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ajvee · 08-07-2013, 08:13 PM

Guys,

I got an EDC malfunction warning light and the dealer quoted $1,100 to replace the control module. Without replacing the module, the suspension remains in the stiffest setting, which I don't mind at all.

I plan to get the F80 M3/M4 next year and intend to convert The E92 into a track car. This plan is certainly not set in stone.

So, here are my choices:

1) Spend $1100 and replace the module. I can afford to do this, but wonder if it would make sense if I plan to upgrade the system soon anyway.

2) Spend $X to replace the stock EDC system with a coilover system immediately.

3) Drive as is and wait till F80 M3's launch to decide. As per my knowledge, aside from being in the stiffest setting, there is no drawback to leaving the system as is.

I appreciate your inputs.

Thank you.

BIGW0RM · 08-08-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

Guys,

I got an EDC malfunction warning light and the dealer quoted $1,100 to replace the control module. Without replacing the module, the suspension remains in the stiffest setting, which I don't mind at all.

I plan to get the F80 M3/M4 next year and intend to convert The E92 into a track car. This plan is certainly not set in stone.

So, here are my choices:

1) Spend $1100 and replace the module. I can afford to do this, but wonder if it would make sense if I plan to upgrade the system soon anyway.

2) Spend $X to replace the stock EDC system with a coilover system immediately.

3) Drive as is and wait till F80 M3's launch to decide. As per my knowledge, aside from being in the stiffest setting, there is no drawback to leaving the system as is.

I appreciate your inputs.

Thank you.

"I'll take door #2 Bob.

Why would you want a V6 M3? Supercharge yours if you need to renew the fun.

slicer · 08-08-2013, 12:19 PM

Are you positive it's not just a loose plug? I had the dealer replace an EDC module but it turned out one of the front plugs on the top of the shock was just loose. Do you have lowering springs? It's common for the plugs to easily come loose in the front after a lowering spring install.

If it is a module failure then I would not hesitate to spend the money on a coilover upgrade.

elm3 · 08-08-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by slicer

Are you positive it's not just a loose plug? I had the dealer replace an EDC module but it turned out one of the front plugs on the top of the shock was just loose. Do you have lowering springs? It's common for the plugs to easily come loose in the front after a lowering spring install.

If it is a module failure then I would not hesitate to spend the money on a coilover upgrade.

+1 never take what the dealership tells you. Sometimes they don't even know. They just replace parts. Just look at your front plugs and make sure that they are not loose. Happened to me too and it wasthe right hand side plug. I unplugged the wire and plug the wire back on and the warning went away. So try that first, before you start buy all kinds of crap that you really don't need. Unless you are using that as an excuse to upgrade to coil overs, then by all means, go right ahead.

elim11 · 08-08-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by elm3

+1 never take what the dealership tells you. Sometimes they don't even know. They just replace parts. Just look at your front plugs and make sure that they are not loose. Happened to me too and it wasthe right hand side plug. I unplugged the wire and plug the wire back on and the warning went away. So try that first, before you start buy all kinds of crap that you really don't need. Unless you are using that as an excuse to upgrade to coil overs, then by all means, go right ahead.

+1. You can also use some teflon tape around the connector to help keep it snug if it indeed the issue

Jremmy · 08-08-2013, 09:12 PM

Go w #2 and never look back

ajvee · 08-10-2013, 03:36 AM

Guys I appreciate the suggestions to check the connectors. I checked the fronts today morning and they seemed quite snug and the error persists

dogears · 09-25-2013, 09:51 AM

My car has had two EDC module failures this year. BMW NA picked up the cost on the first one, just two months out of warranty. Now, it has failed again. I suppose they are paying once more.....

For the record, this time, the car's power would randomly shut 100% off after you turn the car off. After sitting for a while, you woudl get power back. Only happens after driving, never when cold. So, a bad EDC module can have bad repercussions!

Something is wrong. It will be interesting to see what BMW says.

mkPOTO · 09-25-2013, 10:37 AM

go with two, if your planning on turning it into a race car then why not

Denk · 09-25-2013, 08:30 PM

I'd go with 1, 2, or 3 depending on that little voice talking to you. No rush, sleep on it, you'll know what you want to do. Sorry, not much help but my best advice.

S65V8 · 11-26-2013, 06:47 PM

Make sure you try unplugging both EDC connectors (L&R) and plugging them back in to ensure anything that's blocking the connection is cleared away. Sounds like you looked but didn't try to cycle out the plugs. If it still is an issue even after cycling, then any of your options above seem good.

M3ANMACHINE · 11-26-2013, 08:03 PM

#2 if it is indeed the module!

Sedan_Clan · 11-26-2013, 10:02 PM

I had an EDC module go out on one of my M3's, but luckily I was still under warranty. If you're out of warranty, got with option #2.

TommyLights · 02-15-2014, 01:15 PM

Where is the module located?

08-07-2013, 08:13 PM	#1
ajvee Major 121 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	Opinions Wanted - EDC Malfunction Guys, I got an EDC malfunction warning light and the dealer quoted $1,100 to replace the control module. Without replacing the module, the suspension remains in the stiffest setting, which I don't mind at all. I plan to get the F80 M3/M4 next year and intend to convert The E92 into a track car. This plan is certainly not set in stone. So, here are my choices: 1) Spend $1100 and replace the module. I can afford to do this, but wonder if it would make sense if I plan to upgrade the system soon anyway. 2) Spend $X to replace the stock EDC system with a coilover system immediately. 3) Drive as is and wait till F80 M3's launch to decide. As per my knowledge, aside from being in the stiffest setting, there is no drawback to leaving the system as is. I appreciate your inputs. Thank you.
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08-08-2013, 12:19 PM	#3
slicer Major General 2748 Rep 6,734 Posts Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin - Instagram - @slicer_m iTrader: (39)	Are you positive it's not just a loose plug? I had the dealer replace an EDC module but it turned out one of the front plugs on the top of the shock was just loose. Do you have lowering springs? It's common for the plugs to easily come loose in the front after a lowering spring install. If it is a module failure then I would not hesitate to spend the money on a coilover upgrade. __________________ '23 X7 '04 M3 - Fall Line Motorsports Built Race Car - S65 swap, Dry Sump, Bosch Stand-Alone ECU, Drenth Sequential Trans, MCS 3-Way, Flossmann Wide Body, Brembo Motorsports Brakes, Drexler LSD, BBS E88 Etc. INSTAGRAM - @Slicer_M
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08-08-2013, 09:12 PM	#6
Jremmy Medic 7 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Go w #2 and never look back
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08-10-2013, 03:36 AM	#7
ajvee Major 121 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	Guys I appreciate the suggestions to check the connectors. I checked the fronts today morning and they seemed quite snug and the error persists
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09-25-2013, 09:51 AM	#8
dogears My master volume goes to 11 59 Rep 467 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (0)	My car has had two EDC module failures this year. BMW NA picked up the cost on the first one, just two months out of warranty. Now, it has failed again. I suppose they are paying once more..... For the record, this time, the car's power would randomly shut 100% off after you turn the car off. After sitting for a while, you woudl get power back. Only happens after driving, never when cold. So, a bad EDC module can have bad repercussions! Something is wrong. It will be interesting to see what BMW says. __________________ 1987 Buick Grand National, 2009 BMW E90 M3, 2016 Audi S6, 2018 MB E63S AMG, currently in 2021 M5 Competition
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09-25-2013, 10:37 AM	#9
mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello 638 Rep 16,662 Posts Drives: BMW M3 \| X5 xdrive 35i MSport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (25) Garage List 2002 Lexus GS300 [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [5.58]	go with two, if your planning on turning it into a race car then why not
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09-25-2013, 08:30 PM	#10
Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	I'd go with 1, 2, or 3 depending on that little voice talking to you. No rush, sleep on it, you'll know what you want to do. Sorry, not much help but my best advice.
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11-26-2013, 06:47 PM	#11
S65V8 _ 812 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (10)	Make sure you try unplugging both EDC connectors (L&R) and plugging them back in to ensure anything that's blocking the connection is cleared away. Sounds like you looked but didn't try to cycle out the plugs. If it still is an issue even after cycling, then any of your options above seem good.
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11-26-2013, 08:03 PM	#12
M3ANMACHINE Admiral 934 Rep 3,887 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 + 2014 F15 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (11)	#2 if it is indeed the module! __________________ 2020 FORD RAPTOR 2014 F15 X5 \| M-SPORT SOLD 2011 SG E90 M3 \| 2008 AW E90 M3 \| 2004 E46 M3
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11-26-2013, 10:02 PM	#13
Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 25302 Rep 22,324 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	I had an EDC module go out on one of my M3's, but luckily I was still under warranty. If you're out of warranty, got with option #2.
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02-15-2014, 01:15 PM	#14
TommyLights Colonel 213 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: Man Join Date: Jul 2010 iTrader: (12)	Where is the module located?
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