BMW X1 E84 2011 - Footwell Control Module Light & Parking Sensor Warning

[EltonJohn101]

Hi guys,

I’ve recently purchased a X1 20D M Sport. The vehicle came with a parking sensor fault and upon arrival and a quick inspection, another fault was displayed being the inspection now (vehicle on a ramp) coming up in yellow. Will attach an image.

I know there is a PDC module in the boot that typically gets wet, however I’ve not had that issue.

Also, I’ve noticed that after putting the vehicle in reverse, only the passenger side mirror will tilt downwards. However, when i press the button on the drivers door (once parked) both mirrors will fold up and close.

I also noticed when attempting to use BimmerCode to update some of the features I was greeted with an error message when trying to access the footwell control module. Will also attach an image.

It’s certainly mind boggling, especially seeing as this is my first ever BMW.

I’d appreciate some support on the issue, Thank you!

[Alan Gunn]

The mirror tilt is correct just the passenger side does that.
Service now is what it says but might have not been reset if it has just had a service or inspection.
Parking sensors ignition on not started engine and select reverse then listen closely to each one they should send out a fast clicking sound but if your old like me get a grand child down there lol.

[X5Sport]

As above, in BMWs only the passenger mirror ‘drops’ with reverse, and only with the mirror adjustment switch selected to the drivers side.

The iDrive should tell you which service is due - it’s usually under ‘Vehicle Information’. The service records are held electronically on the car rather than stamped in a book. It should tell you what services were done and when. If the dealer code shows as 00000 (or similar) then it wasn’t done by BMW. Each dealer has their own unique code number. I’ve just had the brake fluid change warning come up on my X6 as it’s 2 years since it was last done.

As far as coding goes, not everything can be coded or adjusted. I use Carly and it offers all sorts of options, however depending upon the car’s market (EU/US/Japan etc) some are not actually available. The code change is accepted but ignored.

For the very latest models with iDrive 8.5 (and 9 imminently), BMW have introduced a code lock that requires a ‘token’ from the factory. You can’t get that unless the car is plugged in at a Dealer. Of course Dealers won’t code anything that you might want enabled as it puts them in the hook for it in the event if an accident or other incident. The days of tinkering are sadly on the wane now.

[marti]

X5 sport, is the vehicle to early for idrive electronic service history?.....my 2013 doesnt have it , I still have the stamp book.

[X5Sport]

My 2011 X6 has it all on board. Not sure when they actually switched over. Mine is iDrive 3 (CIC). ISTR that not all dealers used the electronic version immediately. Yours I think is the same version. It wouldn’t surprise me if different ‘level’ cars had different functionality because of how BMW does things.