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Fuses & Circuit Breakers - e70 BMW X5 E70

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WARNINGVehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before attempting any repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in appropriate AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article.
CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See appropriate COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery. Obtain radio code card from customer. Note stored stations and restore them after connecting battery. Stored settings of on-board computer and clock will also be lost. All available central keys must be recoded for cars with first generation infrared transmitter locking systems.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

For location of engine compartment fuse holder A8682 (Engine Electrontics Fuse Carrier) (Scheme 24)

Scheme 24

Scheme 24: ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Scheme 24: ENGINE COMPARTMENT

N52 Engine (3.0L)

Engine compartment fuses are protection for

2007-08

  1. F01 40A - Valvetronic relay
  2. F02 40A - Valvetronic relay 2

2009-10

  1. F01 40A - Valvetronic relay

N62 Engine (4.8L)

Engine compartment fuses are protection for

  1. F01 40A - Valvetronic relay
  2. F02 40A - Valvetronic relay 2

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

For passenger compartment junction box (A46) location (Scheme 25) For amperage and components covered (Scheme 26)through (Scheme 27)

Scheme 25

Scheme 25: PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Scheme 25: PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

Note. The fuse assignments below are based on vehicle manufacture dates given by BMW. Use the vehicle's VIN code to determine the correct set of fuse assignments.

Scheme 26

Scheme 26
Scheme 26

Note. BMW does not provide fuse assignment data for vehicles manufactured from 10/2007 to 10/2008. Fuse assignments (Scheme 26)or (Scheme 27) may or may not apply.

Scheme 27

Scheme 27
Scheme 27

Rear Power Distribution Box (A42)

Note. Rear Power Distribution Box (A42) is located in luggage compartment, at the RH panel. (Scheme 28)

For amperage and components covered (Scheme 26)through (Scheme 27)

Scheme 28

Scheme 28: Rear Power Distribution Box (A42)
Scheme 28: Rear Power Distribution Box (A42)

Fuse Box (A406)

Fuse box (A406) is located in luggage compartment, under the floor hatch. (Scheme 29)

Scheme 29

Scheme 29: Fuse Box (A406)
Scheme 29: Fuse Box (A406)

N52 (3.0L), N62 (4.8L), & M57 (3.0L Twin Turbo)

Fuse box (A406) fuses are protection for

2007-08

  1. F171: 100A - Electric Fan.
  2. F172: 100A - Rear Power Distribution Box (A42).
  3. F173: 250A - Passenger Compartment Junction Box (A46).
  4. F175: 100A - Intelligent Battery Sensor.
  5. F176: 80A - Engine Electrontics Fuse Carrier (A8682).
  6. F102: 40A - Electric Aux. Heater.

2009-10

  1. F171: 100A - Electric Fan Cutout Relay.
  2. F172: 100A - Rear Power Distribution Box (A42).
  3. F173: 250A - Passenger Compartment Junction Box (A46).
  4. F175: 100A - Intelligent Battery Sensor.
  5. F176: 80A - Engine Electrontics Fuse Carrier (A8682).
  6. F177: 100A - Electric Aux. Heater.

S63 Engine (X5 M)

Fuse box (A406) fuses are protection for

  1. F171: 100A - Electric Fan Cutout Relay (w\Trailer Module).
  2. F172: 100A - Rear Power Distribution Box (A42).
  3. F173: 250A - Passenger Compartment Junction Box (A46).
  4. F175: 100A - Intelligent Battery Sensor.

FUSE ASSIGNMENT SYMBOL DEFINITIONS

For help determining the meaning of the symbols on fuse assignment legends, see FUSE ASSIGNMENT SYMBOL DEFINITIONS.

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Note. For wiring diagrams, see appropriate SYSTEMS WIRING DIAGRAM article in ELECTRICAL.

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