The BMW 5-Series E60 and E61 were manufactured between 2003 and 2010, and they were the fifth generation of the BMW 5-Series. This luxury car has a distinctive design and is packed with advanced features, making it a favorite among car enthusiasts. The BMW 5-Series E60 and E61 are equipped with various electrical components such as the fuse box and relays, which play a crucial role in the car’s electrical system.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the BMW 5-Series E60 and E61 and its electrical components. We will discuss the fuse box and relay diagrams, their locations, and their functions. Understanding the electrical system of your BMW 5-Series E60 and E61 can help you maintain your car’s performance and troubleshoot any electrical problems that may arise.
Fuse Box
The fuse box is an essential component of the BMW 5-Series E60 and E61’s electrical system. It contains fuses that protect the car’s electrical components from damage caused by an electrical surge or a short circuit. The fuse box is located in the glove compartment on the passenger side of the car.
The BMW 5-Series E60 and E61’s fuse box contains several fuses that serve various electrical components such as the audio system, air conditioning, and the car’s lighting system. Each fuse is labeled with its amperage rating and its function. It’s essential to refer to the fuse box diagram when replacing a fuse to ensure you use the correct amperage rating.
Relay
Relays are another critical component of the BMW 5-Series E60 and E61’s electrical system. They are electromagnetic switches that help control various electrical components in the car. Relays operate by using a small current to control a larger current, making them ideal for controlling high-power components.
The BMW 5-Series E60 and E61’s relays are located in the fuse box in the glove compartment. The relays serve various electrical components such as the cooling fan, fuel pump, and the car’s headlights. Each relay is labeled with its function and is designed to work with a specific electrical component.
(2003-2010) BMW 5-Series (E60, E61) fuse box and relay with Diagram
WARNING
- Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amperage rating.
- A fuse with a too-high amperage could damage the electrical part and cause a fire.
- On no account should fuses be repaired (e.g. patched up with tin foil or wire) as this may cause serious damage elsewhere in the electrical circuit or cause a fire.
- If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep replacing it. Instead, have the cause for the repeated short circuit or overload tracked and fixed.
BMW 5-Series (E60, E61) 2003-2010 fuse assignment
Fuse box on the dashboard
- K6 – Relay, headlight washer, K93 – Relay, electronic damper control (as of 09.2005)
- K96 – Fuel pump relay (M54 or N62), K9 – Power-saving relay, terminal 15 (as of 09.2005)
- A41a – Fuse box
| No. | Amps | Assignment/Designation |
| 1 | 50A | Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| 2 | 60A | Petrol: Secondary air pump relay Diesel: Fuel heater |
| 3 | 40A | Blower output stage |
| 4 | 40A | up to 09.2005: Active steering |
| 20A | as of 09.2005: Power-saving relay, electronic damper control | |
| 5 | 50A | Light module |
| 6 | 50A | Light module |
| 7 | 50A | Car access system |
| 30A | up to 09.2005: Active Steering | |
| 8 | 60A | M54: B+ potential distributor DME control unit DME relay Fuse carrier, engine electronics: F001: Hydraulic pump relay, SMG F05: Relay, fuel injectors N62: Integrated supply module (IVM) N62 with SMG: Fuse carrier, engine electronics (F01: Hydraulic pump relay, SMG) S85: B+ potential distributor DME relay Fuse carrier, engine electronics (F01) N52: B+ potential distributor DME control unit DME relay Fuse carrier, engine electronics: F05: Relay, fuel injectors F07: VVT relay F08: Hydraulic pump relay, SMG F010: Engine breather heating relay |
| 9 | 60A | Electric fan |
| 10 | 30A | up to 09.2005: Driver’s door module as of 09.2005: Body-gateway module (LHD: window lift, driver’s side; RHD: window lift, passenger’s side) |
| 11 | 5A | Basic body module (central locking system, window lift, windscreen wiper relay) |
| 12 | 30A | up to 09.2005: Passenger’s door module as of 09.2005: Body-gateway module (LHD: window lift, passenger’s side; RHD: window lift, driver’s side) |
| 13 | 7.5A | up to 09.2005: Instrument cluster control unit |
| 30A | VTG transfer case; as of 09.2005: Control unit, transfer box | |
| 15A | S85; as of 09.2005: Sequential manual transmission (SMG) | |
| 14 | 30A | Seat module, front right (not semi-electric basic seat) Switch, passenger’s seat adjustment (RHD; semi-electric basic seat) Passenger’s lumbar support switch (RHD; semi-electric basic seat) Switch, driver’s seat adjustment (LHD; semi-electric basic seat) Driver’s lumbar support switch (LHD; semi-electric basic seat) |
| 15 | 5A | Car access system |
| 16 | 30A | Windscreen wiper relay |
| 17 | 15A | S85; up to 09.2005: Sequential manual transmission (SMG) |
| 5A | as of 09.2005: Steering column switch cluster | |
| 18 | 30A | up to 09.2005: Relay, headlight washer as of 09.2005: Body-gateway module |
| 19 | 5A | USA: Gear indicator lighting S85: EDC Electronic damper control |
| 20 | 20A | SHZH independent/auxiliary heater: Heater Independent auxiliary heater EDC Damper Control: Power-saving relay, electronic damper control |
| 21 | 30A | Seat module, front right (not semi-electric basic seat) Switch, driver’s seat adjustment (RHD; semi-electric basic seat) Driver’s lumbar support switch (RHD; semi-electric basic seat) Switch, passenger’s seat adjustment (LHD; semi-electric basic seat) Passenger’s lumbar support switch (LHD; semi-electric basic seat) |
| 22 | 30A | Basic body module (LHD: window lift rear, driver’s side; RHD: window lift rear, passenger’s side) |
| 23 | 30A | S85; as of 09.2005: Relay, electric vacuum pump |
| 24 | 30A | Basic body module (LHD: window lift rear, passenger’s side; RHD: window lift rear, driver’s side) |
| 25 | 30A | Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| 26 | 7.5A | IHKA Basic: Heating/air conditioning system |
| 20A | as of 09.2005: Power-saving relay, terminal 15 | |
| 27 | 30A | Basic body module (central locking system) |
| 28 | 20A | Steering column switch cluster |
| 29 | 10A | OBDII socket Airbag |
| 30 | 15A | IHKA High: Heating/air conditioning system |
| 20A | Fuel pump output stage Fuel pump relay | |
| 31 | 30A | LHD: Seat module, front left (heated, active backrest-width adjustment, active seat) RHD: Seat module, front right (heated, active backrest-width adjustment, active seat) |
| 32 | 10A | up to 09.2005: Dynamic drive S85; up to 09.2005: Relay, electric vacuum pump as of 09.2005: Switch block, driver’s door Electrochromic outside mirror, driver’s side Electrochromic outside mirror, passenger’s side |
| 33 | 30A | Centre console switch centre LHD: Seat module, front right (heated, active backrest-width adjustment, active seat) RHD: Seat module, front left (heated, active backrest-width adjustment, active seat) |
| 34 | 30A | up to 09.2005: CCC/M-ASK |
| 20A | as of 09.2005: CCC/M-ASK | |
| 35 | 5A | Navigation system |
| 36 | 7.5A | Comfort access control unit Outer door handle electronic module, driver’s side Outer door handle electronic module, passenger’s side Electronic outer door handle module, rear left Electronic outer door handle module, rear right |
| 37 | 10A | up to 09.2005: TCU (telematics control unit) ULF (universal charging & hands-free unit) Eject box |
| 5A | 09.2005-03.2007: TCU (telematics control unit) ULF (universal charging & hands-free unit) Eject box as of 03.2007: ULF-SBX interface box TCU (telematics control unit) ULF-SBX-H interface box High USB hub Eject box | |
| 38 | 10A | up to 09.2005: CD changer |
| 5A | as of 09.2005: CD changer | |
| 39 | – | Not used |
| 40 | 10A | DVD changer |
| 41 | 5A | as of 09.2005: Instrument cluster control unit |
| 42 | 15A | S85: Sequential manual transmission (SMG) |
| 43 | – | Not used |
| 44 | – | Not used |
| 45 | – | Not used |
| 46 | – | Not used |
Fuse box in the rear
up to 09.2005
as of 09.2009
K6 – Relay, headlight washer
| No. | Amps | Assignment/Designation |
| 50 | 20A | M54, N62: Fuel pump relay N52, diesel: Fuel pump control (EKPS) S85: Fuel pump output stage |
| 30A | as of 09.2005: Headlight washer pump | |
| 51 | 5A | E60, E61: Siren and tilt alarm sensor Electrochromic interior rear view mirror Antitheft alarm system with ultrasonic interior sensor E63, E64: Siren and tilt alarm sensor Electrochromic interior rear view mirror Microwave sensor, driver’s door Microwave sensor, passenger’s door Microwave sensor, rear left Microwave sensor, rear right |
| 52 | 10A | Micro-power module |
| 40A | E61: Relay, compressor, air suspension E64: Relay, convertible top 1 Relay, convertible top 2 | |
| 53 | 7.5A | up to 09.2005: Automatic soft-close drive, boot lid/tailgate 09.2004-09.2005: Comfort access control unit Outer door handle electronic module, driver’s side Outer door handle electronic module, passenger’s side Electronic outer door handle module, rear left Electronic outer door handle module, rear right |
| 30A | as of 09.2005: Active backrest width adjustment, passenger Active backrest width adjustment, driver | |
| 54 | 20A | up to 09.2005: Power-saving relay, terminal 15 |
| 40A | as of 09.2005: Rear window defogger | |
| 55 | 5A | up to 09.2005: Rain/headlight sensor |
| 40A | as of 09.2005: Boot lid lift | |
| 56 | 5A | as of 09.2005: Rain/headlight sensor |
| 57 | 20A | up to 09.2005: Micro-power module |
| 5A | IHKA Basic; as of 09.2005: Heating/air conditioning system | |
| 58 | 40A | up to 09.2005: Rear window defogger |
| 20A | as of 09.2005: Rear wiper relay | |
| 59 | 5A | Aerial tuner with remote control receiver |
| 60 | 5A | as of 09.2005: Rollover protection controller |
| 61 | 20A | up to 09.2005: Front cigar lighter Charging socket, glovebox |
| 7.5A | as of 09.2005: Cooler box | |
| 62 | 5A | up to 09.2005: Power-saving relay, terminal 15 |
| 30A | as of 09.2005: E60, E61: Trailer module Convertible: Relay for lowering rear window Relay for raising rear window | |
| 63 | 5A | up to 09.2005: Electrochromic interior rearview mirror Park distance control (PDC) |
| 20A | as of 09.2005: Independent auxiliary heater | |
| 64 | 10A | up to 09.2005: Rear compartment display Central information display Controller |
| 15A | IHKA High; as of 09.2005: Heating/air conditioning system | |
| 65 | 10A | up to 09.2005: Headset connection module Head-up display |
| 66 | 5A | up to 09.2005: Dynamic stability control (DSC) VTG Transfer case: Dynamic stability control (DSC) Control unit, transfer box |
| 20A | E60: Sunroof E61, E63: Panorama glass roof E64: Convertible top module | |
| 67 | 10A | up to 03.2006: Video module Satellite receiver |
| 20A | as of 03.2006: Automatic soft-close drive, passenger’s door (LHD) Automatic soft-close drive, driver’s door (RHD) Automatic soft-close drive, rear right | |
| 68 | 5A | up to 03.2006: Centre console switch center Switch, driver’s seat adjustment Switch, passenger’s seat adjustment |
| 20A | as of 03.2006: Automatic soft-close drive, driver’s door (LHD) Automatic soft-close drive, passenger’s door (RHD) Automatic soft-close drive, rear left | |
| 69 | 5A | Park distance control (PDC) |
| 70 | 5A | up to 09.2005: Adaptive headlight |
| 10A | 09.2005-03.2007: Active cruise control as of 03.2007: Active cruise control Far-range sensor Close-range sensor, right Close-range sensor, left | |
| 71 | 20A | up to 09.2005: Rear wiper relay S85: Fuel pump output stage |
| 30A | as of 09.2005: Centre console switch center | |
| 72 | 40A | up to 09.2005: E61: Relay, compressor, air suspension E64: Relay, convertible top 1 Relay, convertible top 2 |
| 20A | N62: Fuel pump relay N52, diesel: Fuel pump control (EKPS) | |
| 73 | 30A | up to 09.2005: E60, E61, E63: Trailer module E63: Relay for lowering rear window Relay for raising rear window 09.2005-03.2007: Hifi amplifier |
| 40A | as of 03.2007: Hifi amplifier | |
| 74 | 20A | up to 09.2005: Trailer socket |
| 10A | as of 09.2005: Centre console switch centre Switch, driver’s seat adjustment Switch, passenger’s seat adjustment | |
| 7.5A | E60, E61; as of 09.2007: Centre console switch center Switch, driver’s seat adjustment Switch, passenger’s seat adjustment | |
| 75 | 30A | E60, E61; as of 09.2007: Centre console switch center Switch, driver’s seat adjustment Switch, passenger’s seat adjustment |
| 10A | as of 09.2005: Satellite receiver Digital tuner Video module | |
| 76 | 40A | up to 09.2005: Boot lid lift |
| 10A | as of 09.2005: Dynamic drive | |
| 77 | 5A | up to 09.2005: Aerial tuner with remote control receive |
| 10A | as of 09.2005: Head-up display Headset connection module | |
| 78 | 5A | as of 09.2005: Dynamic stability control (DSC) Control unit, transfer box |
| 79 | 7.5A | up to 09.2005: Electronic ride height control |
| 10A | as of 09.2005: Central information display Controller | |
| 80 | 30A | up to 09.2005: HiFi amplifier |
| 10A | as of 09.2005: Selector lever Gear indicator lighting Eject box TCU (telematics control unit) Compensator (mobile phone) Fan, spare wheel well Electronic night vision module | |
| 81 | 7.5A | as of 09.2005: Electronic ride height control |
| 82 | 20A | up to 09.2005: Luggage compartment socket outlet Rear cigarette lighter Socket outlet, rear |
| 7.5A | as of 09.2005: Tyre pressure control (RDC) | |
| 83 | 20A | up to 09.2005: E60: Sunroof E61, E63: Panorama glass roof E64: Convertible top module |
| 30A | as of 09.2005: Active backrest width adjustment, driver (LHD) Active backrest width adjustment, passenger (RHD) | |
| 84 | 10A | up to 09.2005: Active cruise control |
| 15A | as of 09.2005: Transmission control Sequential manual transmission (SMG) | |
| 85 | 7.5A | as of 09.2005: Sequential manual transmission (SMG) |
| 86 | 15A | up to 09.2005: Transmission control Sequential manual transmission (SMG) |
| 40A | as of 09.2005: Active steering | |
| 87 | 20A | as of 09.2005: Front cigar lighter Charging socket, glovebox |
| 88 | 30A | up to 09.2005: Centre console switch centre |
| 20A | as of 09.2005: Luggage compartment socket outlet Rear cigarette lighter Socket outlet, rear | |
| 89 | 10A | up to 09.2005: Fan, MMC Gear indicator lighting Selector lever Gear indicator lighting Fan, spare wheel well TCU (telematics control unit) ULF (universal charging & hands-free unit) Eject box |
| 5A | as of 09.2005: Electrochromic interior rear view mirror Power-saving relay, terminal 15 |
| No. | Amps | Assignment/Designation |
| 90 | 200A | Fuse holder, front (fuse 1-33) |
| 91 | 100A | Diesel: DDE main relay N62, TU: Integrated supply module (IVM) VVT relay 1 VVT relay 2 Variable valve timing gear control unit |
| 92 | 100A | Electric auxiliary heater |
| Relay | ||
| I01061 | Rear deffogger | |
| I01068 | Terminal 30G | |
| I01069 | Terminal 15 | |
Fuse in the engine compartment
M54
- K6300 – DME relay
- K6327 – Relay, fuel injectors
Diesel engine
S85
N52
| No. | Amps | Assignment/Designation |
| F01 | 30A | M54: Ignition coil (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) N62: Hydraulic pump relay, SMG N52: Interference suppression capacitor for ignition coils Ignition coil (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) |
| 20A | M57, TU: Hall-effect sensor, camshaft 1 Hot-film air mass meter Rail pressure control valve Volume control valve Solenoid valve, boost pressure control Heating, crankcase breather S85: Power-saving relay, terminal 15 Fuel injector (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) M57 TUTOP: Hall-effect sensor, camshaft 1 Hot-film air mass meter Rail pressure control valve Throttle valve Turbine control valve Volume control valve Solenoid valve, boost pressure control Heating, crankcase breather M47 TU2: Boost pressure adjuster 1 Hall-effect sensor, camshaft 1 Rail pressure control valve Throttle valve Volume control valve | |
| F02 | 20A | M57, TU: Solenoid valve, exhaust gas recirculation Oil level sensor Electric changeover valve, swirl flaps Preheating control unit Electrical changeover valve, engine mount Heating, crankcase breather Boost pressure adjuster 1 Oxygen sensor be-fore catalytic converter M57 TUTOP: Solenoid valve, exhaust gas recirculation Oil level sensor Electric changeover valve, swirl flaps Preheating control unit Electrical changeover valve, engine mount Oxygen sensor be-fore catalytic converter Wastegate valve Compressor bypass valve M47 TU2: Solenoid valve, exhaust gas recirculation Electrical changeover valve, engine mount Heating, crankcase breather Electric changeover valve, swirl flaps Oxygen sensor be-fore catalytic converter Preheating control unit Oil level sensor S85: Oxygen sensor be-fore catalytic converter Oxygen sensor 2 be-fore catalytic converter Oxygen sensor after catalytic converter Oxygen sensor 2 after catalytic converter |
| 30A | M54: DME control unit Fuel pump relay VANOS solenoid valve, intake VANOS solenoid valve, exhaust Valve, individual control intake system Fuel tank vent valve Idle actuator Secondary air pump valve Secondary air pump relay Hot-film air mass meter Diagnostic module for fuel tank leakage Solenoid, radiator shutter N52: Electric coolant pump Thermostat, characteristic map cooling Intake camshaft sensor Exhaust camshaft sensor VANOS solenoid valve, intake VANOS solenoid valve, exhaust | |
| F03 | 30A | Diesel: Digital diesel electronics control unit S85: DME control unit |
| 20A | M54: Hot-film air mass meter Crankshaft sensor Camshaft sensor I Camshaft sensor II Characteristic map thermostat N52: DME control unit Oil condition sensor DISA actuator 1 DISA actuator 2 Fuel tank vent valve Crankshaft sensor Hot-film air mass meter N46 TU2: DME control unit Electrical changeover valve, engine mount Characteristic map thermostat Intake camshaft sensor Exhaust camshaft sensor VANOS solenoid valve, intake VANOS solenoid valve, exhaust Heating, crankcase breather Oil condition sensor | |
| F04 | 10A | Diesel: Solenoid, radiator shutter Solenoid valve, boost pressure control E-box fan Exhaust flap Diese; as of 03.2007l: Solenoid, radiator shutter E-box fan Exhaust flap Brake air flap sensor, left Brake air flap sensor, right AUC sensor S85: Ionic current control unit |
| 30A | M54: Oxygen sensor before catalytic converter Oxygen sensor 2 before catalytic converter Oxygen sensor after the catalytic converter Oxygen sensor 2 after the catalytic converter Sequential manual transmission (SMG) N52: Sequential manual transmission (SMG) Oxygen sensor before the catalytic converter Oxygen sensor 2 before catalytic converter Oxygen sensor after the catalytic converter Oxygen sensor 2 after the catalytic converter Crankshaft breather heating 1 | |
| F05 | 30A | M54: Relay, fuel injectors S85: Pressure accumulator valve VANOS Fuel tank vent valve 2 Intake camshaft sensor 2 Exhaust camshaft sensor 2 Air mass flow sensor 2 Idle actuator Air mass flow sensor Oil condition sensor Intake camshaft sensor Exhaust camshaft sensor Secondary air pump valve Charcoal filter valve |
| F06 | 10A | N52; up to 03.2007: Solenoid, radiator shutte Secondary air pump relay Exhaust flap E-box fan Diagnostic module for fuel tank leakage Secondary air-hot-film air-mass meter as of 03.2007: Solenoid, radiator shutte Secondary air pump relay Exhaust flap E-box fan AUC sensor Brake air flap sensor, left Brake air flap sensor, right Nitrogen oxide module Diagnostic module for fuel tank leakage Secondary air-hot-film air-mass meter |
| F07 | 40A | N52: VVT relay |
| F08 | 30A | N52: Hydraulic pump relay, SMG |
N62, TU
S85
| No. | Amps | Assignment/Designation |
| F001 | 30A | N62: DME control unit Variable valve timing gear control unit Fuel injector (5, 6, 7, 8) Sequential manual transmission (SMG) |
| 20A | S85: Idle actuator, cylinder bank 1 M54: Hydraulic pump relay, SMG | |
| F002 | 20A | N62, TU: DME control unit Fuel tank vent valve Intake camshaft sensor 2 Exhaust camshaft sensor 2 VANOS solenoid valve 2, intake VANOS solenoid valve 2, exhaust S85: Idle actuator, cylinder bank 2 |
| F003 | 20A | N62: Ignition coil (1, 2, 3, 4) |
| 30A | S85: Electric throttle valve, bank 1 | |
| F004 | 20A | N62: Ignition coil (5, 6, 7, 8) |
| 10A | S85: Ionic current control unit 2 | |
| F005 | 30A | N62, TU: DME control unit Crankshaft sensor Hot-film air mass meter Intake camshaft sensor Exhaust camshaft sensor Characteristic map thermostat VANOS solenoid valve, intake VANOS solenoid valve, exhaust S85: Electric throttle valve, bank 2 |
| F006 | 20A | N62: DME control unit Fuel injector (1, 2, 3, 4) |
| F007 | 20A | N62: DME control unit Sequential manual transmission (SMG) |
| F008 | 30A | N62: DME control unit Oxygen sensor 2 after the catalytic converter Oxygen sensor before the catalytic converter Oxygen sensor 2 before the catalytic converter Oxygen sensor after the catalytic converter Oil quality sensor |
| F009 | 10A | up to 03.2007: Fuel pump relay Exhaust flap Solenoid, radiator shutter E-box fan Diagnostic module for fuel tank leakage Secondary air pump relay as of 03.2007: Fuel pump relay Exhaust flap Solenoid, radiator shutter E-box fan Diagnostic module for fuel tank leakage Secondary air pump relay Brake air flap sensor, left Brake air flap sensor, right AUC sensor |
| F010 | 40A | N62, TU: Variable valve timing gear control unit |
| 5A | N52:Â Engine breather heating relay | |
| F011 | 40A | N62, TU: Variable valve timing gear control unit |
| No. | Amps | Assignment/Designation |
| F1a | 10A | S85: Solenoid, radiator shutter E-box fan Gear indicator lighting Selector lever Shift lock selector lever lock Power-saving relay, electronic damper control Bonnet switch, right Bonnet switch, left Rpm sensor, transmission main shaft Relay, electric vacuum pump Diagnostic module for fuel tank leakage Secondary air-hot-film air-mass meter Secondary air pump relay |
Windscreen Wiper Relay (K11), Secondary Air Pump Relay (K6304a)
Relay in the trunk (E61)
- K91 – Rear wiper relay
- K93 – Relay, electronic damper control
- K126 – Relay, compressor, air suspension
- K207 – Relay, automatic soft-close
Relay, electric vacuum pump (K213)
DDE main relay (K2003a)
M57 TU
M57, M57 TUTOP, M47 TU2
DDE relay (K6300)
M54
S85
N52
N43
Hydraulic pump relay, SMG (K6318)
N62
S85
The BMW 5-Series E60 and E61 are impressive cars that are packed with advanced features. Understanding the car’s electrical system, including the fuse box and relays, can help you maintain your car’s performance and troubleshoot any electrical problems that may arise. We hope this article has provided you with valuable insights into the BMW 5-Series E60 and E61’s electrical system, making it easier for you to keep your car running smoothly.
