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The X5 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV from German automaker BMW. Introduced in 1999 at the Detroit Auto Show, the model underwent a facelift in 2003. This article provides detailed fuse panel diagrams for first-generation (E53) BMW X5 models (3.0d, 3.0i, 4.4i, 4.6is, 4.8is) across model years 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Below are the locations and photographs of the fuse and relay distribution boxes. Fuses for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” are highlighted in bold.
General Layout
Overview of electronic component locations.
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| No. | Component |
| 1 | Automatic climate control module (IHKA) |
| 2 | SRS (Airbag) diagnostic control module |
| 3 | Anti-theft alarm siren (mounted on intake resonator) |
| 4 | Anti-theft interior motion sensor (above interior rearview mirror) |
| 5 | Auxiliary heater control module (if equipped) |
| 6 | Battery (in spare wheel well) |
| 7 | Data bus junction connector |
| 8 | Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) 1 |
| 9 | Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) 2 (03/00–09/00) |
| 10 | Driver's door control module |
| 11 | Passenger's door control module |
| 12 | Passenger compartment fuse and relay box |
| 13 | |
| 14 | Luggage compartment fuse and relay box |
| 15 | |
| 16 | Intake resonator fuse/relay box – 4.4/4.8 (from 10/03) |
| 17 | Headlight vertical aim control module |
| 18 | Headlight washer control module (Diesel) |
| 19 | Headlight washer control module (Gasoline) |
| 20 | Horn 1 |
| 22 | Terminal 15 primary ignition relay – Functions: Power seats, power steering column, sunroof |
| 23 | EWS electronic immobilizer control module |
| 25 | Light Control Module (LCM) |
| 26 | Power seat and steering column memory module (under seat) |
| 27 | Multifunction control module 1 – Functions: SRS airbag system, anti-theft alarm, ABS (from 10/03), central locking, power seats, power windows, hazard warning lights, headlight washers, interior lighting, windshield wipers |
| 28 | Multifunction control module 2 – Functions: ABS, seat heaters, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) |
| 30 | Navigation system control module |
| 31 | Park Distance Control (PDC) module (luggage compartment floor) |
| 32 | Rear window wiper/washer control module (in tailgate) |
| 33 | Power seat control module (under seat) |
| 34 | Starter relay (4.4 / 4.6) |
| 35 | Air suspension ride height control module (if equipped) – luggage compartment, right side |
| 36 | Air suspension ride height control module (if equipped) – passenger footwell |
| 37 | Trailer module (in spare wheel well) |
| 38 | Transfer case control module (under rear seat, left side) |
| 39 | Transmission Control Module (TCM/EGS) |
| 40 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) control module |
| 41 | Windshield wiper motor relay – 3.0 Diesel (DDE4) |
| 42 | Windshield wiper motor relay – 3.0 Diesel (DDE5) / Gasoline |
Engine Compartment
Fuse Box
Under the hood, there is one main fuse box and two relay carriers.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Protected Circuit / Component | A |
| 1 | Fuel injectors (cylinders 5–8) | 30 |
| Engine Control Module (ECM/DME) | ||
| Variable valve timing control solenoid | ||
| 2 | Cabin microfilter heater | 20 |
| Camshaft position sensor | ||
| Variable valve timing solenoid | ||
| 3 | Ignition coils | 20 |
| 4 | 20 | |
| 5 | Crankshaft position sensor | 30 |
| Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor | ||
| Camshaft position sensor | ||
| MAP-controlled engine cooling thermostat | ||
| 6 | Fuel injectors (cylinders 1–6) | 20 |
| 7 | Transmission Control Module (TCM/EGS) | 20 |
| 8 | Engine Control Module (DME) | 30 |
| Oxygen sensors (Lambda probes) | ||
| 9 | Spare | 10 |
| 10 | Variable valve timing system (VANOS) | 40 |
| 11 | Variable valve timing actuator motor (Valvetronic) | 40 |
Relay Carriers
Description of engine compartment relay carriers.
| No. | Description |
| Relay Carrier #1 | |
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| R1 | Headlight washer relay |
| R2 | Secondary air injection pump relay |
| R3 | Windshield wiper relay |
| R4 | Starter inhibitor relay |
| Relay Carrier #2 | |
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| R1 | Load relief relay (Terminal 15) / fuel injectors |
| R2 | DDE / DME main relay |
| R3 | Auxiliary heating relay |
| R4 | Engine control system relay |
Passenger Compartment
The primary fuse panel is located behind the glove compartment. To gain access, open the glove compartment and turn the two retaining latches on the access panel.
Representative photo shown.
| BMW X5 E53 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel | ||
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| No. | Protected Circuit / Component | A |
| 1 | Data Link Connector (DLC), instrument cluster | 5 |
| 2 | Light Control Module (LCM) | 5 |
| 3 | Climate control / HVAC system (up to 02/01) | 5 |
| 4 | Ignition coil relay | 5 |
| 5 | Alternator, engine oil level sensor, cooling fan motor fuse/relay panel | 7.5 |
| 6 | Electrochromic rearview mirror, Park Distance Control (PDC) (from 02/04), tire pressure monitoring module | 5 |
| 7 | Ignition coil relay | 5 |
| 8 | Instrument cluster backlighting | 5 |
| 9 | SRS (Airbag) system, brake light switch (brake pedal position sensor), Light Control Module (LCM) | 5 |
| 10 | Horn | 15 |
| 11 | EWS immobilizer | 5 |
| 12 | Instrument cluster backlighting, steering angle sensor | 5 |
| 13 | Anti-theft alarm system, electrochromic rearview mirror | 5 |
| 14 | Multifunction control module 1 (GM1) | 5 |
| 15 | Tire pressure monitoring module (from 02/04) | 5 |
| 16 | Ignition switch | 5 |
| 17 | Interior lighting control module | 5 |
| 18 | Spare | |
| 19 | Spare | |
| 20 | Driver's door control module | 30 |
| 21 | Power seat adjustment | 30 |
| 22 | Spare | |
| 23 | Spare | |
| 24 | Passenger's door control module | 30 |
| 25 | Auxiliary power socket, cigarette lighter fuse (E53) | 25 |
| 26 | Terminal 15 main ignition relay | 30 |
| 27 | Multifunction control module 1 (GM1) | 20 |
| 28 | Headlight washer system | 30 |
| 29 | SRS (Airbag) system | 10 |
| 30 | Spare | |
| 31 | Engine management system (DME/DDE) | 5 |
| 32 | Main power relay, multifunction control module 2 (GM2) | 5 |
| 33 | Cigarette lighter fuse (BMW X5 E53) | 5 |
| 34 | Rear window defroster, climate control / HVAC system | 7.5 |
| 35 | Spare | |
| 36 | Auxiliary power socket | 5 |
| 37 | Multifunction control module 2 (GM2) | 5 |
| 38 | Spare | |
| 39 | Clutch pedal position switch, EWS immobilizer | 5 |
| 40 | Windshield wipers | 30 |
| 41 | Rear window wiper/washer, multifunction control module 1 (GM1) | 5 |
| 42 | Interior lighting | 5 |
| 43 | Instrument cluster | 5 |
| 44 | SRS (Airbag) system, power seat adjustment | 5 |
| 45 | Instrument cluster | 5 |
| 46 | Transfer case control module | 7.5 |
| 47 | Fuel pump relay | 25 |
| 48 | Climate control / HVAC system | 7.5 |
| 49 | Spare | |
| 50 | Spare | |
| 51 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), engine management system | 10 |
| 52 | Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) (from 09/00) | 15 |
| 53 | Multifunction control module 2 (GM2) | 25 |
| 54 | Transmission Control Module (TCM/EGS) | 15 |
| 55 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 30 |
| 56 | Spare | |
| 57 | Air suspension control module | 15 |
| 58 | Power sunroof | 20 |
| 59 | Auxiliary heater | 20 |
| 60 | Multifunction control module 1 (GM1) | 30 |
| 61 | Engine cooling fan | 50 |
| 62 | Secondary air injection pump relay | 50 |
| 63 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 50 |
| 64 | Climate control / HVAC blower motor | 50 |
| Auxiliary Fuse & Relay Panel (Top of Main Panel) | ||
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| No. | Description | A |
| F103 | — | |
| F104 | Glow plug control unit | 10 |
| F105 | EWS immobilizer, ignition switch – 4.4/4.6 (up to 02/02) | 80 |
| F106 | Ignition switch, Light Control Module (LCM) | 50 |
| F107 | Light Control Module (LCM) | 50 |
| 1 | Fuel pre-supply pump relay (Diesel) | |
| 2 | — | |
| 3 | Interior lighting control module | |
| 4 | Horn relay | |
Luggage Compartment
Fuse Panel
The main luggage compartment distribution panel is located behind the access panel on the right side of the trunk.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Protected Circuit / Component | A |
| F72 | Audio system, navigation system | 30 |
| F73 | Ignition coil relay | 7.5 |
| F74 | Cellular telephone module | 10 |
| F75 | Audio system, navigation system | 5 |
| F76 | Spare | |
| F77 | Power rear seats | 30 |
| F78 | Trailer towing connector / module | 20 |
| F79 | Air suspension control module | 7.5 |
| F80 | Ignition coil relay | 20 |
| F81 | Rear window wiper/washer | 20 |
| F82 | Spare | |
| F83 | Rear auxiliary power socket | 20 |
| F84 | Tailgate / trunk lid lock actuator | 7.5 |
| F85 | Rear window defroster | 30 |
| F86 | Auxiliary heater | 5 |
| F87 | Air suspension compressor | 30 |
| R1 | Heated rear seat relay | |
| R2 | Rear window defroster relay | |
| R3 | Audio system power relay | |
| R4 | Lower tailgate release actuator relay | |
| R5 | Power rear seat relay | |
| R6 | Upper tailgate release actuator relay | |
High-Power Fuse Panel
A high-power fuse panel is mounted adjacent to the vehicle battery.
| Luggage Compartment High-Power Fuse Block Legend | ||
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Panel photograph. |
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Circuit diagram. |
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| No. | Protected Circuit / Component | A |
| F200 | Passenger compartment fuse and relay box | 200 |
| F201 | Trailer control module (up to 09/01) | 50 |
| F202 | Luggage compartment fuse box 1 (F83–F87) | 80 |
| F203 | Diesel Engine Management (DDE) relay | 100 |
| F204 | Air suspension compressor | 50 |
| F205 | Trailer control module (from 08/01) | 50 |
| F206 | Luggage compartment fuse box 1 (F77–F81) | 80 |
| F207 | Luggage compartment fuse box 1 (F72–F74) (from 02/02) | 80 |
| Air compressor and air suspension module location |
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