MINI electronic module services: footwell modules, key / start systems, compatible engine and transmission control units, infotainment and communication faults.
Transmission control unit cloning, where supported
Programming, coding and replacement-unit setup
Drive-authorization fault assessment
Common enquiries
Used transmission or TCU will not match the vehicle
Gear selection unavailable after a battery problem
Transmission control-unit communication or authorization faults
MINI gearbox & TCU families
Cloning, renewal, programming and matching are different operations. This catalogue identifies the controller families we can assess; the exact unit and available original data determine the job.
Gearbox / controller family
Service route
Getrag 7DCT300
Cloning assessment
Aisin 6- / 8-speed applications
Identify exact controller
Other MINI transmission controllers
Identify exact controller
Match the actual MINI controller
We check the original and donor control-unit IDs before choosing data transfer or programming.
BEFORE WE BOOK
Send the VIN, TCU label, hardware/software numbers and fault report. The transmission family alone does not confirm service compatibility. Electronic work is assessed separately from internal mechanical repairs.
Footwell-module recovery, repair, replacement and coding for compatible MINI applications.
What we can help with
Recovery of suitable non-communicating modules
FRM / FRM3 electronic and data fault assessment
Replacement module supply, subject to availability
VIN matching, programming and vehicle coding
Common enquiries
Windows or exterior lights stop working
FRM does not appear in the diagnostic scan
Module stops responding after low voltage or a diagnostic session
Repair the right problem.
Similar lighting and window symptoms can also come from wiring, power supply or connected components. Diagnosis comes before a module replacement.
BEFORE WE BOOK
Water damage, corrosion and short circuits need a separate assessment. Bring the original module and vehicle details; repair suitability depends on its condition.
Program, code and match compatible modules to the vehicle
Common enquiries
Original control unit damaged or not communicating
Replacement ECU fitted but the vehicle will not start
A used donor needs data transfer or matching
MINI ECU / DME cloning catalogue
Engine-control families for compatible donor-data transfer and replacement assessment. Identify the original and replacement by part number, hardware and software before supplying a unit.
MED17.2
MED17.2.3
ME17.2
ME17.2.1
MEVD17.2.2
EDC16C35
EDC17C50
EDC17C56
Exact chassis, engine and control-unit identification determine coverage.
Original unit + donor unit
Recoverable original data and compatible donor hardware determine the available route. Some cases require virginizing and adaptation rather than a direct clone.
BEFORE WE BOOK
Send photos of both labels and say whether the original unit still communicates. A donor with a similar casing or connector is not enough to establish compatibility.
Supported FSC / enable codes and feature configuration
Common enquiries
CarPlay missing or showing in a limited layout
A retrofit screen or head unit needs configuration
Navigation / feature activation needs assessment
An upgrade that fits your hardware.
Menu appearance, full-screen CarPlay and retrofit compatibility are checked for the installed system. A coding change alone is not suitable for every unit.
BEFORE WE BOOK
Send your VIN, a photo of the software-version screen and details of any retrofit. Screen format, wireless hardware and software determine the options.
A no-start condition may involve the key, module, steering lock, power supply or communication network. We check the relevant system before deciding the repair.
BEFORE WE BOOK
Proof of ownership or authorization is required for key and security-related work. Confirm coverage before bringing a vehicle or module.
Instrument-cluster repair and replacement assessment
Supported cluster data transfer and configuration
Programming and coding after compatible replacement
Power-supply and communication fault diagnosis
Common enquiries
Display, gauge or instrument-cluster communication fault
A compatible replacement cluster needs configuration
Warning messages linked to cluster electronics
Cluster electronics, checked on their own.
Instrument clusters are a separate service from SOS / TCB telematics. We assess the cluster, its power supply and vehicle communication before choosing a repair route.
BEFORE WE BOOK
Send the VIN and photos of the original and donor cluster labels. Functions and data-transfer options depend on the exact cluster.
A replacement TCB is fitted but services are not working
A working module and app access are separate checks.
A TCB can communicate without fault codes while app services still require manufacturer-side provisioning. We identify which part of the connection needs attention.
BEFORE WE BOOK
Send the VIN, telematics part number and diagnostic report. My BMW / ConnectedDrive also depends on backend provisioning and subscription status.
Can you clone every controller with this family name?
No. Hardware, software, immobilizer generation, donor compatibility and readable original data determine the available operation. Send both labels and the scan report.
What is the difference between cloning and virginizing?
Cloning transfers supported original data to a compatible replacement. Virginizing / renewal prepares a supported used unit for a separate matching or personalization process. Programming or coding configures software and vehicle functions.
What should I send for a quote?
The VIN, fault codes, original and donor labels, symptoms and work already completed. Tell us whether the original control unit still communicates.
Controller coverage references
Family listings were checked against manufacturer documentation on 2 November 2026. They identify assessment categories and do not replace a check of the actual unit.
