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Fourth generation 7 BMW series produced in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 under the body marking E65. E66- denoted a longer version of the car, and E67 - armored versions. During this time, the car went through one restyling. We offer information about relay blocks and fuses for BMW E65 and E66 in Russian with a detailed description of the circuits.

This version of the BMW has two main fuse blocks. One is in the cabin, the other in the trunk.

It is located behind the glove compartment or as it is also called the glove box.

To gain access, press the lid tab forward and fold it back. It will look something like this.

photo of fuse box bmw e65

At the bottom there should be a fuse specification with the latest information for your model. We only offer general information. Spare fuses and plastic tweezers are located on mounting block in the trunk.

Scheme

There are 3 fuses for the cigarette lighters - 31, 32, 43.

Table with a description of the circuit in Russian

1	(20A) Auxiliary heater
2	(5A) Audio / Radio
3	(30A)
4	-
5	(7.5A)
6	CD changer
7	(7.5A) Cruise Control
8	(10A)
9	(5A) Tire pressure monitoring system
10	(15A) Air conditioning electronic control unit
11	(7.5A)
12	(20A) Steering column electrical control unit
13	-
14	(15A) Suspension system
15	(15A)
16	-
17	(5A)
18	(5A) Headlight range control unit
19	(30A) Left rear door electrical control unit
20	(25A)
21	(30A) Left front door electrical control unit
22	(15A)
23
24	(10A) Night vision system control unit
25	-
26	-
27	-
28	(15A) Instrument cluster control unit
29	(7.5A) Diagnostic connector (DLC)
30	(10A) Glow plugs
31	(20A) Cigarette lighter(And)
32	(20A) Charging port(s)
33	(7.5A)
34	(5A)
35	(40A) Windshield wiper
36	(50A)
37	(40A) Air conditioner/heater fan motor control unit
38	-
39	(50A) ABS system
40	(60A) Engine electrical system
41	(50A)
42	(50A) Ignition switch control unit
43	(50A) Cigarette lighter
44	(50A)

Fuse box in the trunk of a BMW E66 / E65

Open the right side panel by grasping the handle at the top. The current fuse specifications are shown on the inside of the panel.

real photo of the fuse box in the trunk

Designation in Russian

51	(15A) Heated windshield relay
52	(15A) Refrigerator
53	(5A)
54	(5A) System control unit remote control central locking and starting the engine
55	(30A) Rear seat heating control unit
56	(30A) Electric front seats
57	(15A)
58	(30A) Right front door electrical control unit
59	(5A) Parking brake control unit
60	(30A) Right rear door electrical control unit
61	(30A) Parking brake control unit
62	(30A) Active suspension compressor
63	(20A) Power sunroof control unit
64	-
65	(30A) Radio
66	(20A) Trailer electrical connector
67	-
68	-
69	-
70	-
71	(5A)
72	(7.5) Suspension control unit
73	(15A) Fuel pump
74	-
75	(30A) Heated seats
76	(10A) Navigation system/DVD
77	(5A) Seat air conditioning
78	(30A) Heated seats
79	(10A) Telephone
80	-
81	(50A) Trunk lid opening/closing control unit
82	-
83	(40A)
84

Additional Information

If you still have questions, watch this video. Here you can clearly see how to access the fuse box in a BMW E66.

User manual

If you want more information about the BMW E65/E66 car, download the complete instruction manual in Russian for free.

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Which was produced in 2001-2008, has never been so cheap. The cost of copies of early years of production starts from $5,000! Is it worth buying a used “Seven” today, what branded “sores” does it have and how much does it cost to repair certain components and assemblies, the site’s journalist found out.

It is clear that E65/E66 examples for $5000 will be in “take me to Gatovo” condition, however, there are enough cars on the market up to $10,000. You can buy a pre-restyling "Seven" cheaper than a new "state employee". And there is more than enough choice - there are 120 “sevens” of this generation in our ad database! But what will you face? new owner? Will operating such a car ruin him? To find out, we went to the service station" Stone slide", which employs master Artem, who has been specializing in BMW for several years.

“In fact, not everything is so bad with the E65. As practice shows, the same E60s that we are talking about usually cause more problems for some reason. The 7-series at least has no issues with positive wiring. But there are many other “sores”, which are worth talking about,” the specialist begins his story. “In general, there is nothing wrong with this car if you buy a non-damaged copy.”

The “Seven” of the 2000s still amazes with its quality of finish, crazy dynamics and controllability. Even the multimedia equipment is not so outdated compared to modern cars. Well, the once controversial design now looks simply familiar. In 2001-2008 Only about 350 thousand cars were produced, and 150 thousand were produced before the 2005 restyling. The early restyling of the model was mainly caused by the desire to solve problems with the reliability of some components, therefore, if the budget allows, it is better to take a closer look at cars after 2005.

Operating experience

There were two cars being repaired at the service station: a pre-styling copy with gasoline engine 4.4 2004 onwards and restyled version 2008. with diesel 3.0.

The first one was bought six months ago for around $10,000 and in very good condition. At the moment, the mileage is at least 240,000 km. During this time, excluding tires, $2000 was invested in the car. It would be possible to invest less, but the owner scrupulously monitors the condition and changes everything. If you take the car “for restoration”, then it will ask for much more money.

The second copy has been with the Belarusian owner for 6 years. The car is from Germany, the odometer currently shows about 180,000 km. The owner loves her - he says that, in addition to repairing the gearbox, replacing the rear pump air suspension, removing the particulate filter and flaps in intake manifold, there were no special repairs. According to him, it was mainly carried out Maintenance- oil change, filters, suspension was rebuilt once. What's most interesting is that the car is last years has become cheaper to maintain: aluminum levers are now being restored, cheap windshields have appeared, spare parts have become more accessible. According to the owner, maintaining such a car is absolutely not expensive. Only the gearbox repair was expensive - $1,700.

Body

The model has no problems with anti-corrosion resistance; the master has never seen any frankly rusty 65s, although the oldest examples are almost 16 years old.

“At most, two or three bugs were found in “tired” cars from Russia - and that’s all,” says Artem. “There will be no problems with rust if there were no accidents or poor-quality body repairs.”

The front part of the body is made of steel and is not mounted with rivets, like the E60, which is also good.

The windshield wiper blades have an original mount and built-in windshield washer nozzles, so regular wipers from gas stations will not work, and a set of new original ones costs 80 euros. Some save money - they only change rubber bands, which cost a penny. However, the brush frames still wear out, and over time the windshield begins to scratch Windshield. But if before this glass was worth big money, then today there are plenty of Chinese and Russian analogues. Also, do not forget to put the brushes in the service position if there is a need to lift them, otherwise they will scratch the edge of the hood.

The plastic underneath breaks easily and gets lost. It costs a lot of money, but used parts appear at "disassembly" sites. So when purchasing, you should pay close attention to the presence of underbody body kit elements and sills.

But the most a big problem in our area - theft of parking sensors and expensive photochromic mirrors. It’s better not to just leave your car in the yard. Everything has already been stolen from the owner of the restyled BMW.

“There are a total of 8 parking sensors on three strips, each costs $20, each strip costs from 15 to 20 dollars apiece. During an act of vandalism, among other things, the wires are also damaged,” comments the foreman.

And we count these as used parts! The owner of a dark blue car bought everything new and paid $1,100 for all the repairs after the theft. However, I haven’t painted the bumpers yet! In general, the salary is two times lower than the national average.

Even if a photochromic mirror is not stolen, it can easily leak, like a car gray. On secondary market"glass" costs $50-60.

The hydraulic drive of the trunk lid and its electronic control unit often fail.

Interior and electrical

The finishing materials are very wear-resistant. For example, a car with a mileage of 240,000 km does not have a hint of any abrasions. Moreover, if you don’t forget to take care of your skin, the occurrence of problems can be postponed for many years.

The comfort and equipment of the interior still command respect to this day. What doesn't happen here! Refrigerator, night vision camera, adaptive cruise control, massage seats, etc., etc., etc....

Due to this amount of equipment, the car is very demanding on the performance and quality of the battery. But an emergency situation can also happen.

"For example, door handles of cars equipped with the comfort access function very often fail. As a result, after closing the car, numerous electronic components don't "fall asleep". The result is that in the morning the owner discovers a car with a completely discharged battery. In Belarus, no one repairs pens; each costs 250 euros,” says Artem.

The electrical system of the car, to put it mildly, is not the simplest. Multiplex data buses - with many controllers and control units, literally a controller in each door and seat... All this can either simply fail completely, or be a little "moody", and it is not known which is easier to deal with. In general, the electrics are made with high quality, but there is too much of it.

“There are more units than the E60, but it cannot be said that the electrics are unreliable. Yes, there are various problems, but they can all be repaired. And there are no problems with power wires, like the “five”. The Logic 7 audio system has not proven itself to be the most reliable. It happens that there are errors with the airbags. There were problems with the navigation units and the telephone, which is also one of the “sores”, however, the problem is mainly related to the cables. “Glitches” of the door clamps often bother me, and the steering wheel position sensor often breaks. ", notes the master.

Optics also has its own nuances: “Over time, the headlights begin to shine poorly on the road. The lenses lose their performance, the plastic becomes cloudy. There’s nothing you can do about it - just replace the headlights.”

Motors

The most common engines on our market are the petrol V8 N62 with a volume of 4.4 and 4.8 liters, as well as the diesel three-liter “six” M57.

"The most weakness petrol V8 - valve stem seals. Problems begin literally after the first 60-80 thousand kilometers, the cost of repairs is 400-600 dollars. The engine itself is “snotty” - it’s difficult to find the car without oil fogging at various connections, valve covers especially often leak. Vanos and sometimes solenoid valves fail. Rarely, but the valve lift control system may bother you. Problems often arise with a generator that is equipped with water cooling. Its repair is expensive. With mileage, problems arise with the camshafts. In general, of course, these engines are far from being worth a million, or even half a million, but by modern standards they are quite reliable,” says the specialist.

3-liter diesel M57 various modifications considered the most successful and reliable power unit, which pleases with efficiency and excellent traction.

"He has the same problems as anyone diesel engine. In the event of malfunctions, repairs will not be the most budget-friendly. The injectors fail, the turbine begins to “snot” and wears out. In a pre-restyling engine, the injectors are repaired, but in a restyling engine, new piezo injectors cannot be repaired. The price of each is 250 euros. There are oil leaks, especially the intercooler boost pipes. On pre-restyling cars, the swirl flaps in the intake manifold can fall into the engine and cause damage to it. After restyling, they began to install aluminum dampers, but they can begin to leak oil along the axles, as a result it ends up on the glow plug block, solenoid valve EGR control, starter. In a dark blue car, the dampers recently leaked - the starter was filled with oil, which was out of order. The result is repair of the starter and removal of the swirl flaps,” comments Artem.

Problems with the particulate filter occur on average at a mileage of 250,000 km. A new one costs 500 euros, so owners often remove it. If necessary, the engine control unit is reflashed.

Deleted particulate filter there are no problems here, but the car starts to smoke, and when accelerating it even spits out black puffs of smoke.

The torsional vibration damper often fails. It costs about $300. Resource - about 150,000 km. Despite the presence of specific problems, with proper operation the M57 can withstand hundreds of thousands of kilometers.

“Is it worth taking a V12? There are a lot of spark plugs, a lot of coils, the engine is very complex - in case of malfunctions, they usually replace the entire engine. Moreover, the fuel consumption is far from acceptable,” says the specialist.

The 3-liter has proven itself well gasoline unit the M54 series of the pre-restyling "seven", but there are few such options on our market. His only serious problem- valve of the crankcase ventilation system clogged with sludge. For preventive purposes, mechanics recommend updating it every second or third oil change.

Transmission

There is only one transmission - a 6-speed automatic transmission ZF 6HP26. On average, its service life before the first repair is 250,000 km. The main problems are wear of the torque converter locking linings, failures of the mechatronics valve body due to overheating and dirty oil. But the box has long been mastered in repair, so fixing it if something happens is not a problem. The main thing is not to let the situation get worse, but at the first sign of trouble, contact specialists.

“The most important thing is that periodic oil changes are required, although there are no official maintenance regulations. At the same time, in order to change the filter, you also need to change the plastic pan, which costs about $100,” clarifies Artem.

If you don’t change the oil and filter and drive aggressively, you won’t have to wait long for problems with the transmission to appear. On a dark blue car, as we wrote above, the automatic transmission was repaired because the valve body had failed.

Suspension and steering

The BMW E65 has a completely acceptable service life of the main suspension elements. Front and rear - multi-link circuits with aluminum levers. There are a choice of substitutes on the market original spare parts, besides, bushings and silent blocks are sold separately, so today the suspension can be inexpensively repaired. Just don’t skimp and buy parts for repairing levers from cheap and dubious brands.

“Some E65s have shock absorbers with varying degrees of stiffness. Their service life is quite long, but if they fail, replacement will cost a pretty penny. A pair of shock absorbers costs over a thousand dollars. Therefore, people often install conventional shock absorbers instead of electrically controlled ones. They cost around 100 dollars, that is, ten times cheaper,” comments the master.

If you don’t want unnecessary problems with the suspension, look towards versions without the Dynamic drive system. The hydraulic actuators of active stabilizers leak with enviable consistency: “Almost everyone has leaks, the cost of active stabilizers is very high, but in Minsk one service station has already learned how to restore them - repairs cost about $250.”

The rear suspension can be equipped with pneumatics. It does not improve handling and comfort as much as it increases the cost of car maintenance. The height sensor may fail ground clearance costing $60. On the restyled car, the owner had to change the air pump because it stopped turning off. The cost of the used part was $150. According to the owner, it could have been taken for repairs, then it would have been cheaper. Air cylinders also fail, but they have also learned how to repair them, the price is $50-70 per rack.

The brakes do not raise any questions, except that the 4-piston calipers may require rebuilding. Also, sometimes people complain about squeaking pads. The average cost of a pair of brake discs is around $140, a set of front pads is about $60, while rear pads are around $40. Plus $5-10 for a pad wear sensor.

The steering rack on a car with a mileage of 150,000 km will probably be knocking. You have to put up with this knocking; it hardly progresses over time. It happens that the rack begins to leak, and even then the unit needs to be replaced. The cost of a used steering rack on the website bumper.by is from $170 to $300.

Verdict website

What's the result? For little money we get a spacecraft. Powerful engines, refined handling, a wide range of additional equipment, comfort, comfort and once again comfort... But it’s better not to buy such a car with your last money. The risk of any problems arising, the solution of which will require expensive repairs, is too high. As you know, you have to pay for pleasure.

On the other hand, the car has recently become more accessible in content: specialized services we have studied the design well, many components can now be repaired, and instead of uncontested original spare parts, a large number of substitutes have appeared. The used parts market is also expanding.

In general, the car has become more accessible in every sense, but I remember the phrase from the famous film: “Vovka, you don’t need such a car, brother.”

Or is it necessary? Dreams must come true someday.

The editors of the site express their gratitude to the service station "Kamennaya Gorka" for their assistance in preparing the material.

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History of luxury BMW sedan The fourth generation 7-Series (model index E65) dates back to 1997, when the chief designer of the Bavarian automaker (at that time) Chris Bangle met with designers from DesignworksUSA. The car itself appeared before the public in the fall of 2001 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and a few months later its sales started. Long version BMW sedan The 7-Series with the E66 index made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2002. In 2005, the Bavarian underwent an update, after which it remained on the production line for another three years. Total circulation of the model fourth generation amounted to more than 330 thousand copies.

If we compare the BMW 7 E65 with its predecessors, the appearance of the flagship has undergone dramatic changes, which fans of the brand have received with criticism. At the same time, we can say with confidence that the “fourth seven” looks solid and stylish, its relief forms are diluted with sportiness. Despite the design change, the car has retained its “family” features - this is the rather aggressive “look” of the head lighting equipment and the “nostrils” of the radiator grille.

The silhouette of the car is perceived as stylish and harmonious, and all thanks to the adjusted proportions and large rims. Rear end stands out with its massive proportions and taillights extending onto the trunk lid.

The length of the fourth generation BMW 7 varies from 5040 to 5180 mm, height - from 1480 to 1490 mm, wheelbase - from 2990 to 3130 mm. The width does not depend on the version - 190 mm. The curb weight of the car varies from 1810 to 2185 kg, depending on the version.

The interior of the BMW 7 E65 looks stylish and attractive, ergonomics internal space is located high level, and everything is made from natural and high-quality materials. Dashboard It is highly informative; in addition to the speedometer and tachometer, there are a couple of additional displays. The center console looks massive; at its top there is a place for the color display of the iDrive multimedia information complex. There are no more displays on the dashboard - only a minimum number of buttons responsible for basic functions.

The front seats of the BMW 7-Series boast a comfortable layout, pronounced support on the sides and a lot of electrical adjustments. And there is plenty of space in all directions.
The rear sofa of a sedan with a standard base offers comfortable accommodation for two passengers - the third will be superfluous, as evidenced by the too high transmission tunnel. If there is a lot of space above the head and in the shoulders, then in the knees it may seem not enough. No, your legs don’t rest on the backs of the front seats, but you expect more from a car of this class. The long-wheelbase version of the BMW 7 E66 is a different matter, where the first row of seats is located at such a distance that you can easily stretch your legs.

The luggage compartment of the 4th generation sedan is spacious – 500 liters. However, its shape is not entirely successful - the opening is narrow and deep, so transporting some large items will be difficult. The trunk lid has a separate niche for tools.

Specifications. The fourth generation BMW 7 Series was offered with a wide range of engines, a total of eight. But they all work with a 6-speed automatic transmission, and torque is transmitted exclusively to the rear wheels.
Two eight-cylinder units were developed specifically for the fourth generation “seven”. The first is a 3.6-liter engine that produces 272 horsepower, the second is a 4.4-liter engine that produces 333. horsepower. Several more engines were offered for the car with a displacement of 3.0 to 6.0 liters and a power of 231 to 445 horsepower.
In the case of the Bavarian flagship, it would not have been possible without diesel units. The sedan was equipped with turbodiesels of 3.0 and 4.4 liters, the output of which is 218 and 258 “horses”, respectively.
Such a power range endowed the 7 Series with excellent dynamics - even with the most weak engine the car reaches the 100 km/h mark in just 8.1 seconds, and with the most powerful – in 5.5 seconds. The maximum capabilities reach 237-250 km/h.

The suspension layout of the BMW 7 E65 is classic for cars of this brand. This is completely independent suspension with two levers at the front and four levers at the rear, adjustable shock absorber stiffness and active stabilizers. On all wheels you can see ventilated disc brakes.

The “seven” had several more factory modifications, not as widespread as the first two:

• Armored BMW version High Security 7-Series is designated E67, and its feature is the B7 security level. Such a car is equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system, fresh air supply technology, an oxygen supply for being under water and much more.
• The “hydrogen hybrid” BMW Hydrogen 7 was released in a circulation of 100 copies and received the index E68.

Equipment and prices. On the Russian secondary market, you can purchase a BMW 7-Series E65/E66 in 2014 at a price from 700,000 to 1,500,000 rubles, depending on the modification, configuration, year of manufacture and condition. At the same time, even the simplest sedan of the seventh series will be equipped with everything necessary - climate control, front and side airbags, bi-xenon head optics, power accessories, standard “music” and an immobilizer.

BMW E65 7 Series the fourth generation of luxury sedans, which was presented at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show and launched in Europe on November 17, 2001.

This model became a replacement for and was produced until September 2008. Development of the car began in early 1996 and was completed in mid-2001, the exterior of the car was created by chief designer Chris Bangle.

In the fourth generation of the 7 series for the first time special versions the bodies were designated by a separate code: the extended version - , the armored version had an internal number - and the hydrogen-powered version was designated - .

Specifications

Engines and modifications

The 735i and 745i were introduced to the market for the first time with a V-twin engine.

In March 2002, an extended version of the E66 (140 mm longer than the base version) was presented at the Geneva Motor Show - 735Li and 745Li with the same engines as the 735i and 745i.

In September 2002, production of a diesel version began with a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel engine and a V-shaped 3.9-liter turbo-diesel engine with a power of . A diesel version of the stretched 740 model was not available.

In January 2003, the most powerful version was introduced - with a 6.0-liter V-engine.

In the same year, an armored model was introduced in February, and in March production of the 730i began with a new Sport Package equipment package.

In October, cars began to be equipped with adaptive headlights, an IDrive system with two additional buttons, Bluetooth connection with mobile phone, a screen with advanced functionality and automatic climate control with a defogger sensor.

	Motor	Volume, cubic cm	Power, hp	Torque, Nm
730i/Li	N52B30	2979 2996	231 258	300 300
735i/Li	N62B36	3600	272	360
740i/Li	N62B40	4000	306	390
745i/Li	N62B44	4398	333	450
750i/Li	N62B48	4799	367	490
760i/Li	N73B60	5972	445	600
730d/Ld	M57TUD30 M57TU2D30	2993 2993	218 231	500 520
740d	M67D39	3901	258	600
745d	M67D44	4423	329	750

Dimensions

Restyling

In April 2005 the lineup Episode 7 updated. The sedan has become more refined and sporty. New engine options were introduced for the 730Li - 3.0-liter

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