MINI R55 / R56 / R57 FRM module repair service — 6135 3457387-01

Overview

This is a mail-in service for your existing MINI R55 / R56 / R57 FRM footwell module, part number 6135 3457387-01. You post the module only — not the vehicle; it is serviced, checked and returned to you with tracking. It is not the sale of a replacement module.

Compatibility

MINI R55, R56 and R57 applications from the 2006-2014 FRM family where the original footwell module is BMW/MINI part number 6135 3457387-01. An exact-part reference specifically identifies 3457387 as a MINI Cooper R56 LCI FRM3R PL3 LOW EKS unit. Confirm the full printed part number and LOW EKS configuration on the original module before ordering.

The genuine owner label identifies this unit as R56 LOW EKS, FRM3R PL3 and LEAR. Published exact-part references identify 6135 3457387-01 as an FRM/footwell light control module in the MINI R55/R56/R57 2006-2014 family. LOW EKS and HIGH EKS are different hardware/configuration variants, so the exact printed module number and configuration on the customer's original label must match.

Fitment confirmed by SRS RESET against the original module.

How the mail-in service works

1. Confirm the part number on your module matches this page (send a label photo if unsure).
2. Remove the module using the manufacturer's procedure and post it to SRS RESET in Campbellfield, Melbourne — module only.
3. Typical turnaround is 1–2 business days after we receive the module.
4. After the serviced module is correctly refitted, scan the vehicle and check lighting and window operation. Faults elsewhere in the vehicle still need to be diagnosed separately.

Safe removal & refit

• Vehicle body electronics are sensitive to voltage spikes. Follow the vehicle manufacturer's workshop procedure for removing and refitting the module.
• Isolate vehicle power as specified by the manufacturer before disconnecting the module, and make sure the vehicle battery is healthy and fully charged.
• Treat the module as a static-sensitive electronic assembly. Do not probe, bridge or modify its circuits. If you are unsure of the correct procedure, use a qualified technician.
• FRM removal and refitting should follow MINI/BMW workshop information or be carried out by a suitably qualified technician. Isolate vehicle power in accordance with the manufacturer's procedure before disconnecting or reconnecting the module.

After installation

• Refit and reconnect the module correctly, then scan the vehicle and clear stored fault codes.
• Check the functions the footwell module controls — exterior and interior lighting, indicators, and window and mirror operation — and re-initialise the windows if the vehicle requires it.
• Any remaining faults in lamps, switches, wiring, connectors or voltage supply must be diagnosed and rectified separately.
• FRM software does not usually corrupt on its own. In most cases it is damaged by a fault elsewhere in the vehicle: damaged or chafed wiring, a short circuit, water entering a connector or the footwell, low or unstable battery voltage, jump starting, or a failed lamp, window motor, mirror or switch. Restoring the software returns the module to its factory default condition — it does not find or repair that underlying fault. If the original cause is still present when the module is refitted, the same symptoms can return and the module software can be corrupted again. Please have the vehicle's wiring, power supply and affected circuits checked by a qualified auto electrician so the cause is identified and corrected. Diagnosing and repairing the vehicle itself is outside this service and remains the vehicle owner's responsibility.

Turnaround & postage

Typical turnaround is 1–2 business days after we receive the module. Return postage is included for Australian addresses unless the listing says otherwise. Use a tracked service.

Confirm before ordering

The number printed on your original module is the primary compatibility check. Message us a clear photo of the complete module label, including the printed part number and any visible reference codes, and we will compare the available evidence before confirming support.

Notes

This is a software repair service: your own FRM footwell module is restored to its factory default software condition and function-checked, then the same module is returned to you. It is not a vehicle repair and not the supply of a replacement module. FRM software does not usually corrupt on its own — in most cases it is damaged by a fault elsewhere in the vehicle, such as damaged or chafed wiring, a short circuit, water entering a connector or the footwell, low or unstable battery voltage, jump starting, or a failed lamp, window motor, mirror or switch. Restoring the software does not find or repair that underlying fault, and if the original cause is still present when the module is refitted the same symptoms can return and the software can be corrupted again. Please have the vehicle's wiring, power supply and affected circuits checked by a qualified auto electrician so the cause is identified and corrected; diagnosing and repairing the vehicle itself is outside this service and remains the vehicle owner's responsibility. The exact printed BMW/MINI part number 6135 3457387-01 is the primary compatibility check. The owner's genuine label also shows R56 LOW EKS, FRM3R PL3 and LEAR. Do not order from appearance alone: LOW EKS and HIGH EKS variants should not be treated as interchangeable without correct vehicle/module verification. This is a repair service for the customer's own module, not the sale of a replacement FRM.

Returns & support

Returns and support are handled under the policies shown on the listing and applicable Australian Consumer Law.

Frequently asked questions