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Had EDC Module failure: Fixed under warranty 15 13.39%
Had EDC Module Failure: Fixed outside of warranty 23 20.54%
Have had no issues with my EDC Module 74 66.07%
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      05-07-2017, 11:17 AM   #45
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I replaced (due to failure) with a used part I bought from a seller on eBay. Was just stiffer than I remembered it being in Comfort. Here's the details from the dealer.
Cheers Dave. Did you mean to post some dealer details there..?
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Cheers Dave. Did you mean to post some dealer details there..?
Yeah, image upload failed on the mobile app... Here you go:

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Yeah, image upload failed on the mobile
Thanks Dave.
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This seems like to be the most popular EDC failure thread, so I'd like to share my experience with everyone.

I bought a 2011 M3 a month and a half ago, and when it arrived (had it shipped from Texas) it was showing a EDC failure. After some digging and reading on here I determined the code I was getting (600A - EEPROM error) was related to an internal EDC module issue. I bought a used module off of a member here and installed it a few hours ago. I am now error free. I guess these failures are pretty common!
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This seems like to be the most popular EDC failure thread, so I'd like to share my experience with everyone.

I bought a 2011 M3 a month and a half ago, and when it arrived (had it shipped from Texas) it was showing a EDC failure. After some digging and reading on here I determined the code I was getting (600A - EEPROM error) was related to an internal EDC module issue. I bought a used module off of a member here and installed it a few hours ago. I am now error free. I guess these failures are pretty common!
Seems like an easy fix, good job!
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      07-25-2019, 08:43 AM   #50
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Got this message recently...



I ran codes with my Carly app, and the following showed up:



So... can anyone comment based on the code?
Module?
Strut?
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I'm on my second EDC module failure now - just got it fixed. Coincidentally, both failures coincided (more or less) with battery replacement (OEM BMW battery).
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FOR ANYONE WHO HAS ALREADY REPLACED THEIR EDC MODULE -

Last week I swapped a new EDC module in, and the "electronic damper malfunction" error message disappeared. However, I stopped getting functionality from the actual EDC button. Even in M mode none of the lights illuminate. I even had the module coded to the car. Any suggestions?
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      07-26-2019, 11:32 AM   #53
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Got this message recently...


I ran codes with my Carly app, and the following showed up:

So... can anyone comment based on the code?
Module?
Strut?
Zeus, did you check the shock connectors on the top? Easy on the fronts and they can slip out a little bit which gives this error.
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      08-24-2019, 11:01 AM   #54
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Good morning gents!

I have recently experienced the increased battery discharge fault code with the follow on EDC malfunction. The car is currently at the dealer and I am waiting on a response from BMW N/A to see if they are going to fix at no charge. The car went in for battery and air bag recall and they discovered the EDC was draining the battery. I was reading thru the post and apparently their is a link with a FIY instructions/video?
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Good morning gents!

I have recently experienced the increased battery discharge fault code with the follow on EDC malfunction. The car is currently at the dealer and I am waiting on a response from BMW N/A to see if they are going to fix at no charge. The car went in for battery and air bag recall and they discovered the EDC was draining the battery. I was reading thru the post and apparently their is a link with a FIY instructions/video?
Interesting my car had a battery replacement under warranty and then a month or two later EDC failure after my factory warranty had expired. BMW charged my MBP $1200 for the repair.
BMW NA is a complete scam show.
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EDC

Yes!

It’s been a real experience dealing with them and the stealership. The stealership quoted me $1,500 just for the part. I am hoping that since the car is still the shop for the recalls I can get them to cover the EDC. The is a 2011 and only has 16,000 miles. Otherwise I will purchase from My Bimmer parts.com at $697. Still sucks!

The EDC malfunction seems to be a reoccurring issue along with the engine bearings. Have you gotten those replaced?
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EndOfAnEra,

Did you figure out what was going on with your EDC install and the activation buttons?

Who coded the module to the car, the dealer or yourself?
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      08-24-2019, 06:58 PM   #58
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When my EDC module started draining the battery, I bought a used one off of eBay for $100. Replacement module has worked perfectly in the 4 years since. I did not code it, may have gotten lucky there were no issues. There are a couple on eBay now for $100 and $150.

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EDC

Roger!

I did see one on eBay for about $250. It came off a 2008 convertible, but it had a different PN. So I am cross-referring (realoem) to ensure it will work. BPM also has some for about $450. I am trying to remaining optimistic that BMW of N/A will replace at no charge.
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Is there a list anywhere (similar to rod bearing) of people who have had this EDC module issue?

2011.75 E90 Comp DCT / CA ~14000miles

My Story:
July 2015: car was getting occasional increased battery discharge messages. Auto start/stop didnt work. Took car under warranty to BMW. They could not replicate the error, but said I was engaging start/stop incorrectly.
Told me to try again.

November 2015. Now outside of warranty, I take the car back because they never reset my Oil notification mileage on the oil change I had in August (ugh). Tell them auto stop/start still doesn't work. They take the car for the day and conclude its the battery but BMW will cover it since I reported when I was under official warranty. Good news no error messages and Auto start/stop works. (although I will never use it, I want it to work).

July 2016: Start getting increased discharge messages in late June, this time quite frequently.
being outside of warranty, I wasn't sure how to approach. Go out of town for 3 days.. come back and they battery is flat.

I figure faulty battery. Take to BMW. They investigate and say EDC Module is causing the problem...but ask for over $1000 to replace. I ask the SA to plead with BMW to take care of it as the car have just a tick over 16k Miles and this was possibly what was causing the issue with the previous battery they replaced in November. They say BMW denied.

thoughts? I have extended warranty which will cover, otherwise I would DIY for $100... its a principle of the issue that bothers me.

Just seems like an awfully common issue for BMW not to cover it under these circumstances.

Has anyone dissected the units to see why they fail?

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Had mine fail as well. Car wouldn't go into sleep mode and would drain the battery so much that if I didn't drive it for 2 days, the battery would die.
Ended up replacing the EDC-K module but the microchip might have failed (erroneous data from the module, such as 330,000 kilometers when I only have 22K miles on it).
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EDC

Well,

Received notification from BMW N/A and they are going to cover part of the EDC cost and part of labor cost. My out the door cost is $300 + tax. Not a bad deal for a new installed EDC. Thanks to everyone for their post.
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Well,

Received notification from BMW N/A and they are going to cover part of the EDC cost and part of labor cost. My out the door cost is $300 + tax. Not a bad deal for a new installed EDC. Thanks to everyone for their post.
Way to go, congrats!
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Zeus, did you check the shock connectors on the top? Easy on the fronts and they can slip out a little bit which gives this error.
Been offline for a bit, but here's an update...

My independent mechanic thoroughly checked all connectors. Everything looked good. He reset the fault code but it recurred almost immediately.

While this EDC issue was occurring, I took my car in to the dealership to have the airbag replaced under recall. When I got the car back, the error message was gone and hasn't returned (over a month ago).

The ONLY explanation we are able to come up with is that something was "reset" when the techs disconnected the battery to perform the airbag swap. Very strange, but car drives normally now, EDC works as before and no more warnings. Seems that the car needed a reboot
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Been offline for a bit, but here's an update...

My independent mechanic thoroughly checked all connectors. Everything looked good. He reset the fault code but it recurred almost immediately.

While this EDC issue was occurring, I took my car in to the dealership to have the airbag replaced under recall. When I got the car back, the error message was gone and hasn't returned (over a month ago).

The ONLY explanation we are able to come up with is that something was "reset" when the techs disconnected the battery to perform the airbag swap. Very strange, but car drives normally now, EDC works as before and no more warnings. Seems that the car needed a reboot
What a nice solution! Yeah why not, from what I understand the modules can/will be properly reset when cutting the power, apparently did the job this time.
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Rod bearings

That's great news Zeus69. Ok, moving on to the next issue. Does anyone know of a good independent shop around Cincinnati, OH that can perform the rod bearing swap?
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I was hoping someone could shed some light. I've been battling this "600A EEPROM - FEHLER control module, internal fault" error for my edc. I literally bought a brand new module from BMW after initially trying a couple used ones from eBay. I cannot use the edc button to toggle between the 3 settings but it works fine via the M button and iDrive to adjust between comfort/normal/sport. I can feel the difference and know it's working properly when I switch the modes

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The night it stopped working was the same night I did the combox retrofit. This is the coding I followed and default coded the appropriate modules. My test drive was fine, no errors on dash but I don't remember using EDC at that time. It was more of a general test to make sure the car started and there were no codes after coding lol. Later that night, I went out and noticed the button wasn't working, still there were no errors on the dash or thru obd. Then I came home and reset the car completely back to stock, in terms of coding only, the combox was and is still installed. Then I tried to pull codes and still nothing was showing (except now for the SOS and LCI taillight errors because it was stock coding). The button still was not working despite the stock coding. Then I drove another 5 miles or so and finally the EDC error on dash popped up and then the 600A when I checked

Tonight, after installing the new module from BMW (via fcp euro) I reset the vin to my car. It was set to something like "xyxxx" I don't remember the exact default vin but it was a bunch of letters. Then I made sure it matched my car and I default coded it after and still the same problem. I will let the car sit overnight and actually start it and drive it tomorrow and see

I still think the combox was a coincidence as it wouldn't make sense on why the EDC would stop but should I switch it back to the mulf/tcu and see? About ready to give up and take it to the dealer. My Indy shop checked with ISTA and said the EDC module wasn't getting power and ISTA's only suggestion was to replace the module. The 2 wiring harnesses both looked fine and it's never been touched from what I could tell, the area looked dry and pristine
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