Relays & Solenoids: Relays

2001 BMW 540i 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Relays

For fuel pump relay, see FUEL DELIVERY  under FUEL SYSTEM. For relay locations, see DME & FUEL PUMP RELAY LOCATION  table. See Fig 1-Fig 30 .

DME & FUEL PUMP RELAY LOCATION

Application Location
X5
DME Relay Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Next To DME PCM
Fuel Pump Relay Behind Glovebox
Z8
DME Relay Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Next To DME PCM
Fuel Pump Relay In Right Rear Of Storage Compartment
3-Series (Z3)
DME Relay Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Next To DME PCM
Fuel Pump Relay Under Left Side Of Instrument Panel, Next To Kick Panel
3-Series (E46)
DME Relay Left Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, In Relay/PCM Box
Fuel Pump Relay Behind Glove Box
5-Series & 7-Series
DME Relay Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Next To DME PCM
Fuel Pump Relay Right Side Of Trunk
Fig 1: Locating DME Relay; Removing Sealing Strips (X5)
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