[NVETHIS]

I installed an M-Sport rear bumper last night. Super easy install, transferred PDC and Comfort Access modules with no issues. Plugged everything back where it goes (plugs are specific and only go in one connector).

When I got back in and started car up and put it in reverse I get a message no parking assistance was available. Also my side mirrors don't fold in /out, drivers side window controls don't work. All other windows and sunroof open close with respective controls.

Im going to take the bumper off again and double check all connections, but I'm certain I got everything. I transferred the cinfort access controller to the new plastic mount with no issues, it was very easy. Buttoned everything up. I'm trying to figure out where in the system something might be messed up. Please HELP!



-NVE

[rak299]

I have never looked at the connections, but there should be something going to the sensor that drives the foot-controlled trunk switch, or whatever that's called

[NVETHIS]

Originally Posted by rak299

I have never looked at the connections, but there should be something going to the sensor that drives the foot-controlled trunk switch, or whatever that's called

I made sure to plug all that back in.

-NVE

[NVETHIS]

I should mention that comfort Access on my door handles works to unlock and lock the car. Also, Active blind spot is now acting up after driving for a bit.



-NVE

[rak299]

was the battery ground cable disconnected when you did the work?

[NVETHIS]

Originally Posted by rak299

was the battery ground cable disconnected when you did the work?

It was not. I forgot to unhook it.

-NVE

[rak299]

you might unhook the ground and have a cup of coffee to let any residual capacitors discharge and hook it back up. See if it resets. That's free to try.

[NVETHIS]

Originally Posted by rak299

you might unhook the ground and have a cup of coffee to let any residual capacitors discharge and hook it back up. See if it resets. That's free to try.

I pulled the terminal for a min and reconnected it this morning. No luck. I just unhooked it and will let it sit for an hour or so. Hopefully that resets the system. Literally just moved the Comfort Access controller to the other mount and reconnected. It was super simple. I hope the controller didn't get damaged. I can't for the life of me think of anything else that I touched when swapping it.

-NVE

[NVETHIS]

Well, no luck. Let it sit without batter negative terminal connected for an hour. Same issues.

-NVE

[Billfitz]

Leaving the battery connected while working on modules and sensors can cause error codes to be generated, which can prevent items from functioning until the codes are cleared. That requires either a trip to the dealer or a good ODB diagnosis tool, like the Foxwell NT510. I can't imagine doing my own work without one.

[NVETHIS]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

Leaving the battery connected while working on modules and sensors can cause error codes to be generated, which can prevent items from functioning until the codes are cleared. That requires either a trip to the dealer or a good ODB diagnosis tool, like the Foxwell NT510. I can't imagine doing my own work without one.

I have BM3, which can read codes I believe. Will that work to clear any codes. I should have disconnected the battery, I totally forgot.

-NVE

[Billfitz]

I don't have BM3, so I can't say.

[NVETHIS]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

I don't have BM3, so I can't say.

Gotcha. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll hook it up and see if that's the case. I'm going to look for the one you mentioned as well just in case.

-NVE

[Billfitz]

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...2#post23288222

[deviantspeed]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

I don't have BM3, so I can't say.

BM3 can (from their website)...

Read and clear trouble codes in all vehicle modules
Reset learned adaptations (octane, knock, Valvetronic, etc)
ECU power reset


Scan for specific codes, go from there. That's the 101 of guided fault finding.