BMW X6 E71/E72 (2008-2014) is the first generation of BMW’s Sports Activity Coupe. Depending on the production date and powertrain, it was offered with N54/N55 petrol inline-six engines, N63 V8, S63 X6 M, M57/N57 diesels and the E72 ActiveHybrid drivetrain. Its electrical protection is spread between the passenger footwell, luggage compartment, engine-specific fuse holders and high-current battery distribution.
Fuse ratings and protected circuits vary by engine, market, production period and equipment. Always compare the diagrams below with the factory fuse assignment card stored near the rear fuse carrier. The xDrive, Dynamic Drive, active steering, rear comfort and hybrid circuits must not be assumed present in every vehicle.
Where are the BMW X6 E71 fuse boxes?
Passenger compartment: switch off the ignition, move the front passenger seat back and remove the fasteners for the lower trim beneath the glovebox. Lower the cover and release the fuse carrier mounting so the main positions 1-49 and their relay group can be inspected from below.
Luggage compartment: open the tailgate and lift the right-hand trim access panel to reach fuses 91-150 and the nearby rear relays. The original fuse card is generally stored near this carrier. Further large fuses are installed at the battery, under the boot floor.
Engine compartment: additional fuses and relays vary considerably between N54, N55, N63/S63 and M57/N57. Identify the actual engine before comparing a diagram. E72 ActiveHybrid also has extra high-current distribution and a separate hybrid fuse group.
Passenger footwell fuse box F1-F49
These positions supply central locking, climate control, horn, air suspension, DSC, steering and several engine-specific components. Date-dependent fuse ratings for F26 and F27 are kept as alternatives, not replaced with one value.
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | Electric steering-column adjustment motor and heating / air-conditioning |
| 2 | 10 | Glovebox lock actuator and glovebox lighting from October 2009 |
| 3 | 7.5 | Alarm siren and tilt sensor |
| 4 | 10 | Except N55: Digital Motor Electronics (DME); N55: integrated supply module; ActiveHybrid: DME |
| 5 | 10 | Roof function module |
| 6 | 10 | iDrive controller, DVD/CD changers and video input selector |
| 7 | 5 | Active cruise control, longitudinal dynamics and tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) |
| 8 | 7.5 | Vertical Dynamics Management, left and right front damper satellites |
| 9 | 15 | Left / right horn relay and horns |
| 10 | 5 | Parking brake and vehicle access system |
| 11 | 20 | Independent auxiliary parking heater |
| 12 | 10 | Steering-column switch module |
| 13 | 15 | Transmission controller |
| 14 | 10 | Dynamic Drive active anti-roll system |
| 15 | 10 | Transmission gear selector |
| 16 | 10 | Driver door switch panel and both exterior door mirrors |
| 17 | 5 | iDrive display, heating / air conditioning without electric steering column, Japan video switch |
| 18 | 7.5 | Head-up display, electronics box fan; tank vent / shut-off valves through September 2011 |
| 19 | 5 | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC); roof function module without sunroof |
| 20 | 10 | Integrated Chassis Management (ICM); Servotronic without ICM |
| 21 | 30 | Heated rear window |
| 22 | 5 | Left headlamp |
| 23 | 40 | Footwell Module (FRM) |
| 24 | 40 | Active steering |
| 25 | 5 | Right headlamp |
| 26 | 30 / 25 | Headlamp washer pump, 30 A up to August 2008 and 25 A in the later documented installation |
| 27 | 15 / 20 | Central locking, 15 A through March 2010 and 20 A from April 2010 |
| 28 | 15 | Central locking |
| 29 | 40 | Left rear power window motor |
| 30 | 30 | Central locking |
| 31 | 40 | Right rear power window motor |
| 32 | 40 | Air suspension compressor |
| 33 | 30 | Footwell Module (FRM) |
| 34 | 30 | Footwell Module (FRM) |
| 35 | 30 | N63 / S63 / ActiveHybrid lambda sensors |
| 36 | 30 | N63 / ActiveHybrid: intake and exhaust VANOS solenoids on bank 2, crankshaft sensor, wastegate and air-flow sensors |
| 37 | – | Unused position |
| 38 | 30 | N57 SCR load relay |
| 39 | 40 | Car Access System (CAS) |
| 40 | 30 | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) |
| 41 | 7.5 | N63 / S63 / ActiveHybrid charge-air cooling pump no. 2 and radiator shutter; N54 MAF and radiator shutter motor |
| 42 | 30 | N63 / S63 / ActiveHybrid DME, intercooler pump and wastegate control; N54 DME, fuel tank purge, crank sensor and pre-catalyst lambda sensors |
| 43 | 30 | N63 / S63 / ActiveHybrid intake and exhaust camshaft sensors, oil condition sensor, tank purge, mapped thermostat and intercooler coolant pump; N54 post-catalyst lambda sensors and oil condition sensor |
| 44 | 30 | Front windscreen wiper motor |
| 45 | 60 | Electric cooling fan cut-off relay |
| 46 | 40 | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) |
| 47 | 40 | Diesel fuel heater on N57 and M57US |
| 48 | 40 | Cabin heater / air-conditioning blower output stage |
| 49 | – | Unused position |
Passenger compartment relays R1-R3
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | – | Front wiper motor relay |
| R2 | – | Air suspension compressor relay |
| R3 | – | Equipment-dependent relay, linked with rear wiper on certain diagrams |
Engine compartment fuses for N54, N55, M57, N57 and N63/S63
There is no single universal engine fuse block for every X6 E71. Refer to the correct engine family; in particular the N55 engine uses a different control distribution from the earlier N54.
N54 engine – xDrive35i
The separate 50 A pump circuit protects the electric coolant pump; overheating is not necessarily caused by a blown fuse.
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 50 | Electric coolant pump |
N55 engine – xDrive35i
The N55 uses an integrated power distribution arrangement covering DME, injectors, ignition, Valvetronic and electric cooling pump. Follow the original service procedure rather than trying to repair the fuse block at component level.
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Digital Motor Electronics (DME) |
| 2 | 20 | Digital Motor Electronics (DME) |
| 3 | 15 | DME, exhaust flap and radiator shutter motor |
| 4 | 15 | DME and fuel injectors |
| 5 | 20 | DME and ignition system |
| 6 | 40 | DME and Valvetronic system |
| 7 | 50 | Electric coolant pump |
M57 and N57 diesels
The diesel holders supply DDE, boost control, glow plug equipment, EGR and emission sensors. For N57, SCR/AdBlue related circuits are also relevant. The same slot can have two ratings on M57 and N57.
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | M57 turbo boost regulator, camshaft sensor, common rail pressure control, metering valve and throttle; N57 NOx sensor before SCR, turbocharger / EGR controls, pressure regulator and throttle |
| 2 | 20 | EGR, crankcase breather heater, swirl flap / air control, lambda sensor, glow-plug unit and oil condition sensing, depending on M57 or N57 |
| 3 | 30 | Diesel Digital Electronics (DDE) controller |
| 4 | 30 / 10 | M57 radiator shutter actuator (30 A); N57 crankcase vent heater, SCR relay, shutter, downstream NOx sensor, AdBlue pump and controls (10 A) |
| 5 | 10 | M50d coolant pump and multi-stage turbocharger controls |
N63, S63 and E72 ActiveHybrid petrol powertrains
Some cooling and DME feeds changed in May 2013. Keep the exact engine and build date when selecting a fuse.
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | Through April 2013 turbocharger coolant pump and DME; from May 2013 DME supply on revised circuit |
| 2 | 30 | Ignition coils and interference suppression capacitor |
| 3 | 5 | Turbocharger coolant pump |
| 6 | 15 | Charge-air / intercooler coolant pump |
Rear luggage-compartment fuse box F91-F150
The right-hand luggage compartment fuse carrier includes power sockets, fuel pump controller, rear climate, seats, cameras, trailer modules, Dynamic Drive and the powered tailgate.
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | 30 | Right rear auxiliary heater |
| 92 | 25 / 30 | Transfer case controller (VTG): 25 A through March 2011; 30 A from April 2011 |
| 93 | 30 | Rear axle torque distribution module (QMVH) |
| 94 | 30 | Parking brake control unit |
| 95 | 30 | Left rear auxiliary heater |
| 96 | 40 | Footwell Module (FRM) |
| 97 | 20 | Fuel pump relay or EKPS fuel pump controller in early configuration through September 2008 |
| 98 | 15 | Rear compartment blower motor |
| 99 | 40 | Electric tailgate opening from March 2007 |
| 100 | 20 | Left rear seat heating and terminal 15 energy-saving relay without rear climate control |
| 101 | 30 | Driver seat controller, seat adjustment switches and lumbar support |
| 102 | 30 | Passenger seat controller, seat adjustment switches and lumbar support |
| 103 | 30 / 40 | Audio amplifier: 30 A through September 2009; 40 A from October 2009 |
| 104 | 25 | Electrically operated trailer hitch |
| 105 | 20 | Fuel pump relay or EKPS controller from October 2008 |
| 106 | 7.5 | Vertical Dynamics Management, rear left / right damper satellites |
| 107 | 10 | Electronic Height Control (EHC), rear display through March 2012, tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) from April 2012 |
| 108 | 5 | Reversing camera, rear-seat entertainment and headset connector modules |
| 109 | 10 / 15 | Satellite receiver / TV tuner / RDC up to March 2012 (10 A); Active Sound Design from April 2012 (15 A) |
| 110 | 7.5 / 5 | Boot lighting, interference filter, telematics / USB / phone modules; 7.5 A through February 2009, 5 A from March 2009 with later Combox variants |
| 111 | 20 | Front cigarette lighter and rear centre-console 12 V socket |
| 112 | 5 | Driver and passenger seat heating, rear heated seats and terminal 15 energy-saving relay |
| 113 | 20 | Boot and centre-console 12 V sockets |
| 114 | 5 | Roof function module, PDC, Surround View and camera-based assistance |
| 115 | 20 | Rear cigarette lighter / rear socket |
| 116 | 20 | Trailer socket |
| 117 | 20 | Roof function module / sunroof |
| 118 | – | Unused position |
| 119 | 10 / 5 | Video module: 10 A through September 2009, 5 A from October 2009 |
| 120 | 5 | Vertical Dynamics Management |
| 121 | 5 | Electric tailgate opening |
| 122 | 5 | Fuel tank leakage diagnosis module |
| 123 | 5 | Rear axle torque distribution controller (QMVH) |
| 124 | 5 | Junction Box Electronics (JBE) |
| 125 | 5 | Transfer case controller (VTG) |
| 126 | 5 | Rear climate control unit |
| 127 | 5 | Electric fan cut-off relay |
| 128 | 5 | Exhaust flap |
| 129 | 5 | Parking brake controller and antenna diversity system |
| 130 | 15 | N63 / S63 / ActiveHybrid intercooler cooling pumps; N57 charge-air cooling pump |
| 131 | 5 | Instrument cluster and OBD-II connector through September 2009; Active Sound Design between October 2009 and March 2012 |
| 132 | 7.5 | Active Sound Design amplifier, Comfort Access and exterior door-handle electronics |
| 133 | 5 | ActiveHybrid interface module |
| 134 | 5 | Steering-column switch module, OBD-II and instrument cluster from October 2009 |
| 135 | 20 | Soft Close boot lid / tailgate |
| 136 | 5 | Telematics controller, phone module and Combox Media |
| 137 | 5 | Navigation unit |
| 138 | 10 | Electrically operated trailer hitch |
| 139 | 20 | Right rear seat heating |
| 140 | 20 | Driver seat heating |
| 141 | 20 | Passenger seat heating |
| 142 | 20 | CCC/M-ASK or CHAMP until September 2009; CIC iDrive from October 2009 |
| 143 | 25 / 20 | Trailer controller: 25 A through March 2010; 20 A from April 2010 |
| 144 | 25 / 20 | Trailer controller: 25 A through March 2010; 20 A from April 2010 |
| 145 | 10 | Driver door Soft Close |
| 146 | 10 | Front passenger door Soft Close |
| 147 | 10 | Left rear door Soft Close |
| 148 | 10 | Right rear door Soft Close |
| 149 | 7.5 | Driver seat adjustment switch |
| 150 | 7.5 | Passenger seat adjustment switch |
Rear relay group R1-R3
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | – | Terminal 15 relay |
| R2 | – | Bistable relay |
| R3 | – | Terminal 30G relay |
Cigarette lighter and 12 V socket fuse positions
The front and rear sockets do not share one universal fuse. F111 serves the front cigarette lighter and the rear centre-console outlet; F113 protects boot and centre-console outlets; F115 protects the additional rear socket.
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| F111 | 20 | Front cigarette lighter and rear centre-console 12 V outlet |
| F113 | 20 | 12 V outlet in boot and centre console |
| F115 | 20 | Rear cigarette lighter / rear 12 V socket |
Fuel pump fuse and relay changes
On early versions through September 2008 the fuel pump relay or EKPS is associated with rear F97 (20 A). From October 2008 the corresponding circuit is listed as F105 (20 A). A failed pump may instead involve relay K6301, EKPS, wiring or the pump itself.
High-current fuses at the battery
The battery distribution block supplies entire electrical panels, cooling, the integrated power module and auxiliary heating. Its 80-250 A links must not be bridged or replaced with improvised wiring. High-current fault investigation requires the correct isolation and repair procedure.
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| 171 | 100 | Main engine cooling fan power supply, configuration dependent |
| 172 | 100 | Rear luggage fuse box main supply |
| 173 | 250 | Passenger compartment main fuse box power supply |
| 504 | 100 | ActiveHybrid cut-off relay |
| 176 | 80 / 100 | Petrol except N55 and ActiveHybrid: terminal 15 feed; diesel: DDE main supply; N55: integrated supply module |
| 177 | 100 / 80 | Supplementary electric heater, production-date dependent |
BMW ActiveHybrid X6 E72 – additional fuses
The E72 ActiveHybrid uses additional relays, battery monitoring, power electronics and an electric air-conditioning compressor. These are not installed in ordinary E71 petrol or diesel cars.
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| 504 | 100 | ActiveHybrid isolating / cut-off relay |
| 511 | 100 | Auxiliary battery and downstream fuse block supply |
| 512 | 80 | Power feed to fuses 614 and 615 |
Supplementary hybrid fuse block F600-F615
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| 600 | 10 | Battery monitoring module |
| 601 | 10 | Hybrid brake control |
| 602 | 10 | Battery safety and monitoring |
| 603 | 15 | Hybrid power electronics |
| 604 | 40 | Vacuum pump solid-state relay |
| 605 | 5 | MOST multimedia network |
| 606 | 5 | Electric air-conditioning compressor |
| 607 | 15 | Transmission controller |
| 608 | 5 | Electromechanical steering controller |
| 609 | 5 | Vacuum pump relay |
| 610 | 5 | Pressurised fuel tank controller |
| 611 | 5 | Terminal 30G relay |
| 612 | – | Unused position |
| 613 | 5 | Hybrid brake control |
| 614 | 20 | Hybrid parking lock |
| 615 | 5 | Hybrid interface module |
Hybrid traction equipment includes high-voltage systems. Never access, probe or repair these circuits as if they were standard 12 V fuses. Diagnosis and isolation require appropriately qualified personnel and manufacturer procedures.
Engine and SCR relays
Selected N57 diesels use an SCR load relay and associated emissions-system fuses. The relay location below is specific to the corresponding installation and should not be transplanted to petrol engines.
Common BMW X6 fuse problems and model changes
Front cigarette lighter dead: inspect F111 (20 A); for the boot socket check F113 (20 A), and for the additional rear lighter check F115 (20 A). Unplug any charger or accessory before inspecting the socket for foreign metal objects.
Fuel pump does not operate: select F97 or F105 according to the build date, then test the applicable fuel pump relay or EKPS module. Front wipers stopped: check passenger panel F44 (30 A), the relay and mechanical linkage.
Air suspension fault: cabin F32 (40 A) and relay R2 supply the compressor circuit. A blowing fuse can indicate an overloaded compressor or air leak causing prolonged operation. Rear-window heater failed: inspect cabin F21 (30 A) and its wiring.
Diesel SCR/AdBlue warning: identify the N57 engine and match its additional engine fuse block and SCR relay before testing sensors or control units.
Production variations: BMW changed the X6 during its life, including the N54 to N55 transition, N63/S63 equipment and infotainment CCC/CIC changes. Use the date of manufacture and the original fuse assignment card, not merely the first-registration year. If a fuse repeatedly blows, do not increase its amperage.
For other English BMW fuse guides, see BMW X5 F15, BMW X3 F25 and BMW 5 Series F10/F11. Similar components do not imply identical fuse numbering.