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Old 10-10-2021, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by wpoll View Post
White module is master junction/fuse panel.
Yep. I found this reference.
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Originally Posted by FuseCheck.com
Fusible Link Block
The fuse for continuous positive current is located in a separate fuse box in front of the spare wheel. If this
fuse is defective, refer the problem to your BMW center for repair.
Black connector looks to be the factory speaker wiring connector, which is often in this location since in many versions the stereo receiver and amp is tucked in next to the battery.
It maybe as you say; my friend counted 10 twisted pairs of wires coming from it...he says that's common to stereo/amplifier set-ups he's seen.

The PDC control module is also down in there, along with tht trailer module (where fitted).
No PDC or trailer modules on this truck; not on VIN sheet.
The X5 is becoming less of a mystery every week. I've had little experience with modules and/or stereo wiring in newer (post 60's-70's), except for using Crutchfield stereos, installation kits, and instruction sheets on my old '86 S-10 (Pioneer stereo, installed in 1990), and on my '04 Chevy 2500 HD (Pioneer stereo + a separate Sirius tuner, installed in the glovebox in 2005). So far, I've never had any module problems in any vehicle, so I never had to trace their locations.
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