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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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Does a new MPM relay need to be programmed?

I've searched high and low. Most forums say it doesn't, others say it has to be programmed. If it is just a relay then no programming should be needed, right?

Anyway, thanks for any info.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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Looks like it can go either way
Search "MPM". There's a lot of threads.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/103...1#entry1236271
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 530inOK
Looks like it can go either way
Search "MPM". There's a lot of threads.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/103...1#entry1236271
Thanks, I've seen most of these type of threads. I just want to know if and why the mpm has to be programmed. What does it actually do? I haven't been able to find a definitive answer.

As far as I can see, the MPM controls some audio, some I-drive, some alarm, blue tooth (I don't have it), and other SECONDARY functions. The MPM is a $175 part but the stealership was trying to charge me $1200 to replace and reprogram it. I don't believe them, because this particular dealership is known for their BS.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jaycal3
Yes
Yes to which part of the question?
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by justdave
Yes to which part of the question?
I had the MPM replaced shortly after purchasing my car and it needed to be programmed. Not sure of the cost but I think they only charged a couple hundred for the module and an hour and a half of programming time.
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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I have recently replaced mine, I lost the radio and had total idrive failure. I ordered the part and fitted it myself with no programming required.
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Default No iDrive, no Radio - looking for MPM to test

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I have recently replaced mine, I lost the radio and had total idrive failure. I ordered the part and fitted it myself with no programming required.
I have the same issues - no radio, no idrive. I've replaced the CCC and display. Went to recode CCC and it won't even show up which has me going to look for and test MPM. I have an e61/wagon and was expecting it to be in the wheel well. I see three white modules in there but none read as the same part number for MPM. I've seen some discussion that in sometime in 2005 the MPM became apart of the KGM. Eventhough it's a 2007 - I'm seeing a build date on the door stick of 05/06. Just stuck looking for the MPM or should I be investigating the KGM and if so where is it located. What was your final fix for bothe radio and iDrive not working? I do have the parking assist beeping audio now back and do have power to the new scree. But no CCC/iDrive/radio
Wheel well of 2007 540xi E61/Wagon.  Where is the MPM?
Wheel well of 2007 540xi E61/Wagon. Where is the MPM?
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