The BMW X5 third generation (F15) was made from 2013 to 2018. If you need to check the fuses in these models (2014 to 2018), you can find diagrams that show where the fuse boxes are inside the car. These diagrams also tell you which fuse does what and where you can find the relays.
Table of Contents
Fuse Box Location
Instrument panel
It is located under the glove compartment. Loosen fasteners (1), arrows, carefully remove trim panel, and disconnect respective plug connection.
BDC (Body Domain Controller)
It is located in the front pillar on the passenger side, behind the cladding, under the glove box.
Luggage compartment
It is located on the right side, behind the cover. Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow.
Instrument panel
| Fuse Number | Fuse Amps | Protected Component |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 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 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 | 20A/30A | 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 |
BDC (Body Domain Controller)
| Fuse Number | Fuse Amps | Protected Component |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | – | – |
Luggage compartment
| Fuse Number | Fuse Amps | Protected Component |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (2014-2016), Tailgate Function Module (2016-2019) |
| 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 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 №2 |
| 146 | 15A | Electrical Exhaust Flap (№1, №2) |
| 147 | 15A | Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Control Unit |
| 148 | 5A | Lane Change Warning (SWW) |
| 149 | 7.5A | Right Headlight |
| 150 | 5A | 2014-2016: Contact-Free Tailgate Opening Evaluation Electronics, Convenience Charging Electronics |
| 150 | 7.5A | 2016-2019: Contact-Free Tailgate Opening Evaluation Electronics, Convenience Charging Electronics, Tailgate Function Module |
| 151 | 5A | USB-HUB (USB Connection №1/№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 №2 |
| 160 | 20A | Rear Compartment Blower Motor |
| 161 | – | – |
| 162 | 20A | Rear Cigarette Lighter (12V Connection №1 & №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 |
Additional block no.1
| Fuse Number | Fuse Amps | Protected Component |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Additional block no.2
| Fuse Number | Fuse Amps | Protected Component |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | – | – |
Fuses on the battery
| Fuse Number | Fuse Amps | Protected Component |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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) 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 |
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