1994-2001 BMW 7-Series (E38) - fuses

05.12.2022 (US:12.05.22), Category: BMW / 7 Series

Engine Compartment Fuse Box (only LHD)

BMW 7-Series (E38) Fuses Box Diagram


No. A Protected Component
1 -  -
2 -  -
3 30 Wiper Relay
4 30 Headlight Washer Module
5 15 Horn Relay
6 20 General Module
7 7.5 Water Valves, Auxiliary Water Pump, Independent Heating Receiver, Radio Clock Receiver, Front Shutoff Valve (750iXL)
8 30 Passenger's Door Module
9 20 Auxiliary Fan Stage 1 Relay
10 5 Visual Entry Aid Relay
25 1994→?: ABS/ASC Control Unit
11 15 Heating and A/C Control Module
30 1994→01.1995 (without Memory): Front Passenger's Seat Adjustment Switch, Passenger's Back-Rest Adjustment Switch, Switch for Passenger's Seat Thigh Support, Passenger's Seat Lumbar Support Switch
30 1994→01.1995 (with Memory): Front Passenger's Active Seat Control Unit, Passenger's Seat Movement Motor, Passenger's Seat Height Adjustment Motor, Passenger's Seat Cushion Tilt Motor, Passenger's Backrest Recliner Motor, Passenger's Seat Memory Control Unit, Passenger's Back-Rest Actuator Motor, Passenger's Headrest Motor
12 15 01.1995-09.1995: Steering Column Adjustment Control Unit
13 20 1994→01.1995: Steering Column Adjustment Control Unit
14 10 1994→01.1995: Rear Headrest Control Unit
5 Left B-Pillar Light, Right B-Pillar Light, B-Pillar Lights Relay
15 30 Steering Column Inclination Motor, Steering Column Adjustment Motor, Driver's Seat Movement Motor, Driver's Seat Height Adjustment Motor, Driver's Seat Cushion Tilt Motor, Driver's Backrest Recliner Motor, Driver's Headrest Motor, Seat/Steering Column Memory (SM/LSM) Control Unit, Driver's Thigh Support Motor, Driver's Back-Rest Actuator Motor, Driver's Seat Lumbar Support Switch, Driver's Active Seat Control Unit
16 10 1994→01.1995: Sunshade Control Unit, Sunshade Switch
30 01.1995→ (without Memory):Front Passenger's Seat Adjustment Switch, Passenger's Back-Rest Adjustment Switch, Switch for Passenger's Seat Thigh Support, Passenger's Seat Lumbar Support Switch
30 01.1995→ (with Memory): Front Passenger's Active Seat Control Unit, Passenger's Seat Movement Motor, Passenger's Seat Height Adjustment Motor, Passenger's Seat Cushion Tilt Motor, Passenger's Backrest Recliner Motor, Passenger's Seat Memory Control Unit, Passenger's Back-Rest Actuator Motor, Passenger's Headrest Motor
17 10 Fuel Pump Relay No.1, Switching Centre, ABS/ASC Control Unit, Steering Angle Sensor, Active Cruise Control (ACC) Control Unit, Charcoal Filter Valve, Fuel Changeover Circuit, Leakage Diagnosis Pump, Secondary Air Pump Relay, Control Unit for Electrically Heated Catalytic Converter
10 M51, M52, M60: ASC/DSC System Switch, Starter Relay (M60 - 1994-01.1995), Fuel Pump Relay, ABS/ASC Control Unit, Secondary Air Pump Relay (M60, M73)
10 M73: ASC/DSC System Switch, Fuel Pump Relay, ABS/ASC/DSC Control Unit, Secondary Air Pump Relay, Air Pump Relay(09.1996→), Steering Angle Sensor (with DSC), Fuel Changeover Circuit (05.1997→), Leakage Diagnosis Pump (05.1997→)
10 M62: ASC/DSC System Switch, Fuel Pump Relay, ABS/ASC/DSC Control Unit, Fuel Changeover Circuit, Leakage Diagnosis Pump, Charcoal Filter Valve, Steering Angle Sensor (with DSC)
18 5 Instrument Cluster - Integrated Electronic Control Unit (IKE)
19 5 Unloader Relay Terminal 15
20 5 Left Headlight (09.1998→), Right Headlight (09.1998→), Rear Window Defogger Relay, Heated Front Screen/Washer Jets Relay, Auxiliary Fan Stage 1 Relay, Auxiliary Fan Stage 2 Relay (09.1995→), Heating and A/C Control Module
21 5 Closed-Circuit Current Cutout Relay, Garage Door Opener (09.1995→), Control Unit for Electronic Battery Disconnecting Switch (03.2000→), Active Cruise Control (ACC) Control Unit (03.2000→)
22 10 M51, M57: Diagnostic Connector, Alternator, Fuel Heater, Oil Level Sensor, Gear Position Switch
10 M67: Diagnostic Connector, Alternator, AGS Transmission Control Unit, Temperature Switch, Oil Level Sensor
10 M60: Diagnostic Connector, Oxygen Sensor Relay, Oil Leve Sensor, Temperature Switch, Gear Position Switch
10 M52: Diagnostic Connector, Alternator, Temperature Switch, Oil Level Sensor, Gear Position Switch
10 M52, M62, M73: Diagnostic Connector, Alternator, Temperature Switch, Oil Level Sensor, Gear Position Switch (except M62 - 09.1997→), AGS Transmission Control Unit (only M62 - 09.1997→)
23 5 Instrument Cluster, Light Module, RDC Control Unit (03.1998→), DWS Control Unit, ZV Tank Flap Relay, Auxiliary Fan Stage 3 Relay
24 5 M51, M57: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Control Unit, DDE Control Unit Relay
5 M67: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Control Unit No.1 (Master)
5 M52, M62: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit
5 M60: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit, Unloader Relay Terminal 15 (→09.1995)
5 M73: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit No.1 & 2, Unloader Relay Terminal 15 (→09.1995)
25 -  -
26 5 Integrated Electronic Control Unit (IKE), Gong, Instrument Cluster, Gear Indicator Light, Automatic Diagnostics Control Unit (→09.1995), Electronic Immobilizer Control Unit (EWS - 01.1995→), Steering Angle Sensor (with DSC - 09.1996→)
27 5 OBD2 Socket (09.1995→ (except 750iXL)), Multi-Information Display (MID), Multi-Information Display (MID) Rear Passenger Compartment, Passenger's Seat Adjustment Remote Control Switch
28 5 Wiper Relay No.1 & No.2, Central Lock Remote Control (01.1995→09.1995), LED Display DWA (01.1995-02.1998), Solar Sensor with DWA LED (03.1999→), Antenna Amplifier (Central Lock - 09.1995→), Relay for Rear Lid Motor (09.1997→), RDC Control Unit (09.1997→)
29 30 General Module
30 10 Heated Front Screen/Washer Jets Relay
31 30 Driver's Door Lock Switch, Driver's Door Module, Driver's Door Switch Block (→09.1995)
32 30 →08.1996: Heating Blower Relay 
33 25 ABS/ASC Control Unit (Valve Relay)
34 30 →08.1995: Auxiliary Fan Stage 2 Relay
AGS Transmission Control Unit, Diagnostic Connector
35 -  -
36 10 Coil Spring
37 -  -
38 5 →09.1995: Auxiliary Fan Stage 2 Relay
5 01.1995→: Auxiliary Fan Stage 3 Relay
39 25 Switching Centre
15 Driver's Seat Heating Switch, Passenger's Seat Heating Switch
40 5 Diagnostic Connector
41 5 Horn Relay, Rain Sensor (01.1996→), Gear Indicator Light, General Module, Integrated Electronic Control Unit (→09.1997), Remote Control Central Locking (→09.1995)
42 7.5 Charge Socket, Driver's Make-Up Mirror Light, Passenger's Make-Up Mirror Light, Passenger's Seat Parcel Shelf Light, Driver's Seat Parcel Shelf Light
43 5 Left Front Airbag Sensor (01.1996-02.1999), Right Front Airbag Sensor (01.1996-02.1999), Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Switch (03.1997-03.1999),, Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Switch (03.1997-09.1998), Electronic Seat Control, Integrated Electronic Control Unit (09.1997→), Instrument Cluster (→09.1997)
44 5 Brake Light Switch, Light Module (09.1997→), Electronic Immobilizer (EWS) Control Unit (01.1995-), Clutch Switch (09.1997→), Cruise Control Module (→08.1996) 
45 5 Airbag Diagnostic Module
46 5 Unloader Relay Terminal R, Diversity, Navigation Control Unit, Transceiver/Charging Electronics, Interface, Voice Input, DSP Operating Unit, Telephone - Basic Interface, On-Board Monitor, GPS Receiver
47 5 Multi-Information Display (MID) Rear Passenger Compartment, Multifunction Steering Wheel (Coil Spring), Multi-Information Display (MID)
48 10 Switching Centre, Rear Headrest Control Unit, Sunshade
  • Petrol Engines:
       M52 - 2.8L (728i & 728iL)
       M60 - 3.0L V8 (730i & 730iL), 4.0L V8 (740i, 740iL)
       M62 - 3.5L V8 (735i & 735iL), 4.4L V8 (740i & 740iL)
       M73 - 5.4L V12 (750i & 750iL)
  • Diesel Engines:
       M51 - 2.5L (725tds)
       M57 - 2.9L (730d)
       M67 - 3.9L V8 (740d)

Luggage Compartment Fuse Box No.1

BMW 7-Series (E38) Fuse Block Location

BMW 7-Series (E38) Fuses Location and Appointment

No. A Protected Component
49 15 Independent Heating Relay (IHKR)
50 15 Independent Park/Auxiliary Heating (IHKR), Independent Heating Receiver
51 20 Sunroof Module
52 30 Australia: Cigar Lighter Relay (Front Cigar Lighter)
30 except Australia: Front Cigar Lighter, Rear Cigar Lighter
53 20 Rear Right Lumbar Support Switch, Rear Right Seat/Headrest Adjustment Switch, Rear Left Seat/Headrest Adjustment Switch, Rear Left Lumbar Support Switch, Rear Compartment Lumbar Support Motor (09.1995→)
54 20 09.1997→: Trailer Socket
55 7.5 General Module
56 7.5 →09.1995: General Module
7.5 09.1997→: Antitheft Horn (DWA)
57 15 Fuel Pump Relay No.1
25 Fuel Pump Relay No.1
58 5 Rear Lid Lock Switch, Tilt Sensor, Electrochromic Interior Rear View Mirror, Interior Protection Control Unit, ZV Tank Flap Relay
59 30 1994→?: Rear Window Defogger Relay
15 ?: Cooler Box
60 -  -
61 20 except 750iXL (09.1995→): Rear Compartment Blower Relay, Rear Compartment Blower Control Unit
20 750iXL (09.1995→): Rear Compartment Blower Relay
62 5 Electrochromic Interior Rear View Mirror
63 15 Left Rear Seat Heating Switch, Right Rear Seat Heating Switch
64 5 Parking Aid Control Unit, Distance Warning
30 CD Changer
65 15 EDC Control Unit, Switching Centre, Front Right Acceleration Sensor (→09.1995), Rear Right Acceleration Sensor (→09.1995)
66 5 Cigar Lighter Relay
67 -  -
68 5 except 750iXL (09.1995→): Rear Compartment Blower Relay, Rear Compartment Blower Control Unit
5 750iXL (09.1995→): Rear Compartment Heater/Air Conditioner
69 30 Radio, Navigation Control Unit, GPS Receiver, Rear Cigar Lighter, CD Changer, Unloader Relay Terminal R, Video Module, On-Board Monitor, Rear Compartment Monitor, Amplifier
70 10 Transceiver/Charging Electronics (Motorola), Interface (Motorola), Compensator, Voice Input, Telephone - Basic Interface (Siemens, Nokia, Jbit), Eject Box (Siemens F), Rear Eject Box (Siemens F)
71
72
73
74
75
76 30 Windscreen Defogger Relay No.1
77 30 Windscreen Defogger Relay No.2
&
79 40 Rear Window Defogger Relay
Relay
R1
R2 Independent Heating Relay
R3 USA: ZV Tank Flap Relay
R4 Unloader Relay Terminal 15
Unloader Relay Terminal R
R5 Fuel Pump
Rear Compartment Blower
R6 Rear Window Defogger


Additional Fuses

  • Engine Fuse Block (Petrol Engines):
       M52 - 2.8L (Locaation: LHD / RHD)
       M62 - 3.5L, 4.4L V8 (Location: LHD / RHD)
       M73 - 5.4L V12 (Location: LHD / RHD)
  • Diesel Engines:
       M51 - 2.5L (Location)
       M57 - 2.9L (Location)
       M67 - 3.9L V8 (Location)
No. A Protected Component
1 30 M51, M57: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Control Unit, AGS Transmission Control Unit, Timed Valve, Injection Pump
30 M52: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit, DME Relay, Diagnostic Connector, AGS Transmission Control Unit
30 M52 (09.1998→): Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit, Diagnostic Connector, AGS Transmission Control Unit
30 M67: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Control Unit No.1 (Master)
30 M62: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit, AGS Transmission Control Unit, Hot-Film Air Mass Flow Sensor, Camshaft Hall Effect Sensor, Idle Actuator, Cooling Characteristic Map
30 M73: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit No.1 & 2, DME Relay No.1 & 2  (→05.1997), AGS Transmission Control Unit, Diagnostic Connector
2 30 M51, M57: Glow Plug Relay, Temperature Switch E-Box, Engine Mount Electrical Changeover Valve, Changeover Valve for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (AGR), Hot-Film Air Mass Meter
30 M52: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit, Hot-Film Air Mass Flow Sensor, Fuel Injectors No.: "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6"
30 M52 (09.1998→): Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit, Charcoal Filter Valve, Idle Actuator, Secondary Air Pump Valve, Fuel Injectors No.: "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", Individual Control Intake System Valve, VANOS Intake Valve, VANOS Exhaust Valve 
30 M62 (→05.1997): Cooling Characteristic Map, Fuel Injector No.: "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8"
30 M62 (05.1997→): Secondary Air Pump Valve, Camshaft 2 Hall-Effect Sensor, VANOS Valve, Idle Actuator, Fuel Injector No.: "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8"
30 M67: Preheater Relay. Hot-Film Air Mass Meter, Rail Pressure Control Valve, Camshaft Hall-Effect Sensor, Supercharger Control Solenoid Valve, Changeover Valve for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (AGR), Engine Mount Electrical Changeover Valve
30 M73 (→05.1997): Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit No.1, Oxygen Sensor after Catalytic Converter (→09.1995), Oxygen Sensor before Catalytic Converter (→09.1995), Hot-Film Air Mass Flow Sensor, Hall-Effect Sensor, Tank Ventilation Valve No.1, Fuel Injectors No.: "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6"
30 M73 (05.1997→): Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit No.1, EML Control Unit, Hot-Film Air Mass Flow Sensor, Hall-Effect Sensor, Tank Ventilation Valve No.1, Fuel Injectors No.: "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", Air-Contained Fuel Injection Valves (Bank 1), AGS Transmission Control Unit (?), Camshaft Hall Sensor (?)
3 20 M52: Oxygen Sensor before Catalytic Converter, Oxygen Sensor No.2 before Catalytic Converter
30 M52 (09.1998→): Crankshaft Sensor, Hot-Film Air Mass Meter, Camshaft Sensor No.1 & 2, Characteristic Map Cooling Thermostat
20 M62: Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 in Front of Catalytic Converter, Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 in Front of Catalytic Converter, Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 behind Catalytic Converter (740iL USA), Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 behind Catalytic Converter (740iL USA)
20 M73 (09.1995-01.1996): Oxygen Sensor after Catalytic Converter, Oxygen Sensor No.2 after Catalytic Converter, Oxygen Sensor before Catalytic Converter, Oxygen Sensor No.2 before Catalytic Converter
4 30 M52: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit, Idle Actuator, AGS Transmission Control Unit, VANOS Intake Valve, Fuel Tank Vent Valve
30 M52 (09.1998→): Oxygen Sensor after Catalytic Converter, Oxygen Sensor No.2 after Catalytic Converter, Oxygen Sensor before Catalytic Converter, Oxygen Sensor No.2 before Catalytic Converter, AGS Transmission Control Unit
30 M62: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit, DME Relay (→04.1997), Diagnostic Connector, AGS Transmission Control Unit 
30 M67: AGS Transmission Control Unit, Hot-Film Air Mass Meter, Changeover Valve for Exhaust Gas Recirculation 2 (EGR), Changeover Valve for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (AGR)
30 M73: ?
5 30 M51, M57: AGS Transmission Control Unit, Fuel Heater, Diagnostic Connector
30 M52: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit, Ignition Coils No.: "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6"
30 M52 (09.1998→): Unloader Relay Terminal 15 (Ignition Coils No.: "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6")
30 M67: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Control Unit No.2 (Slave), Rail Pressure Control Valve, Camshaft Hall-Effect Sensor
30 M62 (→05.1997): Ignition Coils No.: "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8"
30 M62 (05.1997→): Unloader Relay Terminal 15 (Ignition Coils No.: "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8")
30 M73: Ignition Coils
 
78 40 (Location: M60 (LHD) / M60 (RHD)) Auxiliary Fan Stage 2 Relay (01.1995-09.1995)
50 (Location: M73 (LHD) / M73 (RHD)) Electric Fan (→09.1995)
50 (Location) Electric Fan (09.1995→)
80 40 Rear Lid Module
81 40 (Location) Heating Blower Relay (09.1996→)
Officials Utility Vehicle 
001 80 Fuse No.: "01P, "02P"
01P 50 Window Heating Control Unit
02P 50 Window Heating Control Unit


Passenger Compartment Fuse Box No.2 (only RHD)

BMW 7-Series (E38) Fuse Box Location

BMW 7-Series (E38) Fuse Box Layout

No. A Protected Component
1 -  -
2 -  -
3 30 Wiper Relay
4 30 Headlight Washer Module
5 15 Horn Relay
6 20 General Module
7 7.5 Water Valves, Auxiliary Water Pump, Independent Heating Receiver, Radio Clock Receiver, Front Shutoff Valve (750iXL)
8 30 Passenger's Door Module
9 20 Auxiliary Fan Stage 1 Relay
10 5 Visual Entry Aid Relay
25 1994→?: ABS/ASC Control Unit
11 15 Heating and A/C Control Module
30 1994→01.1995 (without Memory): Front Passenger's Seat Adjustment Switch, Passenger's Back-Rest Adjustment Switch, Switch for Passenger's Seat Thigh Support, Passenger's Seat Lumbar Support Switch
30 1994→01.1995 (with Memory): Front Passenger's Active Seat Control Unit, Passenger's Seat Movement Motor, Passenger's Seat Height Adjustment Motor, Passenger's Seat Cushion Tilt Motor, Passenger's Backrest Recliner Motor, Passenger's Seat Memory Control Unit, Passenger's Back-Rest Actuator Motor, Passenger's Headrest Motor
12 15 01.1995-09.1995: Steering Column Adjustment Control Unit
13 20 1994→01.1995: Steering Column Adjustment Control Unit
14 10 1994→01.1995: Rear Headrest Control Unit
5 Left B-Pillar Light, Right B-Pillar Light, B-Pillar Lights Relay
15 30 Steering Column Inclination Motor, Steering Column Adjustment Motor, Driver's Seat Movement Motor, Driver's Seat Height Adjustment Motor, Driver's Seat Cushion Tilt Motor, Driver's Backrest Recliner Motor, Driver's Headrest Motor, Seat/Steering Column Memory (SM/LSM) Control Unit, Driver's Thigh Support Motor, Driver's Back-Rest Actuator Motor, Driver's Seat Lumbar Support Switch, Driver's Active Seat Control Unit
16 10 1994→01.1995: Sunshade Control Unit, Sunshade Switch
30 01.1995→ (without Memory):Front Passenger's Seat Adjustment Switch, Passenger's Back-Rest Adjustment Switch, Switch for Passenger's Seat Thigh Support, Passenger's Seat Lumbar Support Switch
30 01.1995→ (with Memory): Front Passenger's Active Seat Control Unit, Passenger's Seat Movement Motor, Passenger's Seat Height Adjustment Motor, Passenger's Seat Cushion Tilt Motor, Passenger's Backrest Recliner Motor, Passenger's Seat Memory Control Unit, Passenger's Back-Rest Actuator Motor, Passenger's Headrest Motor
17 10 Fuel Pump Relay No.1, Switching Centre, ABS/ASC Control Unit, Steering Angle Sensor, Active Cruise Control (ACC) Control Unit, Charcoal Filter Valve, Fuel Changeover Circuit, Leakage Diagnosis Pump, Secondary Air Pump Relay, Control Unit for Electrically Heated Catalytic Converter
10 M51, M52, M60: ASC/DSC System Switch, Starter Relay (M60 - 1994-01.1995), Fuel Pump Relay, ABS/ASC Control Unit, Secondary Air Pump Relay (M60, M73)
10 M73: ASC/DSC System Switch, Fuel Pump Relay, ABS/ASC/DSC Control Unit, Secondary Air Pump Relay, Air Pump Relay(09.1996→), Steering Angle Sensor (with DSC), Fuel Changeover Circuit (05.1997→), Leakage Diagnosis Pump (05.1997→)
10 M62: ASC/DSC System Switch, Fuel Pump Relay, ABS/ASC/DSC Control Unit, Fuel Changeover Circuit, Leakage Diagnosis Pump, Charcoal Filter Valve, Steering Angle Sensor (with DSC)
18 5 Instrument Cluster - Integrated Electronic Control Unit (IKE)
19 5 Unloader Relay Terminal 15
20 5 Left Headlight (?→), Right Headlight (?→), Rear Window Defogger Relay, Heated Front Screen/Washer Jets Relay, Auxiliary Fan Stage 1 Relay, Auxiliary Fan Stage 2 Relay (09.1995→), Heating and A/C Control Module
21 5 Closed-Circuit Current Cutout Relay, Garage Door Opener (09.1995→), Control Unit for Electronic Battery Disconnecting Switch (03.2000→), Active Cruise Control (ACC) Control Unit (03.2000→)
22 10 M51, M57: Diagnostic Connector, Alternator, Fuel Heater, Oil Level Sensor, Gear Position Switch
10 M67: Diagnostic Connector, Alternator, AGS Transmission Control Unit, Temperature Switch, Oil Level Sensor
10 M60: Diagnostic Connector, Oxygen Sensor Relay, Oil Leve Sensor, Temperature Switch, Gear Position Switch
10 M52: Diagnostic Connector, Alternator, Temperature Switch, Oil Level Sensor, Gear Position Switch
10 M52, M62, M73: Diagnostic Connector, Alternator, Temperature Switch, Oil Level Sensor, Gear Position Switch (except M62 - 09.1997→), AGS Transmission Control Unit (only M62 - 09.1997→)
23 5 Instrument Cluster, Light Module, RDC Control Unit (03.1998→), DWS Control Unit, ZV Tank Flap Relay, Auxiliary Fan Stage 3 Relay
24 5 M51, M57: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Control Unit, DDE Control Unit Relay
5 M67: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Control Unit No.1 (Master)
5 M52, M62: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit
5 M60: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit, Unloader Relay Terminal 15 (→09.1995)
5 M73: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Unit No.1 & 2, Unloader Relay Terminal 15 (→09.1995)
25 -  -
26 5 Integrated Electronic Control Unit (IKE), Gong, Instrument Cluster, Gear Indicator Light, Automatic Diagnostics Control Unit (→09.1995), Electronic Immobilizer Control Unit (EWS - 01.1995→), Steering Angle Sensor (with DSC - 09.1996→)
27 5 OBD2 Socket (09.1995→ (except 750iXL)), Multi-Information Display (MID), Multi-Information Display (MID) Rear Passenger Compartment, Passenger's Seat Adjustment Remote Control Switch
28 5 Wiper Relay No.1 & No.2, Central Lock Remote Control (01.1995→09.1995), LED Display DWA (01.1995-02.1998), Solar Sensor with DWA LED (03.1999→), Antenna Amplifier (Central Lock - 09.1995→), Relay for Rear Lid Motor (09.1997→), RDC Control Unit (09.1997→)
29 30 General Module
30 10 Heated Front Screen/Washer Jets Relay
31 30 Driver's Door Lock Switch, Driver's Door Module, Driver's Door Switch Block (→09.1995)
32 30 →08.1996: Heating Blower Relay 

Passenger Compartment Fuse Box No.3 (only RHD)

BMW 7-Series (E38) Fuse Block Position

BMW 7-Series (E38) Fuse Box Scheme

No. A Protected Component
33 25 ABS/ASC Control Unit (Valve Relay)
34 30 →08.1995: Auxiliary Fan Stage 2 Relay
AGS Transmission Control Unit, Diagnostic Connector
35 -  -
36 10 Coil Spring
37 -  -
38 5 →09.1995: Auxiliary Fan Stage 2 Relay
5 01.1995→: Auxiliary Fan Stage 3 Relay
39 25 Switching Centre
15 Driver's Seat Heating Switch, Passenger's Seat Heating Switch
40 5 Diagnostic Connector
41 5 Horn Relay, Rain Sensor (01.1996→), Gear Indicator Light, General Module, Integrated Electronic Control Unit (→09.1997), Remote Control Central Locking (→09.1995)
42 7.5 Charge Socket, Driver's Make-Up Mirror Light, Passenger's Make-Up Mirror Light, Passenger's Seat Parcel Shelf Light, Driver's Seat Parcel Shelf Light
43 5 Left Front Airbag Sensor (01.1996-02.1999), Right Front Airbag Sensor (01.1996-02.1999), Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Switch (03.1997-03.1999),, Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Switch (03.1997-09.1998), Electronic Seat Control, Integrated Electronic Control Unit (09.1997→), Instrument Cluster (→09.1997)
44 5 Brake Light Switch, Light Module (09.1997→), Electronic Immobilizer (EWS) Control Unit (01.1995-), Clutch Switch (09.1997→), Cruise Control Module (→08.1996) 
45 5 Airbag Diagnostic Module
46 5 Unloader Relay Terminal R, Diversity, Navigation Control Unit, Transceiver/Charging Electronics, Interface, Voice Input, DSP Operating Unit, Telephone - Basic Interface, On-Board Monitor, GPS Receiver
47 5 Multi-Information Display (MID) Rear Passenger Compartment, Multifunction Steering Wheel (Coil Spring), Multi-Information Display (MID)
48 10 Switching Centre, Rear Headrest Control Unit, Sunshade


Luggage Compartment Fuse Box No.2

BMW 7-Series (E38) Main Fuse Box

No. A Protected Component
100 200 Fuse No.: "107", "108", "109", "110", "111", "112", "113", "114"
101 80 Fuse No.: "49", "50", "51", "52", "53", "54 (09.1998→)", "80 (09.1998→)"
102 80 Fuse No.: "55", "56", "57", "58", "59", "60 (09.1998→)", "61 (09.1998→)", "79  (01.1996→)"
103 80 M51, M57: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Relay
80 M67: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Relay No.1 & 2
50 Trailer Module (AHM)
104 50 Unloader Relay Terminal 15
105 80 →09.1998: Fuse No.: "69", "70"
80 09.1998→: Fuse No.: "78"
100 M57: Preheater Relay, Fuse No.: "78"
100 M67: Preheater Relay, Glow Plug Relay, Fuse No.: "78"
100 M51 (09.1998→): Glow Plug Relay, Auxiliary Fan Relay (Stage 3)
106 80 09.1998→: Fuse No.: "69", "70"
80 →09.1998: Auxiliary Fan Relay (Stage 2)
80 M51 (→09.1998): Auxiliary Fan Relay (Stage 3), Glow Plug Relay
115 50 Trailer Module (AHM)
50 09.1997→: Rear Lid Module
 
010 250 (Location) System Battery, Fuse No.: "100"

Fusible Link Block

BMW 7-Series (E38) High Fuse Block

No. A Protected Component
107 50 Secondary Air Pump Relay, Air Pump Relay (M73)
108 50 Motor Relay
50 ABS/ASC Control Unit
109 80 M51: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Relay, Fuse No.: "5" (Engine Fuse Holder)
80 M52: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Relay, Fuse No.: "1" (Engine Fuse Holder)
80 M60: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Control Unit, AGS Transmission Control Unit, DME Relay, Diagnostic Connector
80 M73 (→09.1995): Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Relay No.1 & 2, DME Control Unit No.1 & 2, AGS Transmission Control Unit, Diagnostic Connector
80 M73 (09.1995→): Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Relay No.1 & 2, Fuse No. "1" (Engine Fuse Holder), Unloader Relay 15 Terminal (05.1997→)
80 M62 (→05.1997): Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Relay, Fuse No.: "1" (Engine Fuse Holder)
80 M62 (05.1997→): Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Relay, Fuse No.: "4", "5" (Engine Fuse Holder)
110 80 Fuse No.: "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8", "9", "10", "11", "12 (09.1995→)", "26", "27", "28"
111 50 Ignition Switch, Fuse No.: "39 (→09.1998)"
112 80 Light Module, Fuse No.: "33", "34 (except 01.1995-09.1995)", "78 (01.1995-09.1995)"
113 80 Light Module, Closed-Circuit Current Cutout Relay, Fuse No.: "29", "30", "31", "32", "81 (→09.1996)"
80 →09.1996 (except Closed-Circuit Current Cutout Relay): Light Module, Fuse No.: "12 (→03.1996)", "13 (→03.1996)", "14 (→03.1996)", "15", "16", "29", "30", "31", "32"
80 09.1996→ (except Closed-Circuit Current Cutout Relay): Light Module, Fuse No.: "15", "16", "17 (M51)", "29", "30", "31", "32", "81"
114 50 →01.1995: Ignition Switch, Unloader Relay 15 Terminal, Starter Relay
50 M73 (01.1995-09.1995): Ignition Switch, Unloader Relay 15 Terminal, Electronic Immobilizer (EWS) Control Unit
50 M73, M62 (09.1995→): Ignition Switch, Electronic Immobilizer (EWS) Control Unit
50 09.1995→: Ignition Switch


Relay Location

  • →01.1995 (M60, M73): Starter Relay (K1 - Location: LHD (Under LH Side of Dash) / RHD (Under RH Side of Dash))
  • Horn Relay (K2 - Location: LHD (Under LH Side of Dash) / RHD (Behind Glove Compartment))
  • 1994→?: Unloader Relay Terminal R (K3 - Location (Luggage Compartment))
  • Blower Relay (K4 - Location: LHD (Behind Glove Compartment) / RHD (Driver's Side Footwell))
  • Headlight Washer Module (K6 - Location: LHD (Behind Glove Compartment) / RHD (Engine Compartment))
  • Unloader Relay Terminal 15 (K9 - Location: LHD (Behind Glove Compartment) / RHD (Behind Glove Compartment))
  • 09.1998→: Wiper Relay (K11 - Location: LHD (Engine Compartment))
  • Auxiliary Fan Stage 1 Relay (Location: LHD (Behind Glove Compartment) / RHD (Driver's Side Footwell))
  • Auxiliary Fan Stage 2 Relay (Location: LHD (Behind Glove Compartment) / RHD (Driver's Side Footwell))
  • Wiper Relay No.1 (K36 - Location (Engine Compartment): LHD / LHD M73 / RHD)
  • Wiper Relay No.2 (K37 - Location (Engine Compartment): LHD / LHD M73 / RHD))
  • Closed-Circuit Current Cutout Relay (K72 - Location: LHD (Behind Glove Compartment) / RHD (Behind Glove Compartment))
  • →09.1998: ABS Motor Relay (K94 - Location (Engine Compartment): LHD / LHD M73 / RHD)
  • →09.1998: ABS Valve Relay (K95 - Location: LHD (Behind Glove Compartment) / RHD (Engine Compartment))
  • M73: Air Pump Relay (K118 - Location (Engine Compartment): LHD / RHD)
  • 750iXL: Rear Compartment Air Conditioning Water Valve Relay (K127 - Location)
  • 09.1997→: Rear Lid Motor Relay (K128 - Location (Behind Glove Compartment))
  • 09.1998→: Visual Entry Aid Relay (K131 - Location (Behind Glove Compartment))
  • Heated Front Screen/Washer Jets Relay (K198 - Location (Behind Glove Compartment): LHD / RHD)
  • 09.1995→: Auxiliary Fan Stage 3 Relay (K201 - Location (Behind Glove Compartment))
  • Diesel: Glow Plug Relay (K2000 - Location (Engine Compartment): M51 / except M51)
  • Diesel: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Relay (K2003 - Location (Engine Compartment): M51)
  • Diesel: Preheater Relay (K2283 - Location (Engine Compartment))
  • M67: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Relay No.1 (K2317 - Location (Engine Compartment))
  • M67: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE) Relay No.2 (K2318 - Location (Engine Compartment))
  • Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Relay (K6300 - Location: M52 LHD / M52 RHD / M60 LHD / M60 RHD / M62 LHD / M62 RHD)
  • M52, M60, M62: Oxygen Sensor Relay (K6303 - Location (Engine Compartment): LHD / RHD)
  • except Diesel: Secondary Air Pump Relay (K6304 - Location (Engine Compartment): LHD / RHD)
  • M73: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Relay No.1 (K6310 - Location (Engine Compartment) LHD →05.1997 / LHD 05.1997→ / RHD)
  • M73: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Relay No.2 (K6320 - Location (Engine Compartment) LHD →05.1997 / LHD 05.1997→ / RHD)
  • Start Relay (K6324 - Location: LHD →05.97 / RHD / LHD M62 05.97→ / LHD M73 05.97→)
  • 05.1997→: Unloader Relay Terminal 15 (K6326 - Location (Engine Compartment): M62 LHD / M73 LHD)

Fuse Box Diagram BMW 7 E38 - 728i, 728iL, 730i, 730iL, 735i, 735iL , 740i, 740iL, 750i, 750iL and Diesel 725tds, 730d, 740d (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)