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The E70 is the second generation of the BMW X5 crossover. The vehicle was unveiled in August 2006 at the Paris Motor Show. In 2010, the model received a facelift (LCI). In this article, we provide a detailed overview of the fuse diagrams for the second-generation BMW X5 ( 3.0d, 4.8i, xDrive 30d, xDrive 35d, xDrive 40d, xDrive 50i, xDrive M50d) in the E70 chassis: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 model years.
Below are the power distribution box locations and diagrams. Fuses responsible for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” are highlighted in bold.
In the Luggage Compartment
Fuse Box
The main distribution box is located behind the trim panel on the right side.
Fuse box access panel.
| Diagram | |||
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| No. | Protected Circuit / Component | A | |
| 1 | Auxiliary heater | 30/40 | |
| 2 | Transfer case control unit | 25 | |
| 3 | Auxiliary heater | 40 | |
| 4 | Parking brake control unit | 30 | |
| 5 | Auxiliary heater | 30/40 | |
| 6 | Footwell module (FRM) | 40 | |
| 7 | Fuel pump relay | 20 | |
| Auxiliary fuel pump relay | |||
| 8 | Rear blower motor | 15/20 | |
| 9 | Tailgate power closure control unit | 40 | |
| 10 | Rear left heated seat | 20 | |
| Terminal 15 power supply relay | |||
| 11 | Seat control unit | 30 | |
| Driver seat adjustment switch | |||
| Lumbar support solenoid | |||
| 12 | Seat control unit | 30 | |
| Front passenger seat adjustment switch | |||
| Lumbar support solenoid | |||
| 13 | Audio amplifier | 30 | |
| 15 | Fuel pump control module (EKPS) | 30 | |
| 16 | Speakers | 7.5 | |
| 17 | Electronic ride height control | 10 | |
| Rear display screen | |||
| 18 | Rearview camera | 5 | |
| Rear-seat entertainment system | |||
| Rear 12V power socket | |||
| 19 | Navigation receiver | 10 | |
| 20 | USB port | 7.5 | |
| Telematics Control Unit (TCU) | 20 | ||
| 21 | Front cigarette lighter fuse | ||
| 22 | Heated seats | 5 | |
| Terminal 15 power supply relay | |||
| 23 | Center console cigarette lighter fuse | 20 | |
| 24 | Park Distance Control (PDC), sunroof | 5 | |
| 25 | Empty | ||
| 26 | Trailer connector | 20 | |
| 27 | Sunroof | 20 | |
| 28 | Spare | 20 | |
| 29 | Multimedia control unit | 5 | |
| 30 | Adaptive Drive / Active suspension module | 5 | |
| 31 | Tailgate power actuator | 5 | |
| 32 | Fuel tank leak diagnosis module (DMTL) | 5 | |
| 33 | Empty | ||
| 34 | Dashboard fuse/relay panel | 5 | |
| 35 | Transfer case control unit | 5 | |
| 36 | Air conditioning system (IHKA) | 5 | |
| 39 | Parking brake control unit | 5 | |
| Antenna diversity module | |||
| 41 | Instrument cluster, OBD-II diagnostic connector | 5 | |
| 42 | Comfort Access control unit | 7.5 | |
| Door control module | |||
| 43 | Empty | ||
| 44 | Steering column switch cluster (SZL) | 5 | |
| 45 | Tailgate power actuator | 20 | |
| 46 | Telematics Control Unit (TCU) | 5 | |
| 47 | Navigation system | 5 | |
| 48 | Empty | ||
| 49 | Rear heated seat control unit | 20 | |
| 50 | Front left heated seat | 20 | |
| 51 | Front right heated seat | 20 | |
| 52 | Multimedia control unit | 20 | |
| 53 | Trailer control module | 25 | |
| 54 | 5 | ||
| 55 | Soft-close door motor (front right) | 10 | |
| 56 | Soft-close door motor (front left) | 10 | |
| 57 | Soft-close door motor (rear left) | 10 | |
| 58 | Soft-close door motor (rear right) | 10 | |
| 59 | Seat switch (front left) | 5 | |
| 60 | Seat switch (front right) | 5 | |
| R1 | Power disconnect relay | ||
| R2 | Fuel pump control relay | ||
| R3 | Terminal 15 power supply relay | ||
High-Current Fuses (Power Fuse Block)
Mounted on the positive terminal of the battery (located under the luggage compartment floor) is a power distribution panel containing high-current fusible links.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Protected Circuit / Component | A |
| F171 |
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100 |
| F172 | Luggage compartment fuse box | 100 |
| or | ||
| Auxiliary heater | ||
| F173 | Passenger compartment distribution box | 250 |
| F174 | Empty | - |
| F175 | Empty | - |
| F176 | Ride height control relay / Valvetronic relay | 80 |
| or | ||
| DDE main relay | ||
| F177 | Empty | - |
In the Passenger Compartment
The distribution box is located in the front passenger footwell. To gain access, loosen the three retaining screws (1) and lower the trim panel. Then (2) unscrew fastener 1 and lower the fuse panel bracket 2.
General view.
| BMW X5 E70 Passenger Compartment Fuse Box Diagram | ||
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| No. | Protected Circuit / Component | A |
| 1 | Steering column adjustment | 20 |
| Climate control panel | ||
| 2 | Glove box lock actuator, central locking | 10 |
| 3 | Charging system (alternator) | 7.5 |
| Horn | ||
| Automatic climate control | ||
| Manual climate control | ||
| 4 | Engine control unit (DME/DDE) | 10 |
| 5 | Sunroof | 10 |
| 6 | CD changer | 10 |
| DVD player | ||
| 7 | Secondary air pump relay | 5 |
| Tire pressure monitor control module (RDC) | ||
| 8 | Speakers | 7.5 |
| 9 | Horn | 15 |
| 10 | Parking brake | 5 |
| Central locking | ||
| 11 | Auxiliary heating system | 20 |
| 12 | Steering column switch module (SZL) | 10 |
| 13 | Electronic transmission control module (EGS) | 15 |
| 14 | Dynamic Drive module | 10 |
| 15 | Transmission selector lever | 10 |
| 16 | Power window switches | 7.5 |
| 17 | Video system module | 7.5 |
| Multi-function display | ||
| Climate control unit | ||
| 18 | Head-Up Display control unit | 7.5 |
| Electronics box (E-box) cooling fan | ||
| 19 | Air conditioning | 5 |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) | ||
| Sunroof | ||
| 20 | Empty | |
| 21 | Heated rear window | 30 |
| 22 | Empty | |
| 23 | Footwell module (FRM) | 40 |
| 24 | Power steering control module | 40 |
| 25 | Spare | 30 |
| 26 | Headlight washer pump | 30 |
| 27 | Central locking | 15 |
| 28 | 15 | |
| 29 | Rear power windows | 40 |
| 30 | Central locking | 30 |
| 31 | Rear power windows | 40 |
| 32 | Air suspension compressor relay | 40 |
| 33 | Footwell module (FRM) | 30 |
| 34 | 30 | |
| 35 | Crankshaft position sensor | 30 |
| Hot-film air mass meter (MAF) | ||
| Intake camshaft position sensor | ||
| Exhaust camshaft solenoid valve (VANOS) | ||
| Engine oil temperature sensor | ||
| MAP-controlled thermostat | ||
| Camshaft adjustment valve (VANOS) | ||
| 36 | Fuel injectors (cylinders 1–4) | 30 |
| Evaporative emission (EVAP) purge valve | ||
| Intake camshaft position sensor | ||
| Exhaust camshaft position sensor | ||
| Camshaft adjustment valve (VANOS) | ||
| 37 | Rear window wiper motor | 30 |
| 38 | Terminal 15 power supply relay | 30 |
| 39 | Central locking | 40 |
| 40 | ABS electronic control unit | 30 |
| 41 | Hot-film air mass meter (MAF) | 7.5 |
| 42 | Digital Motor Electronics (DME) | 30 |
| Variable valve timing control unit (Valvetronic) | ||
| Fuel injectors (cylinders 5–8) | ||
| 43 | Upstream and downstream oxygen sensors | 30 |
| 44 | Windshield wiper motor | 30 |
| R1 | Air suspension compressor relay | |
| R2 | Rear window wiper relay | |
| R3 | Windshield wiper motor relay | |
In the Engine Compartment
The power distribution box is located on the right side of the engine compartment under a protective cover.
| Diagram | |
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| No. | Description |
| 1 | Engine Control Module (ECU / DME / DDE) |
| 2 | Variable valve timing (Valvetronic) relay |
| F1 | Variable valve timing (Valvetronic) relay fuse (40 A) |
General Component Locations
Location of electronic control modules and components:
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| No. | Component |
| 1 | ABS / DSC electronic module |
| 2 | Automatic air recirculation (AUC) sensor - right side of engine compartment |
| 3 | Front HVAC blower motor control module - behind climate control panel |
| 4 | Rear HVAC blower motor control module - center console |
| 5 | Power steering control module - behind left front wheel arch liner |
| 6 | Active suspension / Adaptive Drive control module - right side of luggage compartment |
| 7 | Antenna diversity module - tailgate |
| 8 | Front impact sensor (SRS) 1 - front left suspension |
| 9 | Front impact sensor (SRS) 2 - front right suspension |
| 10 | Side impact sensor 1 - upper driver-side B-pillar |
| 11 | Side impact sensor 2 - front left door |
| 12 | Side impact sensor 3 - upper passenger-side B-pillar |
| 13 | Side impact sensor 4 - front right door |
| 14 | Vehicle tilt sensor (anti-theft alarm system) - inside alarm siren |
| 15 | Anti-theft alarm siren - left side of engine compartment |
| 16 | Audio system power amplifier - left side of luggage compartment |
| 17 | Auxiliary heater (fuel-operated) - underbody, left side |
| 18 | Auxiliary seat heater control unit, rear left - under left rear seat |
| 19 | Auxiliary seat heater control unit, rear right - under right rear seat |
| 20 | Vehicle battery - under luggage compartment floor |
| 21 | Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) - on battery terminal |
| 22 | Battery cut-off relay - right side of luggage compartment |
| 23 | OBD-II diagnostic link connector (DLC) |
| 24 | Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) tuner module - left side of luggage compartment |
| 25 | Multi-function display / Rear seat entertainment control unit - left side of luggage compartment |
| 26 | Engine Control Module (ECM / DME / DDE) - inside engine compartment E-box |
| 27 | Fuel pump control unit (EKPS, 3.0i/3.0si) - right side of luggage compartment |
| 28 | Fuel pump relay (4.8i) - right side of luggage compartment |
| 29 | Engine compartment fuse and relay box (E-box) |
| 30 | Passenger compartment fuse box |
| 31 | Luggage compartment fuse box 1 |
