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Fuses & Circuit Breakers - E34: Other BMW 5 series E39

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MULTIPLE FUSE PROTECTION (1989-93)

The fuse box with spare fuses, fuse removal tool and relays is located on the left wheel arch inside the engine compartment.

System Or ComponentFuses Protecting System
Anti-Lock Brake System1, 17
Auxiliary Fan25, 29
Brake Lights1, 15
Cellular Telephone (If Equipped)(1)
Central Body Electronics3, 5, 15, 17 (1)
Climate Control System9, 19, 20, 24, 29
Cruise Control1, 17
Door Lock Heating(1)
E-Box Fan17, 28
Fuel Injection System17, 23
Glove Box Light, Lighter & Charging Plug5, 18, 21, 26
Headlights & Foglights2-5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14 (1)
Instrument Cluster Check Control1, 15, 17, 20
Interior Lights5, 15, 17, 21 (1)
License Plate & Trunk Lights5, 15, 21
Light Monitor1-5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15
Light Switch Circuit2, 3, 4, 5, 24
On-Board Computer15, 17, 20
Park, Taillights & Underhood Lights4, 5, 15, 20
Power Window Circuit(1)
Radio & CD Player (If Equipped)(1)
Sun Roof(1)
Turn & Hazard Lights2, 3, 6, 13, 14
Windshield Wiper Control(1)
Windshield Wiper Pressure Control15, 22 (1)
(1) Check other fuse panels for additional fuses used to protect this component or system.
(1)Check other fuse panels for additional fuses used to protect this component or system.

SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS PROTECTED BY MULTIPLE FUSES (1989-93)

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: FRONT FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1989-93)
  1. 1 - 15 Amp ABS & Cruise Control, Brakelights, Instrument Cluster Check Control, Light Monitor
  2. 2 - 7.5 Amp Light Switch Circuit, Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights, Turn & Hazard Lights
  3. 3 - 7.5 Amp Central Body Electronics, Light Switch Circuit, Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights, Turn & Hazard Lights
  4. 4 - 7.5 Amp Light Switch Circuit, Light Monitor, Park, Taillights & Underhood Lights
  5. 5 - 10 Amp Central Body Electronics, Light Switch Circuit, Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights, Park, Taillights & Underhood Lights, License Plate & Trunk Lights, Interior Lights, Glove Box Light, Cigarette Lighter & Charging Plug
  6. 6 - 7.5 Amp Turn & Hazard Lights
  7. 7 - 15 Amp Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights
  8. 8 - Blank
  9. 9 - 15 Amp Horn & Climate Control System
  10. 10 - 7.5 Amp Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights
  11. 11 - 7.5 Amp Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights
  12. 12 - 15 Amp Windshield Washer, Washer Heater System & Back-Up Lights
  13. 13 - 7.5 Amp Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights, Turn & Hazard Lights
  14. 14 - 7.5 Amp Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights, Turn & Hazard Lights
  15. 15 - 7.5 Amp Central Body Electronics, Windshield Wiper Control, Windshield Wiper Pressure Control, Instrument Cluster & Check Control, Light Monitor, Park, Taillights & Underhood Lights, License & Trunk Lights, Brakelights, Interior Lights, On-Board Computer
  16. 16 - 30 Amp Heated Seats
  17. 17 - 7.5 Amp Fuel Injection System, Charging System, Starter & E-Box Fan, Electronic Transmission Control & ABS, Door Lock Heating, Power Window Circuit, Sun Roof, Central Body Electronics, Instrument Cluster & Check Control, Interior Lights, Cruise Control, On-Board Computer
  18. 18 - 15 Amp Glove Box, Cigarette Lighter, Charging Plug, Radio & CD Player (if equipped), Cellular Telephone (if equipped)
  19. 19 - 30 Amp Climate Control System
  20. 20 - 7.5 Amp Instrument Cluster & Check Control, Park, Tail & Underhood Lights, Climate Control System, On Board Computer
  21. 21 - 7.5 Amp License & Trunk Lights, Interior Lights, Glove Box Light, Cigarette Lighter, Charging Plug
  22. 22 - 30 Amp Windshield Wiper Pressure Control
  23. 23 - 7.5 Amp Fuel Injection System
  24. 24 - 15 Amp Light Switch Circuit, Climate Control System
  25. 25 - 30 Amp Auxiliary Fan
  26. 26 - 30 Amp Glove Box Light, Cigarette Lighter, Charging Plug
  27. 27 - Blank
  28. 28 - 15 Amp E-Box Fan, Power Assist Steering
  29. 29 - 7.5 Amp Climate Control System, Auxiliary Fan

FRONT PANEL MULTIPLE FUSE PROTECTION (1994-95)

System Or ComponentFuses Protecting System
Anti-Lock Brake System1, 17 (1)
Anti-Theft System1, 17, 18, 21
Auxiliary Fan9, 25, 29
Brakelights1, 15
Cellular Telephone (if equipped)(1)
Central Body Electronics3, 4, 5, 15, 17, 24 (1)
Charging System17, 28
Climate Control System9, 19, 20, 27, 29 (1)
Crash Control Module2, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14
Cruise Control1, 17
Door Lock Heating(1)
E-Box Fan17, 28
Electronic Transmission Control1, 12, 17
Engine Control System2, 12, 17, 23
Fuel Injection System17, 23
Headlight Washer2, 3, 4, 17, 22
Headlights & Foglights2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14 (1)
Instrument Cluster & Check Control1, 15, 17, 20, 29
Interior Accessories5, 18, 21, 26
Interior Lights18, 21
Interior Start & Accessories5, 15, 18, 21, 26
License & Trunk Lights5, 15, 21
Light Monitor1-5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15
Light Switch Circuit2, 3, 4, 5
Multi-function Clock1, 20
On Board Computer1, 17, 20
Park, Tail & Underhood Lights4, 5, 15, 20
Power Window Circuit(1)
Radio & CD Player (if equipped)(1)
Rear Window Wiper Washer(1)
Remote Controlled Locking System17, 18 (1)
Seat/Mirror Memory System12, 17
Sun Roof(1)
Traction Control System1, 12, 17
Turn & Hazard Lights2, 3, 6, 13, 14
Wiper/Washer Control1, 24 (1)
(1) Check other fuse panels for additional fuses used to protect this component or system.
(1)Check other fuse panels for additional fuses used to protect this component or system.

SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS PROTECTED BY MULTIPLE FUSES (1994-95)

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: FRONT FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1994-95)
  1. 1 - 15 Amp Electronic Transmission Control, Wiper/Washer Control, Multi-function Clock, ABS & Cruise Control, Brakelights, Anti-Theft, Instrument Cluster & Check Control, Light Monitor, Traction Control System, On-Board Computer, Engine Control System
  2. 2 - 7.5 Amp Light Switch Circuit, Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights, Turn & Hazard Lights, Crash Control Module
  3. 3 - 7.5 Amp Central Body Electronics, Headlight Washer, Light Switch Circuit, Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights, Turn & Hazard Lights
  4. 4 - 7.5 Amp Central Body Electronics, Headlight Washer, Light Switch Circuit, Light Monitor, Park, Tail & Underhood Lights
  5. 5 - 10 Amp Central Body Electronics, Light Switch Circuit, Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights, Park, Tail & Underhood Lights, License Plate & Trunk Lights, Interior Start & Accessories
  6. 6 - 15 Amp Turn & Hazard Lights, Crash Control Module
  7. 7 - 15 Amp Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights
  8. 8 - Blank
  9. 9 - 15 Amp Horn & Climate Control System, Auxiliary Fan
  10. 10 - 7.5 Amp Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights, Crash Control Module
  11. 11 - 7.5 Amp Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights, Crash Control Module
  12. 12 - 15 Amp Engine Control System, Electronic Transmission Control, Power Seats, Seat/Mirror Memory system, Traction Control System, Washer Jet Heater System & Back-Up Lights
  13. 13 - 7.5 Amp Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights, Turn & Hazard Lights, Crash Control, Module
  14. 14 - 7.5 Amp Light Monitor, Headlights & Foglights, Turn & Hazard Lights Crash Control, Module
  15. 15 - 7.5 Amp Light Monitor, Park, Tail & Underhood Lights, License & Trunk Lights, Brakelights
  16. 16 - 30 Amp Seat/Mirror Memory System, Heated Seats
  17. 17 - 7.5 Amp Engine Control System, Charging System, Starter & E-Box Fan, Electronic Transmission Control & ABS, Door Lock Heating, Power Window Circuit, Traction Control System, Sun Roof, Central Body Electronics, Headlight Washer, Instrument Cluster & Check Control, Interior Lights, Cruise Control, On-Board Computer, Remote Controlled Locking System
  18. 18 - 15 Amp Rear Window Wiper Washer, Interior Accessories, Radio & CD Player (if equipped), Cellular Telephone (if equipped), Anti-Theft System, Remote Controlled Locking System
  19. 19 - 30 Amp Climate Control System
  20. 20 - 7.5 Amp Instrument Cluster & Check Control, Multi-function Clock, Park, Tail & Underhood Lights, Climate Control System, On Board Computer
  21. 21 - 7.5 Amp License & Trunk Lights, Interior Lights, Interior Accessories, Anti-Theft System
  22. 22 - 30 Amp Headlight Washer
  23. 23 - 15 Amp Fuel Injection System, Engine Control System
  24. 24 - 10 Amp Central Body Electronics, Wiper/Washer Control
  25. 25 - 30 Amp Auxiliary Fan
  26. 26 - 30 Amp Interior Accessories
  27. 27 - 7.5 Amp Climate Control System
  28. 28 - 15 Amp E-Box Fan, Charging System
  29. 29 - 7.5 Amp Climate Control System, Auxiliary Fan, Instrument Cluster & Check Control

REAR PANEL MULTIPLE FUSE PROTECTION (1994-95)

Note. Check other fuse panels for additional fuses used to protect some components or systems.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: REAR PANEL MULTIPLE FUSE PROTECTION (1994-95)
System Or ComponentFuses Protecting System
Anti-Theft System1, 4, 5, 6 (1)
Cellular Telephone (if equipped)(1)
Central Body Electronics1, 6 (1)
Central Door Locking1, 5, 6, 9
Door Lock Heating(1)
Interior Lights(1)
Power Seats13, 14
Radio(1)
Sunroof1, 5, 6 (1)
Supplemental Restraint System(1)
Windshield Wiper/Washer(1)
(1) Check other fuse panels for additional fuses used to protect this component or system.
(1)Check other fuse panels for additional fuses used to protect this component or system.

SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS PROTECTED BY MULTIPLE FUSES (1994-95)

BATTERY WARNING

CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with computers may lose memory data. When battery power is restored, driveability problems may exist on some vehicles. These vehicles may require a relearn procedure. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

WARNINGContact with live components of ignition system while engine is running could lead to a fatal electric shock.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AIR BAG SYSTEM)

Note. For information on air bag DIAGNOSIS & TESTING or DISPOSAL PROCEDURES, see AIR BAGS article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Section.

At date specified on label in glove box, entire SRS should be thoroughly inspected.

WARNINGTo avoid injury from accidental air bag deployment, read and carefully follow all warnings and service precautions. See appropriate AIR BAGS article in ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
CAUTIONDisconnect negative battery cable before servicing any air bag system, steering column or passenger side dash component. After any repair, turn ignition key to the ON position from passenger's side of vehicle in case of accidental air bag inflation