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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2009528I AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATIONSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATORCONTROL UNITS
2009 BMW 528i Automatic
Control Units
2009 BMW 528i AutomaticSECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS LOCATION
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| Accelerator Pedal Module (B10) | Part of acceleration pedal assembly. See Figure. |
| Active Cruise Control (ACC) (A144a) | Right front side of bumper. See Figure. |
| Active Steering Module (A467) | Right footwell, under carpet. See Figure. |
| Adaptive Headlight Module (A214) | Under right side of dash. See Figure. |
| Antitheft Alarm System (A121a) (Sedan) | Behind sunroof. See Figure. |
| Antitheft Alarm System (A121a) (Wagon) | Rear center of roof. See Figure. |
| Basic Body Module (A1a) | Behind glove box. See Figure. |
| Body-Gateway Module (A16760) | Under right side of dash. See Figure. |
| Car Access System (A149a) | Under left side of dash. See Figure. |
| Comfort Access Control Module (A215) | Under right side of dash. See Figure. |
| Crash Safety Module (A12a) | Left center of console. See Figure. |
| Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Control Module (A6000) | Right rear engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Driver's Door Module (A23a) | Front of driver's door. See Figure. |
| Driver's Seat Module (A187) | Under right side of seat. See Figure. |
| Dynamic Drive Control Module (A148a) | Right side of right footwell. |
| Dynamic Stability Control (A65a) | Right front of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Dynamic Stability Control (M5) (A65a) | Left front wheelwell. See Figure. |
| Electronically Controlled Fuel Pump (A13663) (Sedan) | Right rear of rear compartment. See Figure. |
| Electronically Controlled Fuel Pump (A13663) (Wagon) | Right side of rear compartment. See Figure. |
| Electronic Steering Wheel Module (I01004) | Part of steering wheel. See Figure. |
| Fuel Tank Leakage Diagnostic Module (M119a) | Behind right rear wheel. See Figure. |
| Headset Connection Module (N42a) | Under spare tire. See Figure. |
| Heating/Air Conditioning System (A11a) | Center of dash. See Figure. |
| Integrated Supply Module (IVM) (A6009) | Right rear of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Ionic Current Control Module 1 (A6180) | Right front side of engine. See Figure. |
| Ionic Current Control Module 2 (A6190) | Left front side of engine. See Figure. |
| Light Module (A3) | Under left side of dash. See Figure. |
| Luggage Compartment Roller Cover Module (A248) | Under spare tire. See Figure. |
| Micro-Power Module (A16021) (Sedan) | Under spare tire. See Figure. |
| Micro-Power Module (A16021) (Wagon) | Under spare tire. See Figure. |
| Night Vision Control (A859) | Under right side of dash. See Figure. |
| Park Distance Control (PDC) (A86) (Sedan) | Rear center of rear compartment. See Figure. |
| Park Distance Control (PDC) (A86) (Wagon) | Under spare tire. See Figure. |
| Passenger's Door Module (A24a) | Front of passenger's door. See Figure. |
| Passenger's Seat Module (A186) | Under passenger's seat. See Figure. |
| Sequential Manual Transmission (SMG) (A70010) | Right rear of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Sunroof Module (A33a) | Front of roof. See Figure. |
| Tire Pressure Control (RDC) (A85a) | Under spare tire. See Figure. |
| Trailer Module (A6) | Under spare tire. See Figure. |
| Transmission Control Module (A7000a) | Rear of transmission. See Figure. |
| Trunk Lid Lift Module (A204a) | Under spare tire. See Figure. |
| Video Module (A197) (Sedan) | Left side of rear compartment. See Figure. |
| Video Module (A197) (Wagon) | Left side of rear compartment. See Figure. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.