Ok, so like an idiot I left my top down overnight about 2 weeks ago on my 2008 Cooper convertible. Afterwards, I began having issues with almost every electrical accessory on my car (windows not working, sunroof not opening, lights staying on, wipers not functioning, etc.). Well, believe it or not, THIS bonehead had done this a time or two before, had the same electrical issues, but everything began working after a few days of airing out. Not this time. So, I was told that the "footwell control module" controls ALL of those things and is a common problem in Minis. I was told by my local dealership that the cost of replacement was around $1500, as the new module has to be programmed to my specific car after install. So, after researching other options, I found several places online saying they could fix your current FRM for a fraction of the cost. So, I decided to give it a shot, as I couldn't see spending another $1500 on my car. So, I removed it and sent it off for repair. Well, the guy messaged me today to inform me that I had accidentally sent him the BCM (body control module) instead of the FRM, and that the BCM doesn't control the windows, lights, etc. So, he's returning it to me and I need to locate, remove, and ship him the FRM. My questions are these:
1. The BCM was located in the passenger's side footwell, close to the hood latch. Where the HELL is the FRM? On the driver's side in roughly the same place?
2. If the FRM controls the windows, lights, etc., what DOES the BCM do or control?
3. Has anyone else experienced problems with their FRM and, if so, did you try having it repaired instead of replaced? Did it fix your similar issues?
Thanks in advance!

 

I’ve never heard of the first gen cars having an FRM.

 

So, if that's the case and there is no FRM on my car, does that mean that the BCM (body control module) controls all of the things I'm having problems with? Lights, wipers, sunroof, etc.?

 

Its the BCM

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...w-problem.html

For the R52 its this one. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...m/61356982115/