610-16
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Component
Model
Year
Location
Refer
to
MixingSwitch
1992-1994
Center
console
Multi-Function
Clock
1992-1998
Center
console
Multi-information
Display
(MDI)
1992-1998
Center
console
Normal
Speed
Cooling
Fan
Relay
1992-1998
Power
distribution
box
Fig
.
2
.
Neutral
SafetySwitch
(Automatic
1992-1998
Next
to
gear
shift
lever
in
center
console
Fig
.
29
.
Transmission
Range
Switch)
Oil
Pressure
Switch
1992-1998
Left
front
of
engine
below
intake
manifold
at
oil
filter
housing
On-Board
Computer
1992-1998
Center
console
On-BoardComputerHorn
Relay
1992-1998
Behind
glove
compartment
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
On-Board
Computer
Temperature
11992-1998
I
Right
front
of
engine
compartment
Sensor
Outside
Temperature
Sensor
1992-1997
Inright
front
brake
cooling
duct
Outside
Temperature
Sensor
1998
Right
rear
of
engine
compartment
behind
fresh
air
cowl
Oxygen
Sensor
HeaterRelay
1992-1998
Power
distribution
box
Fig
.
2
.
Oxygen
Sensor(s)
1992-1998
On
exhaust
pipe
ahead/behind
catalytic
converter
(M42/M44
engine)
Oxygen
Sensor
(x2)
1992-1995
On
exhaust
pipe
ahead
of
catalytic
converter
(M50/S50US
engine)
Oxygen
Sensors
(x4)
1996-1998
On
exhaust
manifold/exhaust
pípe
behind
catalytic
converter
(M52/S52US
engine)
Parking
Brake
Switch
1
1992-1998
I
On
rear
of
parking
brake
lever
Power
Distribution
Box
11992-1998
I
Rear
left
of
engine
compartment
I
Fig
.
2
.
Fig
.
7
.
Fig
.
10
.
Radio
Microswitch
1992
-
1996
Center
console
behind
radio
Radio
Receíver
1
1997-1998
1
Right
rear
luggage
compartment
Relay
And
Fuse
Box
(Power
1992-1998
I
Left
side
of
engine
compartment
I
Fig
.
2
.
Distribution
Box)
Fig
.
7
.
Fig
.
10
.
Rear
Window
Blower
1994-1998
Behind
rear
seat
(convertible)
Rear
Window
Blower
Microswitch
1994-1994
At
convertible
top
linkage
Rear
Window
Blower
Microswitch
1995-1998
Behind
rear
seat
(convertible)
Rear
Window
BlowerRelay
11994-1998
Behind
glove
compartment
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
Fig
.
2
.
Fig
.
30
.
Fig
.
8
.
Rear
Window
DefoggerRelay
Reversing
(Back-up)
Light
Switch
SplicePanel,
Right
Rollover
Protection
Actuator
11994-1998
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Table
a
.
E36
Component
Locations
1992-1998
1992-1998
1992-1998
Power
distribution
box
Right
or
left
side
top
of
transmission
Behind
glove
compartment
Behind
rear
seat
(convertible)
Fig
.
9
.
Continued
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
610-32
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Tableg
.
1997-1998
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
Rating
Protected
Circult
43
5A
Anti-theft
system
(Alpine)
(see
also
f
use47)
Cellular
phone
(seealso
fuse
33)
Central
body
electronics
(ZKE
IV)
(see
alsofuse
14,
33,35)
Convertible
roof
(seealso
fuse
7,
24,
27,
42,49)
Interiorlights
(also
see
fuse
33)
Rear
window
defogger/blower
(see
alsofuse
6,23)
Roll-over
protection
(see
also
fuse
42)
Sound
system
(seealso
fuses
9,
33,
44)
44
15A
Ashtray
light
(seealso
f
uses
32,
33,
37)
Cassette
compartment
light
(seealso
fuses
32,33,
37)
Charging
socket
(seealso
fuses
32,33,
37)
Cigar
lighter
(seealso
fuses
32,33,
37)
Glove
compartment
light
(seealso
f
uses
32,
33,37)
Sound
system
(seealsofuse
9,
33,
43)
Wiper/washer
(seealsofuse
3,
36,
37)
45
7
.5A
Central
locking
(see
also
fuses
7,
28,31,
35)
Drive-away
protection
(EWS
II)
(see
alsofuse
28,
29,31)
Instrument
cluster
(see
also
f
uses
23,27,31,
46)
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
f
use
23,26,27,
31,46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
alsofuse
11,
12,23,
26,27,
31,33,37,
46)
On-Board
Display
(seealsofuse
23,27,31,
46)
Starting
system
(seealso
fuses
28,31)
46
15A
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,27,
38)
AST
(seealsofuse
10,
21,27,
38)
Brake
lights
Cruise
control
(see
also
fuse
28)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(see
also
fuse
26,
28)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A5S
310Z)
(see
also
f
use
26,28)
Engine
control
DME
M5
.2
(see
also
fuses
2,
16,18,
39)
Engine
control
DME
MS
41
.1
(seealso
fuses
16,18,39,
50)
Instrument
cluster
(see
also
fuse
23,27,31,
45)
Multi4unction
clock
(see
also
fuse
23,26,27,
31,45)
On-Board
Computer
(seealsofuse
11,
12,23,26,27,
31,
33,37,
45)
47
1
15A
1
Anti-theft
system
(see
also
fuse
43)
48
40A
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,20,23,
31,
39,
41)
49
20A
Convertible
roof
(see
also
fuses
7,
24,
27,
42,43)
50
5A
Engine
control
DME
MS
41
.1
(seealso
fuses
16,18,39,
46)
FUSE
POSITION
TABLES
WARNING
-
"
Fuse
designations
and
locations
are
subject
to
change
and
may
vary
fromcar
to
car,
depending
on
options
.
If
questions
arise,
please
remember
that
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
is
the
bestsource
for
the
most
accurate
and
up-to-date
information
.
"
Tolocate
fuses
47-50,
refer
to
Fuse
Positions
inthis
repair
group
.