Mini Cooper R58 Footwell Light Module Unit High EKS PL3 FRM3R Lear 3456952

Description

The Mini Cooper R58 Lighting Module High EKS PL3 FRM3R Lear is a specialized component from the Electronic Control Modules and Controllers group, responsible for advanced lighting management in the vehicle. The module’s design, based on Lear solutions, ensures stable operation of the lighting systems and consistency with the factory electrical architecture of the Mini Cooper R58. It is a practical choice for users who expect precise performance from lighting systems and compatibility with the OEM installation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3456952-3
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3456952
• Substitutable numbers: 3456952, 61353456952, 6827072, 61356827072, 3457389, 61353457389, 3456588, 61353456588, 3457586, 61353457586, 3457596, 61353457596, 3456395, 61353456395, 3456051, 61353456051, 3457527, 61353457527, 3456987, 61353456987
• Category: ECUs & Computer Modules

Module Purpose and Function

The presented High EKS PL3 FRM3R lighting module is the central controller responsible for handling numerous lighting functions in the Mini Cooper R58. It integrates signals from the body’s electrical system and transmits appropriate commands to individual circuits, allowing for consistent operation of external and internal lights according to the manufacturer’s logic.

Thanks to the use of a dedicated controller from the FRM3R family, compatibility with factory safety and comfort systems, such as automatic light activation or advanced lighting scenarios, is maintained. The appropriate electronic architecture allows for correct communication with other controllers in the vehicle via the data bus.

Electronic Construction and Installation Integration

The module is designed as an OEM component for Mini, meaning it is tailored to the original wiring harnesses, connectors, and mounting brackets in the R58 body. The integrated printed circuit board with Lear integrated circuits ensures stable operating parameters and resistance to typical operational loads within the vehicle’s body compartment.

The module’s electronics cooperate with sensors, switches, and other controllers, creating a cohesive lighting management system. Appropriately designed output circuits enable control of multiple lighting lines while maintaining proper short-circuit protection and load control.

Benefits of Using an Original Mini Module

Using an original lighting module in the Mini Cooper R58 allows for the preservation of the factory lighting logic and full integration with the vehicle’s diagnostic systems. This solution is particularly beneficial for repairs after electrical system damage, replacement of lighting components, or in cases of controller communication issues.

The original nature of the electronics translates to proper cooperation with the vehicle’s software, which facilitates coding and adaptation during servicing. A used component with its original OEM structure intact offers a good compromise between repair cost and maintaining high quality and predictable system performance.

Condition and Service Application

The module is a used part, removed from a vehicle, and intended for reinstallation in Mini Cooper R58 vehicles where lighting system faults or FRM controller damage have occurred. This type of part is particularly useful in situations where electronic repair is uneconomical or impossible, and maintaining compatibility with the factory equipment configuration is required.

Before installation, it is recommended to verify compatibility with the specific vehicle equipment version and to perform appropriate diagnostic procedures and potential coding in the vehicle to ensure full functionality of all supported lighting circuits.

Technical Support and Additional Materials

For users interested in deepening their knowledge of FRM module operation and other comfort controllers in group vehicles, an article describing practical aspects of repairs and diagnostics may be helpful – check out the material: How to care for FRM modules and other electronic controllers in BMW vehicles using used parts. Although it concerns BMW 3 and 5 series, it covers many universal issues related to the operation of advanced automotive electronics.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the electrical zone in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as comfort controllers, body modules, or other electronic control units, check the available parts in the category Mini Electronic Control Modules and Controllers.