Table of Contents
The E39 is a chassis generation of the BMW 5 Series, produced from 1995 to 2004 inclusive. The base model in the lineup was the 520i. Its 2.0-liter engine produced 150 hp; after the facelift, the engine displacement was increased to 2.2 liters, yielding 170 hp. In this article, we provide a detailed overview of the fuse box diagrams for the BMW E39 (5 Series; 4th Gen; 520d, 520i, 523i, 525d, 525i, 528i, 530d, 535i, 540d, M5) for model years 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Here, you will find the locations and photos of the power distribution boxes. The fuses responsible for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” are highlighted in bold.
In the Luggage Compartment
Main Fuse Box
Located behind the right-hand side trim panel.
Example of access.
| Diagram | ||
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| Pre-facelift models | ||
| No. | Description | Amperage (A) |
| 46 | Auxiliary heater / ventilation | 15 |
| 47 | Auxiliary heater | 15 |
| 48 | Anti-theft alarm system | 2 |
| 49 | Air suspension | 30 |
| 50 | Air suspension | |
| 51 | Air suspension compressor (if equipped) | - |
| 52 | Cigarette lighter fuse | 30 |
| 53 | Central locking system | 7.5 |
| 54 | Fuel pump fuse | 15 |
| 55 | Rear window wiper and washer (if equipped) | - |
| 56 | Audio system, navigation system, on-board computer | 30 |
| 57 | Telephone | 10 |
| 58 | Audio system, on-board computer, navigation system, telephone | 10 |
| 59 | Cigarette lighter relay (if equipped) | - |
| 60 | Suspension control module | 15 |
| 61 | Park Distance Control (PDC) (if equipped) | - |
| 62 | Anti-theft alarm sensors | - |
| 63 | Radio, anti-theft alarm system | - |
| 64 | Radio | - |
| CD changer | ||
| Audio amplifier | ||
| On-board computer | ||
| Video system | ||
| Navigation control module | ||
| GPS module | ||
| 65 | Telematics transmitter / receiver (if equipped) | |
| 66 | Heated rear window | 40 |
| 67 | Power trunk lid control module (if equipped) | - |
| R1 | Terminal 15 (Ignition) main relay | |
| R2 | Fuel pump relay | |
| R3 | Heated rear window relay | |
| R4 | Auxiliary ignition relay | |
| R5 | Auxiliary heater relay or fuel filler flap lock relay | |
| Facelift (LCI) models | ||
| No. | Description | Amperage (A) |
| 46 | Empty | - |
| 47 | Auxiliary heater | 15/20 |
| 48 | Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, anti-theft alarm control module (with interior motion sensor), vehicle tilt sensor, anti-theft alarm system | 5 |
| 49 | Air suspension compressor relay | 30 |
| 50 | Suspension control module (vehicles with air suspension) | |
| 51 | Rear cigarette lighter | 30 |
| 52 | Cigarette lighter relay, front cigarette lighter fuse | 30 |
| 53 | Antenna amplifier, trunk lid / tailgate release switch | 5 |
| 54 | Fuel pump relay | 15 |
| 55 | Rear window wiper / washer relay | 20 |
| 56 | Audio system, navigation control module, audio amplifier, CD changer, multi-information display (MID) | 30 |
| 57 | Telephone | 10 |
| 58 | Unloader / surge protection relay | 10 |
| 59 | Trailer wiring module | 20 |
| 60 | Suspension control module, multifunction switch | 15 |
| 61 | Left and right rear heated seat switches | 25 |
| 62 | Anti-theft alarm sensors | - |
| 63 | Radio | - |
| 64 | Distribution block | - |
| 65 | Heated windshield relay (if equipped) | - |
| 66 | Heated rear window relay | 40 |
| 67 | Fuel filler flap lock relay (if equipped) | - |
| R1 | Unloader / surge protection relay 1 | |
| R2 | Fuel pump relay | |
| R3 | Heated rear window relay | |
| R4 | Unloader / surge protection relay 2 | |
| R5 | Fuel filler flap lock relay | |
High-Current Fusible Links
The high-current fuse block is located directly above the battery.
| Diagram | ||
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General view of the fuse block. |
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| No. | Description | Amperage (A) |
| 100 | Footwell fuse block (F107–F114) | 200 |
| 101 | Main fuse block in luggage compartment | 80 |
| 102 | 80 | |
| 103 | Trailer control module | 50 |
| 104 | Unloader / surge protection relay 2 | 50 |
| 105 | Passenger compartment fuse block, auxiliary heater | 100 |
| 106 | Main fuse block in luggage compartment | 80 |
In the Passenger Compartment
Main Fuse Box
Located behind the glove compartment.
General view of the BMW E39 interior fuse box.
| Diagram | ||
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| Pre-facelift models | ||
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| No. | Description | Amperage (A) |
| 1 | Windshield wipers | 30 |
| 2 | Headlight washers, windshield washers | 30 |
| 3 | Horn | 15 |
| 4 | Interior lighting, luggage compartment lighting, windshield wipers | 20 |
| 5 | Sunroof | 20 |
| 6 | Power windows, power door mirrors, central locking system | 30 |
| 7 | A/C condenser fan motor | 20 |
| 8 | Traction control system (ASC/DSC) | 25 |
| 9 | Air conditioning system, heated windshield | 15 |
| 10 | Power seat - passenger side | 30 |
| 11 | Servotronic (power steering) | 7.5 |
| 12 | Electronic immobilizer (EWS) | 5 |
| 13 | Power steering column adjustment, power seat - driver's side | 30 |
| 14 | Engine Control Module (ECM) | 5 |
| 15 | Engine control system, OBD diagnostic port | 7.5 |
| 16 | Light control module (LCM) | 5 |
| 17 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (diesel), traction control, BMW E39 fuel pump fuse | 10 |
| 18 | Instrument cluster | 5 |
| 19 | Spare | 5 |
| 20 | Air conditioning and heating system, heated rear window, A/C condenser fan motor | 7.5 |
| 21 | Power driver's seat, Park Distance Control (PDC), garage door opener (HomeLink), auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, ambient temperature sensor | 5 |
| 22 | A/C condenser fan motor | 30 |
| 23 | Heater, auxiliary heater | 10 |
| 24 | Instrument cluster, gear selector illumination | 5 |
| 25 | Multi-information display (MID), audio system | 7.5 |
| 26 | Windshield wipers | 5 |
| 27 | Power windows, central locking system | 30 |
| 28 | Heater blower motor, air conditioning system | 30 |
| 29 | Power windows, central locking system, power door mirrors | 30 |
| 30 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 25 |
| 31 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), traction control, fuel pump | 10 |
| 32 | Heated seats | 15 |
| 33 | Empty | - |
| 34 | Heated steering wheel | 10 |
| 35 | Empty | - |
| 36 | Empty | - |
| 37 | Electronic immobilizer (EWS) | 5 |
| 38 | Horn, OBD diagnostic port, gear selector illumination | 5 |
| 39 | Vanity mirror illumination, glove box flashlight / charging port | 7.5 |
| 40 | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) / Airbags, instrument cluster | 5 |
| 41 | Brake lights, light control module (LCM), cruise control | 5 |
| 42 | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) / Airbags | 5 |
| 43 | On-board computer, audio system, telephone | 5 |
| 44 | Multifunction steering wheel controls, multi-information display (MID), audio system, telephone | 5 |
| 45 | Power rear sunblind | 7.5 |
| Facelift (LCI) models | ||
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| No. | Description | Amperage (A) |
| 1 | Windshield wiper motor relay | 30 |
| 2 | Headlight washer system | 30 |
| 3 | Horn | 15 |
| 4 | General module (GM) | 20 |
| 5 | Sunroof | 20 |
| 6 | Power door mirrors, passenger side | 30 |
| 7 | Front cigarette lighter (from 09/00) | 20/30 |
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| A/C condenser fan motor relay | ||
| 8 | Empty | - |
| 9 | Air conditioning and heating control module (IHKA) | 15 |
| 10 | Power seat - passenger side | 30 |
| 11 | Servotronic (variable power steering) control module | 7.5 |
| 12 | Electronic immobilizer (EWS) | 5 |
| 13 | Power seat - driver's side, steering column adjustment | 30 |
| 14 | Engine Control Module (ECM) | 5 |
| 15 | Transmission Control Module (TCM), engine oil level sensor, alternator, diagnostic data link (530d) | 7.5 |
| 16 | Light control module (LCM) | 5 |
| 17 | Fuel pump relay, ABS control module, multifunction switch | 10 |
| 18 | Instrument cluster | 5 |
| 19 | Unloader / surge protection relay 2 | 5 |
| 20 | A/C and heating control module, heated rear window relay, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) control module | 5/7.5 |
| 21 | Cigarette lighter relay, power seat / steering column relay, garage door opener (HomeLink), Park Distance Control (PDC), auto-dimming interior rearview mirror | 5 |
| 22 | Fuel pump relay – 530d / 520i / 525i / 530i | 25 |
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| A/C condenser fan motor relay 2 | 30 | |
| 23 | Rear multi-information display | 7.5 |
| 24 | Instrument cluster, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) control module, steering angle sensor | 5 |
| 25 | Multi-information display (MID) | 7.5 |
| 26 | Empty | - |
| 27 | General module (GM) | 30 |
| 28 | Automatic transmission | 15 |
| 29 | Driver's door control module | 30 |
| 30 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) control module | 25 |
| 31 | Fuel pump relay, ABS control module, secondary air pump relay (gasoline models) | 10 |
| 32 | Multifunction switch assembly | 25 |
| 33 | Empty | - |
| 34 | Multifunction steering wheel / airbag system, heated steering wheel | 10 |
| 35 | Rear A/C blower motor | 5 |
| 36 | Empty | - |
| 37 | Electronic immobilizer (EWS) control module | 5 |
| 38 | General module (GM), horn relay, rain sensor, shift interlock switch, OBD diagnostic port | 5 |
| 39 | Vanity mirror illumination, glove box flashlight | 7.5 |
| 40 | Instrument cluster, power seat control module, crash sensor (SRS), driver's seat belt buckle switch | 5 |
| 41 | Light control module (LCM), clutch pedal position sensor, brake light switch | 5 |
| 42 | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control module | 5 |
| 43 | Unloader / surge protection relay 1 | 5 |
| 44 | Multifunction steering wheel / airbag system, steering wheel, multi-information display (front/rear) | 5 |
| 45 | Multifunction switch assembly | 7.5 |
Additional Relays
Additional relay modules are located behind the main fuse box in a dedicated white casing.
| Diagram | ||
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| Type 1 | ||
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| No. | Description | Amperage (A) |
| F1 | A/C condenser fan motor, radiator cooling fan motor | 50 |
| F2 | A/C and heating blower motor control module | 40 |
| 1 | A/C condenser fan motor relay 2 (up to 03/98) | |
| 2 | Headlight washer pump relay | |
| 3 | Empty | |
| 4 | Starter relay | |
| 5 | Power seat / steering column adjustment relay | |
| 6 | Heater blower motor relay | |
| Type 2 | ||
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| No. | Description | |
| 1 | Auxiliary cooling fan relay, stage 2 | |
| 2 | Starter relay | |
| 3 | Wiper relay | |
| 4 | Radiator cooling fan relay | |
| 5 | Headlight washer pump relay | |
High-Current Fusible Links
A power distribution block with high-current fusible links is located under the floor carpet on the passenger side.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | Amperage (A) |
| F107 | Secondary air injection pump relay | 50 |
| F108 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) module | 50 |
| F109 | Engine Control Module (ECM) relay, fuse block (F4 & F5) | 80 |
| F110 | Passenger compartment fuse block 1 (F1–F12 and F22–F25) | 80 |
| F111 | Ignition switch | 50 |
| F112 | Light control module (LCM) | 80 |
| F113 | Steering wheel / column adjustment relay, passenger compartment fuse block 1 (F27–F30), passenger compartment fuse block 2 (F76), light control module (LCM), passenger compartment fuse block 1 (F13) – models with lumbar support | 80 |
| F114 | Ignition switch, data link connector (DLC) | 50 |
In the Engine Compartment
Fuse Box
The power distribution box is located near the windshield cowl, inside the electronics box (E-box) under the protective cover.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | Amperage (A) |
| 1 | Engine Control Module (ECM), EVAP purge valve, mass airflow (MAF) sensor, camshaft position sensor 1, map-controlled thermostat – 535i / 540i | 30 |
| F2 | Secondary air pump, DISA (intake manifold tuning) valve, fuel injectors (except 520i / 525i / 530i), ECM, EVAP canister purge valve, VANOS solenoids (1, 2), idle control valve | 30 |
| F3 | Crankshaft position sensor, camshaft position sensors (1, 2), mass airflow (MAF) sensor | 20 |
| F4 | Heated oxygen sensors (O2), Engine Control Module (ECM) | 30 |
| F5 | Ignition coil relay – except 520i / 525i / 530i | 30 |
| Relay - Type 1 | ||
| 1 | Engine Control Module (ECM) relay | |
| 2 | Transmission Control Module (TCM) relay | |
| 3 | Engine Control Module (ECM) fuse | |
| 4 | Engine Control Module (ECM) relay | |
| 5 | Windshield wiper motor relay 1 | |
| 6 | Windshield wiper motor relay 2 | |
| 7 | A/C condenser fan motor relay 1 | |
| 8 | A/C condenser fan motor relay 3 | |
| 9 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) relay | |
| Relay - Type 2 | ||
| 1 | Engine Control Module (ECM) relay | |
| 2 | Transmission Control Module (TCM) relay | |
| 3 | Engine control system relay | |
| 4 | Ignition coils relay – except 520i / 525i / 530i | |
| 5 | Windshield wiper motor relay 1 | |
| 6 | Windshield wiper motor relay 2 | |
| 7 | A/C condenser fan motor relay 1 (up to 03/98) | |
| 8 | A/C condenser fan motor relay 3 (up to 03/98) | |
| 9 | Secondary air pump relay | |
Additional Engine Compartment Relays
Relay assignments:
- R1 - Windshield wiper relay
- R2 - Auxiliary cooling fan relay, stage 1
- R3 - Windshield wiper relay 1
- R4 - Windshield wiper relay 2
- R5 - Auxiliary cooling fan relay, stage 3
- R6 - Glow plug relay (diesel models)
- R7 - Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) main relay
- R8 - Glow plug relay (diesel models)
- R9 - Digital Motor Electronics (DME) main relay
- R10 - Secondary air injection pump relay
- R11 - Terminal 15 (ignition) unloader relay
- R12 - Fuel injector or starter relay
Comprehensive.