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The BMW X6 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by the German automaker BMW. It blends the attributes of an SUV (all-wheel drive, large wheels, high-output engine) with the styling of a coupe (sloping rear roofline). In this article, we provide a detailed look at the fuse box diagrams for the first-generation BMW X6 (E71 / E72) covering the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 model years.
This guide details the locations of the power distribution boxes and includes photographic reference. The fuses for the “cigarette lighter” and “fuel pump” are highlighted in bold.
Engine Compartment
The power distribution box is located on the right side of the engine compartment. Its configuration varies depending on the engine equipped.
| Diagram | ||
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| N54 Engine | ||
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| No. | Function | A |
| F07 | Electric coolant pump | 50 |
| Non-serviceable power distribution box (N55 engine) | ||
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| No. | Description | A |
| 1 | Engine control module (DME) | 15 |
| 2 | 20 | |
| 3 | Engine control module (DME), exhaust flap, radiator blind actuator | 15 |
| 4 | Engine control module (DME), fuel injectors | 15 |
| 5 | Engine control module (DME), ignition system | 20 |
| 6 | Engine control module (DME), Valvetronic system | 40 |
| 7 | Electric coolant pump | 50 |
| M57, N57 Engines | ||
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| No. | Function | A |
| 1 | M57: Boost pressure actuator 1, camshaft Hall sensor 1, fuel rail pressure control valve, fuel quantity control valve, throttle body | 20 |
| N57: Pre-SCR NOx sensor, high-pressure boost actuator (variable turbine geometry), high-pressure boost actuator 2, low-pressure EGR valve, camshaft Hall sensor 1, low-pressure compressor bypass flap changeover valve, fuel rail pressure control valve, fuel quantity control valve, throttle body | 20 | |
| 2 | M57: EGR solenoid valve, crankcase ventilation heater, active engine mount control valve, swirl flap changeover solenoid valve, pre-cat oxygen sensor, glow plug control module, oil condition sensor | 20 |
| N57: Wastegate valve, compressor bypass valve, EGR solenoid valve, active engine mount control valve, swirl flap changeover solenoid valve, pre-cat oxygen sensor, glow plug control module, oil condition sensor | 20 | |
| 3 | M57, N57: Engine control module (DDE) | 30 |
| 4 | M57: Radiator blind actuator | 30 |
| N57: Crankcase ventilation heater, SCR load relay, radiator blind actuator, post-SCR NOx sensor, delivery pump, SCR supply module, passive fuel tank level sensor | 10 | |
| 5 | M57, N57: Coolant pump relay, high-pressure compressor 2 air recirculation flap changeover valve, wastegate pressure converter, turbine control flap changeover valve | 10 |
| High-current power distribution box (non-serviceable) | ||
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| No. | Description | A |
| 171 | →02.2007: Radiator fan | 100 |
| 03.2007→: Radiator fan cut-off relay, radiator fan (with trailer towing module) | 100 | |
| 172 | Rear power distribution box (luggage compartment fuse box) | 100 |
| 173 | Power distribution box (passenger compartment fuse box) | 250 |
| 504 | ActiveHybrid: Isolation relay | 100 |
| 176 | Gasoline engines (excluding N55), ActiveHybrid: Terminal 15 relief relay | 80 |
| Diesel engines: Engine control module (DDE) main relay | 80 | |
| N55: Integrated supply module | 100 | |
| 177 | →09.2008: Auxiliary electric heater | 100 |
| 10.2008→: PTC auxiliary heater | 80 | |
| N63, S63 Engines, ActiveHybrid | ||
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| No. | Description | A |
| F01 | →04.2013: Turbocharger coolant pump, engine control module (DME) | 30 |
| 30 | 05.2013→: Engine control module (DME), fuse F03 | |
| F02 | Ignition coils, ignition coil interference suppression capacitor | 30 |
Passenger Compartment
The fuse box is located on the passenger side, behind the glove box. To access it, remove the three mounting screws. Then, remove screw (1) and lower the fuse carrier (2).
General view.
| BMW X6 Passenger Compartment Fuse Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | A |
| 1 | Steering column adjustment motor, HVAC system | 20 |
| 2 | Glove box actuator, glove box lighting (10.2009→) | 10 |
| 3 | Anti-theft alarm siren, tilt sensor | 7.5 |
| 4 | Excluding N55: Engine control module (DME) | 10 |
| N55: Integrated supply module | 10 | |
| ActiveHybrid: Engine control module (DME) | 10 | |
| 5 | Roof console | 10 |
| 6 | iDrive controller, DVD changer, CD changer, video switch | 10 |
| 7 | Active Cruise Control (ACC), Longitudinal Dynamics Management, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (RDC) | 5 |
| 8 | Vertical Dynamics Management (VDM) (front left/right damper satellites) | 7.5 |
| 9 | Horn relay (dual-tone horns) | 15 |
| 10 | Electromechanical parking brake (EMF), Car Access System (CAS) | 5 |
| 11 | Auxiliary/park heating system | 20 |
| 12 | Steering column switch cluster (SZL) | 10 |
| 13 | Transmission control module (EGS) | 15 |
| 14 | Dynamic Drive (active roll stabilization) | 10 |
| 15 | Gear selector switch (GWS) | 10 |
| 16 | Driver's door switch block, driver's exterior mirror, passenger's exterior mirror | 10 |
| 17 | Central Information Display (CID), HVAC system (without electric steering column adjustment), active video signal switch (Japan) | 5 |
| 18 | Head-Up Display (HUD), electronics box fan, EVAP canister purge valve (→09.2011), EVAP canister shut-off valve (→09.2011) | 7.5 |
| 19 | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), roof console (without sunroof) | 5 |
| 20 | Integrated Chassis Management (ICM), Servotronic (without ICM) | 10 |
| 21 | Rear window defogger | 30 |
| 22 | Left headlight | 5 |
| 23 | Footwell module (FRM) | 40 |
| 24 | Active Steering | 40 |
| 25 | Right headlight | 5 |
| 26 | →08.2008: Headlight washer pump | 30 |
| 08.2008→: Headlight washer pump | 25 | |
| 27 | →03.2010: Central locking system | 15 |
| 04.2010→: Central locking system | 20 | |
| 28 | Central locking system | 15 |
| 29 | Rear left power window | 40 |
| 30 | Central locking system | 30 |
| 31 | Rear right power window | 40 |
| 32 | Air suspension compressor | 40 |
| 33 | Footwell module (FRM) | 30 |
| 34 | Footwell module (FRM) | 30 |
| 35 | N63, S63, ActiveHybrid: Oxygen sensors | 30 |
| 36 | Spare | 30 |
| 37 | Empty | - |
| 38 | N57: SCR load relay | 30 |
| 39 | Car Access System (CAS) | 40 |
| 40 | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) | 30 |
| 41 | N63, S63, ActiveHybrid: Charge air cooler 2 coolant pump, radiator blind actuator | 7.5 |
| N54: Secondary air mass sensor, radiator blind actuator | 7.5 | |
| 42 | N63, S63, ActiveHybrid: Engine control module (DME), charge air cooler coolant pump, fuel quantity control valve, wastegate pressure converters (1, 2) | 30 |
| N54: Engine control module (DME), EVAP canister purge valve, crankshaft position sensor, fuel quantity control valve, pre-cat oxygen sensors | 30 | |
| 43 | N63, S63, ActiveHybrid: Intake camshaft position sensors (1, 2), exhaust camshaft position sensors (1, 2), oil condition sensor, EVAP canister purge valve, map-controlled thermostat, charge air cooler coolant pump | 30 |
| N54: Post-cat oxygen sensors, oil condition sensor | 30 | |
| 44 | Windshield wipers | 30 |
| Non-serviceable fuses | ||
| 45 | Radiator fan cut-off relay | 60 |
| 46 | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) | 40 |
| 47 | N57, M57US: Fuel line heater | 40 |
| 48 | Blower motor (final stage resistor) | 40 |
| 49 | - | - |
| Relays | ||
| R1 | Windshield wiper relay 2 | |
| R2 | Air suspension compressor relay | |
| R3 | ||
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Luggage Compartment
The fuse box is located behind the trim panel on the right side.
General view.
Access example.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | A |
| 91 | Rear right auxiliary heater | 30 |
| 92 | →03.2011: Transfer case control module (VTG) | 25 |
| 04.2011→: Transfer case control module (VTG) | 30 | |
| 93 | Dynamic Performance Control (QMVH) | 30 |
| 94 | Electromechanical parking brake (EMF) control module | 30 |
| 95 | Rear left auxiliary heater | 30 |
| 96 | Footwell module (FRM) | 40 |
| 97 | →09.2008: Fuel pump relay (standard fuel pump), electronic fuel pump control module (EKPS) | 20 |
| 98 | Rear climate control blower | 15 |
| 99 | 03.2007→: Automatic tailgate | 40 |
| 100 | Rear left heated seat, terminal 15 relief relay (without rear climate control) | 20 |
| 101 | Driver's seat module, driver's seat adjustment, driver's seat lumbar support | 30 |
| 102 | Front passenger seat module, front passenger seat adjustment, front passenger seat lumbar support | 30 |
| 103 | →09.2009: Audio amplifier | 30 |
| 10.2009→: Audio amplifier | 40 | |
| 104 | Fully electric trailer tow hitch | 25 |
| 105 | 10.2008→: Fuel pump relay (standard fuel pump), electronic fuel pump control module (EKPS) | 20 |
| 106 | Vertical Dynamics Management (VDM) (rear left/right damper satellites) | 7.5 |
| 107 | Electronic ride height control (EHC), rear compartment display (→03.2012), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (RDC) (04.2012→) |
10 |
| 108 | Rearview camera, rear entertainment system, headphone jacks, headphone connection module | 5 |
| 109 | →03.2012: Satellite radio receiver (→03.2011), digital tuner (USA) (→09.2009), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (RDC) (04.2010→) | 10 |
| 04.2012→: Active Sound Design (ASD) | 15 | |
| 110 | →02.2009: Luggage compartment lighting, interference suppression filter, High interface module (ULF-SBX-H), Telematic Control Unit (TCU), interface module (ULF-SBX), snap-in adapter/phone cradle, USB hub | 7.5 |
| 03.2009→: Luggage compartment lighting, interference suppression filter, High interface module (ULF-SBX-H), Combox Media, interface module (ULF-SBX), snap-in adapter/phone cradle, USB hub | 5 | |
| 111 | Front cigarette lighter, rear center console 12V socket | 20 |
| 112 | Driver's heated seat module, front passenger's heated seat module, terminal 15 relief relay, rear left heated seat module, rear right heated seat module | 5 |
| 113 | Luggage compartment 12V socket, center console 12V socket | 20 |
| 114 | Roof console, Park Distance Control (PDC), Surround View camera, camera-based driver assistance systems | 5 |
| 115 | Rear cigarette lighter, rear 12V socket | 20 |
| 116 | Trailer tow hitch socket | 20 |
| 117 | Roof console, electric sunroof | 20 |
| 118 | - | - |
| 119 | →09.2009: Video module | 10 |
| 10.2009→: Video module | 5 | |
| 120 | Vertical Dynamics Management (VDM) | 5 |
| 121 | Automatic tailgate | 5 |
| 122 | NVLD module (fuel tank leak diagnosis) | 5 |
| 123 | Dynamic Performance Control (QMVH) | 5 |
| 124 | Junction Box Electronics (JBE) | 5 |
| 125 | Transfer case control module (VTG) | 5 |
| 126 | Rear climate control module | 5 |
| 127 | Radiator fan cut-off relay | 5 |
| 128 | Exhaust flap | 5 |
| 129 | Electromechanical parking brake (EMF) control module, diversity antenna | 5 |
| 130 | S63, N63, ActiveHybrid: Charge air cooler 2 coolant pump, charge air cooler coolant pump (N63; 10.2008→) | 15 |
| N57: Charge air cooler coolant pump | 15 | |
| 131 | →09.2009: Instrument cluster, OBD-II diagnostic port | 5 |
| 10.2009-03.2012: Active Sound Design (ASD) | 5 | |
| 132 | Active Sound Design (ASD) amplifier, Comfort Access control module, exterior door handle electronics (passenger, rear left, rear right) | 7.5 |
| 133 | ActiveHybrid: Interface module | 5 |
| 134 | Steering column switch cluster (SZL), OBD-II diagnostic port (10.2009→), instrument cluster (10.2009→) | 5 |
| 135 | Automatic tailgate with soft-close automatic (SCA) | 20 |
| 136 | Telematic Control Unit (TCU), snap-in adapter | 5 |
| Combox Media | 5 | |
| 137 | Navigation system | 5 |
| 138 | Fully electric trailer tow hitch | 10 |
| 139 | Rear right heated seat module | 20 |
| 140 | Driver's heated seat module | 20 |
| 141 | Front passenger's heated seat module | 20 |
| 142 | →09.2009: Car Communication Computer (CCC) / M-ASK or CHAMP | 20 |
| 10.2009→: Car Information Computer (CIC) | 20 | |
| 143 | →03.2010: Trailer towing module (AHM) | 25 |
| 04.2010→: Trailer towing module (AHM) | 20 | |
| 144 | →03.2010: Trailer towing module (AHM) | 25 |
| 04.2010→: Trailer towing module (AHM) | 20 | |
| 145 | Driver's door soft-close automatic (SCA) | 10 |
| 146 | Front passenger door soft-close automatic (SCA) | 10 |
| 147 | Rear left door soft-close automatic (SCA) | 10 |
| 148 | Rear right door soft-close automatic (SCA) | 10 |
| 149 | Driver's seat adjustment control module | 7.5 |
| 150 | Front passenger seat adjustment control module | 7.5 |
| Relays | - | |
| R1 | Terminal 15 | |
| R2 | Bistable relay | |
| R3 | Terminal 30G | |
