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BMW 540i – E34 (1989 – 1990) – fuse box diagram


BMW 540i – E34 (1989 – 1990) – fuse box diagram

Year of production: 1989, 1990

Front Power Distribution Box

The fuse block is located on the lower portion of the instrument panel on the driver’s side.

BMW 540i - fuse box - front power distribution box
BMW 540i – fuse box – front power distribution box
FusesUsage
1Starter relay
2Horn relay
3Unloader relay (KLR)
4Blower relay
5Vacant
6Phone alert relay
7Unloader relay (K 61)
8Water pump relay
9Unloader relay (K 15)
10Hazard flasher relay
11Check control module
12Crash control unit
13Lamp control module

Rear Power Distribution Box

The rear power distribution box is located beneath the rear seat cushion and houses auxiliary fuses. relays . and control modules.

BMW 540i - fuse box - rear power distribution box
BMW 540i – fuse box – rear power distribution box
FuseUsage
1Fuse block
2General module
3Relay module
4Electric power protection module
5Wiper relay
6Rear defogger relay
7Fuse block
8Fuse block
9Wiper pressure control relay (ADV), as applicable

Electronics Box (E-box)

The electronics box or E·box is located in the right·hand rear corner of the engine compartment.

BMW 540i - fuse box - electronics E-box
BMW 540i – fuse box –
electronics E-box
FuseUsage
1ABS or Slip (traction) control module
2DME control module
3Cruise control module
4System (main) relay
5Fuel pump relay
6Oxygen sensor heater relay

Auxiliary Relay Panel

The auxiliary relay panel is mounted to the front left corner of the engine compartment.

BMW 540i - fuse box - auxiliary relay box
BMW 540i – fuse box – auxiliary relay box
FuseUsage
1Headlight/fog light cleaning system module (Canada)
2High speed relay
3Normal speed relay
4Phone horn alert relay
5Air conditioning relay
6Fuses

 

Fuse postion

Fuses number 1 through fuse 29 are mounted in the front power distribut ion box. Additional fuse locations include the rear power distribution box (Fuse #30-37. and #40-47) and the auxiliary relay panel (Fuse # 48. 49 or #55-56).

FuseAmpere rating [A]Usage
115ABSffraction system (see also Fuse 17)
Instrument cluster check control (see also Fuses 15. 17. 20. 29)
Lamp monitor (see also Fuses 2, 3, 5, 7,
10, 11, 13, 14, 15)
Brake lights
Cruise control (see also Fuse 17)
On-board computer (see also Fuses 17, 20)
Electronic throttle control (EML) (see also Fuses 17, 20)
Electronic transmission control (see also Fuse 12, 17)
27,5Fuel injection (M60 engine only)
Headlights/Fog lights (see also Fuses 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 24)
Lamp monitor (see also fuses 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10,
11, 13, 14, 15)
Turn signal hazard lights (see also Fuses 3,
6, 13, 14)
Crash control unit (see also Fuses 6, 10, 11 )
37,5Headlights/Fog lights (see also Fuses 2, 5, 7,
10, 11, 13, 14, 24)
Lamp monitor (see also Fuses 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15)
Turn signal/hazard lights (see also Fuses 2,
6, 13, 14)
Headlight washer (Canada) (see also Fuses
4, 5, 17, 22, 24)
Central body electronics (ZKE) (see also
Fuses 4, 5, 17, 24, 30, 47)
47,5Park/tail/underhood lights (see also Fuses 5,
15, 20)
Lamp monitor (see also Fuses 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15)
Power mirrors (see also Fuses 5, 12)
Headlight washer (Canada) (see also Fuses
3, 5, 17, 22, 24)
Central body electronics (ZKE) (see also
Fuses 3, 5, 17, 24, 30, 47)
510Headlights/Fog lights (see also Fuses 2, 3, 7,
10, 11, 13, 14)
Headlight washer (Canada) (see also Fuses
3, 4, 17, 22, 24)
Parkitail/underhood lights (see also Fuses 4, 15, 20)
License/trunk illumination (see also 15, 21)
Glove box lighVcigar lighter (see also Fuses
18, 21, 26)
lnterior lighting (see also Fuses 17, 18,
20, 21)
Lamp monitor (see also Fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15)
Power mirrors (see also Fuses 4, 12)
Central body electronics (ZKE) (see also
Fuses 3, 5, 17, 24, 30, 47)
615Turn signal/hazard lights (see also Fuses 2, 3, 13, 14)
Crash control unit (see also Fuses 2,  10, 11)
715Headlights/Fog lights (see also Fuses 2, 3, 5, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15)
Lamp monitor (see also Fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
10, 11, 13, 14)
87,5
915Horn
Integrated Climate Control Regulation
(IHKR) (see also Fuses 19, 20, 27, 29, 46)
Cellular telephone (see also Fuses 18, 31 )
Auxiliary fan (see also Fuses 25,  29)
107,5Headlights/Fog lights (see also Fuses 2, 3, 5,
7, 11, 13, 14)
Lamp monitor (see also Fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7,
11, 13, 14, 15)
Crash control unit (see also Fuses 2, 10, 11 )
117,5Headlights/Fog lights (see also Fuses 2, 3, 5,
7, 10, 13, 14)
Lamp monitor (see also Fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
10, 13, 14, 15)
Crash control unit (see also Fuses 2, 10, 11)
1215Windshield washer nozzle heaters
Backup lights
Power Mirrors
Memory seats (see also Fuses 16, 18, 42)
Electronic transmission control (see also Fuse 1 , 17)
137,5Headlights/Fog lights (see also Fuses 2, 3, 5,
7, 10,11, 14)
Turn signal/hazard lights (see also Fuses 2,
3, 6, 14)
Lamp monitor (see also Fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15)
147,5Headlights/Fog lights (see also Fuses 2, 3, 5,
7, 10, 11, 13, 37)
Turn signal/hazard lights (see also Fuses 2, 3, 6, 13)
Lamp monitor (see also Fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7,
10, 11, 13, 15)
157,5Park/tail/underhood lights (see also Fuses 4, 5, 20)
License/trunk illumination (see also Fuses 5,
21)
Brake lights (see also Fuse 1)
Lamp monitor (see also Fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7,
10, 11, 13, 14)
1630Heated seats
Memory seats (see also Fuses 12, 18, 42)
Lumbar support
177,5Fuel injection (see also Fuse 23)
Charging system
Starting
E-box fan (see also Fuse 28)
Electronic Transmission control (see also Fuses 1 , 12)
ABSlTraction (see also Fuse 1)
Door lock heating (see also Fuse 30)
Power windows (see also Fuses 30, 31 , 47)
Power sunroof (see also Fuses 30, 31, 47)
Headlight washer (Canada) (see also Fuses 3, 4, 5, 22, 24)
Instrument cluster/check control (see also
Fuses 1, 17, 20, 29)
Lamp monitor (see also Fuses 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15)
Brake lights (see also fuse 15)
Interior lights (see also Fuses 5, 18, 21, 30, 44)
Electronic throttle control (EML) (see also Fuses 1, 20)
Cruise control (see also Fuse 1)
On board computer Lamp monitor (see also Fuses 1, 20)
Central body electronics (ZKE) (see also Fuses 3, 4, 5, 24, 30, 47)
1815Interior lights (see also Fuses 5, 17, 21 ,30, 44)
Glove box light/cigar lighter (see also Fuses 5, 21, 26)
Radio/CD player (see also Fuse 41)
Cellular phone (see also Fuses 9, 31)
Memory seats (see also Fuses 12, 16, 42)
Anti-theft (Alpine) (see also Fuse 21)
Remote control locking
1930Integrated Climate Control Regulation (IHKR) (see also Fuses 9. 20. 27, 29, 46)
207,5Instrument cluster/check control (see also Fuses 1, 17, 29)
Park/tail/underhood lights (see also Fuses 4, 5, 15)
Interior lights (see also Fuses 5, 17, 18, 21, 30)
Integrated Climate Control Regulation (IHKR) (see also Fuses 9, 19, 27, 29, 46)
On board computer (see also Fuses 1. 17)
Electronic throttle control (EML) (see also Fuses 1, 17)
217,5License/trunk illumination (see also Fuses 5, 15)
Interior lights (see also Fuses 5, 17, 18, 30, 44)
Glove box light/cigar lighter (see also Fuses 5, 18, 26)
Anti-theft (Alpine) (see also Fuse 18)
2230Windshield wiper pressure control (ADV) (see also Fuses 15, 44)
Headlight washer (Canada) (see also Fuses 3, 4, 5, 17, 24)
2315Fuel injection/fuel pump (see also Fuse 17)
2410Headlight cleaning system (not US)
Windshield wiper control (SWSI (see also Fuse 44)
Central body electronics (ZKE) (see also Fuses 3, 4, 5, 17, 30, 47)
2530Auxiliary fan (see also Fuse 29)
2630Glove box light/cigar lighter (see also Fuses 5, 18, 21 )
277,5Integrated Climate Control Regulation (IHKR) (see also Fuses 9, 19, 20, 29, 46)
2815E·box fan (also Fuse 17)
Charging system (see also Fuse 17)
Font seat heating
Heated rear window
Power assist steering (Servotronic)
297,5Integrated Climate Control Regulation (IHKR) (see also Fuses 9, 19, 20, 24, 27, 46)
Auxiliary fan (see also Fuse 25)
Instrument cluster/check cont rol (see also Fuses 1, 17, 20)
307,5Door lock heating (see also Fuse 17)
Central locking (see also Fuse 31, 47)
Power windows (see also Fuse 17, 31, 47)
Power sunroof (see also Fuses 17, 31, 47)
Central body electronics (ZKE) (see also Fuses 3, 4, 5, 17, 24, 47)
Interior lights (see also Fuses 5, 17, 18, 20, 21)
317,5Central locking (see also Fuses 30, 47)
Power windows (see also Fuses 17, 30, 47)
Power sunroof (see also Fuses 17, 30, 47)
Cellular telephone (see also Fuses 9, 18)
327,5
3420Electric steering column adjust
3530Central locking
3720Rear window wiper/washer control (Touring)
4015
4130Radio/CD player (see also Fuse 18)
Heated seats
4230Power seats (see also Fuse 43)
Memory seats (see also Fuses 12, 16, 18)
4330Power seats (see also Fuse 42)
4430Windshield wiper control (SWS) (see also Fuse 24)
Windshield wiper pressure control (SWS) (see also Fuse 15, 22)
4630Integrated Climate Control Regulation (IHKR) (see also Fuses 9, 19, 20, 27, 29)
4730Central body electronics (ZKE) (see also Fuses 3, 4, 5, 17,24,30)
Power sunroof (see also Fuses 17, 30, 31 )
Power windows (see also Fuses 17, 30,31)
Central locking (see also Fuses 30, 31 )
4815
49

WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.