BMW 5-Series (E39; 1996-2003) fuses and relays

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In this article, we consider the fourth generation BMW 5-Series (E39), produced from 1996 to 2003. Here you will find fuse box diagrams of BMW 5-Series 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 (520i, 520d, 523i, 525d, 525td, 525tds, 528i, 530i, 530d, 535i, 540i), get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.

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Fuse Layout BMW 5-Series 1996-2003

Fuse box in the engine compartment

Fuse Box Location

The location of the fuses in the engine compartment: BMW 5-Series (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

Diagram (type 1)

Under-hood fuse box diagram: BMW 5-Series (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

Assignment of the fuses in the engine compartment (type 1)
№Component
1Engine control module
2Transmission control module
3Engine control module fuse
4Engine control module relay
5Windscreen wiper motor relay I
6Windscreen wiper motor relay II
7Air conditioning condenser blower motor relay I
8Air conditioning condenser blower motor relay III
9ABS relay

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Diagram (type 2)

Under-hood fuse box diagram: BMW 5-Series (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

Assignment of the fuses in the engine compartment (type 2)
№AComponent
1Engine control module(ECM)
2Transmission control module(TCM)
3Engine control (EC)relay
4Ignition coil relay- except 520i (22 6S 1)/525i/530i
5Windscreen wiper motor relay 1
6Windscreen wiper motor relay2
7AC condenser blower motor relay 1 (until 03/98)
8AC condenser blower motor relay 3 (until 03/98)
9Secondary air injection (AIR) pump relay
F130AEngine control module(ECM), evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve, mass airflow (MAF) sensor, camshaft position (CMP)sensor1 .engine coolant thermostat-535i/540i
F230ASecondary air injection (AIR)pump, intake manifold air control solenoid, injectors (except 520i (22 6S1)/525i/530i),engine control module(ECM), evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve, camshaft position (CMP) actuator 1 &2, idle speed control (ISC) actuator
F320ACrankshaft position (CKP) sensor, camshaft position (CMP)sensorl &2, mass airflow(MAF)sensor
F430AHeated oxygen sensors(H02S), transmission control module (TCM)
F530AIgnition coil relay-except 520i (22 6S1)/525i/530i

Fuse box in the glove compartment

Fuse Box Location

Open the glove compartment, turn the two clamps to the left, and pull the panel down.

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Fuse box diagram

Fuse box diagram (glove compartment): BMW 5-Series (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

Fuse layout may differ! Your exact fuse allocation scheme is located under this fusebox.

Fuse box diagram (glove compartment): BMW 5-Series (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

Assignment of the fuses in the glove compartment (until 03.1998)
№AComponent
F130AWindscreen wiper motor relay
F230AHeadlamp washers
F315AHorn
F420AMultifunction control module
F520A/30ASunroof
F630AElectric door mirror, passenger’s side
F720A/30AAC condenser blower motor relay 1
F8--
F915AAC/ heater control module
F1030ASeat adjustment-passenger’s side
F117,5AMultifunction control module- variable power steering
F125AImmobilizer
F1330ASeat adjustment-driver's side, steering column adjustment
F145AEngine control module (ECM)
F157,5ATransmission control module (TCM), engine oil level sensor, alternator, electrics box temperature switch (530d)
F165ALamps control module
F1710AFuel pump relay, ABS control module, multi switch assembly
F185AInstrument panel
F195AOvervoltage protection relay 2
F205A/7.5AAC/heater control module, heated rear window relay, tyre pressure monitor control module
F215ACigarette lighter relay, seat adjustment relay/steering column adjustment relay, garage door opener, parking aid control module, anti-dazzle interior mirror
F2230AAC condenser blower motor relay 2
F237,5ADigital multifunction display-rear
F245AInstrument panel, tyre pressure monitor control module, steering position sensor
F257,5ADigital multifunction display
F26--
F2730AMultifunction control module
F2815AAutomatic transmission (AT)
F2930ADoor function control module, driver’s side
F3025AABS control module
F3110AFuel pump relay, ABS control module, secondary air injection (AIR) pump relay (petrol)
F3225AMulti switch assembly
F33--
F3410AMultifunction steering wheel/airbag assembly, heated steering wheel
F355AAC condenser blower motor, rear
F36--
F375AImmobilizer control module
F385AMultifunction control module, horn relay, rain sensor, transmission shift hold switch (AT), data link connector (DLC)
F397,5AVanity mirror lamps, rechargeable torch
F405AInstrument panel, seat adjustment control module, airbag crash sensor, seat belt contact switch (drivers side)
F415ALamps control module, clutch pedal position (CPP) switch, brake pedal position (BPP)switch
F425ASRS control module
F435AOver voltage protection relay 1
F445AMultifunction steering wheel/airbag assembly, steering wheel, digital multifunction display-frontfrear
F457,5AMulti switch assembly

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Assignment of the fuses in the glove compartment (since 03.1998)
№AComponent
F130AWindscreen wiper motor relay
F230AHeadlamp washers
F315AHorn
F420AMultifunction control module
F520A/30ASunroof
F630AElectric door mirror, passenger’s side
F720A/30ACigarette lighter-front (09/00)
F8--
F9 15AAC/heater control module
F10 30ASeat adjustment-passenger’s side
F11 7,5AMultifunction control module- variable power steering
F12 5AImmobilizer
F13 30ASeat adjustment-driver's side, steering column adjustment
F145AEngine control module (ECM)
F157,5ATransmission control module (TCM), engine oil level sensor, alternator, electrics box temperature switch (530d)
F165ALamps control module
F1710AFuel pump relay, ABS control module, multi switch assembly
F185AInstrument panel
F195AOvervoltage protection relay 2
F205A/7.5AAC/heater control module, heated rear window relay, tyre pressure monitor control module
F215ACigarette lighter relay, seat adjustment relay/steering column adjustment relay, garage door opener, parking aid control module, anti-dazzle interior mirror
F2225AFuel pumprelay-530d/520i(226S1)/525i/530i
F237,5ADigital multifunction display-rear
F245AInstrument panel, tyre pressure monitor control module, steering position sensor
F257,5ADigital multifunction display
F26--
F2730AMultifunction control module
F2815AAutomatic transmission (AT)
F2930ADoor function control module, driver’s side
F3025AABS control module
F3110AFuel pump relay, ABS control module, secondary air injection (AIR) pump relay (petrol)
F3225AMulti switch assembly
F33--
F3410AMultifunction steering wheel/air bag assembly, heated steering wheel
F355AAC condenser blower motor, rear
F36--
F375AImmobilizer control module
F385AMultifunction control module, horn relay, rain sensor, transmission shift hold switch (AT), data link connector (DLC)
F397,5AVanity mirror lamps, rechargeable torch
F405AInstrument panel, seat adjustment control module, airbag crash sensor, seat belt contact switch (driver’s side)
F415ALamps control module, clutch pedal position(CPP) switch, brake pedal position (BPP)switch
F425ASRS control module
F435AOvervoltage protection relay 1
F445AMultifunction steering wheel/air bag assembly, steering wheel, digital multifunction display-front/rear
F457,5AMulti switch assembly

Relay block in the glove compartment

Location

It is located behind the fuse box.

Diagram

Relay block in the glove compartment: BMW 5-Series (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

Assignment of the relays
№component
1AC condenser blower motor relay 2(until 03/98)
2Headlamp washer pump relay
3-
4Starter motor relay
5Seat adjustment relay/steering column adjustment relay
6Heater blower relay
F75(50A) AC condenser blower motor/engine coolant blower motor
F76(40A) AC/heater blower control module

Block in the footwell

It is located on the floor under the lining, on the right side of the car.
Block in the footwell: BMW 5-Series (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

Block in the footwell: BMW 5-Series (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

Block in the footwell: BMW 5-Series (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

Assignment of the fuses (footwell)
№AComponent
F10750ASecondary air injection (AIR) pump relay
F10850AABS control module
F10980AEngine control (EC) relay, fuse box-engine bay (F4&F5)
F11080AFuse box-fascia 1 (F1-F12&F22-F25)
F11150AIgnition switch
F11280ALamps control module
F11380ASeat adjustment relay/steering column adjustment relay, fuse box-fascia 1 (F27-F30), fuse box-fascia 2 (F76), lamps control module, fuse box-fascia 1 (F13)-with lumbar support
F11450AIgnition switch, data link connector (DLC)

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Fuse boxes in the luggage compartment

Fuse Box Location

They are located on the right side, behind the cover.The location of the fuses in the trunk: BMW 5-Series (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

Box 1

Trunk fuse box diagram: BMW 5-Series (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

Fuse layout may differ! Your exact fuse allocation scheme is located on the cover.

Trunk fuse box diagram: BMW 5-Series (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

Assignment of the fuses and relay (box 1, type 1)
№AComponent
1Overvoltage protection relay 1
2Fuel pump relay
3Heated rear window relay
4Overvoltage protection relay 2
5Fuel filler flap relay
F46--
F4715A/20AAuxiliary heater
F485AAnti-dazzle interior mirror, alarm system in car movement control module, alarm system gradient sensor, alarm system horn
F4930ASuspension compressor relay
F507,5ASuspension control module (with air suspension)
F5130ACigarette lighter- rear
F5230ACigarette lighter relay, cigarette lighter-front
F535AAerial signal amplifier, boot lid/tail gate lockstitch
F5415AFuel pump relay
F5520ARear screen wash/wipe relay
F5630AAudio unit, navigation system control module, audio unit output amplifier, audio unit CD changer, in-car monitor
F5710ATelephone
F5810AOvervoltage protection relay 1
F5920ATrailer socket
F6015ASuspension control module, multi switch assembly
F6125ARear seat heater switch, left, rear seat heater switch, right
F62--
F63--
F64--
F65--
F6640AHeated rear window relay
F67--

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Assignment of the fuses and relay (box 1, type 2)
№AComponent
1Ignition main circuits relay
2Fuel pump relay
3Heated rear window relay
4Ignition auxiliary circuits relay
5Independent heater relay
F4615Aindependent heater/ventilation
F4715Aindependent heater
F485AAlarm system
F4930AAir suspension system
F507,5AAir suspension system
F51--
F5230ACigarette lighter
F537,5ACentral locking system
F5415AFuel pump
F55--
F5630AAudio system, navigation system, on-board monitor
F5710ACellular phone
F5810AAudio unit, on-board monitor, navigation system, telephone
F59--
F6015ASuspension adjustment control
F61--
F62--
F63--
F64--
F65--
F6640AHeated rear window
F67--
F6S--
F69--
F70--
F71--
F72--
F73--
F74--

Box 2

Trunk fuse box diagram: BMW 5-Series (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

Assignment of the fuses and relay (box 2)
№AComponent
F100200AFuse box-footwall (F107-F114)
F10180AFuse box - load area 1 (F46-F50, F66)
F10280AFuse box-load area 1 (F51-F55)
F10350ATrailer control module
F10450AOvervoltage protection relay 2
F105100AFuse box-fascia 2 (F75), auxiliary heater
F10680AFuse box-load area 1 (F56-F59)
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