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Image: BMW 5, 6, 7 Series F models ECU Footwell Module, FRM for sale at MT Auto Parts for £70.02 If several electrical things on your BMW suddenly stop working at the same time, the BMW footwell module is one of the parts worth checking. You might find that the electric windows stop responding, indicators behave strangely, exterior lights stay on, interior lighting stops working, or the car loses communication with the module altogether. It can look like several unrelated electrical faults have appeared at once, when the problem may actually be concentrated in one control unit. The Footwell Module, usually abbreviated to FRM, is used on a range of BMW models from the late E-generation and F-generation era. It is not limited to one BMW Series or one chassis. Depending on the vehicle, the module can be involved in controlling lighting, windows, mirrors and other body-electrical functions. What Is the BMW Footwell Module? The BMW footwell module is an electronic control unit installed in...

Image: BMW 6 Series M6 Carbon Fiber Interior Trim Kit for Sale at MT Auto Parts for £522.74   The strips of trim running across the dashboard, doors, and centre console rarely get a second thought until you are sitting in a friend's BMW and notice how different the whole cabin feels because of the finish alone. BMW offers a genuinely wide range of interior trim finishes across its range, and understanding what the main options are, and how they compare in daily use, helps make sense of both factory specification sheets and the used and aftermarket trim market. The Main BMW Interior Trim Finishes   Trim finish Look and feel Practical notes Piano Black A deep, glossy black lacquer finish, widely used across BMW's range on the centre console, door trim, and dashboard inserts. Owner discussion consistently describes it as looking genuinely impressive in person. Shows fingerprints, dust, and scratches more readily than most other finishes. Regularly cited by owners as needing frequ...

Image: BMW 1 Series Dashboard Trim Carbo Alcantara, F20, F21 for sale at MT Auto Parts £379.99 The BMW 1 Series has changed considerably over the years, and that matters when you are looking for accessories or replacement parts. The rear-wheel-drive F20/F21, the front-wheel-drive F40 and the current F70 are built on different platforms, so a part that fits one generation will not necessarily fit another. That applies particularly to interior trim, electronics, steering wheels, audio equipment and body components. Even within the same generation, equipment can vary according to engine, trim level, production date and optional equipment. If you are shopping for BMW 1 Series accessories , identifying the exact generation is therefore the best place to start. BMW 1 Series Floor Mats Floor mats are one of the simplest upgrades you can make to a 1 Series, particularly for UK driving conditions. Genuine BMW mats are designed around the specific footwell shape and use the vehicle's retent...