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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2009X5 30IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALCOMPONENT LOCATIONSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATORCONTROL UNITS
2009 BMW X5 30i
Control Units
2009 BMW X5 30iSECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS LOCATION
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| Acceleration Pedal Module (B10) | Part of acceleration pedal assembly. See Figure. |
| Active Steering (A467) | Behind left front wheel. See Figure. |
| Car Access System (A149a) | Under left side of dash. See Figure. |
| Charge-Air Pressure Controller 1 (B2353) (3.0L Diesel) | Right side of engine. See Figure. |
| Comfort Access Control Module (A215) | Right side of rear compartment. See Figure. |
| Crash Safety Module (A12a) | Right side of shifter assembly. See Figure. |
| Dynamic Drive (A148a) | Right side of dash. See Figure. |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (A65a) | Right side of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Electronic Ride Height Control (A118a) | Right side of rear compartment. See Figure. |
| Footwell Module (A4011) | Left side of left footwell. See Figure. |
| Fuel Tank Leakage Diagnostic Module (M119a) | Behind right rear wheel. See Figure. |
| Hot-Film Air Mass Meter (B6207) (3.0L Diesel) | Front of engine. See Figure. |
| Park Distance Control (PDC) (A81a) | Right side of rear compartment. See Figure. |
| Parking Brake Control Module (PBR) (A164) | Under front center of vehicle. See Figure. |
| Preheating Control Module (A2402) (3.0L Diesel) | Left front of engine. See Figure. |
| Tire Pressure Control (RDC) (A85a) | Under left side of dash. See Figure. |
| Trailer Module (A6) | Right side of rear compartment. See Figure. |
| Transfer Box Control Module (A70006) | Left side of rear compartment. See Figure. |
| Vertical Dynamic Management (A806) | Right 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.