Where is the fuse box of BMW X1 located?
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The fuse box of BMW X1 is located inside the glove compartment on the passenger side. Open the glove compartment and you can see the fuse box through the gap. The fuse box is the central nervous system of the car, responsible for transmitting driving information to various parts of the vehicle, and is a key component in the car's electronic control system. The X1 is BMW's compact SUV model. The dimensions of the BMW X1 are 4565mm in length, 1821mm in width, and 1620mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2780mm. In terms of power, the new BMW X1 still comes with 1.5T and 2.0T engines, with maximum power outputs of 100 kW and 141 kW respectively. The 1.5T engine is paired with a 7DCT transmission, while the 2.0T four-wheel-drive model retains the 8AT transmission.
Last time I worked on my BMW X1 myself, I also encountered the issue of locating the fuse boxes. Generally, the BMW X1 has two fuse boxes. The main one is located on the left side of the engine compartment—just open the hood, and you'll see a black plastic box with a lightning bolt symbol. There's also an auxiliary fuse box on the passenger side, which requires opening the glove compartment and feeling inside; it's hidden behind the inner trim panel near the door. When searching for tools, remember to prioritize safety—disconnecting the power before replacing a fuse is the safest approach. I recall spending half an hour during my first attempt without finding the one on the passenger side, only to realize later that the glove compartment had clips that needed to be completely removed—quite a hassle. These locations are generally consistent between older and newer models. If you really can't find it, checking the fuse location diagram pasted on the B-pillar near the door is the most reliable method.
Just helped my neighbor with his X1 fuse issue. The most commonly accessed fuse box is located at the front left of the engine bay - just remove that black cover with the lightning symbol. There's another easily overlooked one on the passenger side, requiring complete removal of the storage compartment to access. I'd suggest trying the engine bay one first since it doesn't involve removing interior trim. When replacing blown fuses, always use specialized plastic tweezers as metal tools can cause short circuits. Also keep spare fuses ranging from 5A to 30A in your car - last time his fog lights failed at night, it turned out to be a blown 10A fuse.
