BMW 1-series E81, E82, E87, E88 (2004 – 2013) Fuse Box Location & Diagrams
Easily locate and identify every fuse and relay with this comprehensive manual for the BMW 1-series E81, E82, E87, and E88. Whether you are troubleshooting electrical faults or performing routine maintenance, this detailed guide provides the essential diagrams needed to navigate your vehicle’s fuse system safely and efficiently.
Fuse Box Locations
Passenger Compartment fuse boxes
Open the glove compartment, remove the damper (arrow 1) from the lower holder by applying forward pressure, disengage the glove compartment by pressing on both tabs (arrows 2) and fold it down.
After replacing a fuse, press the glove compartment upward until it engages and reattach the damper.
Fuse Box Diagrams
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
Glove compartment Type 1 (2004 – 2013)
| Type | No. | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
Fuse MINI 20A | 1 | Rear wiper relay, Convertible top module / Convertible relay | |
Fuse MINI 15A | 2 | OBD | |
Fuse MINI 20A | 3 | Heated seats, Seat adjustment | |
Fuse MINI 10A | 4 | ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE), DME – Digital Motor Electronics / Integrated Voltage Module – IVM | |
Fuse MINI 10A | 5 | Steering column function control module | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 6 | START-STOP system, Air conditioner system View problems with the air conditioning fuse… | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 7 | Parking sensors / Home link (garage door opener), Interior lights | |
Fuse MINI 20A | 8 | Front & rear cigarette lighter, 12V socket / Glove box charging socket (12V View problems with the cigarette lighter fuse… | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 9 | Electric mirrors | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 10 | Heated seats, Seat adjustment | |
Fuse MINI 20A | 11 | DME – Digital Motor Electronics / Integrated Voltage Module – IVM | |
Fuse MINI 15A | 12 | ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), DME – Digital Motor Electronics / Integrated Voltage Module – IVM | |
Fuse MINI 10A | 13 | Telephone | |
Fuse MINI 10A | 14 | Head-Up Display (HUD), HiFi Amp, TV tuner, Video module | |
Fuse MINI 20A | 15 | HiFi Amp, TV tuner, Video module | |
Fuse MINI 10A | 16 | DME – Digital Motor Electronics / Integrated Voltage Module – IVM | |
Fuse MINI 10A | 17 | DME – Digital Motor Electronics / Integrated Voltage Module – IVM | |
Fuse MINI 10A | 18 | Head-Up Display (HUD), HiFi Amp, TV tuner, Video module | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 19 | Head-Up Display (HUD), CD changer / Can Gateway module, HiFi Amp, TV tuner, Video module | |
Fuse MINI 10A | 20 | Seat adjustment | |
Fuse MINI 10A | 21 | Cruise control | |
Fuse MINI 15A | 22 | Gear Indicator / DSC – Dynamic Stability Control / SMG – Sequential Manual Gearbox | |
Fuse MINI 20A | 23 | Heating / Independent aux. heater | |
Fuse MINI 15A | 24 | Trailer module | |
Fuse MINI 20A | 25 | Sunroof, Panorama glass, Convertible top module, Convertible top module / Convertible relay View problems with the sunroof fuse… | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 26 | ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), Gear Indicator / DSC – Dynamic Stability Control / SMG – Sequential Manual Gearbox | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 27 | HiFi Amp, TV tuner, Video module, Tire pressure control RDV | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 28 | START-STOP system, Electric fan View problems with the cooling fan fuse… | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 29 | Sunroof, Panorama glass, Convertible top module View problems with the sunroof fuse… | |
Fuse MINI 10A | 30 | Seatbelts | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 31 | Trailer module | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 32 | Trailer module | |
Fuse ATO 40A | 33 | Electric fan, Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE), Fuel pump relay / Fuel pump control View problems with the cooling fan fuse… View problems with the fuel pump fuse… | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 35 | Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE), Fuel pump relay / Fuel pump control, DME – Digital Motor Electronics / Integrated Voltage Module – IVM View problems with the fuel pump fuse… | |
Fuse ATO 40A | 36 | START-STOP system | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 37 | DME – Digital Motor Electronics / Integrated Voltage Module – IVM | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 38 | DME – Digital Motor Electronics / Integrated Voltage Module – IVM | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 39 | DME – Digital Motor Electronics / Integrated Voltage Module – IVM | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 40 | Gear Indicator / DSC – Dynamic Stability Control / SMG – Sequential Manual Gearbox | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 41 | Power windows with anti-trapping function | |
Fuse ATO 40A | 42 | HiFi Amp, TV tuner, Video module | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 45 | Heated seats,Seat adjustment | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 46 | Heated seats,Seat adjustment | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 47 | Rear window defroster (defogger) | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 48 | Washer fluid heater, Windscreen washers, Headlight washing system | |
Fuse ATO 40A | 49 | Steering column function control module | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 50 | Rear wiper relay | |
Fuse MINI 10A | 53 | Rollover protection controller | |
Fuse MINI 7.5A | 54 | Alarm | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 55 | START-STOP system | |
Fuse MINI 20A | 56 | Head-Up Display (HUD), HiFi Amp, TV tuner, Video module | |
Fuse MINI 15A | 57 | Horn View problems with the horn fuse… | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 58 | Head-Up Display (HUD), Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE), Fuel pump relay / Fuel pump control, DME – Digital Motor Electronics / Integrated Voltage Module – IVM View problems with the fuel pump fuse… | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 59 | Telephone | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 61 | Head-Up Display (HUD), Door module / Automatic soft-close | |
Fuse MINI 7.5A | 62 | Main headlights / Rain sensor / Light sensor / Electronic ride height control, Alarm, Interior lights, Sunroof, Panorama glass, Convertible top module View problems with the sunroof fuse… | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 63 | Parking sensors / Home link (garage door opener), HiFi Amp, TV tuner, Video module | |
Fuse MINI 10A | 65 | Gear Indicator / DSC – Dynamic Stability Control / SMG – Sequential Manual Gearbox | |
Fuse MINI 7.5A | 66 | Electric mirrors, Power windows with anti-trapping function | |
Fuse MINI 20A | 67 | ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), Fuel pump relay / Fuel pump control View problems with the fuel pump fuse… | |
Fuse MINI 20A | 68 | Heated seats, Seat adjustment | |
Fuse MINI 10A | 69 | Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE), Fuel pump relay / Fuel pump control, DME – Digital Motor Electronics / Integrated Voltage Module – IVM View problems with the fuel pump fuse… | |
Fuse MINI 20A | 70 | Fuel pump relay / Fuel pump control, DME – Digital Motor Electronics / Integrated Voltage Module – IVM View problems with the fuel pump fuse… | |
Fuse MINI 20A | 71 | Trailer module | |
Fuse MINI 15A | 72 | Door module / Automatic soft-close | |
Fuse MINI 15A | 73 | Door module / Automatic soft-close | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 74 | OBD, Instrument cluster | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 75 | Steering column function control module | |
Fuse MINI 5A | 76 | Head-Up Display (HUD) | |
Fuse MINI 10A | 77 | Light module, Air conditioner system View problems with the headlight fuse… View problems with the air conditioning fuse… | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 78 | Power windows with anti-trapping function | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 79 | Horn, Door module / Automatic soft-close, Power windows with anti-trapping function, Rear wiper relay, Rear window defroster (defogger) View problems with the horn fuse… | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 80 | Power windows with anti-trapping function | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 81 | Power windows with anti-trapping function | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 82 | ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) | |
Fuse ATO 40A | 84 | Main headlights / Rain sensor / Light sensor / Electronic ride height control | |
Fuse ATO 30A | 85 | START-STOP system | |
Fuse ATO 40A | 86 | Main headlights / Rain sensor / Light sensor / Electronic ride height control | |
Fuse MAXI 40A | 88 | Electric fan, Heating / Independent aux. heater, Air conditioner system View problems with the cooling fan fuse… View problems with the air conditioning fuse… | |
Fuse MAXI 40A | 89 | DME – Digital Motor Electronics / Integrated Voltage Module – IVM | |
Fuse MAXI 40A | 90 | ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) | |
Fuse MAXI 60A | 92 | Electric fan View problems with the cooling fan fuse… | |
Fuse MAXI 50A | 92 | Electric fan View problems with the cooling fan fuse… |
Glove compartment Type 2 (2004 – 2005)
| Type | No. | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fuse MINI15A | 1 | Transmission control |
| Fuse MINI5A | 2 | Electrochromic interior rear view mirror |
| Fuse MINI5A | 4 | Car access system |
| Fuse MINI7.5A | 5 | Function control centre, roof |
| Fuse MINI15A | 6 | Transmission control module |
| Fuse MINI20A | 7 | Control unit, independent/auxiliary heating |
| Fuse MINI5A | 8 | CD changer |
| Fuse MINI10A | 9 | Active cruise control |
| Fuse MINI10A | 11 | Radio |
| Fuse MINI20A | 12 | Function control centre, roof |
| Fuse MINI5A | 13 | Controller |
| Fuse MINI5A | 15 | AUC sensor |
| Fuse MINI15A | 16 | Right horn |
| Fuse MINI5A | 17 | Navigation system |
| Fuse MINI5A | 18 | CD changer |
| Fuse MINI7.5A | 19 | Comfort access control module, outer door handle electronic module (driver/passenger), siren and tilt alarm sensor |
| Fuse MINI5A | 20 | Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| Fuse MINI7.5A | 21 | Driver door switch cluster, outside rear view mirrors |
| Fuse MINI10A | 23 | Digital tuner / video module / satellite receiver (region dependent) |
| Fuse MINI5A | 24 | Tire pressure control (RDC) |
| Fuse MINI10A | 26 | Telematic control unit (TCU), ULF, telephone transceiver, aerial system |
| Fuse MINI5A | 27 | Driver door switch cluster / telephone transceiver |
| Fuse MINI5A | 28 | Function control centre, roof / PDC |
| Fuse MINI5A | 29 | AUC sensor, driver & passenger seat heating modules |
| Fuse MINI20A | 30 | Front cigar lighter, charging sockets |
| Fuse ATO30A | 31 | Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| Fuse ATO30A | 32 | Seat module front left / driver seat heating |
| Fuse ATO30A | 33 | Passenger seat adjustment system |
| Fuse ATO30A | 34 | Amplifier |
| Fuse ATO20A | 35 | Electric fuel pump / fuel pump control (engine dependent) |
| Fuse ATO30A | 36 | Footwell module |
| Fuse ATO30A | 37 | Driver seat lumbar/backrest adjustment system |
| Fuse ATO30A | 39 | Wiper motor |
| Fuse ATO20A | 40 | Radio / CCC / M-ASK system |
| Fuse ATO30A | 41 | Footwell module |
| Fuse ATO30A | 42 | Seat lumbar adjustment system |
| Fuse ATO30A | 43 | Headlight washer pump |
| Fuse ATO30A | 44 | Trailer module |
| Fuse ATO20A | 45 | Trailer socket |
| Fuse ATO30A | 46 | Rear window defogger lockout circuit |
| Fuse ATO20A | 47 | Trailer socket |
| Fuse ATO20A | 48 | Rear intermittent wipe/wash control unit |
| Fuse ATO30A | 49 | Passenger seat heating module |
| Fuse MAXI40A | 50 | Active steering |
| Fuse MAXI50A / MAXI30A | 51 | Car access system |
| Fuse MAXI50A / MAXI40A | 52 | Footwell module / driver seat heating |
| Fuse MAXI50A / MAXI40A | 53 | Footwell module / passenger seat heating |
| Fuse MAXI60A | 54 | B+ potential distributor |
| Fuse MINI15A | 56 | Central locking |
| Fuse MINI15A | 57 | Central locking |
| Fuse MINI5A | 58 | Instrument cluster OBD II socket |
| Fuse MINI5A | 59 | Steering column switch cluster |
| Fuse MINI7.5A | 60 | Heating / air conditioning system |
| Fuse MINI10A | 61 | Central information display, glove box light, luggage light |
| Fuse ATO30A | 62 | Window control |
| Fuse ATO30A | 63 | Window control |
| Fuse ATO30A | 64 | Window control |
| Fuse MAXI40A | 65 | Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| Fuse MAXI50A / MAXI40A | 66 | Fuel heater |
| Fuse MAXI50A / MAXI30A | 67 | Blower output stage |
| Fuse MAXI50A | 68 | Electric vacuum pump relay |
| Fuse MAXI50A / MAXI60A | 69 | Electric fan |
| Fuse MAXI50A | 70 | Secondary air injection pump / electric vacuum pump |
| Relay R1 | — | Relay for wiper stage 1 |
| Relay R2 | — | Relay for heated rear window |
| Relay R3 | — | Relay for rear window wiper |
| Relay R4 | — | Terminal 30g relay |
| Relay R5 | — | Relay for windscreen washer system |
| Relay R6 | — | Relay for secondary air pump |
Glove compartment Type 2 (2006 – 2013)
| Fuse (Type/No.) | Description |
|---|---|
| MINI 2 | Instrument cluster control unit / OBDII |
| MINI 4 | Car access system |
| MINI 15A/5A 6 | 2006: Transmission control module. 2007: Transmission (up to 09/2007) / AUC (after 09/2007). 2008: AUC sensor / DC-DC converter |
| MINI 7.5A 5 | 2006: Function control centre, roof. 2007: Roof control (up to 09/2007). 2008: Same function control centre |
| MINI 15A 6 | 2006: Transmission control module. 2007: Electric vacuum pump relay. 2008: Vacuum pump relay |
| MINI 20A 5 | 2006: —. 2007: Electric fuel pump. 2008: Electric fuel pump |
| MINI 20A 7 | 2006: Auxiliary heating control unit. 2007: —. 2008: — |
| MINI 10A 9 | 2006: Active cruise control. 2007: —. 2008: — |
| MINI 20A 8 | 2006: CD changer / variants. 2007: Amplifier. 2008: Amplifier |
| MINI 10A 11 | 2006: Radio. 2007: Engine injector / oxygen sensors. 2008: Engine injector / oxygen sensors |
| MINI 20A 12 | 2006: Roof control centre. 2007: Roof control (up to 09/2007). 2008: — |
| MINI 5A 13 | Controller |
| MINI 5A 15 | AUC sensor |
| MINI 15A 16 | 2006: Right horn. 2007: Horn + engine systems. 2008: Engine systems |
| MINI 5A 17 | 2006: Navigation system. 2007: —. 2008: — |
| MINI 5A 18 | 2006: CD changer. 2007: Electrochromic mirror. 2008: Electrochromic mirror |
| MINI 7.5A 19 | 2006: Siren + tilt sensor. 2007: Siren + alarm sensor. 2008: Siren + alarm sensor |
| MINI 5A 20 | DSC |
| MINI 7.5A 21 | Door/mirror control |
| MINI 10A 23 | TV / tuner |
| MINI 5A 24 | Tire pressure |
| MINI 10A 26 | Telecommunication |
| MINI 5A 27 | Door/phone system |
| MINI 5A 28 | PDC / roof |
| MINI 5A 29 | 2006: Seat heating + AUC. 2007: Seat heating. 2008: Seat heating |
| MINI 20A 30 | Power sockets |
| ATO 20A 31 | Radio / CCC |
| ATO 30A 32 | Seat module |
| ATO 5A 33 | 2006: Passenger seat systems. 2007–2008: Comfort access system |
| ATO 30A 34 | CD changer |
| ATO 30A 35 | DSC |
| ATO 30A 36 | Footwell module |
| ATO 30A 37 | 2006: Seat lumbar system. 2007: Seat lumbar / DME. 2008: DME / engine control |
| ATO 30A 38 | 2006: Oxygen sensors (N52). 2007: Engine sensors variant. 2008: Oxygen sensors system |
| ATO 30A 39 | 2006: Wiper motor. 2007: Wiper motor (up to 09/2007). 2008: Injectors + ignition coils |
| ATO 7.5A 40 | Roof / control |
| ATO 30A 41 | Footwell module |
| ATO 40A 42 | Footwell module |
| ATO 30A 43 | Headlight washer |
| ATO 30A 44 | Trailer module |
| ATO 30A 45 | 2006: Active steering. 2007: Seat module. 2008: Active steering |
| ATO 30A 46 | Rear defogger |
| ATO 20A 48 | Rear wipe system |
| ATO 30A 49 | 2006: Seat module. 2007: Seat / active steering variant. 2008: Active steering |
| MAXI 10A 50 | DME control |
| MAXI 50A 51 | CAS system |
| MAXI 20A 52 | 2006: Footwell / seat systems. 2007–2008: Driver seat heating |
| MAXI 20A 53 | 2006: Footwell / seat systems. 2007–2008: Passenger seat heating |
| MAXI 60A 54 | 2006: B+ distributor. 2007–2008: Trailer module |
| MINI 15A 56 | Central locking |
| MINI 15A 57 | Central locking |
| MINI 5A 58 | OBD / cluster |
| MINI 5A 59 | Steering column |
| MINI 7.5A 60 | HVAC |
| MINI 10A 61 | Interior lights |
| ATO 30A 62 | Window control |
| ATO 30A 63 | Window control |
| ATO 30A 64 | Window control |
| MAXI 40A 65 | DSC |
| MAXI 50A 66 | Fuel heater |
| MAXI 30A 67 | Blower output |
| MAXI 50A 69 | Cooling fan |
| MAXI 50A 70 | Secondary air pump |
| Relay R1 | Wiper stage 1 |
| Relay R2 | Heated rear window |
| Relay R3 | Rear wiper |
| Relay R4 | Terminal 30g |
| Relay R5 | Washer system |
| Relay R6 | Secondary air pump |
Assignment of the fuses
