BMW E38 is a car that provides the 3rd generation of the 7 series of BMW. This model was produced in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001. During this time, the car went through one restyling. We will consider the locations and a detailed description of the fuse boxes and relays Bmw e38 with diagrams.
Engine compartment
This box is located on the right rear of the engine compartment.
In the same place (on the plastic box) you can find up-to-date information on fuses for your model. We provide general information, which may differ and depends on the configuration and year of manufacture.
Diagram
Assignment
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | 30A Wipers |
| 4 | 30A Headlight cleaner + windshield washer |
| 5 | 15A Signal (Horn) |
| 6 | 20A Interior + running lights + windshield washer |
| 7 | 7.5A Conditioning |
| 8 | 30A Adjustable outside mirror + Central locking system + Electric window lifters |
| 9 | 20A Auxiliary fan |
| 10 | 25A Automatic stability control |
| 11 | 15A Air conditioning + Auxiliary fan + Heated rear window + Heated windshield + Heated heater |
| 12 | 15A Steering column adjustment |
| 13 | 20A Steering Column Adjustment Control Unit |
| 14 | – |
| 15 | 30A Driver’s seat + steering column adjustment |
| 16 | 30A Heated passenger seat + sunblind |
| 17 | 10A Fuel Pump Relay №1, Switching Centre, ABS/ASC Control Unit, Steering Angle Sensor, Active Cruise Control (ACC) Control Unit, Charcoal Filter Valve, Fuel Changeover Circuit, Leakage Diagnosis Pump, Secondary Air Pump Relay, Control Unit for Electrically Heated Catalytic Converter |
| 18 | 5A Instrument Cluster – Integrated Electronic Control Unit (IKE) |
| 19 | 5A Unloader Relay Terminal 15 |
| 20 | 5A Air conditioning + Auxiliary fan + Heated rear window + Heated windshield + Heated heater |
| 21 | 5A Garage Door Opening + Overhead [Jpn] |
| 22 | 10A Engine management |
| 23 | 5A Dashboard shield + light module |
| 24 | 5A Engine management, Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Control Unit, DDE Control Unit Relay |
| 25 | – |
| 26 | 5A Signal + Dashboard + light module |
| 27 | 5A Multifunctional Information Display |
| 28 | 5A Radio control + Windshield wipers |
| 29 | 30A Central locking system + Window lift |
| 30 | 10A Heating washers + heated windscreen [w / 20] |
| 31 | 30A Adjustable outside mirror + Central locking system + Electric lift for windows |
| 32 | 30A Additional air conditioner fan |
| 33 | 25А ABS |
| 34 | 30A Auxiliary fan |
| 35 | – |
| 36 | 10A Steering wheel heating |
| 37 | – |
| 38 | 5A Auxiliary fan |
| 39 | 15A Heated seats |
| 40 | 5A – |
| 41 | 5A Dashboard shield + light module |
| 42 | 7.5A Charger socket (cigarette lighter) |
| 43 | 5A Airbag |
| 44 | 5A Immobilization |
| 45 | 5A Airbag |
| 46 | 5A Built-in Monitor + Radio + Phone |
| 47 | 5A Multifunction steering wheel + multifunction information display |
| 48 | 10A Rear seat adjustment + Sliding curtain |
The fuse number 42 is responsible for the cigarette lighter.
Passenger compartment
Relay box is located behind the glove box. Here are the relays for the fan, compressor and other elements.
Diagram
Allocation
- R1 – Headlight washer module
- R2 – Keyless entry control unit
- R3 – Boot lid/tailgate remote control
- R4 – Cut-off relay
- R5 – Heated windscreen relay, Heated washer jets
- R6 – Not used
- R7 – Additional cooling fan, stage 2
- R8 – Additional cooling fan, stage 1
- R9 – Additional cooling fan, stage 3
On right-hand drive models, a fuse box may be installed.
Luggage compartment
Fuse box is located on the right in the luggage compartment above the battery under the casing.
Photo
Diagram
Designation
| R2 | Independent heater relay |
| R4 | Relay for main ignition circuits |
| R5 | Fuel pump relay |
| R6 | Heated rear window relay |
| 49 | (15A) Independent ventilation system |
| 50 | (15A) Independent heater |
| 51 | (20A) Luke (Sunroof) |
| 52 | (30A) BMW e38 cigarette lighter fuse |
| 53 | (20A) Power rear seat |
| 54 | (20A) 1997-2001: Trailer Socket |
| 55 | (7,5A) Windshield wipers, power steering |
| 56 | (15A) Anti-theft system |
| 57 | (15A) Fuel pump |
| 58 | (5A) Anti-theft system, central locking |
| 59 | (30A) Heated rear window |
| 60 | – |
| 61 | (20A) A / C blower motor – rear |
| 62 | (5A) Interior rearview mirror |
| 63 | (15A) Heated rear seat |
| 64 | (5A) Parking system |
| 65 | (15A) Suspension control system |
| 66 | (5A) Cigarette lighter |
| 67 | – |
| 68 | (5A) A / C blower motor – rear |
| 69 | (30A) Navigation system, audio system |
| 70 | (10A) Telephone |
| 71 | – |
| 72 | – |
| 73 | – |
| 74 | – |
| 75 | – |
| 76 | (30A) Windscreen Defogger Relay №1 |
| 77 | (30A) Windscreen Defogger Relay №2 |
Fuse number 52 at 30A is responsible for the cigarette lighter.
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There are relays in the e box! Please label those. I know where the wiper and abs relays are, but the 3 next to the fuses I’m not sure which those are.
I need to see 👀 all relay in BMW
728 IL
1997
Hey i have bmw e38 740i v8 and i cant start cuz me fuse always die
22 10A Engine management
Do u have somethink to Help ?
are there fuses for the air bag electronics as my tell tale light is on indicating an air bag failure.
are there specific fuses for the air bag electronics as my telltale light is on indicating airbag problem