Fuses and relays BMW X6 (E71/E72, 2008 - 2014)

The X6 is a mid-size crossover produced by the German company BMW. It combines both the characteristics of an SUV (four-wheel drive, large wheels, powerful engine) and the characteristics of a coupe (sloping roof at the rear). In this article, we will take a detailed look at the fuse diagrams for the the 1st generation BMW X6 (e71 / e72): 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 of 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 engine compartment

The distribution box is located on the right side of the engine compartment. Its execution depends on the installed engine.

Diagram
Engine N54
No.	Purpose	A
F07	Electric coolant pump	50
Maintenance-free unit (N55 motor)
No.	Decryption	A
1	Engine control module (DME)	15
2		20
3	Engine Control Module (DME), Muffler Shutter, Radiator Shutter Actuator	15
4	Engine control module (DME), injectors	15
5	Engine control module (DME), ignition	20
6	Engine control module (DME), Valvetronic	40
7	Electric coolant pump	50
Engine N57, M57
No.	Purpose	A
1	M57: Boost Pressure Regulator #1, Camshaft Hall Sensor #1, Rail Pressure Control Valve, Quantity Control Valve, Throttle	20
	N57: NOx sensor before SCR catalytic converter, boost pressure regulator - high pressure stage (variable turbocharger geometry), boost pressure regulator #2 - high pressure stage, low pressure AGR valve, camshaft hall sensor #1, low pressure compressor bypass flap changeover valve , Rail Pressure Control Valve, Quantity Control Valve, Throttle	20
2	M57: EGR solenoid valve, crankcase ventilation heater, engine mount stiffness control valve, swirl valve changeover solenoid valve, pre-catalyst lambda probe, pre-heating control unit, oil condition sensor	20
	N57: Wastegate valve, compressor bypass valve, EGR solenoid valve, engine mount stiffness control valve, swirl valve changeover solenoid valve, pre-catalyst lambda probe, preheating control unit, oil condition sensor	20
3	M57, N57: Engine control unit (DDM)	30
4	M57: Radiator shutter drive	30
	N57: Crankcase ventilation heater, SCR load relay, radiator shutter actuator, nitrogen oxide sensor downstream of SCR catalytic converter, transport pump, SCR supply module, passive tank fuel level sensor	10
5	M57, N57: Coolant Pump Relay, High Pressure Compressor #2 Air Recirculation Damper Switching Valve, Pressure Converter for Bypass Valve, Turbine Control Damper Switching Valve	10
Power maintenance-free unit
No.	Decryption	A
171	→02.2007: Engine cooling fan	100
	03.2007→: Fan Motor Open Relay, Engine Cooling Fan (with Trailer Electrical Module)	100
172	Rear power distribution box (fuse box in luggage compartment)	100
173	Power Distributor (Passenger Fuse Block)	250
504	ActiveHybrid: Isolating relay	100
176	Petrol engines (except N55), ActiveHybrid: Unloader relay 15 pins	80
	Diesel engines: Main relay of the engine control unit (DDE)	80
	N55: Built-in power module	100
177	→09.2008: Additional electric heater	100
	10.2008→: Electric auxiliary heater	80
Engines N63, S63, ActiveHybrid
No.	Description	A
F01	→04.2013: Turbocharger coolant pump, engine control unit (DME)	30
30	05.2013→: Engine control unit (DME), fuse: "03"
F02	Ignition Coils, Ignition Coil Suppression Capacitor	30

In the passenger compartment.

The distribution box is located on the passenger side behind the glove compartment. To access it, unscrew the three fixing screws. Then remove the screw (1) and lower the fuse holder (2) down.

General view.

BMW x6 Cabin Fuse Diagram
No.	Decryption	A
1	Steering column adjustment motor, heating and air conditioning system	20
2	Glove box lock, glove box lighting (10.2009→)	10
3	Anti-theft siren, tilt sensor	7.5
4	except N55:  Engine control unit (DME)	10
	N55:  Built-in power module	10
	ActiveHybrid:  Engine control unit (DME)	10
5	ceiling console	10
6	iDrive joystick, DVD changer, CD changer, video switch	10
7	Active Cruise Control, Longitudinal Dynamics Control, Tire Pressure Control (RDC)	5
8	Vertical dynamics management system (damper satellite front left/right)	7.5
9	Horn relay (horn left/right)	15
10	Parking brake, car access system	5
11	Autonomous/additional heater	20
12	Switching center in the steering column	10
13	Gearbox control system	15
14	Dynamic Drive Active Suspension System	10
15	Gear selector	10
16	Driver Door Switch Box, Driver Outside Mirror, Passenger Outside Mirror	10
17	Central information display, heating and air conditioning system (without power steering column), active video signal switch (Japan)	5
18	Upper display, electronics box fan, fuel tank vent valve (→09.2011), fuel tank vent shutoff valve (→09.2011)	7.5
19	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), overhead console (without sunroof)	5
20	Integrated Chassis Management (ICM), Servotronic (without ICM)	10
21	Rear window heating	30
22	Left headlight	5
23	Footwell module	40
24	Active Steering System	40
25	Right headlight	5
26	→08.2008:  Headlight washer pump	30
	08.2008→:  Headlight washer pump	25
27	→03.2010:  Central locking	15
	04.2010→:  Central locking	20
28	central locking	15
29	Rear left power window	40
30	central locking	30
31	Rear right power window	40
32	air suspension compressor	40
33	Footwell module	30
34	Footwell module	30
35	N63, S63, ActiveHybrid:  Lambda probes	30
36	Reserve	30
37	empty	-
38	N57:  Load relay SCR	30
39	Car access system	40
40	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	30
41	N63, S63, ActiveHybrid:  Charge Air Cooler #2 Coolant Pump, Radiator Shutter Actuator	7.5
	N54:  Teroanemometric secondary air mass meter, radiator shutter drive	7.5
42	N63, S63, ActiveHybrid:  Engine control module (DME), intercooler coolant pump, quantity control valve, wastegate pressure converter (#1, #2)	30
	N54:  Engine control unit (DME), tank vent valve, crankshaft sensor, quantity control valve, lambda probes (before catalytic converter)	30
43	N63, S63, ActiveHybrid:  Intake camshaft position sensor (#1, #2), exhaust camshaft position sensor (#1, #2), oil condition sensor, fuel tank vent valve, programmable thermostat, intercooler coolant pump	30
	N54:  Lambda probes (after catalytic converter), oil condition sensor	30
44	Front wiper	30
Maintenance free fuses
45	Opening relay for the electric fan of the engine cooling system (electric fan)	60
46	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	40
47	N57, M57US:  Fuel heating system	40
48	Heater (fan output stage)	40
49	-	-
Relay
R1	Wiper (relay #2)
R2	air suspension compressor
R3
Diesel engines: M57D30TÜ2 - 3.0l. (xDrive30d, xDrive35d), N57D30OL - 3.0l. (xDrive30d), N57D30TOP - 3.0l. (xDrive40d), N57S - 3.0l. (X6 M50d) Gasoline engines : N54B30 - 3.0l (xDrive35i), N55B30 - 3.0l. (xDrive35i), N63B44 - 4.4l. (xDrive50i, ActiveHybrid X6), S63B44 - 4.4L (X6 M)

In the trunk

The block is under the casing on the right side.

General view.

Access example.

Diagram
No.	Decryption	A
91	Additional electric heater rear right	30
92	→03.2011: Transfer  box control unit	25
	04.2011→:  Transfer case control unit	30
93	Rear axle torque distribution system (QMVH)	30
94	Parking brake control unit	30
95	Additional electric heater rear left	30
96	Footwell module	40
97	→09.2008: Fuel pump relay (non-electronic fuel pump), fuel pump control unit (EKPS) (electronic fuel pump)	20
98	Rear heater	15
99	03.2007→:  Power tailgate	40
100	Heated rear left seat, unloader relay 15 pins (without rear air conditioning)	20
101	Driver's seat module, driver's seat adjustment control unit, driver's seat lumbar adjustment control unit	30
102	Front Passenger Seat Module, Front Passenger Seat Adjustment Control Unit, Front Passenger Seat Lumbar Adjustment Control Unit	30
103	→09.2009:  Audio amplifier	30
	10.2009→:  Audio Amplifier	40
104	Electrically retractable drawbar	25
105	10.2008→:  Fuel Pump Relay (non-electronic fuel pump), Fuel Pump Control Unit (EKPS) (electronic fuel pump)	20
106	Vertical dynamics management system (rear left/right damper satellite)	7.5
107	Electronic ride height control, rear display (→03.2012), tire pressure monitoring system - RDC (04.2012→)	10
108	Rear view camera, rear audio system, headphone jack, headphone connection module	5
109	→03.2012:  Satellite 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, suppressor filter, high interface module (ULF-SBX-H), telematics (TCU), interface module (ULF-SBX), phone holder/box holder, USB hub	7.5
	03.2009→:  Luggage Compartment Light, Suppression Filter, High Interface Module (ULF-SBX-H), Combox Media, Interface Module (ULF-SBX), Phone Holder/Box Holder, USB Hub	5
111	Front cigarette lighter fuse, charging socket in rear center console	20
112	Driver Seat Heating Module, Front Passenger Seat Heating Module, 15 Pin Relief Relay, Rear Left Seat Heating Module, Rear Right Seat Heating Module	5
113	Socket in luggage compartment, socket in center console	20
114	Overhead console, parking distance warning - park assist (PDC), surround view camera, camera based driver assistance systems	5
115	Rear cigarette lighter bmw x6, rear socket	20
116	Trailer socket	20
117	Overhead console, sunroof	20
118	-	-
119	→09.2009:  Video module	10
	10.2009→:  Video module	5
120	Vertical dynamics control system	5
121	Power tailgate	5
122	Fuel Tank Leak Diagnostic Module	5
123	Rear axle torque distribution system (QMVH)	5
124	Electronic control unit JBE	5
125	Transfer case control unit	5
126	Rear air conditioning control unit	5
127	Opening relay for the electric fan of the engine cooling system	5
128	muffler damper	5
129	Parking brake control unit, antenna diversity	5
130	S63, N63, ActiveHybrid:  No. 2 aftercooler coolant pump, intercooler coolant pump (N63; 10.2008→)	15
	N57:  Coolant pump for charge air cooler	15
131	→09.2009:  Instrument Cluster, OBD II Diagnostic Connector	5
	10.2009-03.2012:  Active Sound Design (ASD)	5
132	Active Sound Design Audio Amplifier - ASD (10.2009→), Comfort Access (Keyless Entry) Control Unit, Passenger Side Outside Door Handle ECU, Left Rear Door Outside Handle ECU, Right Rear Door Outside Handle ECU	7.5
133	ActiveHybrid:  Interface module	5
134	Switching center in the steering column, OBD II diagnostic socket (10.2009→), instrument cluster (10.2009→)	5
135	Power tailgate with auto-closer	20
136	Telematics (TCU), phone holder/unit holder	5
	Combox Media	5
137	Navigation system	5
138	Electrically retractable drawbar	10
139	Rear Right Seat Heating Module	20
140	Driver seat heating module	20
141	Front Passenger Seat Heating Module	20
142	→09.2009:  Multi-audio system controller CCC/M-ASK or CHAMP	20
	10.2009→:  Car Information Computer (CIC)	20
143	→03.2010:  Trailer electrical module	25
	04.2010→:  Trailer electrical module	20
144	→03.2010:  Trailer electrical module	25
	04.2010→:  Trailer electrical module	20
145	Driver's door closer	10
146	Front passenger door automatic	10
147	Rear left door closer	10
148	Rear right door closer	10
149	Driver's seat adjustment control unit	7.5
150	Front passenger seat adjustment control unit	7.5
Relay		-
R1	Contact 15
R2	bistable relay
R3	Contact 30G