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Maintenance Information: Overview BMW 5 series E39

Procedures 6 illustrations ~1735 words

Fuse & Circuit Breaker Identification

  1. 1 - 16 Amp Fuel Delivery
  2. 2 - 8 Amp Active Check Control, Headlight Right Low Beam
  3. 3 - 8 Amp Active Check Control, Headlight Left Low Beam
  4. 4 - 25 Amp Cigarette Lighter, Power Seats, Radio/Power Antenna
  5. 5 - 8 Amp Active Check Control, Ignition Key Warning/Seat Belt Warning, Interior Lights, Turn/Hazard Warning, On-Board Computer, Radio/Power Antenna, Service Interval Indicator, Heated Door Locks, Trunk Light, Glove Box, Auto-Charging Flashlight, Central Locking
  6. 6 - 8 Amp Active Check Control, Cruise Control, Dash Lights, Foglights, Heater/Air Conditioner, Interior Lights, On-Board Computer, Seat Belt Warning, Power Windows (also Power Window Circuit Breaker), Back-Up Lights, Transmission Range Light, Gauges, Idle Speed Control, Ignition, Power Mirrors, Speedometer, Warning Indicators
  7. 7 - 8 Amp Headlight Right High Beam
  8. 8 - 8 Amp Headlight Left High Beam
  9. 9 - 8 Amp Active Check Control, Dash Lights, Front Park, Front Marker, Taillights, Rear Marker, License Lights
  10. 10 - 8 Amp Active Check Control, Front Park, Front Marker, Taillights, Rear Marker, License Lights
  11. 11 - 16 Amp Active Check Control, Turn, Hazard Warning, Wiper/Washer, Heated Washer Jets, Horn
  12. 12 - 8 Amp Active Check Control, Radio, On-Board Computer, Power Antenna, Stoplights, Cruise Control
  13. 13 - 16 Amp Rear Defogger, Sun Roof
  14. 14 - 25 Amp Auxiliary Fan, Dash Lights, Heater/Air Conditioning
  15. 15 - 8 Amp Foglight Right Hand
  16. 16 - 8 Amp Foglight Left Hand
  17. 17 - 25 Amp Auxiliary Fan

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: FRONT FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1988-93)
Scheme 1: FRONT FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1988-93)
System Or Component ProtectedFuses 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, Cigarette Lighter & Charging Plug5, 18, 21, 26
Headlights & Foglights2, 3, 4, 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, 2, 3, 4, 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 (1988-93)

  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

Relay & Module Identification

  1. 30 - Starter Relay
  2. 31 - Horn Relay
  3. 32 - Unloader Relay (K3)
  4. 33 - Blower Relay
  5. 34 - Blank
  6. 35 - Blank
  7. 36 - Unloader Relay (K61)
  8. 37 - Water Pump Relay
  9. 38 - Unloader Relay (K9)
  10. 39 - Hazard Flasher Relay
  11. 40 - Check Control Module
  12. 41 - Crash Control Module
  13. 42 - Light Control Module

REAR FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1988-93)

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

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: REAR FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1988-93)
Scheme 2: REAR FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1988-93)
  1. 1 - Blank
  2. 2 - 30 Amp Radio & CD Player (if equipped)
  3. 3 - 30 Amp Power Seats (Driver)
  4. 4 - 30 Amp Power Seats (Passenger)
  5. 5 - 30 Amp Central Body Electronics, Windshield Wiper Control, Windshield Wiper Pressure Control, Interior Lights
  6. 6 - 30 Amp Rear Defogger Relay
  7. 7 - 30 Amp Power Protection Relay
  8. 8 - 7.5 Amp Door Lock Heating, Central Locking Circuit, Power Windows, Sun Roof, Central Body Electronics, Interior Lights
  9. 9 - 7.5 Amp Transceiver, Door Lock Circuit, Trunk Lock Motor
  10. 10 - 15 Amp (Blank)
  1. 11 - Blank
  2. 12 - Telephone Module (if equipped)
  3. 13 - Blank
  4. 14 - General Module
  5. 15 - Blank
  6. 16 - Relay Module
  7. 17 - Wiper Pressure Control Relay
  8. 18 - Blank
  9. 19 - Wiper Relay
  10. 20 - Power Protection Relay
  11. 21 - Rear Defogger Relay

AUXILIARY FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1988-93)

Note. Check other fuse panels for additional fuses used to protect cellular telephone system (if equipped).

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: AUXILIARY FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1988-93)
Scheme 3: AUXILIARY FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1988-93)
  1. 1 - 5 Amp (Blank)
  2. 2 - 15 Amp Cellular Telephone (If Equipped)
  3. 3 - Blank

Relay Identification

  1. 4 - Blank
  2. 5 - High Speed Relay
  3. 6 - Normal Speed Relay
  4. 7 - Phone Alert (Horn) Relay
  5. 8 - Air Conditioning Circuit Relay

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: FRONT FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1994)
Scheme 4: FRONT FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1994)
System Or Component ProtectedFuses 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, 2, 3, 4, 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)

  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
  1. 30 - Jumper Plug For Horn/Telephone (K51)
  2. 31 - Starter Relay (K1)
  3. 32 - Unloader Relay (K3)
  4. 33 - Blower Relay (K4)
  5. 34 - Not Used
  6. 35 - Compressor Control Relay (K19)
  7. 36 - ABS Relay (K10)
  8. 37 - Unloader Relay (K61)
  9. 38 - Unloader Relay (K9)
  10. 39 - Auxiliary Water Pump Relay (K8)
  11. 40 - Washer Pump Relay (K5)
  12. 41 - Horn Relay (K2)
  13. 42 - Hazard Flasher Relay (K16)
  14. 43 - Check Control Module (A4)
  15. 44 - Crash Control Module (N17)
  16. 45 - Light Control Module (A3)

REAR FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1994)

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

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: REAR FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1994)
Scheme 5: REAR FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1994)
System Or Component ProtectedFuses 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
Power windows
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)

  1. 1 - 30 Amp Central Door Locking, Power Windows, Sunroof, Central Body Electronics, Anti-Theft System
  2. 2 - 30 Amp Radio
  3. 3 - 30 Amp Rear Window Defogger
  4. 4 - 30 Amp Windshield Wiper/Washer, Anti-Theft System
  5. 5 - 7.5 Amp Central Door Locking, Power Windows, Sunroof, Anti-Theft System
  6. 6 - 7.5 Amp Door Lock Heating, Central Door Locking, Power Windows, Sunroof, Central Body Electronics, Interior Lights, Anti-Theft System
  7. 7 - Not Used
  8. 8 - 10 Amp Not Used
  9. 9 - 20 Amp Central Door Locking
  10. 10 - Not Used
  11. 11 - Not Used
  12. 12 - 10 Amp Supplemental Restraint System
  13. 13 - 30 Amp Power Seats
  14. 14 - 30 Amp Power Seats
  15. 15 - 30 Amp Electric Steering Column Adjustment
  16. 16 - 7.5 Amp Cellular Telephone
  1. 17 - Wiper Relay (K11)
  2. 18 - Electric Power Protection Relay (K15)
  3. 19 - Relay Module (A5)
  4. 20 - General Module (A1)
  5. 21 - Rear Defogger Relay (K13)

AUXILIARY FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1994)

Note. Check other fuse panels for additional fuses used to protect supplemental restraint system & traction control system.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: AUXILIARY FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1994)
Scheme 6: AUXILIARY FUSE & RELAY PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1994)
  1. 1 - 50 Amp Supplemental Restraint System, Traction Control System
  2. 2 - 25 Amp Traction Control System
  1. 3 - Headlight/Foglight Cleaning Module (Canada)
  2. 4 - Normal Speed Relay
  3. 5 - High Speed Relay

FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1995)

Fuse panel identification is not available from manufacturer.

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