Distribution Block

sunpole · 08-18-2011, 12:07 PM

Hi,

After checking my distribution block, there is no metal connector in any of the slots except the first one which already have a red cable in it.

Do you know what is that cable? If is it for the OEM amp, can I use that line to replace with JL Audio XD600/6?

What do you think is the best way to wire the 12V power?

ctuna · 08-18-2011, 12:47 PM

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...xI5hzA&cad=rja

I have read not all the slots are populated with blades (fussible links)from the factory
and on checking mine found this to be true . Whats is in it depends on which options were shipped with the car.

I have seen instances of people running one of the free slots and blowing out that strip on here so I would go for one of the main terminals on the battery.

If you blow any of the needed fuses on that strip you have to replace the whole thing.
There are three hot lines that run toward the front of the car in the attachment. I think it tells
you what they are but unless you have a free slot that is double wide I wouldn't use it at all.

taibanl · 08-18-2011, 02:13 PM

wierd; I had no options other than CW package and all slots are powered...

sunpole · 08-18-2011, 04:56 PM

Guess CW package is what giving those fuse... I only had the M-Sports package + leather seats upgrade..
Still wonder what that red cable coming from the first distribution jack.

taibanl · 05-13-2012, 03:20 PM

The mystery of the distribution block fuse amp ratings has been solved!

The ratings are (PN 61146971370)

From inboard to outboard

250 (bolt on terminal)
100
80
100
IBS (apparently dedicated for the Intelligent Battery Sensing...so unknown)
50
100
Hardwire (last slot)

cpie168 · 06-28-2014, 11:24 PM

Are those ports always hot? Or are they switched according to the ignition?

Thank you in advance.

ctuna · 06-29-2014, 12:10 AM

They are always hot if they are even populated with blades.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...,d.cGU&cad=rja

see ibs and distribution block explanation in the above document.
See Fusible links in same.

Yngve · 10-16-2014, 12:33 PM

Has anyone bought this part at a bmw dealer?

My block is also poorly populated with fuses, but I have already prepared cables with oem connectors for 2 amps.
Seems like there is only one part number (61146971370), and no option for how many fuses there will be.
So, I wonder if it will be fully populated with fuses, if I just order a new block.

taibanl · 10-16-2014, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yngve

Has anyone bought this part at a bmw dealer?

My block is also poorly populated with fuses, but I have already prepared cables with oem connectors for 2 amps.
Seems like there is only one part number (61146971370), and no option for how many fuses there will be.
So, I wonder if it will be fully populated with fuses, if I just order a new block.

I would imagine If there is only one replacement part number, it would have to cover all various configurations. Therefore I think it is most likely to be populated with all slots

Yngve · 10-25-2014, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taibanl

I would imagine If there is only one replacement part number, it would have to cover all various configurations. Therefore I think it is most likely to be populated with all slots

I can confirm that all slots were populated.

stl335is · 11-21-2014, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yngve

Has anyone bought this part at a bmw dealer?

My block is also poorly populated with fuses, but I have already prepared cables with oem connectors for 2 amps.
Seems like there is only one part number (61146971370), and no option for how many fuses there will be.
So, I wonder if it will be fully populated with fuses, if I just order a new block.

Do you have the part number for the oem connectors, and can you tell me where you got them?

Wongway · 11-21-2014, 02:34 PM

Don't know which connector is right...

Universal socket housing MAK8, uncoded 2 POL. 61136925166
Universal socket housing MAK8, uncoded 1 POL. 61136925176

One of those is white, the other is green.
Part #'s are from RealOEM, and I've ordered them from the dealer, who somehow manages to get parts to me (usually) overnighted.

Yngve · 12-07-2014, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wongway

Don't know which connector is right...

Universal socket housing MAK8, uncoded 2 POL. 61136925166
Universal socket housing MAK8, uncoded 1 POL. 61136925176

One of those is white, the other is green.
Part #'s are from RealOEM, and I've ordered them from the dealer, who somehow manages to get parts to me (usually) overnighted.

Sorry for the late answer.
Yes, those 2 connectors are correct. One is the dual connector (2POL), the other is single (1POL). I bought them both.
But these are just connector housings. Don't forget to buy the actual connectors as well.
If you for instance buy one single, and one dual, you would need 3 connectors. They have part number: 61136920092

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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	I have read not all the slots are populated http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...xI5hzA&cad=rja I have read not all the slots are populated with blades (fussible links)from the factory and on checking mine found this to be true . Whats is in it depends on which options were shipped with the car. I have seen instances of people running one of the free slots and blowing out that strip on here so I would go for one of the main terminals on the battery. If you blow any of the needed fuses on that strip you have to replace the whole thing. There are three hot lines that run toward the front of the car in the attachment. I think it tells you what they are but unless you have a free slot that is double wide I wouldn't use it at all. Last edited by ctuna; 08-18-2011 at 12:55 PM..
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sunpole Private 4 Rep 71 Posts Drives: X5, 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Guess CW package is what giving those fuse... I only had the M-Sports package + leather seats upgrade.. Still wonder what that red cable coming from the first distribution jack.
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taibanl Brigadier General 281 Rep 4,121 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NA iTrader: (4)	The mystery of the distribution block fuse amp ratings has been solved! The ratings are (PN 61146971370) From inboard to outboard 250 (bolt on terminal) 100 80 100 IBS (apparently dedicated for the Intelligent Battery Sensing...so unknown) 50 100 Hardwire (last slot) Attached Images
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cpie168 Major 173 Rep 1,117 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 328i 6MT ZSP BSM Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: K/W and GTA, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Are those ports always hot? Or are they switched according to the ignition? Thank you in advance.
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	They are always hot if they are even populated They are always hot if they are even populated with blades. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...,d.cGU&cad=rja see ibs and distribution block explanation in the above document. See Fusible links in same.
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Yngve New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: '08 E92 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bergen iTrader: (0)	Has anyone bought this part at a bmw dealer? My block is also poorly populated with fuses, but I have already prepared cables with oem connectors for 2 amps. Seems like there is only one part number (61146971370), and no option for how many fuses there will be. So, I wonder if it will be fully populated with fuses, if I just order a new block.
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Wongway Captain 28 Rep 609 Posts Drives: 328i xdrive Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Don't know which connector is right... Universal socket housing MAK8, uncoded 2 POL. 61136925166 Universal socket housing MAK8, uncoded 1 POL. 61136925176 One of those is white, the other is green. Part #'s are from RealOEM, and I've ordered them from the dealer, who somehow manages to get parts to me (usually) overnighted.
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