Where is the location of the relay for?

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BMW_Fan2020
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The solenoid responsible for the air bag compressor on a 2007 E61 model.

Today, I acquired a new item from the vendor, but regrettably neglected to inquire about its proper placement.

To now, I have examined the fuses located inside the right side of the tailgate/boot, the engine compartment, and under the glovebox. The object in question has a hue reminiscent to peppermint, namely a light shade of green. Additionally, it is characterized by a configuration consisting of five pins.

The compressor and air bag valve solenoid are now experiencing a lack of power. However, when the compressor was connected to a battery and tested, it functioned well. I am uncertain about the appropriate methodology for doing a solenoid test.

As previously mentioned, the inquiry pertains to the appropriate placement of the light green solenoid relay.
John_Doe1975
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In the context of footwear, it is customary for the boot to typically be worn on the foot.
BMW_Fan2020
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Have you perused the content I have shared?
John_Doe1975
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It is evident that I have responded, as else I would not have done so. There is no reference in your statement on the verification of the spare wheel's location. Consequently, I would like to note that typically, the spare wheel is stored in the trunk, since that is where suspension-related components were located in my e61 model.
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If you had mentioned inspecting the area in or around the wheel well, I would have done so, but you just mentioned the "boo." :roll: :roll:
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It would have been expected that you would have seen the issue while activating the compressor for testing purposes.
The location may be found within the given context.
It may be inferred that the suspension was functional in the past.
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As previously mentioned, the item in question was not found in any of the locations that were searched. The right side panel located in the boot of the estate vehicle has all the fuses, including the 40A fuse. There is only one relay present, and it is not the one colored bright green.
The fuses are located under the glove box, but the relays are absent in this area. In the engine bay, specifically behind the pollen filter panel on the passenger side corner, the electronic control unit (ECU) and many block connections may be found. However, it is worth noting that the bright green ECU is not present in this location.

After doing extensive online research, it seems that the control unit/module is located behind the wheel well carpet in the trunk. I will afterwards verify the functionality of the devices to see if they are receiving electrical power.

Indeed, the compressor was functioning well. However, there was a leakage issue with the left bag, prompting the installation of a new Arnott bag. Subsequently, it was suggested that the other replacement bag should also be installed to ensure a matched pair. Upon careful consideration, I found the reasoning to be logical. However, it was at that point that the problematic situation started, causing frustration and annoyance.

The procedure was followed in a typical manner, similar to the first attempt. However, when initiating the compressor, no response was seen.

The fuses receive electrical power, however, there is no electrical power reaching the block connections connected to the compressor or the adjacent solenoid. Therefore, it is possible that the issue lies with either the light green relay or the control unit/module. The abrupt occurrence of the event is inexplicable to me. Both my partner and her father are also perplexed.
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Upon conducting a thorough examination and analysis of the subject matter, it was seen that many issues were identified, namely pertaining to the solenoid, which is located next to the compressor. However, it was noted that there is a shortage of electrical power supply to the aforementioned components.

Does this imply that the EHC module is defective and requires replacement?
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It seems that there is a lack of knowledge on the appropriate testing methods for this particular subject matter.
Thomas_Green78
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One potential avenue for seeking information is to inquire on a relevant online forum, where a substantial number of individuals who own X 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 models may be found.
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