Where is the fuse box located in the BMW 5 Series?
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The fuse box in the BMW 5 Series is located behind the glove compartment and in the right rear luggage compartment. The color coding of the blade fuses in the BMW 5 Series follows international standards. According to the standard: 2A is gray, 3A is purple, 4A is pink, 5A is orange, 7.5A is brown, 10A is red, 15A is blue, 20A is yellow, 25A is transparent, 30A is green, and 40A is dark orange. The currently available models of the BMW 5 Series are the 2019 and 2020 versions, which comply with the China VI emission standards. The 2020 BMW 5 Series has a length of 2087mm, a width of 1868mm, a height of 1500mm, and a wheelbase of 3108mm. The 2020 BMW 5 Series is equipped with 2.0T and 3.0T engines, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0T engine has a maximum output power of 135 kW, a maximum torque of 290 Nm, and a top speed of 230 km/h. The 3.0T engine has a maximum output power of 250 kW, a maximum torque of 450 Nm, and a top speed of 250 km/h.
I've been driving a BMW 5 Series for almost five years, and the fuse box is generally located in two places: one in the engine compartment, usually on the right front side near the battery—just open the hood and you'll see a small black cover panel; the other is inside the car on the driver's side footwell area, beneath the dashboard—crouch down and use a flashlight to spot it. The exact location may vary by model year—for example, older E60 models mainly have it in the engine bay, while newer G30 models often place it inside the cabin. I recommend checking the owner's manual first—it marks the spot clearly. Wear gloves when searching, and avoid touching it directly with metal tools to prevent short-circuit risks. Regularly inspecting fuses during maintenance can prevent issues with headlights or electronic systems. Don’t overlook the trunk—some models have an additional spare fuse box on the left side wall, which comes in handy for long road trips.
