BMW X5 (F15) fuse box and relay Diagrams (2013-2018)

The BMW X5 (F15) is a luxury mid-size SUV that is produced by the German automaker BMW from 2010 to 2015. It is renowned for its powerful performance, luxurious features, and advanced technology. As with any modern vehicle, the BMW X5 (F15) incorporates various electrical components that play a crucial role in its functionality and performance. In this article, we will explore the electrical system of the BMW X5 (F15) with a specific focus on the fuse box and relay diagrams, highlighting their locations and functions within the vehicle.

Fuse Box and Relay Overview

The fuse box and relay system of the BMW X5 (F15) is an integral part of the vehicle’s electrical infrastructure. Located in the engine compartment, the fuse box houses a series of fuses and relays that protect and control different electrical circuits in the vehicle. The fuses act as safety devices, preventing electrical overload and potential damage to various components. The relays, on the other hand, serve as switches, enabling the flow of electricity to different systems and components when required.

The fuse box and relay system of the BMW X5 (F15) is designed with efficiency and organization in mind. Each fuse and relay is labeled according to its corresponding circuit, making it easier for technicians and owners to identify and replace them if necessary. The fuse box and relay diagrams provide a visual representation of the fuse locations and relay assignments, assisting in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical issues within the vehicle.

Functions and Common Issues

The fuse box and relay system of the BMW X5 (F15) control various electrical components and systems, ensuring their proper functioning. Some of the primary functions include managing the vehicle’s lighting system, powering the audio and entertainment system, regulating the air conditioning and heating system, and controlling engine-related components.

While the fuse box and relay system of the BMW X5 (F15) are designed to be reliable, occasional issues may arise. Common problems include blown fuses due to electrical surges or component failures, malfunctioning relays causing system failures, or loose connections leading to intermittent electrical issues. It is crucial to have a thorough understanding of the fuse box and relay diagrams to locate and address these issues effectively. Regular inspection, maintenance, and timely replacement of faulty fuses and relays can help maintain the electrical integrity of the BMW X5 (F15) and ensure its optimal performance.

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(2013-2018) BMW X5 (F15) 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 X5 (F15) 2010-2015 fuse assignment

Luggage Compartment Fuse Box

No.	Amps	Assignment/Designation
100	5A	Parking Brake Button
101	15A	Right Headlight
102	5A	High-Voltage Battery Unit
103	5A	Siren with Tilt Alarm Sensor
104	5A	Parking Brake Control Unit, Natural Vacuum Leak Detection (NVLD)
105	30A	Reversible Electromotive Automatic Reel (Right)
106	30A	Rear Axle Lateral Torque Distribution
107	40A	Automatic Luggage Compartment Lid Actuation (>07.2016), Tailgate Function Module (08.2016>)
108	–	–
109	–	–
110	40A	Air Suspension Compressor Relay
111	–	–
112	20A	Pressurised Fuel Tank Control Module
113	30A	Trailer Module
114	30A	Trailer Module
115	20A	Right Headlight
116	30A	Parking Brake Control Unit
117	30A	Reversible Electromotive Automatic Reel (Left)
118	5A	Video Switch (VSW)
119	–	–
120	5A	Power Control Unit
	5A	N20: Charging Controller for Auxiliary Battery
121	20A	Headunit
122	30A	Audio Amplifier
123	–	–
124	5A	Video Module
125	–	–
126	10A	Rear Passenger’s Door Automatic Soft-Close Drive
127	5A	DVD-Changer
128	5A	Wireless Charging Oddments Tray, Antenna Amplifier, Base Plate
129	15A	Active Sound Design (ASD)
130	5A	Automatic Luggage Compartment Lid Actuation
131	5A	Luggage Compartment Light, Rear Lid Button on Inside of Rear Lid, Noise Suppressor Filter
132	5A	Rear Axle Lateral Torque Distribution, Electronic Ride Height Control
133	5A	Rear Compartment Automatic Climate Control
134	5A	Rear Driver’s Door Automatic Soft-Close Drive
135	5A	Safety Battery Terminal Gas Generator
136	–	–
137	–	–
138	–	–
139	20A	Trailer Socket
140	20A	Boot Lid/Tailgate Lock
141	–	–
142	–	–
143	10A	Cool Box Relay
144	15A	Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Control Unit
145	5A	Parking Assistant, Infotainment Fan No.2
146	15A	Electrical Exhaust Flap (No.1, No.2)
147	15A	Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Control Unit
148	5A	Lane Change Warning (SWW)
149	7.5A	Right Headlight
150	5A	→06.2016: Contact-Free Tailgate Opening Evaluation Electronics, Convenience Charging Electronics
	7.5A	07.2016→: Contact-Free Tailgate Opening Evaluation Electronics, Convenience Charging Electronics, Tailgate Function Module
151	5A	USB-HUB (USB Connection No.1/No.2, AUX-In Connection)
152	5A	Reversible Electromotive Automatic Reel (Left/Right)
153	15A	Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Control Unit
154	5A	All-Round Vision Camera (TRSVC), Reversing Camera
155	10A	Passenger’s Door Automatic Soft-Close Drive
156	10A	Driver’s Door Automatic Soft-Close Drive
157	–	–
158	10A	Rear Seat Entertainment
159	5A	Audio Amplifier, Infotainment Fan No.2
160	20A	Rear Compartment Blower Motor
161	–	–
162	20A	Rear Cigarette Lighter (12V Connection No.1 & No.2), Luggage Cigarette Lighter (12V Connection)
163	30A	Trailer Module
164	30A	Right Rear Seat Heating Module
165	20A	Fuel Pump Control (EKPS)
166	30A	Left Rear Seat Heating Module
167	30A	Driver’s Door Automatic Soft-Close Drive, Passenger’s Door Automatic Soft-Close Drive

Passenger Compartment Fuse Box

No.	Amps	Assignment/Designation
19	5A	Remote Control Receiver
20	5A	Roof Function Control Centre
21	5A	Preheating Control Unit
22	7.5A	Driver’s Door Switch Block, Passenger Exterior Mirror
23	10A	Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
24	10A	Electronic Transmission Control
25	5A	Touchbox, iDrive Controller
26	5A	Extendible Dashboard Speaker, Rear Left/Right Seat Heating Switch
27	10A	Driver/Passenger Lumbar Support Valve Block, Driver’s/Passenger’s Side Seat Adjustment Switch
28	5A	Rain/Light/Solar/Condensation Sensor, Roof Function Control Centre, Vanity Mirror Lights
29	15A	Auxiliary Water Pump
30	10A	Coolant Pump for Charge Air Cooler
31	5A	Electric Fan Cut-Out Relay
32	5A	Transfer Box
33	5A	N63, S63: Turbocharger Coolant Pump
	5A	N20: A/C Compressor (Electrical), Electric Auxiliary Heater
34	5A	Integrated Chassis Management (ICM)
35	5A	Electrochromic Interior Rear View Mirror
36	20A	Centre Power Socket (12V Connection)
37	20A	Front Cigarette Lighter (12V Connection)
38	20A	Roof Function Control Centre
39	15A	Left Headlight
40	–	–
41	10A	S63: Coolant Pump for Charge Air Cooler
	10A	N20: Passenger Compartment Refrigerant Shutoff Valve, Electric-Machine Electronics (EME)
42	5A	Electronic Damper Control, Electrochromic Interior Rear View Mirror
43	5A	Left/Right Targeted Illumination
44	7.5A	Camera-Based Driver Assistance Systems (KAFAS), Active Steering
45	5A	Active Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic Air Recirculation Control Sensor (AUC)
46	5A	Radiator Shutter Drive Unit
	5A	B47, N47, N57: Engine Breather Heater, Radiator Shutter Drive Unit
47	5A	Electronic Night Vision Module (NVE), Vehicle Sound Generator (VSG)
48	10A	Steering Column Switch Center
49	5A	Steering Angle Sensor
	5A	N57D30T1: Shutoff Valve for Coolant Expansion Tank, Steering Angle Sensor
50	5A	Instrument Cluster
51	–	–
52	7.5A	Instrument Cluster
53	5A	Glove Compartment Light, Decor Strip Lighting, Door Pocket Lighting, Door Panel Lighting, Front Left/Right Footwell Light
54	10A	Gear Selector Switch (GWS)
55	5A	Servotronic (SVT), Electromechanical Power Steering (EPS)
56	5A	Vertical Dynamics Management (VDM)
57	20A	Left Headlight
58	30A	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
59	40A	Active Steering
60	40A	Blower Output Stage
61	20A	Electronic Damper Control
62	30A	→06.2016: Vertical Dynamics Management (VDM)
	20A	07.2016→: Vertical Dynamics Management (VDM)
63	30A	Transfer Box (VTG)
64	30A	Passenger’s Seat Heating Module
65	30A	Driver’s Seat Heating Module
66	20A	Independent Auxiliary Heater
67	30A	Driver’s Side Seat Adjustment Switch Block (without Seat Module (SMFA)), Driver Seat Module (SMFA)
68	30A	Passenger’s Side Seat Adjustment Switch Block (without Seat Module (SMBF)), Passenger’s Seat Module (SMBF)
69	20A	Electronic Transmission Control (EGS)
70	20A	Electric Steering Column Adjustment

Passenger Compartment Fuse Box No.2 (BDC – Body Domain Controller)

No.	Amps	Assignment/Designation
1	30A	Passenger Power Window Drive
2	30A	Driver’s Side Rear Power Window Drive
3	20A	Front Passenger Door Lock
4	30A	Driver Power Window Drive
5	30A	Rear Window Defogger
6	30A	Passenger’s Side Rear Power Window Drive
7	20A	Driver’s Door Lock
8	–	–
9	5A	Steering Column Switch Center, Light Switch Unit, Driver Assistance System Operating Facility with Hazard Warning Switch
10	7.5A	Left Headlight
11	7.5A	Diagnostic Connector, Heating/Air Conditioning System, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
12	5A	Telematic Communication Box, Electronic Outer Doors Handles Module
13	15A	Horn (Low/High Range)
14	–	–

Engine Compartment Fuse Box

No.	Amps	Assignment/Designation
01	20A	Camshaft Sensor, Fuel Quantity Control Valve, Rail Pressure Regulating Valve, Turbine Control Flap Pressure Converter, Low Pressure Compressor Bypass Flap Changeover Valve (except USA), Auxiliary EGR Cooler Bypass Flap Changeover Valve (USA), Charging Pressure Actuator (Performance Class “T”), High-Pressure Stage Charging Pressure Actuator (VNT – Performance Class “S”), High-Pressure Stage Charging Pressure Actuator No.2 (VNT (N57D30S1))
02	20A	Oxygen Sensor before Catalytic Converter, Hot-Film Air Mass Meter, Engine Mount Changeover Valve, Oxygen Sensor after Catalytic Converter, Oil Condition Sensor, EGR Cooler Bypass Flap Changeover Valve, High Pressure Compressor Actuating Flap Changeover Valve No.2, Pressure Converter for Wastegate Valve
03	30A	Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE)
04	10A	Nitrogen Oxide Sensor before SCR Catalytic Converter, Coolant Pump EGR Cooling (→04.2014), Changeover Valve for Low-Temperature EGR Cooling, Diesel Particulate Sensor
05	10A	Pressure Converter for Wastegate Valve, Changeover Valve of Turbine Control Flap, Coolant Pump Relay

Fuse Box (Non-Replaceable)

No.	Amps	Assignment/Designation
01	25A	Digital Motor Electronics (DME) – Ignition
02	25A	Digital Motor Electronics (DME) – Injector
03	15A	Digital Motor Electronics (DME) – Injector
04	20A	Digital Motor Electronics (DME) – Injector
05	40A	Digital Motor Electronics (DME) – Valvetronic
06	40A	Digital Motor Electronics (DME) – Valvetronic
07	–	–
Relay
R1	Ignition & Injectors
R2	Valvetronic
R3	Digital Motor Electronics (DME)

Engine Compartment Fuse Box (Non-Replaceable)

No.	Amps	Assignment/Designation
400	125A	Electric Fan Cut-Out Relay
401	125A	Electromechanical Power Steering (EPS)
402	100A	Electric Auxiliary Heater
403	50A	Fuel Filter Heating

Fusible Link Block (Non-Replaceable)

No.	Amps	Assignment/Designation
500	50A	Body Domain Controller (BDC)
501	125A	Rear Power Distribution Box
502	150A	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
503	125A	N63, S63, N20: Integrated Supply Module
	125A	D47, N47, N57: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Main Relay
504	125A	Body Domain Controller (BDC)
505	50A	Audio Amplifier
506	60A	N55, N63, S53, B47, N47, N57: Power Control Unit (PCU)
	60A	N20: Charging Controller for Auxiliary Battery
507	40A	Rear Right Electric Auxiliary Heater
508	40A	3rd Seat Row Auxiliary Heating Control
509	40A	Body Domain Controller (BDC)
510	40A	Rear Left Electric Auxiliary Heater

No.	Amps	Assignment/Designation
90	50A	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

No.	Amps	Assignment/Designation
540	5A	Auxiliary Battery Intelligent Battery Sensor

Rear Power Distribution Box No.2 (Options)

No.	Amps	Assignment/Designation
201	10A	Auxiliary Control Unit (SEC)
202	7.5A	Auxiliary Control Unit (SEC)
203	5A	Auxiliary Control Unit (SEC)
204	5A	Auxiliary Control Unit (SEC)
205	5A	Switch Cluster Auxiliary Module
206	5A	Audio Auxiliary Module
207	20A	Audio Auxiliary Module
208	5A	Audio Auxiliary Module
209	5A	Audio Auxiliary Module
210	5A	Auxiliary Control Unit (SEC)
211	20A	Windscreen Defogger
212	20A	Windscreen Defogger
213	15A	Heated Side Window (Front Left/Right)
214	5A	Auxiliary Control Unit
215	5A	Auxiliary Control Unit
216	5A	Auxiliary Control Unit
217	5A	Audio Auxiliary Module
218	5A	Auxiliary Control Unit
219	5A	Audio Auxiliary Module
220	5A	Auxiliary Control Unit

Luggage Compartment Fuse Holders

No.	Amps	Assignment/Designation
301	10A	Auxiliary Control Unit
302	5A	Switch Cluster Auxiliary Module
303	5A	Audio Auxiliary Module
304	5A	Auxiliary Control Unit (SEC)
311	30A	Power Window
312	30A	Power Window
313	30A	Power Window
314	30A	Power Window
615	5A	Electric-Machine Electronics (EME)
612

No.	Amps	Assignment/Designation
511	100A	Fuse (without Auxiliary Battery): 301, 302, 303, 304, 311, 312, 313, 314
	100A	Fuse (with Auxiliary Battery): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218
512	100A	Fuse (without Auxiliary Battery): 301, 302, 303, 304, 311, 312, 313, 314
	100A	Fuse (with Auxiliary Battery): 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218

The electrical system of the BMW X5 (F15) is a complex and critical aspect of the vehicle, and the fuse box and relay system play a vital role in its operation. Understanding the locations and functions of the fuse box and relays, as depicted in the diagrams, can help owners and technicians diagnose and resolve electrical issues efficiently. Regular inspection, proper maintenance, and prompt replacement of faulty fuses and relays are essential to keep the BMW X5 (F15) running smoothly and enjoying its luxurious features and advanced technology for years to come.