Fuses and relays BMW X5 (E70, 2006 - 2013)

The E70 is the second generation of the German crossover X5. The car was presented in August 2006 at the Paris Motor Show. In 2010, the model was restyled. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the fuse diagrams for the the BMW X5 ( 3.0d, 4.8i, xDrive 30d, xDrive 35d, xDrive 40d, xDrive 50i, xDrive M50d) of the 2nd generation in the e70 body: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. 2011, 2012, 2013 release.

Here you will find the locations and photos of distribution boxes. The 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 under the casing on the right side.

Access example. 

Diagram
No.	Decryption		A
1	additional heater		30/40
2	transfer case control unit		25
3	Additional heater		40
4	Parking brake control unit		30
5	Additional heater		30/40
6	Footwell control unit		40
7	Fuel pump relay		20
	Auxiliary relay, fuel pump
8	Rear fan motor		15/20
9	rear door opening/closing drive control unit		40
10	Rear left heated seat		20
	Terminal 15 supply voltage relay
11	seat control unit		30
	Driver seat adjustment switch
	Lumbar support, solenoid
12	seat control unit		30
	Passenger seat adjustment switch
	Lumbar support, solenoid
13	Audio output amplifier		30
15	Fuel module control (fuel pump)		30
16	Speakers		7.5
17	ride height control		10
	Rear information display
18	Rear View Camera		5
	Rear car entertainment
	Rear socket 12V
19	Navigation system receiver		10
20	USB		7.5
	TCU		20
21	Cigarette lighter fuse (front)
22	heated seats		5
	Terminal 15 supply voltage relay
23	Cigarette lighter fuse (center armrest)		20
24	Parking assist, sunroof		5
25	Empty
26	Trailer electrical connector		20
27	Sunroof		20
28	Spare		20
29	multimedia control unit		5
30	active suspension		5
31	drive for opening / closing the rear door (trunk)		5
32	Fuel Tank Leak Diagnosis		5
33	Empty
34	Dashboard Fuse/Relay Box		5
35	Transfer box control unit		5
36	air conditioner		5
39	Parking brake control unit		5
	Antenna selection control unit
41	Instrument panel, diagnostic connector		5
42	Access control unit		7.5
	Door control unit
43	Empty
44	steering column electrical equipment		5
45	rear door opening/closing drive		20
46	TCU		5
47	Navigation system		5
48	Empty
49	Heated rear seat control unit		20
50	heated left front seat		20
51	heated right front seat		20
52	multimedia control unit		20
53	Trailer control unit		25
54			5
55	Secondary Door Closing Motor (Front Right)		10
56	Secondary Door Closing Motor (Front Left)		10
57	Secondary Door Closing Motor (Rear Left)		10
58	Auxiliary door closing motor (rear right)		10
59	seat switch (front left)		5
60	seat switch (front right)		5
R1	Circuit disconnect relay
R2	Fuel module relay (fuel pump)
R3	Terminal 15 supply voltage relay

Power fuses

On the positive terminal of the battery (located in a niche under the floor) there is a board consisting of high-power fuse-links.

Diagram
No.	Decryption	A
F171	Electronics box (E-box) cooling Fan	100
F172	Fuses in the main luggage compartment	100
	or
	Additional heater
F173	Cabin distribution box	250
F174	empty	-
F175	empty	-
F176	Height Control Unit Relay Valve Lift	80
	or
	Main relay DDE
F177	empty	-

In the passenger compartment

The distribution box is located at the feet of the passenger in front. To access it, it is necessary to unscrew the three fixing screws (1) and lower the cladding. Then (2) unscrew the screw 1 and lower the block holder 2 down .

General view.

BMW X5 E70 Cabin Fuse Diagram
No.	Decryption	A
1	Steering column adjustment	20
	Conditioning control
2	Glove box lock drive, central locking	10
3	Charging system	7.5
	Horn
	Automatic air conditioner
	Manual air conditioner
4	Electronic engine control unit	10
5	Sunroof	10
6	CD changer	10
	DVD
7	Secondary air pump relay	5
	Tire pressure control unit (RDC)
8	Speakers	7.5
9	Horn	15
10	Hand brake	5
	central locking
11	Auxiliary heating system	20
12	Steering column electrical control unit	10
13	Electronic gearbox control unit	15
14	dynamic drive	10
15	Gearbox selector	10
16	Power window switch	7.5
17	video system	7.5
	Multifunction display
	Conditioning control
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	Rear window heater	30
22	Empty
23	Footwell control unit	40
24	power steering	40
25	Spare	30
26	headlight washer pump	30
27	central locking	15
28		15
29	Power windows rear	40
30	central locking	30
31	Power windows rear	40
32	Active Suspension Compressor	40
33	Footwell control unit	30
34		30
35	crankshaft position sensor	30
	Hot Film Air Mass Sensor
	Intake camshaft position sensor
	Exhaust camshaft valve
	Oil temperature sensor
	MAP-controlled engine cooling thermostat
	Camshaft adjustment valve
36	Injectors (cylinders 1 - 4)	30
	Fuel tank vent solenoid valve
	Intake camshaft position sensor
	Exhaust camshaft position sensor
	Camshaft adjustment valve
37	Rear wiper motor	30
38	Terminal 15 supply voltage relay	30
39	central locking	40
40	ABS electronic control unit	30
41	Hot Film Air Mass Sensor	7.5
42	DME	30
	Valve timing adjustment unit
	Injectors (cylinders 5 - 8)
43	Oxygen sensors behind and before the catalytic converter	30
44	Windshield wiper motor	30
R1	Active Suspension Compressor Relay
R2	Rear window wiper relay
R3	Windshield wiper motor relay

In the engine compartment

The distribution box is located on the right side, it is closed with a protective cover.

Diagram
No.	Description
1	ECU engine
2	Valve Height Control Relay
F1	Valve Height Control Relay 40 A

General arrangement

Location of the electronic components.

No.	Component
1	ABS electronic module
2	Air purity sensor (air conditioning system) - Engine compartment, right side
3	A/C/heater fan motor control module, front - behind the air conditioning/heater control panel
4	A/C/Heater Fan Motor Control Module, Rear - Center Console
5	Power steering control module - behind the wheel arch, left
6	Active suspension control module - right side of luggage compartment
7	Antenna Booster - Rear Door
8	Impact sensor (SRS) 1 - suspension (front left)
9	Impact sensor (SRS) 2 - suspension (front right)
10	Side impact sensor 1 - B-pillar top
11	Side impact sensor 2 - in the door
12	Side impact sensor 3 - upper part of the B-pillar
13	Side impact sensor 4 - in the door
14	Vehicle tilt sensor (anti-theft system) - in the anti-theft siren
15	Anti-theft siren - Engine compartment, left side
16	Audio Output Amplifier - LH Trunk
17	Additional heater, before, - the Left part of the bottom
18	Auxiliary heater, rear left - under the left seat
19	Auxiliary heater, rear right - under the right seat
20	Battery - left side of luggage compartment
21	Battery Status Sensor - On Battery
22	Battery Current Monitor Relay - Luggage Compartment RH
23	Diagnostic connector (DLC)
24	audio control unit (DAB) - left side of the luggage compartment
25	multifunction digital display control unit - luggage compartment left side
26	ECM - in the fuse/relay box in the engine compartment
27	Fuel pump control unit (3.0si) - right side of luggage compartment
28	Fuel pump relay (4,8i) - right side of luggage compartment
29	Underhood fuse and relay box
30	Passenger compartment fuse box
31	Fuse/Relay Box, Luggage Compartment 1