ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
610-25
Table
d
.
1994
E36
Fuse
Positions
Table
d
.
1994
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
1
Rating
1
Protected
Circuit
33
10A
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(seealso
Puse
7,
43)
Charging
socket
Interiorlights
(also
see
fuse
43)
License
platelluggage
compartment
lights
(seealsofuse
37)
On-BoardComputer
(seealso
fuse
11,12,
23,27,
31,37,
45,
46)
Park/taillights
(seealso
fuse
22,
37)
Telephone
(see
also
fuse
43)
34
15A
Crash
control
module
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(seealsofuse
23)
35
25A
~
Central
locking
(seealso
fuse
7,
43)
Convertible
roof
(see
also
fuse
7,
43)
Roll-over
protection
(see
alsofuse
7,
42,
43)
36
j
30A
1
Wiper/washer
(see
alsofuse
37,
44,
45)
37
10A
Cassette
compartment
light
Engine
compartment
light
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,20,23,
31,
39,
41)
Instrument
illumínation
(see
also
fuse
22,
25)
License
plate/luggage
compartment
lights
(seealso
f
use
33)
On-BoardComputer
(seealso
fuse
11,
12,23,27,
31,33,
45,
46)
Park/taillights
(seealso
fuse
22,
33)
Wiper/washer
(see
alsofuse
36,
44,45)
38
30A
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,
46)
AST
(see
also
fuse
10,
21)
39
7
.5A
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,20,23,
31,
37,
41)
40
1
30A
1
Power
seats
(seealsofuse
5)
41
30A
~
Heating
andA/C
(IHKRE36)(see
also
fuse
16,20,
23,31,
37,
39)
Radiator
auxiliary
fan
42
7.5A
Airbag
(SRS)
(seealsofuse
43)
Roll-over
protection
(see
also
f
use
7,
35,
43)
43
5A
Anti-theft
system
(Alpine)
Airbag
(SRS)
(see
also
fuse
42)
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(see
also
fuse
7,
33)
Central
locking
(seealsofuse
7,
35)
Convertible
roof
(see
alsofuse
7,
35)
Interior
lights
(also
see
fuse
33)
Rol¡-over
protection
(seealsofuse
7,
35,
42)
Telephone
(seealsofuse
33)
44
15A
~
Glove
compartment
light
Sound
system
(see
also
f
use
9)
Wiper/washer
(see
also
fuse
36,
37,
45)
45
7
.5A
~
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,23,
27,
31,33,37,
46)
Wiper/washer
(see
also
fuse
36,37,
44)
fuse
1
Rating
1
Protected
Circuit
46
15A
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,
38)
Brake
lights
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
23,
27,
31,45)Cruise
control
(seealsofuse
28)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(seealsofuse
26,
28)
Instrument
cluster
(see
also
fuse
23,
27,31)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,23,27,31,33,37,
45)
WARNING
-
Fuse
designations
and
locations
are
subject
to
change
and
may
varyfrom
car
tocar,
depending
on
options
.
If
questions
arise,
please
remember
that
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
is
the
best
source
for
the
most
accurate
and
up-to-date
information
.
FOSE
POSITION
TABLES
610-26
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Fuses31-46
v
.
-------------
Fuses
21-30
Fuses1-20
Fuse
positions
1-46
in
front
power
distribution
box
Tablee
.
1995
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
Rating
Protected
Circuit
1
30A
Power
sunroof
2
15A
Not
used
3
30A
Headlight
washer
(also
see
f
use
37)
4
15A
Heated
seats
(see
alsofuse
23)
5
30A
Power
seats
(see
alsofuse
40)
6
20A
Rear
window
defogger/blower(see
also
f
use
23)
7
5A
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(convertible
only)
(see
also
fuse
14,31,33,
35,43)
Centrallocking
(see
also
fuse
26,28,
35)
Convertible
roof
(see
also
fuse
27,
35,
42,43)
Interiorlights
(also
see
fuse
33,
43)
Roll-over
protection
(seealsofuse
35,42,
43)
8
I
15A
I
Horn
9
1
20A
1
Sound
system
(seealsofuse
33,
44)
0013034
10
30A
ABS
(seealsofuse
21,23,
27,
38,46,
47)
AST
(see
also
fuse
21,
26,27,38,
46)
11
7
.5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
12,
15,
17,
23,
25,29,
30)
On-Board
Computer
(seealsofuse
12,23,27,
31,
33,37,45,
46)
12
7
.5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,
15,
17,
23,25,
29,
30)
On-BoardComputer
(see
also
fuse
11,
23,27,
31,
33,37,45,
46)
13
I
5A
I
Notused
14
30A
~
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(see
alsofuse
7,
14,31,
33,
35,
43)
Front
power
Windows
15
15A
Headlights/foglights
(seealso
fuse
11,
12,
17,23,25,
29,30)
FOSE
POSITION
TABLES
Tablee
.
1995
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
1
Rating
1
Protected
Circuit
16
5A
~
Engine
control
module
(see
also
f
use
28,39)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
20,
23,31,
37,
39,
41)
17
10A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,12,15,23,25,
29,
30)
18
1
15A
1
Fuel
pump
19
1
30A
1
Rear
power
Windows
20
30A
Blowermotor
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)
(see
also
fuse
16,23,31,
37,
39,
41)
Park
ventilation
21
5A
ABS
(seealsofuse
10,23,27,38,
46,47)
AST
(see
also
fuse
10,26,
27,
38,
46)
22
5A
~
Instrument
illumination
(see
also
f
use
25,
33,37)
Park/taillights
(see
also
fuse
33,
37)
23
5A
ABS
(seealsofuse
10,
21,
27,38,
46)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,12,15,17,25,
29,
30)
Heated
seats
(see
also
fuse
4)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,20,31,
37,39,41)
Instrument
cluster
(see
also
f
use
27,31,
46)
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
26,27,31,
45,46)
On-Board
Computer
(seealso
f
use
11,
12,
27,
31,33,
37,
45,
46)
On-Board
Display
(seealso
fuse
26,27,31,
45,46)
Rear
window
defogger/blower
(see
also
f
use
6)
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(see
also
f
use
34)
24
I
10A
I
Power
mirrors
25
5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,
15,17,23,
29,
30)
Instrument
illumination
(see
also
fuse
22,33,
37)
26
10A
AST
(see
also
fuse
10,21,
27,
38,
46)
Back-up
lights
Centrallocking
(seealsofuse
7,
28,
35)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R/Z)
(seealso
tuse
28,
46)
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
23,
27,31,
45,46)
On-Board
Display
(see
also
fuse
23,27,31,
45,46)
Starting
system
(see
alsofuse
28)
27
5A
ABS
(seealso
fuse
10,
21,
23,38,
46,47)
AST
(see
also
fuse
10,21,
26,
38,
46)
Convertible
roof
(see
also
f
use
7,
35,42,43)
Instrument
cluster
(seealso
f
use
23,
31,
46)
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
23,26,31,
45,46)
On-Board
Computer
(seealsofuse
11,
12,
23,
26,
31,33,
37,
45,
46)
On-Board
Display
(see
also
f
use
23,31,45,
46)
Tablee
.
1995
E36
Fuse
Positions
Table
e
.
1995
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
I
Rating
1
Protected
Circuit
28
5A
Central
locking
(see
alsofuse
7,
26,
35)Cruise
control
(see
also
fuse
46)Engine
control
module
(see
also
f
use
16,
39)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R/Z)
(see
also
f
use
26,
46)
Starting
system
(seealsofuse
26)
29
7.5A
Headlights/foglights
(seealsofuse
11,
12,
15,17,23,
25,30)
30
7
.5A
Headlights/foglights
(seealsofuse
11,
12,
15,17,23,
25,29)
31
5A
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(see
also
fuse
7,
14,33,35,43)
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,20,23,
37,
39,
41)
Instrument
cluster
(see
also
fuse
23,27,
46)
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
23,26,27,
45,46)
On-Board
Computer
(seealso
f
use
11,
12,23,26,27,
33,
37,45,
46)
On-Board
Display
(seealso
f
use
23,27,45,
46)
32
1
30A
1
Cigar
lighter/ashtray
lights
33
10A
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(see
also
fuse
7,
14,31,35,
43)
Charging
socket
Door
lock
heating
Instrument
illumination
(see
also
fuse
22,25,
37)
Interiorlights
(also
see
fuse
7,
43)
License
plate/luggage
compartment
lights
(see
alsofuse
37)
On-Board
Computer
(seealsofuse
11,
12,23,26,27,
31,
37,45,
46)
Park/taillights
(see
also
f
use
22,
37)
Sound
system
(see
also
fuse
9,
44)
Telephone
(see
alsofuse
43)
34
15A
Crash
control
module
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(see
also
fuse
23)
35
25A
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(see
also
f
use
7,
14,31,
33,43)
Central
locking
(seealso
f
use
7,
26,
28)
Convertible
roof
(see
alsofuse
7,
27,42,
43)
Rol¡-over
protection
(see
alsofuse
7,
42,
43)
36
1
30A
1
Wiper/washer
(see
alsofuse
37,
44,
45)
37
10A
Cassette
compartment
light
Engine
compartment
light
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,20,23,
31,
39,
41)
Instrument
illumination
(seealsofuse
22,25,
33)
License
plate/luggage
compartment
lights
(see
also
fuse
33)
On-Board
Computer
(see
alsofuse
11,
12,23,26,
27,
31,33,45,
46)
Park/taillights
(see
alsofuse
22,
33)
Wiper/washer
(Canada
only)
(see
also
f
use
36,
44,45)
38
30A
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,23,
27,
46,
47)
AST
(see
alsofuse
10,
21,
26,27,
46)
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
610-27
fuse
Rating
Protected
Circuit
39
7.5A
~
Engine
control
module
(see
alsofuse
16,28)
Heating
and
A/C(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,20,23,
31,
37,
41)
40
1
30A
1
Power
seats
(see
alsofuse5)
41
30A
~
Heating
and
A/C(IHKRE36)(see
also
fuse
16,20,
23,31,
37,
39)
Radiator
auxiliary
fan
42
7
.5A
~
Airbag
(SRS)
(see
also
fuse
43)
Convertible
roof
(see
alsofuse
7,
27,
35,
43)
Rol¡-over
protection
(see
also
fuse
7,
35,
43)
43
5A
Anti-theft
system
(Alpine)
(seealsofuse
47)
Airbag
(SRS)
(see
also
fuse
42)
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(seealsofuse
7,
14,31,33,35)
Central
locking
(seealsofuse
7,
35)
Convertible
roof
(see
alsofuse
7,
27,
35,
42)
Interior
lights
(also
see
fuse
7,
33)
Roll-over
protection
(see
alsofuse
7,
35,42)
Telephone
(seealsofuse
33)
44
15A
~
Glove
compartment
light
Sound
system
(see
also
f
use
9,
33)
Wiper/washer
(see
alsofuse
36,37,
45)
45
7
.5A
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
23,
26,27,
31,46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
f
use
11,12,23,26,
27,31,
33,37,
46)
On-Board
Display
(seealso
fuse
23,27,31,
46)
Wiper/washer
(Canada
only)
(seealsofuse
36,37,
44)
46
15A
ABS
(seealsofuse
10,21,23,27,
38,47)
AST
(seealso
fuse
10,
21,
26,
27,
38)
Brake
lights
Cruise
control
(see
also
fuse
28)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(seealsofuse
26,
28)
Instrument
cluster
(see
also
fuse
23,
27,
31)
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
23,
26,27,
31,45)
On-BoardComputer
(seealsofuse
11,
12,
23,26,
27,31,
33,37,
45)
On-Board
Display
(see
also
fuse
23,27,31,
45)
47
15A
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,23,27,38,
46)
Anti-theft
system
(Alpine)
(see
alsofuse
43)
48
40A
Notused
WARNING
-
"
Fuse
designations
and
locations
are
subject
to
change,
and
may
varyfrom
car
tocar,
depending
on
options
.
lf
questions
arise,
please
remember
that
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
is
the
best
source
for
the
most
accurate
and
up-to-date
information
.
"
To
locate
fuses
47-48,
refer
to
Fuse
and
Relay
Positions
inthis
repair
group
.
FOSE
POSITION
TABLES
610-28
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Fuses
31-46
k
Lírcoo)]
LE
7a
Maz
Fuses
21-30
Fuse
positions
1-46
in
front
power
distribution
box
Table
f
.
1996
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
Rating
Protected
Circuit
1
30A
Power
sunroof
(see
also
fuse
13)
2
15A
Notused
3
30A
Headlight
washer
(also
see
fuse
37)
4
15A
Heated
seats
(seealsofuse
23)
5
30A
Power
seats
(see
also
f
use
40)
6
20A
Rear
window
defogger/blower
(see
also
f
use
23)
7
5A
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(convertible
only)
(see
also
f
use
14,33,
35,
43)
Central
locking
(seealso
fuse
26,28,
35)
Convertible
roof
(seealsofuse
27,35,42,43)
Interiorlights
(also
see
fuse
33,
43)
Rol¡-oven
protection
(see
also
fuse
35,
42,
43)
8
I
15A
I
Horn
9
1
20A
1
Sound
system
(see
also
fuse
44)
10
30A
ABS
(seealsofuse
21,23,
27,38,46,
47)
AST
(see
also
fuse
21,26,27,
38,46)
11
7.5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
12,15,17,23,25,
29,30)
On-Board
Computer
(seealso
fuse
12,23,27,31,33,
37,45,46)
12
7
.5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,15,17,
23,
25,
29,30)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
f
use
11,23,27,
31,
33,37,
45,46)
13
1
5A
1
Power
sunroof
(seealsofuse
1)
14
30A
~
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(see
also
fuse
7,
14,33,35,
43)
Front
power
windows
15
15A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,12,17,23,25,29,
30)
FUSE
POSITION
TABLES
Fuses
1-20
0013034
Table
f
.
1996
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
1
Rating
1
Protected
Circult
16
5A
~
Engine
control
module
(see
also
f
use
28,
39)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
20,
23,31,37,39,41,
48)
17
10A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
f
use
11,12,
15,23,25,29,
30)
18
1
15A
1
Fuel
pump
19
1
30A
1
Rear
power
windows
20
30A
Blower
motor
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)
(see
also
fuse
16,23,31,37,39,41,
48)
Park
ventilatíon
21
5A
ABS
(seealsofuse
10,23,
27,38,
46,
47)
AST
(see
alsofuse
10,
26,
27,38,
46)
22
5A
Instrument
illumínation
(see
also
f
use
25,33,
37)
23
5A
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,
27,38,
46)
Headlights/foglights
(see
alsofuse
11,12,
15,17,25,29,
30)
Heated
seats
(seealsofuse
4)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,20,
31,
37,39,
41,48)
Instrument
cluster
(see
alsofuse
27,
31,46)
Multi-function
clock
(see
alsofuse
26,27,31,
45,46)
On-BoardComputen
(seealso
f
use
11,12,27,31,
33,
37,45,
46)
On-Board
Display
(see
alsofuse
26,
27,31,
45,46)
Rear
window
defogger/blower
(see
also
fuse
6)
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(seealsofuse
34)
24
I
10A
I
Power
mirrors
25
5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,15,
17,
23,
29,
30)
Instrument
illumination
(seealso
fuse
22,
33,
37)
26
10A
Airbag
(SRS)
(see
also
fuse
43)
AST
(see
also
f
use
10,21,
27,
38,
46)
Back-up
lights
Central
locking
(seealsofuse
7,
28,
35)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R/Z)
(seealso
f
use
28,
46)
Multi-function
clock
(see
alsofuse
23,27,31,
45,46)
On-Board
Display
(see
also
fuse
23,
27,
31,
45,46)
Starting
system
(see
also
fuse
28)
.
27
5A
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,
23,38,
46,
47)
AST
(see
also
fuse
10,
21,
26,38,
46)
Convertible
roof
(see
also
f
use
7,
35,42,
43)
Instrument
cluster
(see
alsofuse
23,
31,46)
Multi-function
clock
(see
alsofuse
23,26,
31,
45,46)
On-Board
Computer
(seealsofuse
11,12,
23,
26,31,33,37,
45,46)
On-Board
Display
(see
also
fuse
23,
31,45,
46)
Table
f
.
1996
E36
Fuse
Positions
Table
f
.
1996
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
Rating
Protected
Circuit
28
5A
Central
locking
(see
also
fuse
7,
26,
35)Cruise
control
(see
also
fuse
46)Engine
control
module
(seealsofuse
16,
39)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R/Z)
(seealso
f
use
26,46)
Driveaway
protection
(EWS
II)
(see
alsofuse
31,46)
Starting
system
(seealso
f
use
26)
29
7.5A
Headlights/foglights
(seealsofuse
11,
12,15,17,
23,
25,
30)
30
7
.5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
alsofuse
11,
12,15,17,
23,
25,
29)
31
5A
Driveaway
protection
(EWS
II)
(see
also
fuse
28,46)
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,
20,23,
37,39,
41,48)
Instrument
cluster
(seealso
f
use
23,27,
46)
Multi-function
clock
(seealsofuse
23,26,27,
45,46)
On-Board
Computer
(seealso
f
use
11,12,
23,26,
27,33,37,
45,46)
On-Board
Display
(see
also
fuse
23,27,45,
46)
,
32
1
30A
1
Cigar
lighter/ashtray
lights
33
10A
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(see
also
f
use
7,
14,35,
43)
Charging
socket
Engine
compartment
light
(also
see
fuse
37)
Instrumenf
illumination
(see
also
fuse
22,
25,37)
Interior
lights
(also
see
fuse
7,
43)
License
plate/luggage
compartment
lights
(see
alsofuse
37)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,
23,
26,27,31,37,
45,46)
Park/taillights
(see
also
fuse
37)
Telephone
(see
also
fuse
43)
34
15A
Crash
control
module
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(see
also
fuse
23)
35
25A
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(see
also
fuse
7,
14,33,
43)
Central
locking
(seealsofuse
7,
26,
28)
Convertible
roof
(see
also
fuse
7,
27,42,
43)
Roll-over
protection
(see
alsofuse
7,
42,
43)
36
1
30A
1
Wiper/washer
(seealso
fuse
44,45)
37
10A
Cassette
compartment
light
Engine
compartment
light
(also
see
fuse
33)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,20,
23,
31,39,41,
48)
Instrument
illumination
(seealso
fuse
22,
25,
33)
License
plate/luggage
compartment
lights
(see
also
fuse
33)
On-BoardComputer
(seealsofuse
11,12,
23,26,
27,31,33,
45,
46)
Park/taillights
(seealsofuse
33)
38
30A
ABS
(see
alsofuse
10,
21,23,
27,46,
47)
AST
(see
also
f
use
10,21,
26,27,
46)
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
610-29
fuse
1
Rating
1
Protected
Circuit
39
7
.5A
~
Engine
control
module
(see
alsofuse
16,28)
Heating
and
A/C(IHKRE36)
(see
alsofuse
16,20,
23,31,
37,41,
48)
40
1
30A
1
Power
seats
(seealsofuse
5)
41
30A
~
Heating
and
A/C(IHKRE36)(see
also
fuse
16,
20,
23,
31,37,39,
48)
Radiator
auxiliary
fan
42
7
.5A
~
Airbag
(SRS)
(see
also
fuse
26,
43)
Convertible
roof
(see
also
fuse
7,
27,35,
43)
Rol¡-over
protection
(seealso
f
use
7,
35,
43)
43
5A
Anti-theft
system
(Alpine)
(seealsofuse
47)Airbag
(SRS)
(seealso
fuse
26,
42)
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(see
also
fuse
7,
14,
33,35)
Central
locking
(see
also
fuse
7,
35)
Convertible
roof
(see
also
f
use
7,
27,35,
42)
Interiorlights
(also
see
fuse
7,
33)
Rol¡-over
protection
(see
also
f
use
7,
35,
42)
Telephone
(see
also
fuse
33)
44
15A
~
Glove
compartment
light
Sound
system
(seealsofuse
9)
Wiper/washer
(see
also
fuse
36,37,
45)
45
7
.5A
Multi-function
clock
(see
alsofuse
23,26,27,
31,46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
f
use
11,12,
23,
26,27,31,
33,
37,
46)
On-Board
Display
(see
also
fuse
23,27,
31,
46)
Wiper/washer
(see
also
f
use
36,
44)
46
15A
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,
21,
23,27,38,
47)
AST
(seealso
fuse
10,21,26,
27,
38)
Brake
lights
Cruise
control
(seealsofuse
28)
Driveaway
protection
(EWS
II)
(seealsofuse
28,31)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(see
also
fuse
26,
28)
Instrument
cluster
(see
also
fuse
23,
27,
31)
Multi-function
clock
(see
alsofuse
23,26,
27,
31,45)
On-Board
Computer
(seealsofuse
11,
12,
23,26,
27,31,
33,37,
45)
On-Board
Display
(seealso
fuse
23,27,31,
45)
47
15A
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,23,
27,38,46)
Anti-theft
(Alpine)
(see
alsofuse
43)
48
40A
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,
20,23,
31,37,39,
41)
WARNING
-
"
Fuse
desfgnations
and
locations
are
subject
to
changeand
may
varyfrom
car
to
cal
depending
on
options
.
If
questions
arise,
please
remember
that
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
is
the
bestsource
for
the
mostaccurate
and
up-to-date
information
.
"
To
locate
fuses
47-48,
refer
to
Fuse
Positions
inthis
repair
group
.
FOSE
POSITION
TABLES
610-30
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Fuses
31-46
v
--------------
15A
I
Horn
Fuses21-30
Fuses
1-20
Fuse
positions
1-46
in
front
power
distribution
box
Tableg
.
1997-1998
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
Rating
Protected
Circuit
1
I
30A
I
Power
sunroof
4
1
15A
1
Heated
seats
(see
also
fuse
23)
5
1
30A
1
Power
seats
(see
also
fuse
40)
10
30A
ABS
(see
also
fuse
21,27,38,
46)
AST
(see
alsofuse21,27,
38,
46)
13
I
5A
I
Not
used
FUSE
POSITION
TABLES
0013034
2
I
5A
Engine
controls
DME
M5
.2
(see
also
fuses
16,18,
39,
46)
30A
Wiper/washer
module
(seealso
fuse
36,37,44)
20A
~
Rear
window
defogger/blower
(see
also
f
use23,43)
Antenna
(see
also
fuse
23)
5A
~
Central
locking
(seealso
fuse
28,31,35,
45)
Convertible
roof
(see
also
fuse
24,
27,42,
43,49)
9
1
20A
1
Sound
system
(see
also
fuse
33,43,
44)
11
7
.5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
12,15,
23,
25,29,
30)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
12,23,
26,
27,31,33,
37,45,
46)
12
7
.5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,15,
23,
25,29,
30)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
f
use
11,23,
26,27,
31,33,
37,45,
46)
14
I
30A
~
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(see
also
fuse
33,
35,43)
Power
windows
(seealso
f
use
19)
15
15A
Headlights/foglights
(see
alsofuse
11,
12,23,25,
29,
30)
Tableg
.
1997-1998
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
1
Rating
1
Protected
Circuit
16
5A
Engíne
control
DME
M5
.2
(see
alsofuse
2,
18,39,
46)
Engine
control
DME
MS
41
.1
(see
also
fuse
18,39,46,
50)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)
(see
also
fuse
20,
23,31,39,41,
48)
17
I
10A
1
Not
used
18
15A
Engine
control
DME
M5
.2
(seealso
fuse
2,
16,39,
46)
Engine
control
MS
41.1(seealso
fuse
16,
39,
46,50)
19
1
30A
j
Power
windows
(seealsofuse
14
20
30A
Blowermotor
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)
(see
also
fuse
16,
23,
31,37,39,
48)
Park
ventilation
21
5A
ABS
(seealso
f
use
10,
27,38,
46)
AST
(see
also
fuse
10,27,38,
46)
22
5A
Instrument
illumination
(see
also
f
use
25,
33,
37)
23
5A
Antenna
(see
also
fuse
6)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,
15,
25,
29,
30)
Heated
seats
(see
also
fuse
4)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,
20,
31,39,41,
48)
Instrument
cluster
(seealso
f
use
27,
31,45,
46)
Multi-function
clock
(seealsofuse
26,27,31,
45,46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,27,
31,
33,37,45,
46)
On-Board
Display
(seealsofuse
26,27,
31,
45,46)
Rear
window
defogger/blower
(see
also
f
use6,43)Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(seealsofuse
34)
24
10A
~
Convertible
roof
(see
also
f
use
7,
27,42,43,
49)
Power
mirrors
25
5A
Headlights/foglights
(seealso
fuse
11,12,
15,23,
29,30)
Instrument
illumination
(seealso
fuse
22,33,
37)
26
10A
Back-up
lights
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R/Z)
(see
also
f
use
28,
46)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A5S
310Z)
(see
also
fuses
28,46)
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
23,
27,
31,
45,46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
alsofuse
11,
12,
23,
27,31,33,37,45,
46)
Table
g
.
1997-1998
E36
Fuse
Positions
Table
g
.
1997-1998
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
1
Rating
1
Protected
Circuit
27
5A
Airbag
(SRS)
(seealsofuse
42)
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,38,
46)
AST
(see
alsofuse
10,
21,
38,
46)
Convertible
roof
(see
also
fuses
7,
24,
42,
43,49)
Instrument
cluster
(see
alsofuse
23,31,
45,46)
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
23,
26,
31,
45,46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
alsofuse
11,12,23,26,31,33,37,45,
46)
On-Board
Display
(see
also
f
use
23,27,
31,
45,46)
28
5A
Central
locking
(see
also
fuse
7,
31,35,
45)Cruise
control
(see
also
fuse
46)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R/Z)
(seealso
f
use
26,
46)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A5S
310Z)
(seealso
(uses
26,
46)
Driveaway
protection
(EWS
II)
(see
also
fuse
31,45)
Starting
system
(seealsofuse
31,
45)
29
7
.5A
Headlights/foglights
(seealsofuse
11,
12,15,23,
25,
30)
30
7
.5A
Headlights/foglights
(seealsofuse
11,
12,15,
17,
23,25,
29)
31
5A
Central
locking
(seealsofuse
7,
28,
35,
45)
Driveaway
protection
(EWS
II)
(see
also
fuse
28,45)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,20,23,39,41,
48)
Instrument
cluster
(see
alsofuse
23,
27,45,
46)
Multi-function
clock
(see
alsofuse
23,26,27,
45,46)
On-BoardComputer
(seealsofuse
11,12,23,26,27,33,37,
45,46)
On-Board
Display
(seealso
f
use
23,
26,
27,31,45,46)
Starting
system
(see
also
fuses
28,
45)
32
30A
Cassette
compartment
(seealso
f
uses
33,
37,44)Charging
socket
(see
also
fuses
33,37,
44)
Cigar
lighter/ashtray
lights
(seealso
f
uses
33,37,44)
Glove
compartment
light
(see
also
fuses
33,
37,44)
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
610-31
fuse
1
Rating
1
Protected
Circuit
33
10A
Ashtray
light
(seealso
fuses32,
37,
44)
Cassette
compartment
(seealso
fuses
32,
37,44)
Cellular
phone
(seealso
fuse
43)
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(seealsofuse
14,
35,
43)
Charging
socket
(seealso
fuses
32,
37,44)
Cigar
lighter
(seealso
fuses
32,37,44)
Instrument
illumination
(see
also
fuse
22,
25,37)
Interior
¡ights
(seealso
fuse
43)
Glove
compartment
light
(see
also
fuse
32,
37,44)
License
plate/luggage
compartment
lights
(see
also
fuse
37)
Luggage
compartment
light
(seealso
f
use
37)
On-BoardComputer
(see
also
f
use
11,12,
23,26,
27,
31,37,45,
46)
Park/taillights
(seealsofuse
37)
Sound
system
(seealso
fuses
9,
43,44)
34
15A
Crash
control
module
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(see
alsofuse
23)
35
25A
~
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(see
also
fuse
14,
33,
43)
Central
locking
(see
also
f
use
7,
28,
31,45)
36
30A
Headlight
washers
(see
also
fuses
3,
37)
Wiper/washer
(seealsofuse
3,
37,
44)
37
10A
Ashtray
light
(see
also
(uses
32,33,
44)
Cassette
compartment
light
(seealso
fuses
32,
33,
44)
Charging
socket
(see
also
fuses
32,
33,44)
Cigar
lighter
(see
also
f
uses
32,33,
44)
Glove
compartment
light
(see
also
fuses
32,
33,44)
License
plate/luggage
compartment
lights
(seealso
f
use
33)
Instrument
illumination
(seealso
fuses
22,
25,33)
On-Board
Computer
(seealsofuse
11,12,23,
26,
27,31,33,
45,
46)
Park/taillights
(see
alsofuse
33)
Wiper
washer
module
(see
also
f
uses
3,
36,
44)
38
30A
ABS
(seealsofuse
10,
21,
27,
46)
AST
(see
also
fuse
10,21,27,
46)
39
7
.5A
Engine
control
DME
M5
.2
(see
also
fuse
16,18,
46)
Engine
control
DME
MS
41
.1
(seealso
fuses
16,18,46,
50)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)
(see
alsofuse
12,20,23,31,
41,48)
40
30A
Power
seats
(seealsofuse
5)
41
30A
~
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)
(see
alsofuse
16,20,23,
31,
39,
48)
Radiator
auxiliary
fan
42
7
.5A
Airbag
(SRS)
(seealsofuse
27)
Convertible
roof
(seealso
f
use
7,
24,27,43,
49)
Rol¡-over
protection
(seealso
f
use
43)
FOSE
POSITION
TABLES
GENERAL
This
section
contains
wiring
diagrams
for
1992
through
1998
BMW
3
Series
models
.
WARNING
-
On
cars
equipped
with
airbags,
special
precautions
apply
to
any
electrical
testing
or
repair
.
The
airbag
unit
is
an
explosive
device
and
must
be
handled
with
exterme
care
.
Before
starting
any
work
onan
airbag
equipped
car,
refer
to
the
warnings
and
cau-
tions
in
720
Seatbelts
and
721
Airbag
Systems
(SRS)
.
NOTE-
The
"
gear
position/neutral
safetyswitch
is
also
some-
timesreferred
to
as
the
automatic
transmission
range
switch
.
"
The
EWS
11
system
is
also
sometimes
referred
to
as
the
Driveaway
Protection
System
or
the
electronic
im-
mobilization
system
.
ELECTRICAL
WIRING
DIAGRAMS
ELE-1
Electrical
Wiring
Diagrams
GENERAL
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ELE-1
Horns
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ELE-153
Instrument
Panel
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ELE-165
ELECTRICAL
WIRING
DIAGRAMS
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ELE-2
Interior
Lights/Illumination
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ELE-211
ABS
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ELE-117
Lumbar
Control
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ELE-247
ABS/AST
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ELE-120
On-Board
Computer
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ELE-173
Airbag
(Supplemental
Restraint
System)
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ELE-140
Park
Ventilation
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ELE-139
Air
Conditioning
and
Heating
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ELE-129
Power
Distribution
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ELE-2
Anti-Theft
(Alpine)
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ELE-144
Power
Door
Locks
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ELE-226
Anti-Theft
(EWS
II)
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ELE-150
Power
Mirrors
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ELE-241
Body
Computer
Module
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ELE-176
Power
Seats
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ELE-243
Charging
System
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ELE-67
Power
Sunroof
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ELE-248
Convertible
Top
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ELE-253
Power
Windows
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ELE-231
Cruise
Control
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ELE-112
Radio/Cassette/CD/Speakers
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ELE-255
Data
Link
Connector
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ELE-86
Rear
Window
Defogger
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ELE-160
Engine
Cooling
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ELE-94
Shift
Interlock
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ELE-110
Engine
Management
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ELE-70
Starting
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ELE-63
Exterior
Lights
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ELE-194
Transmission
Electronics
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ELE-96
Ground
Distribution
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ELE-35
Warning
System
:
Chimes
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ELE-178
Headlights/Foglights
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ELE-180
Wiper/Washer
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ELE-155
Heated
Seats
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ELE-245
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Relayand
fuse
positions,
ground
locations
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seeRepair
Group
610
CAUTION-
Always
switchthe
ignition
off
and
disconnect
the
negative
(-)
battery
cablebefore
removing
any
electrical
components
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"
Prior
to
disconnecting
the
battery,
read
the
bat-tery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
viii
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"
Connect
and
disconnect
ignition
system
wires,
multiple
connectors
and
ignition
test
equipment
leads
only
while
ignition
is
switched
off
.
-Always
switch
a
test
meter
to
the
appropiate
func-
tion
and
range
before
making
test
connections
.
"
All-Season
Traction
(AST)
is
also
referred
to
as
ASC
or
ASC+T
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GENERAL