Carly Adapter/App led to FRM Module failure

[youry]

It could be only a coincidence but four-five months ago I purchased the iCarly software and did some modifications to my 2012 X5. A month later I went to the dealer for a change of oil. After a few hours of waiting they told me the battery must be changed. As long as it was free I said 'go ahead'. A couple of hours later they told me the FRM module was dead and that I have to wait a few days for a replacement. Again, it might be a coincidence but I remember using the iCarly software with the engine running and sometimes the engine was off while I changed some settings. The car had 48k miles at the time.

[josiahg52]

If the FRM was bad, you would notice. They probably botched the battery replacement and coding.

[youry]

Originally Posted by josiahg52

They probably botched the battery replacement and coding.

I thought about that too. From the distance, I watched the guy changing the battery and doing multiple trips between the driver seat and trunk. Later on another guy showed up to help the first one. Then is when I realized something must be wrong. I even told the service manager that nothing seemed to be wrong with the car before I came in and he said FRM modules could go out without a warning. At least they changed it for free, including the battery and of course I had a loaner for a few days.

[jfoj]

Sounds like the FRM modules are fragile and flaky in general.

Seem to brick too easily overall. They just do not like to be coded or played with and/or maybe the SRAM modules are sensitive or problematic.