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      03-16-2024, 07:07 PM   #1
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F10 headlight problem, code 800FC8

Recently, my 2011 F10 535iX has headlight issue. No left turn light, no left halo.

iDrive showed

"Left turn light malfunction"

"Daytime lamp malfunction"

Pull a code of 800FC8, LIN bus headlight driver module(TMS), left, communication fault.

Does anyone have idea?

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You need to replace the headlight module. You are likely getting moisture in the headlight and it fouled the module. Very common problem in the F10. I just changed my module 3 weeks ago, PITA to get to.
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Which module did you change, TMS or FRM? Do you need to reprogram?
What symptom did you have?
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Update:
The fault code was 800FC8, LIN bus headlight driver module(TMS), left, communication fault.
I swapped the left/right headlight assemblies and confirmed the problem followed the left one. I removed the left light model TMS. It looked clean and no suspicious. I measured the wires point to point from headlight connector to TMS connector and found no fault.
Then I cleaned and resealed the headlight assembly. Put it back. Amazingly, it works again! Still not sure what is the root cause. Giving the headlight had condensation before, the only thing I can imagine was moisture and contamination (but I saw none) on the connection points.
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