BMW 5 Series (E39; 1996-2003) – fuse box diagram
Year of production: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003.
Cigarette lighter fuse (power socket) in BMW 5 Series E39 (1996-2003). is the F7 fuse in the fuse box in the glove compartment.
Fuse box in the engine compartment
Diagram of the fuse box (engine compartment, type 1)

No. | Description |
---|---|
1 | Engine control module |
2 | Transmission control module |
3 | Motor control module fuse |
4 | Motor control module relay |
5 | Windshield wiper motor relay I |
6 | Windshield wiper motor relay II |
7 | A/C condenser blower motor relay I |
8 | A/C condenser blower motor relay III |
9 | ABS relay |
Fuse box diagram (engine compartment, type 2)

No. | Amp [A] | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | Engine Control Module (ECM) | |
2 | Transmission control module (TCM) | |
3 | Motor control relay (EC) | |
4 | Ignition coil relay – except 520i (22 6S 1) / 525i / 530i | |
5 | Windshield wiper motor relay 1 | |
6 | Windshield wiper motor relay 2 | |
7 | AC condenser blower motor relay 1 (up to 03/98) | |
8 | AC condenser blower motor relay 3 (up to 03/98) | |
9 | Relay of the secondary air injection pump (AIR) | |
F1 | 30A | Engine Control Module (ECM);
Fuel vapor absorber vent valve (EVAP); Mass airflow sensor (MAF); Camshaft position sensor (CMP). 1. engine coolant thermostat – 535i / 540i. |
F2 | 30A | Secondary air injection pump (AIR);
Intake manifold air control solenoid; Injectors (except 520i (22 6S1) / 525i / 530i); Engine Control Module (ECM); Fuel vapor absorber vent valve (EVAP); Camshaft position actuator (CMP) 1 and 2; Idle speed control (ISC) actuator. |
F3 | 20A | Crankshaft position sensor (CKP);
Camshaft position sensor (CMP) and 2, c Mass airflow sensor (MAF). |
F4 | 30A | Heated Lambda Probes (H02S);
Transmission Control Module (TCM). |
F5 | 30A | Ignition coil relay – except 520i (22 6S1) / 525i / 530i |
Fuse box in the glove box

Assignment of fuses in the glove box (up to 03.1998)
No. | Amp [A] | Description |
---|---|---|
F1 | 30A | Windshield wiper motor relay |
F2 | 30A | Headlight washers |
F3 | 15A | Horn |
F4 | 20A | Multifunction control module |
F5 | 20A / 30A | Sunroof |
F6 | 30A | Electric exterior mirror, passenger side |
F7 | 20A / 30A | AC 1 condenser blower motor relay |
F8 | – | – |
F9 | 15A | Air conditioning/heater control module |
F10 | 30A | Seat adjustment – passenger side |
F11 | 7,5A | Multifunction control module – variable power steering |
F12 | 5A | Immobiliser |
F13 | 30A | Driver side seat adjustment;
Steering column adjustment. |
F14 | 5A | Engine Control Module (ECM) |
F15 | 7,5A | Transmission control module (TCM);
Engine oil level sensor; Alternator; Electric box temperature switch (530d). |
F 16 | 5A | Lamp control module |
F17 | 10 A | Fuel pump relay;
ABS control module; Multifunction switch assembly. |
F18 | 5A | Instrument panel |
F19 | 5A | Overvoltage protection relay 2 |
F20 | 5A / 7.5A | Air conditioning / heater control module;
Heated rear window relay; Tire pressure monitor control module. |
F21 | 5A | Cigarette lighter relay;
Seat adjustment relay; Steering column adjustment relay; Garage door opener mechanism; Parking Assistance Control Module; Interior anti-glare mirror. |
F22 | 30A | AC 2 condenser blower motor relay |
F23 | 7,5A | Digital multifunction display at the rear |
F24 | 5A | Instrument panel;
Tire pressure monitor control module; Steering wheel position sensor. |
F25 | 7,5A | Digital multifunction display |
F26 | – | – |
F27 | 30A | Multifunctional control module |
F28 | 15A | Automatic transmission (AT) |
F29 | 30A | Door function control module, driver side |
F30 | 25A | ABS control module |
F31 | 10 A | Fuel pump relay;
ABS control module; Secondary air injection pump relay (gasoline). |
F32 | 25A | Multifunction switch assembly |
F33 | – | – |
F34 | 10 A | Multifunction steering wheel;
Airbag; Heated steering wheel. |
F35 | 5A | Rear AC condenser blower motor |
F36 | – | – |
F37 | 5A | Immobilizer control module |
F38 | 5A | Multifunctional control module;
Horn relay; Rain sensor; Transmission lock (AT) switch; Data link connector (DLC). |
F39 | 7,5A | Cosmetic mirror lamps;
Rechargeable flashlight. |
F40 | 5A | Instrument panel;
Seat adjustment control module; Airbag impact sensor; Seat belt contact switch (driver side). |
F41 | 5A | Lamp control module;
Clutch pedal position switch (CPP); Brake pedal position switch (BPP). |
F42 | 5A | SRS control module |
F43 | 5A | Overvoltage protection relay 1 |
F44 | 5A | Multifunction steering wheel;
Airbag assembly; Steering wheel; Digital multifunction display front and rear. |
F45 | 7,5A | Multifunction switch assembly |
Assignment of fuses in the glove box (from 03.1998)
No. | Amp [A] | Description |
---|---|---|
F1 | 30A | Windshield wiper motor relay |
F2 | 30A | Headlight washers |
F3 | 15A | Horn |
F4 | 20A | Multifunction control module |
F5 | 20A / 30A | Sunroof |
F6 | 30A | Electric exterior mirror, passenger side |
F7 | 20A / 30A | Front cigarette lighter (09/00) |
F8 | – | – |
F9 | 15A | Air conditioning/heater control module |
F10 | 30A | Seat adjustment – passenger side |
F11 | 7,5A | Multifunctional control module -.
variable power steering |
F12 | 5A | Immobiliser |
F13 | 30A | Driver side seat adjustment;
Steering column adjustment. |
F14 | 5A | Engine Control Module (ECM) |
F15 | 7,5A | Transmission control module (TCM);
Engine oil level sensor; Alternator; Electric box temperature switch (530d). |
F 16 | 5A | Lamp control module |
F17 | 10 A | Fuel pump relay;
ABS control module; Multifunction switch assembly. |
F18 | 5A | Instrument panel |
F19 | 5A | Overvoltage protection relay 2 |
F20 | 5A / 7.5A | Air conditioning / heater control module;
Heated rear window relay; Tire pressure monitor control module. |
F21 | 5A | Cigarette lighter relay;
Seat adjustment relay; Steering column adjustment relay; Garage door opener mechanism; Parking Assistance Control Module; Interior anti-glare mirror. |
F22 | 25A | Fuel pump relay-530d / 520i (226S1) / 525i / 530i |
F23 | 7,5A | Digital multifunction display at the rear |
F24 | 5A | Instrument panel;
Tire pressure monitor control module; Steering wheel position sensor. |
F25 | 7,5A | Digital multifunction display |
F26 | – | – |
F27 | 30A | Multifunction control module |
F28 | 15A | Automatic transmission (AT) |
F29 | 30A | Door function control module, driver side |
F30 | 25A | ABS control module |
F31 | 10 A | Fuel pump relay;
ABS control module; Secondary air injection pump relay(gasoline). |
F32 | 25A | Multifunction switch assembly |
F33 | – | – |
F34 | 10 A | Multifunction steering wheel assembly –
airbag, heated steering wheel. |
F35 | 5A | Rear AC condenser blower motor |
F36 | – | – |
F37 | 5A | Immobilizer control module |
F38 | 5A | Multifunctional control module;
Horn relay; Rain sensor; Transmission lock (AT) switch; Data Link Connector (DLC). |
F39 | 7,5A | Cosmetic mirror lamps;
Rechargeable flashlight. |
F40 | 5A | Instrument panel;
Seat adjustment control module; Airbag impact sensor; Seat belt contact switch (driver side). |
F41 | 5A | Lamp control module;
Clutch pedal position switch (CPP); Brake pedal position switch (BPP). |
F42 | 5A | SRS control module |
F43 | 5A | Overvoltage protection relay 1 |
F44 | 5A | Multifunction steering wheel –
airbag assembly, steering wheel, digital multifunction display – front / rear |
F45 | 7,5A | Multifunction switch assembly |
Relay block in the glove box
Located behind the fuse box.

No. | Description |
---|---|
1 | AC condenser blower motor relay 2 (up to 03/98) |
2 | Headlight washer pump relay |
3 | – |
4 | Starter relay |
5 | Seat adjustment relay / steering column adjustment relay |
6 | Heater blower relay |
F75 | (50A) AC condenser blower motor / engine coolant blower motor |
F76 | (40A) Air conditioning/heater blower control module |
Lock in legroom
Located on the floor under the carpet, on the right side of the car.

No. | Amp [A] | Description |
---|---|---|
F107 | 50A | Relay of the secondary air injection pump (AIR) |
F108 | 50A | ABS control module |
F109 | 80A | Engine Control (EC) Relay;
Fuse box-engine bay (F4 and F5). |
F110 | 80A | Fuse box-console 1 (F1-F12 and F22-F25) |
F111 | 50A | Ignition |
F112 | 80A | Lamp control module |
F113 | 80A | Seat adjustment relay;
Steering column adjustment relay; Fuse box-tab 1 (F27-F30); Fuse box-dashboard 2 (F76); Lamp control module; Fuse box-board 1 (F13)-. with lumbar support. |
F114 | 50A | Ignition switch, data link connector (DLC) |
Fuse boxes in the trunk
They are located on the right side, behind the cover.
Diagram of the fuse box (box 1)

No. | Amp [A] | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | Overvoltage protection relay 1 | |
2 | Fuel pump relay | |
3 | Heated rear window relay | |
4 | Overvoltage protection relay 2 | |
5 | Fuel filler flap relay | |
F46 | – | – |
F47 | 15A / 20A | Additional heater |
F48 | 5A | Non-glare interior mirror;
Alarm system in the car’s motion control module; Alarm system tilt sensor; Alarm system horn. |
F49 | 30A | Suspension compressor relay |
F50 | 7,5A | Suspension control module (with air suspension) |
F51 | 30A | Lighter – rear |
F52 | 30A | Cigarette lighter relay, front of cigarette lighter |
F53 | 5A | Antenna signal booster;
Lockstitch in the trunk lid / tailgate |
F54 | 15A | Fuel pump relay |
F55 | 20A | Rear window washer/wiper relay |
F56 | 30A | Audio unit;
Navigation system control module; Audio unit output amplifier; CD changer; Car monitor. |
F57 | 10 A | Phone |
F58 | 10 A | Overvoltage protection relay 1 |
F59 | 20A | Trailer socket |
F60 | 15A | Suspension control module;
Multifunction switch assembly. |
F61 | 25A | Rear seat heating switch, left;
Rear seat heating switch, right. |
F62 | – | – |
F63 | – | – |
F64 | – | – |
F65 | – | – |
F66 | 40A | Heated rear window relay |
F67 | – | – |
Fuse and relay assignment (field 1, type 2)
No. | Amp [A] | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | Relay of the main ignition circuits | |
2 | Fuel pump relay | |
3 | Heated rear window relay | |
4 | Relay for auxiliary ignition circuits | |
5 | Independent heater relay | |
F46 | 15A | independent heater / ventilation |
F47 | 15A | independent heater |
F48 | 5A | Alarm system |
F49 | 30A | Air suspension system |
F50 | 7,5A | Air suspension system |
F51 | – | – |
F52 | 30A | Lighter |
F53 | 7,5A | Central locking system |
F54 | 15A | Fuel pump |
F55 | – | – |
F56 | 30A | Audio system, navigation system;
On-board monitor. |
F57 | 10 A | Cell phone |
F58 | 10 A | Audio unit;
On-board monitor; Navigation system; Phone. |
F59 | – | – |
F60 | 15A | Suspension adjustment check |
F61 | – | – |
F62 | – | – |
F63 | – | – |
F64 | – | – |
F65 | – | – |
F66 | 40A | Heated rear window |
F67 | – | – |
F6S | – | – |
F69 | – | – |
F70 | – | – |
F71 | – | – |
F72 | – | – |
F73 | – | – |
F74 | – | – |
Fuse box diagram (box 2)

No. | Amp [A] | Description |
---|---|---|
F100 | 200A | Fuse box-base (F107-F114) |
F101 | 80A | Fuse box – cargo area 1 (F46-F50, F66) |
F102 | 80A | Fuse box – load area 1 (F51-F55) |
F103 | 50A | Trailer control module |
F104 | 50A | Overvoltage protection relay 2 |
F105 | 100A | Fuse box-dashboard 2 (F75);
Auxiliary heater. |
F106 | 80A | Fuse box – load area 1 (F56-F59) |