HELP with lighting / FRM

iXguy · 02-03-2026, 11:03 AM

2011 128i Msport auto N52

Changed halo bulbs, they worked but threw a code. Eventually the drivers headlight quit which I read is a result of too many light codes. I'm over the extended warranty period on the FRM btw.

After changing the valve cover (battery out), all interior lights and windows were dead when I restarted.

Pulled the FRM, send it for reprogramming, came back and everything worked.

Just now, battery died. Car was battery-less for about 2 weeks. Got a replacement battery, car starts but all lights and windows dead again. Registered the battery, still doing it.

What do you think, should I get the FRM programmed again? Is it just a time bomb? I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do next.

Much appreciate any help you can offer...

G30 B58 · 02-23-2026, 10:33 AM

The FRM warranties were extended. We got a letter in the mail. Just an FYI.

02-03-2026, 11:03 AM	#1
iXguy New Member 6 Rep 19 Posts Drives: M240iX, 128i Msport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	HELP with lighting / FRM 2011 128i Msport auto N52 Changed halo bulbs, they worked but threw a code. Eventually the drivers headlight quit which I read is a result of too many light codes. I'm over the extended warranty period on the FRM btw. After changing the valve cover (battery out), all interior lights and windows were dead when I restarted. Pulled the FRM, send it for reprogramming, came back and everything worked. Just now, battery died. Car was battery-less for about 2 weeks. Got a replacement battery, car starts but all lights and windows dead again. Registered the battery, still doing it. What do you think, should I get the FRM programmed again? Is it just a time bomb? I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do next. Much appreciate any help you can offer...
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G30 B58 Pace Car Driver 1701 Rep 3,238 Posts Drives: '22 G30 B58 & '13 AW E82 N52 Join Date: May 2014 Location: my garage in PA iTrader: (0)	The FRM warranties were extended. We got a letter in the mail. Just an FYI.
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