e60 BMW Micro Power Module relocation, avoid electrical problem.

in this video i show you how to easily relocate the MPM (micro power module) on the e60 bmw. will only take minutes and no tools required, this will help you avoid damaging it from water build up in the trunk spare tire boot, if this module frys, it can cause other electrical issues. only minutes, free to do, and save you money from issues in the long run.

[@zdrgdr]

This is one of the biggest BMW fails ever..

[@dutchfpv7010]

LOL, In most cases where you get water down in the lower compartment where this module is installed, it almost always comes from a leaky sunroof seal. And the path the water follows is down the inside of the rear pillar to EXACTLY where he relocates the module. From which it eventually makes its way down to the lower compartment below the spare. So you're kinda danged if you do or danged if you don't with this fix. The easier preventative measure no matter where you put the module, is to just put a ziploc baggie around it and cinch it tightly around the incoming wires with a rubber band. And when you find water in that lower compartment change your sunroof seal. This is almost always the source of the leak. Its cheap and easy and your interior will be silent again.

[@skiraf]

You should also protect the wires from any sharp edges of metal. The car's vibration will cause the wires to rub and wear out the insulation on the wire.

[@roberta.6295]

You have to wonder what the hell was BMW thinking when they located this module? Thanks Im gonna do it to my wife's car. Nice info to know. Also I like the location on the side as its a good spot. Thanks!

[@Browngeezer]

Robert Amat another way to make money

[@michellestackz8534]

Thank you soo much for uploading this video! Wish I would’ve seen it sooner before my radio went out.

[@dinosaur468]

SAME!!!!

[@tooakki]

@@dinosaur468 me too smh

[@robbieorbit3677]

Same

[@jamiestanley8774]

Great idea .I had 2 modules to move . E60 525i 08. Hay I'm in Newzealand and nobody can tell me the correct size for the spare .they all using those poke the wick in the tyre .I ain't doing that . Cheers .

[@sacos9420]

I'm a huge fan of your videos. Please do more F10 videos

[@savageactivity140]

You help me figure out why my trunk was smoking ...

[@MasterX767]

NICE! I will do it to mine ASAP. btw, one can use a simple zip tie to secure the module in the new place. GREAT VIDEO! THANK YOU, SIR!!!!

[@armandcalifornia8276]

thank you for showing this video that’s the best thing to do because i f... up on my car every one needs to do it and i have to spend 300$ to by it

[@josegallegos2350]

Hey man so if I bought a new module do I have to get it programmed to my car or does it do it automatically

[@chasenielsen2805]

Jose Gallegos did you get the answer to this?

[@crazyharis]

@@chasenielsen2805 stil wating to? 😅

[@chasenielsen2805]

The MPM, EHC, and tailgate lift are all plug and play. No programming needed for my e61

[@noorhaddad]

Perfect timing, was thinking about it , heard there is a law suit for that issue

[@roskinc]

Noor Hamzeh it was settled, if you paid to have it repaired they cover certain amount, not sure if they cover the modules damaged due to it. I've seen two already damaged recently, so wanted make this video as it only takes minutes, and avoid the hassle of trying to recover money from a claim.

[@kobe81ification]

I have to fix my rdc for 1k now

[@marek3449579]

hi buddy this MPM module can be responsible for PDC parktronic front/rear deactivation???

[@paulperez509]

Hi my name is Paul my truck got water in sight the back bottom part and cleaned it out but now my parking sensors aren't working can I continue to drive with that module module that might be messed up or can I reset it cleaned it all out the next day dried everything out but can I still drive it that way or do I need to replace that box right away or am I going to have more problems please send feedback , I need to know what to do as soon as possible thanks.

[@Peachsnapple75]

Hey I have an 05 530i and my idrive screen keeps restarting to bmw logo. And sometimes randomly just out of the blue it will start working again. I don’t think it’s the ccc itself because I just got it replaced a few months ago. Do you think it’s the mpm or a blown fuse?

[@arditpashollari3025]

Hi do you fix your idrive ? Because mine have same problem restart for some minutes and it's working fine

[@JDude-uj3lk]

Check the Body Control Module. It's located behind the glove box (on 2009 535i). It controls the power for the center console and radio.

[@FRENCHYRIDER]

Hey brother, I have a question about the Micro Power Module itself. Is there a way to troubleshoot the module? I have intermittent electrical power loss every now and again. it doesn't happen often; maybe like once or twice a month I suppose. if there are in fact troubleshooting steps, could you possibly post a video on how to do it? or if there isn't enough demand for it, maybe just message me on IG or something on how?

[@l4v0aj30]

I have same problem man what did u do until know how did you manged to repair yours my model is 2004 525d

[@bimmerx440]

I don't have the that module but I've got PDC module wrapped in a electrostatic protection bag... module pretty much has no protection getting damage by the water... I tape the edges 3M silicone base tape both side sticky ones before thing goes bad...

[@roskinc]

bimmerx yeah my car doesn’t have the pdc but that module would also be there. Bad placement.

[@SuperJeremi10]

my car has a comfort antenna there a Bluetooth box and a tpms computer. i have a 2008 535i yesterday i put an ice chest in my trunk it leaked water well that night on the way home my tpms light comes on then today my check engine light comes on i start looking at the obvious. well i lift up my cover for spare tire i see wires so i pull everything out my tpms is just sitting in water all the wires are wet so i have pulled the tpms computer out have it drying at a fan and i dried all the water out rest of the computers did not get wet. im move the car around to try and my check engine light went out it was on for a pcm/ecm no com. i back into the garage and put a shop fan on the trunk to dry it my tpms light is still on cause i took the modal out to dry after it drys im going to reset the tpms system hopefully the lights stay out. this was bad placement on bmw who puts computers in the bottom of the trunk really.

[@tonytierra206]

I just bought a 2005 545i my radio doesn’t work on the screen it just shows the bmw logo the guy I bought the car from says I need a Micro power module so if I buy one do you think my radio will come back on the piece is 250$

[@roskinc]

Tone Tone chances are the radio is already toast, resistors probably out on the unit. Check the micro module like in my video for any water damage and relocate it while your at it. But sounds like you’ll need a new radio.

[@tonytierra206]

roskinc thank you so much for your help your the best 👍🏽

[@KubiIay]

I've an extra layer under that module place on the bottom of the trunk. Thanks anyway.

[@fayezeltayyeb8678]

roskinc , how can you tell if the devise is no good anymore? Is there anyway to troubleshoot it? I recently had a battery problem and my 2004 545i died on on me and ever since my Idrive screen and radio has been completely dead. I have changed the alternator, battery, and checked all the fuses.

[@karimullen8949]

Fayez Eltayyeb have you figured out what the issue was?? We have this issue with ours as well

[@dssumuahia1939]

Can a bad module affect the power windows?

[@houseshem6087]

So what happens exactly if it gets wet and replaced because it went out

[@eminkoc7776]

Thanks @roskinc. Much appreciated!!

[@jaybrickz]

I have a trunk latch problem. my 2004 e60 mpm got fried due to water damage. I then replaced it with one from eBay. I tried to match the part numbers to the T. Most things work and my idrive is back on But my trunk still won’t lock. I think the latch is messed up, Do I have to replace the whole latch? Or is it a wiring problem? It’s been causing the the battery to drain. And the car won’t go to sleep completely after being locked due to the trunk not being able lock on to the latch. Any suggestions? I’ve replaced the battery 3 times it’s not the battery.

[@Struthunter]

I was thinking this was my problem but I do have power at the idrive screen but only the logo. I tried the reset. Any ideas what it might be?

[@roskinc]

Struthunter the infamous boot loop. Some say you can fix with resistors change but that requires taking apart the entire unit and desoldering and soldering new one. Never tried it myself.

[@sammyfilotiao1749]

Do you still know how to work around this vehicle I recently purchased one I followed you steps and mines is literally missing I was trying to figure out why my radio/I drive was not working and sometimes vehicle do t turn on could this be the issue

[@kingknewmoney7645]

Can module be bypassed

[@gertl2433]

Hey! Can the MPM cause also abs, dsc, transmission, fuel pump errors? ISTA software shows canbus errors. At the moment my car dashboard/speedometer is like a Christmas tree.. All errors came over night.

[@fariiziboss5024]

Please tell me how much cost to replace it

[@jadmkitchen]

Im looking for and electrical problem in a e60 and i have electrical diagrams but dont know what the x with numbers stand for

[@brandi6087]

Did you figure it out? My e60 obviously has an electrical problem of some kind.

[@richardhammiel5433]

I got a 2007 bmw 750i 4.8l. Where is the micro power module located and is the main wireing harness originating from the battery/main electrical in the trunk.

[@crazyharis]

Say please !!

[@joseluis.acunap]

Hey Roskinc nice video, just checked on my 530i and i do have the PDC module, man sadly the cable for that is not too long so after relocation i just couldnt put back the final piece on the side because the pdc module is just in the middle, do you have any recommendation? Appreciate man thanks

[@pavelczech]

Jose Luis Acuña drill some small holes in the trunk, no problem

[@bbyglo300]

Mine has an RDC module instead..?

[@1slowe60_9]

Yes bro same!

[@ezequielmedinasantana6050]

Tengo un problema con mi Bmw e60 series 5 530i 2006 el carro prende bien El tablero no funciona nada lo limpiaparabrisas el radio y la luz de alante nada

[@Browngeezer]

Hi my music keeps cutting out and Idrive not working properly. Will a new mpm take care of this problem? I have “5 series e60 05 plate 2.3i’.....Thanks

[@60vNeon1]

BrownGeezer01 your ccc module is faulty

[@Browngeezer]

60vNeon1 thanks man so my mpm unit is fine

[@tonytierra206]

BrownGeezer01 did you end up buying a Micro power module and if so did fix the problem , I have a 2005 545i and my radio doing the same thing I’m just wondering if I need to buy one to fix the problem

[@Browngeezer]

Tone Tone yes mpm was the issue

[@jrjr8574]

What symptoms does this cause would this cause no crank no start but everything electrical to work windows radio light etc with no codes ?

[@roskinc]

What year and model? Does anything show up on the cluster? A completely acting dead car would be cas related most often

[@jrjr8574]

@@roskinc 2007 bmw 550i e60 no crank no start everything electrical works lights windows radio remote to unlock door lock etc nothing is showing on the dash of codes and signs loss of power been driving the car everyday no issues just all of a sudden was going to go somewhere and wouldn’t start I already discussed the ibs sensor on negative terminal and nothing still the same

[@pliksdiks1993]

can someone explai how to fix the problem when water go in and from where water is going in i have e60 and today i washed acr and i have water in there first time in 3years

[@tounsiong1249]

ty bro for to nice video

[@mdynamics700]

thank you so much

[@arditpashollari3025]

@roskinc ,Can you help please ? My idrive restarting for some minutes and then it's working fine all functions!! Can you any idea where is the problem?

[@roskinc]

The ccc/mask module is going out. Very common issue theirs people on eBay that can repair it or purchase a used one and code it in

[@wolfydinero2285]

Just ran into your videos. I have a 04 545i most of your videos should be helpful right?

[@lucianduma6999]

Bmw e90 has MPM ?

[@nwzz]

@roskinc hi, is it possible to drive with mpm disconnected ? Thx

[@mazinibrahim8318]

Yup, mine is fried and you can use a jumper to connect the disconnected deviced which are afected by the damaged MPM. No biggie, but I would have done this correction if my MPM was not already dead!

[@iamgli]

Mazin Ibrahim how did you do that?

[@74vette.]

Wasn't bmw getting sue for this?

[@roskinc]

BMWE60 yes they did.

[@terjetytland884]

Why didnt bmw put it up in the side where the rest of the electronics is?so stupid of them

[@Valdemar_Einstein]

Привет. Ты где был так долго? Почему мало видео снимаешь?

[@kurosaki8002]

I just saw this and thought, does your method really work man? Because if so I'm doing it right now, the thought of leaks came to my had from where you placed the module at

[@roskinc]

Jozay Rozay if you have leaks in the side boot, theirs something definitely wrong, their amps and the telematics module on that side, your wiring for taillight, on the other side your battery and fuses, it should not leak on the side boot. Check your window trim seals if they need to be replaced, the e60 go out in just a few years I've replaced mine already a few times and need to again. If your worried of just the mpm, then I would wrap it in something maybe a zip loc.

[@kurosaki8002]

I just did what you did and saw that there was amps, telematics module on that side, I should be fine, thanks for the response & For the tip man, have a great day !

[@1slowe60_9]

Mine says RDC why?

[@kobe81ification]

1 slow E60 _ my rdc not communicating

[@mwsellox7751]

Yeah thanks for the tip .

[@deybcn]

Bmw.e91?

[@abdoalbarghati8014]

🥰

[@g.king.]

what year is the car ? will my 2010 e60 still have this there ?

[@fabini14]

No, just the first e60 have this, cars build after 09/2005 not have anymore this mpm module.

[@Imurat55]

@@fabini14 my e60 2008 has this module. It’s lci

[@fabini14]

@@Imurat55 Is impossible to have that module on LCI, is another module not mpm one. All the cars build after 09/2005 dont have MPM, and i am BMW tech so i know what i am talking about.

[@redyknowiknow2408]

My rdc got wet now my whole cluster stopped working

[@redyknowiknow2408]

Any ideas on fixing

[@salamabdsalam8179]

Can you help me

[@95Attentat]

I wish I have seen that before, mine fried and almost started to burn because of stagnant water from no where T_T

[@smamas114]

Stupid location for bmw to place it 😅😅

[@vukbiga007]

I sow this video too late. Ehh

[@futurelink5967]

My get wet😭😭😭