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The X6 is a luxury crossover produced by German automaker BMW. It combines the characteristics of an SUV (all-wheel drive, large wheels, powerful engine options) with the styling of a coupé (sloping rear roofline). This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the fuse and relay circuits for the second-generation BMW X6 (F16 chassis) for model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Below are the locations and photographs of the power distribution boxes. Fuses for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” are highlighted in bold.
Luggage Compartment
Fuse Box
Located on the right side of the luggage compartment, behind the side trim panel.
Representative photograph shown.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | A |
| 100 | Parking brake button | 5 |
| 101 | Right headlight | 15 |
| 102 | Empty | - |
| 103 | Alarm siren with tilt sensor | 5 |
| 104 | Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control module | 5 |
| N55, N63, S63 : Natural Vacuum Leak Detection (NVLD) sensor, parking brake control module | 5 | |
| 105 | Electric reversible seat belt retractor, right | 30 |
| 106 | Rear axle torque vectoring module | 30 |
| 107 | Automatic tailgate lift module (→07/2016), Tailgate function module (08/2016→) | 40 |
| 108 | Empty | - |
| 109 | Empty | - |
| 110 | Air suspension compressor relay | 40 |
| 111 | Empty | - |
| 112 | Empty | - |
| 113 | Trailer hitch control module | 30 |
| 114 | 30 | |
| 115 | Right headlight | 20 |
| 116 | Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control module | 30 |
| 117 | Electric reversible seat belt retractor, left | 30 |
| 118 | Video Switcher (VSW) | 5 |
| 119 | Empty | - |
| 120 | Power Control Unit (PCU) | 5 |
| 121 | Head unit | 20 |
| 122 | Audio amplifier | 30 |
| 123 | Empty | - |
| 124 | Video module | 5 |
| 125 | Empty | - |
| 126 | Rear passenger door soft-close actuator | 10 |
| 127 | DVD changer | 5 |
| 128 | Wireless charging tray, wireless charging antenna booster, base plate | 5 |
| 129 | Active Sound Design (ASD) module | 15 |
| 130 | Automatic tailgate lift actuator | 5 |
| 131 | Luggage compartment lighting, interior tailgate release button, interference suppression filter | 5 |
| 132 | Rear axle torque distribution module, electronic ride height control | 5 |
| 133 | Rear climate control panel | 5 |
| 134 | Rear driver door soft-close actuator | 5 |
| 135 | Battery safety terminal pyrotechnic disconnect switch | 5 |
| 136 | Empty | - |
| 137 | Empty | - |
| 138 | Empty | - |
| 139 | Trailer socket | 20 |
| 140 | Tailgate latch mechanism | 20 |
| 141 | Empty | - |
| 142 | Empty | - |
| 143 | Coolbox / Refrigerator relay | 10 |
| 144 | Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) control module | 15 |
| 145 | Park Distance Control (PDC), infotainment system fan | 5 |
| 146 | Exhaust flap actuator (No. 1, No. 2) | 15 |
| 147 | Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) control module | 15 |
| 148 | Lane Change Warning (SWW) | 5 |
| 149 | Right headlight | 7.5 |
| 150 | →06/2016: Hands-free tailgate opener control unit, high-voltage charging electronics (Hybrid) | 5 |
| 07/2016→: Hands-free tailgate opener control unit, high-voltage charging electronics (Hybrid), tailgate function module | 7.5 | |
| 151 | USB hub (USB ports #1/#2, AUX-IN port) | 5 |
| 152 | Electric reversible seat belt retractor, left/right | 5 |
| 153 | Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) control module | 15 |
| 154 | Top Rear Side View Camera (TRSVC), rear-view camera | 5 |
| 155 | Front passenger door soft-close actuator | 10 |
| 156 | Driver door soft-close actuator | 10 |
| 157 | Empty | - |
| 158 | Rear-seat audio system | 10 |
| 159 | Audio amplifier, infotainment system fan | 5 |
| 160 | Rear auxiliary heater | 20 |
| 161 | Empty | - |
| 162 | Rear seat power outlets, luggage compartment power outlet / cigarette lighter | 20 |
| 163 | Trailer hitch control module | 30 |
| 164 | Rear right seat heater | 30 |
| 165 | Fuel pump control unit (EKPS) | 20 |
| 166 | Rear left seat heater | 30 |
| 167 | Driver and front passenger door soft-close actuators | 30 |
High-Current Fusible Links
A high-current fusible link power distribution plate is mounted on the positive battery terminal.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | A |
| 500 | Body Domain Controller (BDC) | 50 |
| 501 | Luggage compartment fuse box | 125 |
| 502 | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) | 150 |
| 503 | N55, N63, S63, N20: Integrated Power Module (IPM) | 125 |
| N57: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) main relay | 125 | |
| 504 | Body Domain Controller (BDC) | 125 |
| 505 | Audio amplifier | 50 |
| 506 | Power Control Unit (PCU) | 60 |
| 507 | Auxiliary electric heater, rear right | 40 |
| 508 | Empty | - |
| 509 | Body Domain Controller (BDC) | 40 |
| 510 | Auxiliary electric heater, rear left | 40 |
Passenger Compartment
Main Fuse Box
Located beneath the dashboard on the passenger side. To gain access, loosen the three retaining fasteners and remove the protective cover.
General overview.
| BMW X6 (F16) Passenger Compartment Fuse Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | A |
| 19 | Remote control receiver | 5 |
| 20 | Overhead console | 5 |
| 21 | Glow plug control module | 5 |
| 22 | Driver door switch block, front passenger exterior mirror | 7.5 |
| 23 | Digital Motor Electronics (DME) engine management system | 10 |
| 24 | Electronic Transmission Control (EGS) | 10 |
| 25 | Touchpad, iDrive controller | 5 |
| 26 | Retractable dashboard speaker, rear left/right seat heating switch | 5 |
| 27 | Driver/passenger seat lumbar support valve block, driver/passenger seat adjustment switch block | 10 |
| 28 | Rain/light/solar sensor, overhead console, vanity mirror lighting | 5 |
| 29 | Auxiliary coolant pump | 15 |
| 30 | N63, S63, N57: Charge air cooler auxiliary coolant pump | 10 |
| 31 | Electric fan cut-off relay | 5 |
| 32 | Transfer case control module | 5 |
| 33 | N63, S63: Turbocharger auxiliary coolant pump | 5 |
| 34 | Integrated Chassis Management (ICM) | 5 |
| 35 | Electrochromic rear-view mirror | 5 |
| 36 | Center armrest power outlet | 20 |
| 37 | Cigarette lighter fuse (BMW X6) | 20 |
| 38 | Overhead console (Terminal 30 power supply) | 20 |
| 39 | Left headlight | 15 |
| 40 | Empty | - |
| 41 | S63: Charge air cooler auxiliary coolant pump | 10 |
| 42 | Electronic Damping Control (EDC), electrochromic rear-view mirror | 5 |
| 43 | Cornering lights, left/right | 5 |
| 44 | Camera-Based Driver Assistance System (KAFAS), Active Steering | 7.5 |
| 45 | Active Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic Air Recirculation Control (AUC) sensor | 5 |
| 46 | Radiator shutter actuator | 5 |
| N57: Crankcase ventilation heating element, radiator shutter actuator | 5 | |
| 47 | Night Vision Electronics (NVE), Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS / VSG) | 5 |
| 48 | Steering column switch cluster (SZL) | 10 |
| 49 | Steering angle sensor | 5 |
| N57D30T1: Coolant expansion tank shut-off valve, steering angle sensor | 5 | |
| 50 | Instrument cluster | 5 |
| 51 | Empty | - |
| 52 | Instrument cluster | 7.5 |
| 53 | Glove compartment lighting, dashboard ambient lighting strips (driver/passenger side), footwell lighting (driver/passenger side) | 5 |
| 54 | Gear selector switch (GWS) | 10 |
| 55 | Servotronic (SVT), Electromechanical Power Steering (EPS) | 5 |
| 56 | Vertical Dynamics Management (VDM) | 5 |
| 57 | Left headlight | 20 |
| 58 | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) | 30 |
| 59 | Active Steering system | 40 |
| 60 | Heater blower | 40 |
| 61 | Electronic Damping Control (EDC) | 20 |
| 62 | →06/2016: Vertical Dynamics Management (VDM) | 30 |
| 07/2016→: Vertical Dynamics Management (VDM) | 20 | |
| 63 | Transfer case (VTG) | 30 |
| 64 | Front passenger seat heating module | 30 |
| 65 | Driver seat heating module | 30 |
| 66 | Auxiliary/stand-alone heater | 20 |
| 67 | Driver seat adjustment switch block (without seat module), driver seat module (SMFA) | 30 |
| 68 | Front passenger seat adjustment switch block (without seat module), front passenger seat module (SMBF) | 30 |
| 69 | Electronic Transmission Control (EGS) | 20 |
| 70 | Power steering column adjustment | 20 |
Auxiliary Fuse Box
Auxiliary Body Domain Controller (BDC) module.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | A |
| 1 | Front passenger window motor | 30 |
| 2 | Rear left power window motor | 30 |
| 3 | Front passenger door lock actuator | 20 |
| 4 | Driver power window motor | 30 |
| 5 | Heated rear window | 30 |
| 6 | Rear right power window motor | 30 |
| 7 | Driver door lock actuator | 20 |
| 8 | Empty | - |
| 9 | Steering column switch cluster (SZL), light switch module, driver assistance control unit with hazard warning switch | 5 |
| 10 | Left headlight | 7.5 |
| 11 | OBD-II diagnostic socket, HVAC system, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) | 7.5 |
| 12 | Telematic Communication Box (TCB), exterior door handle electronics | 5 |
| 13 | Horn (high/low tone) | 15 |
| 14 | Empty | - |
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| F90 | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) | 50 |
Engine Compartment
The main power distribution box is located on the left side of the engine compartment.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | A |
| 1 | Camshaft position sensor, quantity control valve, rail pressure control valve, wastegate pressure converter, low-pressure compressor bypass changeover valve (except US), EGR auxiliary cooler bypass changeover valve (US), boost pressure actuator (performance class “T”), high-pressure stage boost pressure actuator (variable turbine geometry, performance class “S”), high-pressure stage boost pressure actuator No. 2 (variable turbine geometry, N57D30S1) | 20 |
| 2 | Oxygen sensor (Lambda sensor), hot-film mass air flow sensor, active engine mount control valve, oil level/condition sensor, EGR cooler bypass flap changeover valve, high-pressure compressor sequence changeover valve No. 2, bypass valve pressure converter | 20 |
| 3 | Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) engine management system | 30 |
| 4 | Nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor upstream of SCR catalytic converter, EGR cooler coolant pump (→04/2014), low-temperature EGR cooling changeover valve, particulate sensor | 10 |
| 5 | Bypass valve pressure converter, turbine control flap changeover valve, coolant pump relay | 10 |
| Non-Serviceable Relay and Fuse Modules | ||
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| No. | Function | A |
| #1 | ||
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| 400 | Electric fan cut-off relay | 125 |
| 401 | Electromechanical Power Steering (EPS) | 125 |
| 402 | Auxiliary electric heater | 100 |
| 403 | Fuel filter heating element | 50 |
| 404 | - | - |
| #2 | ||
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| 1 | Digital Motor Electronics (DME) - ignition system | 25 |
| 2 | Digital Motor Electronics (DME) - fuel injection system | 25 |
| 3 | 15 | |
| 4 | 20 | |
| 5 | Digital Motor Electronics (DME) - Valvetronic | 40 |
| 6 | 40 | |
| 7 | Empty | - |
| R1 | Load-relief relay for ignition and fuel injection | |
| R2 | Load-relief relay for Valvetronic | |
| R3 | DME main relay | |
