The TMS headlight driver module is a key part found in 5 series BMWs. Factory fitted in F11, F10 and F07 GT Pre-Facelift models with halogen headlamps, it plays a pivotal role in the proper function of the car's headlights. Available to buy as a module replacement for either the left or right hand side, they can be prone to some common malfunction issues.

If you have the relevant model 5 series and find your headlights are not performing as they should, this could be where your problem lies. Here are some of the most widely seen issues with this unit. Before you get too involved though, we would always advise checking the fuses in the old unit first.

Sidelight Daytime Running Lights Fault

If you begin to find that you are seeing a malfunction such as both parking sidelights not working or your daytime driving lights not functioning at all, it is probably the headlight drive module at fault. This can also be the reason your front turn indicators may not be working. To fix these common problems, the only option is to replace the driver module with a new one.

Headlight Vertical Aim Control Failure

Another issue you may find on your 5 series BMW is a failure with the vertical aim control function in your headlights. The 535051807 LEAR TMS ballast is responsible for this and again is usually the problem. If the vertical aim on your headlights is not functioning as it should or there is a vertical aim failure warning on your dashboard, you will need to install a new headlight module. As a guide, the 535051806 driver module is used on the BMW F10, F07 Gran Turismo (GT) and F11 pre-facelift (years 2010-2013).

Get the New Headlight Driver Module you Need

As you can see, the only way to fix the most common malfunctions you come across here is to fit a new module. We have the full range of parts that you require including LEAR part numbers 7258278, 7267045 and 7304906. To make sure you get the correct part for your vehicle, the BMW part numbers we stock include 63117304906 and 63117267045. Each headlight uses a one-piece HAL module for easy fitting. If you need these fabulous halogen headlamps at a superb price, order online today.

The most common BMW warning messages for faulty TMS module

  • Daytime/parking lamp malfunction
  • Parking/daytime lights
  • Left turn signal malfunction
  • Right turn signal malfunction
  • Turn indicator front left failure!
  • Turn indicator front right failure!
  • Side/Daytime Lights on left fault!
  • Side/Daytime Lights on right fault!
  • Adaptive headlights failure
  • Adaptive headlight malfunction
  • Headlight Vertical Aim Control Failure
  • Headlamp vertical aim control malfunction
  • Side/daytime lights fault
  • Adaptive Lichtsysteme defekt
  • Fernlicht links defekt
  • Fernlicht rechts defekt
  • Abblendlicht links defekt
  • Abblendlicht rechts defekt
  • Leuchtweitenregulierung defekt
  • Leuchtweiten-Regulierung defekt
  • Kurvenlicht ausgefallen!
  • Leuchtweiten-regulierung gestort!
  • Blinker vorn links defekt
  • Blinker vorn rechts defekt
  • Veilleuse/feu croisement jour def.! defectueux
  • Phares directionnels gauches défectueux
  • Phares directionnels droits défectueux
  • Clignotant gauche defectueux
  • Clignotant droite defectueux
  • Reglage portee des phares defectueux
    Defaut reglage portee des phares!
  • Clignotant avant gauche defectueux
  • Clignotant avant droite defectueux
  • Parkeringsljus/varselljus defekt
  • Blinkers vanster fram defekt
  • Blinkers höger fram defekt
  • Ljusviddsreglering defekt
  • Ljus Vid Reglering defekt
  • Anomalia no controlo da altura dos farois!
  • Pisca esquerdo com falhas
  • Pisca Certo com falhas
  • Pisca luzes conduc diurna com falhas
  • Eclairage virage defectueux
  • Stand-/Tagfahrlicht links ausgefallen!
  • Stand-/Tagfahrlicht rechts ausgefallen!
  • Stand-/Tagfahrlicht defekt
  • Standlicht und Tagfahrlicht defekt
  • Leuchtweitenregulierung der scheinwerfer defekt
  • iLuz de pos. y cond. diurna der. averiada!
  • iLuz de pos. y cond. diurna izq. averiada!
  • Luz de posición y conducción diurna derecho averiada
  • Luz de posición y conducción diurna izquierda averiada
  • iRegulacion alcance luces!
  • Fallo regulacion alcance luces
  • Alcance de luces

The most common diagnostic trouble codes DTC

  • 800FC3 Initialization fault in left headlamp driver module
  • 800FC2 Initialization fault in right headlamp driver module
  • 800FC3 Initialisation fault in headlight driver module left
  • 800FC2 Initialisation fault in headlight driver module right
  • 800FC7 Internal fault in STML (Left hand headlamp driver module)
  • 800FC8 Internal fault in STML (Right hand headlamp driver module)
  • 800FC7 lin bus, headlight driver module (TMS) right, communication fault
  • 800FC8 Lin Bus Headlight driver module (TMS), Left: communication fault
  • 800FC9 Lin Bus headlight driver module (TMS), right: communication fault
  • 800F86 Daytime Driving Light / Side Light, left, faulty
  • 800F87 Daytime Driving Light / Side Light, right, faulty
  • 800F88 Output daytime driving light / side light, left, short-circuited
  • 800F89 Output daytime driving light / side light, right, short-circuited
  • 800FCB Headlight driver module (TMS), left, faulty
  • 800FCE Headlight driver module (TMS), right, faulty
  • 800FC0 LWR fault in headlight driver module, right
  • 800FC1 LWR fault in headlight driver module, right
  • 800FC5 Environment Fault in Headlight Driver Module, Left (over or Under voltage, over temperature
  • 800F40 Direction Indicator, Front Left, Faulty
  • 800FD0 Design/Side Marker Light, Left, Faulty

BMW part numbers:

  • 7258278
  • 7258278 01 725827801
  • 7258278 02 725827802
  • 7267045
  • 7304906
  • 63117304906
  • 63117267045
  • 63117258278
  • B63.11.7.304.906
  • B63 11 7 304 906
  • B63117304906
  • 63 11 7 304 906
  • 63 11 7 267 045

LEAR part numbers:

  • 535051807,
  • 535051807 01 53505180701
  • 535051807 00 53505180700
  • 535051806
  • 5350518A7 01 5350518A701

Compatible BMW cars:

  • 5 Series F10 Pre-Facelift SE Sedan Saloon 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  • 5 Series F11 Pre-Facelift Touring Estate 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  • 5 Series F07 GT Gran Turismo Pre-Facelift 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  • 520i 523i 528i 528xi 530i 535i 550i M5 xDrive petrol gasoline
  • 520d 525d 530d 535d M Sport diesel