends a switch-on recommendation or a switch-off recommendation for the high-beam headlights to the footwell module (FRM). On the basis of this recommendation and various other the input variables, the footwell module decides whether the main-beam headlights should be switched on or off.

FRM: Footwell module

The footwell module is connected to the vehicle with 3 plug connections. Two 51-pin connector connect the main wiring harness. Another 26-pin connector is for the connection to the dashboard.

FZD: Roof function center

The roof function centre is responsible for the components of the interior lighting in the roof area. The Basic variant of the roof function centre has its own control unit. The interior light and the rear-compartment interior light are activated via the footwell module (FRM).
The High variant of the roof function centre has its own control unit, the FZD control unit.
The footwell module is connected to the FZD control unit via the K-CAN.

JBE: Junction Box Electronics

The lighting for the luggage compartment and the glove box lighting are connected to the junction box electronics.

LDM: Longitudinal dynamics management

In conjunction with the LDM, the option ”Active Cruise Control” uses the ”turn signal” from the footwell module to help when changing lanes. In other words, if a left turn indicator is given before overtaking, the distance to the vehicle in front is reduced. The vehicle to be overtaken is then ”lost” more quickly. On the other hand, when changing to the right-hand driving lane, a vehicle moving there is picked up more quickly.

RLS / RLSS: Rain/light sensor or rain/light solar sensor
> E81, E82, E87, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93: Rain/light sensor
> E70, E71: rain/light solar sensor

The rain/light sensor measures the ambient brightness outside the vehicle. Depending on the ambient lighting conditions, the footwell module will switch the driving lights on or off. To do this, the automatic driving lights control must be activated (light switch in switch position ”A”).

At dusk, the rain-light sensor sends the message ”dusk”. The footwell module switches the low-beam headlight on. The automatic headlight-range adjustment for the dipped-beam headlights is actuated. In darkness, the rain/light sensor transmits the message ”Darkness”. The adaptive headlights are then activated when the vehicle is cornering.

SZL: Steering column switch cluster

The switch signals from the turn-signal/high-beam switch are picked up and evaluated by the SZL. The evaluated switch signals are forwarded as resistance-coded by the SZL via direct lines to the footwell module.

The following components are controlled:

Exterior mirrors
Power window drive
Headlight
Tail lights
Fog lights
Centre high-mount stop lamp
Auxiliary turn indicator light
Front courtesy lighting
Rear courtesy lighting
Number-plate light
2 stepper motor controllers for the adaptive headlight stepper motors

[c1pher]

I had to have something done to my footwell fuse or something after I bought my 135is. They had to keep the car overnight to completely re-install the ECU. I haven't received that letter. I did get the combox letter or whatever it was to upgrade the cellular from 3g to LTE (I think).

[AGAV13]

Since I no longer have my 135is I have a brand new set of floor mats (with blue trim). If anyone is interested make an offer.

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by AGAV13

Since I no longer have my 135is I have a brand new set of floor mats (with blue trim). If anyone is interested make an offer.

Any photos?

[hunginator]

Originally Posted by AGAV13

Since I no longer have my 135is I have a brand new set of floor mats (with blue trim). If anyone is interested make an offer.

I’m interested! What do I need to do? Would you ship to Canada?

[AGAV13]

Originally Posted by MGM135is

Any photos?

Originally Posted by hunginator

I'm interested! What do I need to do? Would you ship to Canada?

Sorry for the poor quality, the mats themselves are still in the plastic they were shipped in.
(BMW 51-47-7-327-833)
I would be willing to ship but no idea what the cost would be and not positive if it would make financial sense to the buyer but I would have no problem shipping if agreed to.

[hunginator]

Thanks for the reply. How much would you want for them?

[AGAV13]

Originally Posted by hunginator

Thanks for the reply. How much would you want for them?

DM'd

[Fade135is]

Bump for 2019

[0nePutt]

Drove 5hrs, 350 miles from NJ to Pittsburgh to pick this up. #86. 1 owner, 21K miles and got an incredible deal. Coming from an 08 6spd 135, I was fearful of regretting the DCT. Didnt want to settle for it. Watched 2 hrs of videos on it before i made the trip and was sold. I will always love a 6SPD. But the amount of driving modes and purely eargasmic shifts make this thing awesome. Dont see myself regretting it. Finally in the club!

Oh, and it didnt take 5 hours to get home

[swunder]

Originally Posted by 0nePutt

Drove 5hrs, 350 miles from NJ to Pittsburgh to pick this up. #86. 1 owner, 21K miles and got an incredible deal. Coming from an 08 6spd 135, I was fearful of regretting the DCT. Didnt want to settle for it. Watched 2 hrs of videos on it before i made the trip and was sold. I will always love a 6SPD. But the amount of driving modes and purely eargasmic shifts make this thing awesome. Dont see myself regretting it. Finally in the club!

Oh, and it didnt take 5 hours to get home

Lookin good! Crazy low miles. Did you find on craigslist or cars.com etc?

[0nePutt]

Originally Posted by swunder

Lookin good! Crazy low miles. Did you find on craigslist or cars.com etc?

Thanks! It was listed on both car gurus and cars.com. Bought it at Cochran Volkswagen of Pittsburgh.. Good people there.. Understood my situation completely.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by 0nePutt

Drove 5hrs, 350 miles from NJ to Pittsburgh to pick this up. #86. 1 owner, 21K miles and got an incredible deal. Coming from an 08 6spd 135, I was fearful of regretting the DCT. Didnt want to settle for it. Watched 2 hrs of videos on it before i made the trip and was sold. I will always love a 6SPD. But the amount of driving modes and purely eargasmic shifts make this thing awesome. Dont see myself regretting it. Finally in the club!

Oh, and it didnt take 5 hours to get home

Car looks great! Nice find, especially with those low miles. Like you, I have the DCT and love it, there's nothing like it imo. Will always have a soft spot for a manual transmission as well.

Congrats!

[a4nut]

Congrats!! Now go get a Dinan stage 2 upgrade😀

I spotted an IS in the wild the other night in Chamblee...here's how it went in my mind...

That's a 1 series...with eyebrows...and IS wheels....holy cow!! Wish I had been in mine instead of the Q7.

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by 0nePutt

Drove 5hrs, 350 miles from NJ to Pittsburgh to pick this up. #86. 1 owner, 21K miles and got an incredible deal. Coming from an 08 6spd 135, I was fearful of regretting the DCT. Didnt want to settle for it. Watched 2 hrs of videos on it before i made the trip and was sold. I will always love a 6SPD. But the amount of driving modes and purely eargasmic shifts make this thing awesome. Dont see myself regretting it. Finally in the club!

Oh, and it didnt take 5 hours to get home

Very nice, miss mine for sure.

[elitesales305]

2013 135is sgm 6spd red int m sport no idrive no hk sound..
bought 2 months ago.. 12k miles 1 owner #47

ive consummated our relationship many times over and will be proposing in july!!!

[dtla1]

Originally Posted by elitesales305

2013 135is sgm 6spd red int m sport no idrive no hk sound..
bought 2 months ago.. 12k miles 1 owner #47

ive consummated our relationship many times over and will be proposing in july!!!
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And you got MUDFLAPS!?

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by dtla1

And you got MUDFLAPS!?

I think he said he was going to auction off the mudflaps. lol

[dtla1]

Originally Posted by Esteban

I think he said he was going to auction off the mudflaps. lol

Since I commented on them first, that means I automatically have first dibs right? I might actually need them up here in Nor-Cal now.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by dtla1

Since I commented on them first, that means I automatically have first dibs right? I might actually need them up here in Nor-Cal now.

Haha... sounds fair to me.

But he also said "the first loon to paypal me 1000$ gets the flaps.."

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1570426

[dtla1]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Haha... sounds fair to me.

But he also said "the first loon to paypal me 1000$ gets the flaps.."

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1570426

Originally Posted by Esteban

Haha... sounds fair to me.

But he also said "the first loon to paypal me 1000$ gets the flaps.."

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1570426

Damnit!! I guess Gangplank has first dibs, I'm second lol