Relays & Solenoids: Relays

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Relays
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For fuel pump relay, see FUEL DELIVERYΒ  under FUEL SYSTEM. For relay location or location of relay box, see RELAY LOCATIONΒ  table. See Fig 1-Fig 26 .

RELAY LOCATION

Application Location
X5
DME Relay Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Next To DME
Fuel Pump Relay Behind Glovebox
Z4
Relay/Electronics Box Left Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment
Fuel Pump Relay Behind Glovebox
Z8
DME Relay Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Next To DME
Fuel Pump Relay In Right Rear Of Storage Compartment
3-Series (Z3)
DME Relay Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Next To DME
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/DME Box
Fuel Pump Relay Behind Glove Box
5-Series
DME Relay Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Next To DME
Fuel Pump Relay Behind Glove Box, Behind Fuse Box
7-Series
Relay/Electronics Box In Engine Compartment.
Fig 1: Locating DME Relay; Removing Sealing Strips (X5)
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