The BMW E39 is a modification of the BMW 5 series produced in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, including touring station wagons. It underwent one restyling during this time. This article will provide detailed information on the fuses and relays of the BMW E39, including diagrams and designations of their purposes.
Please note that the location of the fuses and relays depends on the equipment and year of manufacture of the vehicle. For the latest information on fuses, see the brochure located in the glove compartment under the fuse cover and on the back of the right-hand side trim in the luggage compartment.
Contents
Engine compartment
Fuse box is located in the far right corner, almost near the windshield.
Diagram
Assignment
| 1 | Electronic engine control unit |
| 2 | Electronic gearbox control unit |
| 3 | Engine control relay |
| 4 | Ignition coil relay – except 520i (22 6S 1) / 525i / 530i |
| 5 | Windshield wiper motor relay 1 |
| 6 | Windshield wiper motor relay 2 |
| 7 | A / C condenser fan motor relay 1 |
| 8 | Relay Z of the electric motor of the fan of the condenser of the air conditioner |
| 9 | Exhaust Air Pump Relay / ABS Relay |
Circuit breakers
| F1 | 30A ECM, EVAP canister valve, air flow sensor, camshaft position sensor 1, coolant thermostat – 535i / 540i |
| F2 | 30A Pump of the air supply system to the outlet, e / m valve of the system for changing the geometry of the intake manifold, injectors (except for 520i (22 6S1) / 525i / 530i), electronic engine control unit, e / m valve of the fuel vapor accumulator, drive (1.2 ) variable valve timing systems, idle speed control system drive |
| F3 | 20A Crankshaft position sensor, camshaft position sensor (1,2), air flow sensor |
| F4 | 30A Heated oxygen sensors, ECM |
| F5 | 30A Ignition coil relay – except 520i (22 6S1) / 525i / 530i |
Passenger compartment
Fuse box
It is located in the glove compartment (or it is called the glove compartment). To access it, you need to open the glove compartment and turn the mounts.
And the box itself will drop to the bottom. It will look something like this.
- Tweezers for fuses
- Your current fuse diagram (usually in German)
- Spare fuses (may not be available; -).
Designation
| No. | Decoding |
| 1 | 30A Wiper |
| 2 | 30A Windscreen and headlight washer systems |
| 3 | 15A Sound signal |
| 4 | 20A interior lighting, luggage compartment lighting, glass washer system |
| 5 | 20A Sliding / lifting roof panel motor |
| 6 | 30A Power window, central locking system |
| 7 | 20A Additional fan, cigarette lighter. |
| 8 | 25A ASC system (automatic stability control system) |
| 9 | 15A Heated glass washer nozzles, air conditioning system |
| 10 | 30A Electric adjustment of the position of the passenger seat next to the driver |
| 11 | 8A servotronic system |
| 12 | 5A |
| 13 | 30A Electric adjustment of the position of the steering column, driver’s seat |
| 14 | 5A Engine management, anti-theft system |
| 15 | 8A Diagnostic connector, engine management, anti-theft system |
| 16 | 5A Lighting system module |
| 17 | 10A Diesel vehicle ABS, ASC, fuel pump |
| 18 | 5A Instrument panel |
| 19 | 5A EDC system, electronic suspension control system), PDC system (parking distance control system) |
| 20 | 8A Heated rear window, heating, air conditioning systems, additional fan |
| 21 | 5A Power driver’s seat adjustment, dimmable mirror, garage door opener |
| 22 | 30A Additional fan |
| 23 | 10A Heating system, parking heating system |
| 24 | 5A Illumination of the indicator of the position of the lever for selecting the operating mode, instrument panel |
| 25 | 8A Multifunction display (MID) |
| 26 | 5A Windscreen wiper |
| 27 | 30A Electric glass lift, central closing system |
| 28 | 30A Heating fan air conditioning system |
| 28 | 30A Electric door mirror adjustment, electric glass lift, central closing system |
| 30 | 25A Diesel Vehicle ABS, Gasoline Vehicle ABS |
| 31 | 10A ABS system of a car with a gasoline engine, ASC system, fuel pump |
| 32 | 15A Seat heating system |
| 33 | – |
| 34 | 10A Steering wheel heating system |
| 35 | – |
| 36 | – |
| 37 | 5A |
| 38 | 5A Illumination of the indicator of the position of the lever of the selection of the operating mode, diagnostic socket, sound signal |
| 39 | 8A Airbag system, tilt mirror lighting |
| 40 | 5A Instrument panel |
| 41 | 5A Airbag system, brake signal, constant speed control system, lighting system module |
| 42 | 5A |
| 43 | 5A On-board monitor, radio, telephone, rear window washer pump, glass rear window wiper |
| 44 | 5A Multifunction steering wheel, display [MID], radio, telephone |
| 45 | 8A Electric rear window curtain roller |
The fuses 7, 51 and 52 are responsible for the operation of the cigarette lighter.
Relay box
It is located in a special white plastic box. For access, you need to remove the glove compartment itself.
General view of the disassembled glove box
Diagram
Assignment
| 1 | A / C condenser fan motor relay 2 (^ 03/98) |
| 2 | Headlight washer pump relay |
| 3 | |
| 4 | Starter relay |
| 5 | Power Seat Relay / Steering Column Adjuster Relay |
| 6 | Heater blower motor relay |
| F75 | (50A) A / C condenser blower motor, coolant blower motor |
| F76 | (40A) A / C / heater blower motor control module |
Additional fuse box
Located under the passenger seat, near the doorstep. To access, the passenger compartment trim must be lifted.
Diagram
Designation
| F107 | 50A Secondary air injection pump relay (AIR) |
| F108 | 50A ABS Control Module |
| F109 | 80A Engine control relay (EC), fuse box (F4 & F5) |
| F110 | 80A Fuse Box – Fascia 1 (F1-F12 and F22-F25) |
| F111 | 50A Ignition switch |
| F112 | 80A Lamp control module |
| F113 | 80A steering column / steering column adjustment relay, fuse box – fascia 1 (F27-F30), fuse box-fascia 2 (F76), lamp control module, fuse box – fascia 1 (F13) – with lumbar support |
| F114 | 50A Ignition switch, data line connector (DLC) |
Luggage compartment
In the trunk on the right side behind the trim, there are 2 more boxes with fuses and relays.
Fuse and relay box
Diagrams
Designation
Relay
- relay 1 of protection against overload and voltage surges;
- fuel pump relay;
- rear window heater relay;
- relay 2 protection against overload and voltage surges;
- lock drive relay fuel filler neck.
| No. | Description |
| 46 | 15A Parking heating system parking ventilation system |
| 47 | 15A Parking heating system |
| 48 | 5A Anti-theft and burglar alarm system |
| 49 | 30A Heated rear window |
| 50 | 8A Air suspension |
| 51 | 30A Air suspension, socket in trunk |
| 52 | 30A Cigarette lighter fuse bmw 5 e39 |
| 53 | 8A Central locking system |
| 54 | 15A Fuel pump |
| 55 | 20A Rear window washer pump, rear wiper |
| 56 | – |
| 57 | – |
| 58 59 | 5a |
| 60 | 15A EDC system electronic suspension control system |
| 61 | 5A PDC system (parking distance control system) |
| 62 | – |
| 63 | – |
| 64 | 30A On-board monitor, CD-player, navigation system, radio |
| 65 | 10A Phone |
| 66 | 10A On-board monitor, navigation system, radio, telephone |
| 67 | – |
| 68 | – |
| 69 | – |
| 70 | – |
| 71 | – |
| 72 | – |
| 73 | – |
| 74 | – |
For the cigarette lighter fuses number 51 and 52 at 30A are responsible.
High power fuse box
A second fuse box is located near the battery.
Circuits protected
| F100 | 200A Safety box in the legs (F107-F114) |
| F101 | 80A Fuse Box – Load Zone 1 (F46-F50, F66) |
| F102 | 80A Fuse box loading area 1 (F51-F55) |
| F103 | 50A Trailer control module |
| F104 | 50A Overvoltage protection relay 2 |
| F105 | 100A Fuse box (F75), auxiliary heater |
| F106 | 80A Boot area, 1 fuse (F56-F59) |
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