010-12
FUNDAMENTALSFOR
THE
DO-IT
YOURSELF
OWNER
Jump
Starting
Car
Cars
with
discharged
or
dead
batteries
can
be
jump-started
using
the
good
battery
from
another
car
.
When
jump-starting
the
engine,
always
note
the
following
warnings
.
WARNING
-
"
Battery
acid
(electrolyte)
can
cause
severe
burns,
and
will
damage
the
car
and
clothing
.
lf
electrolyte
is
spilled,
wash
the
surface
with
large
quantities
of
water
.
lfit
gets
finto
eyes,
flush
them
with
water
for
severa¡
minutes
and
cal¡
a
doctor
.
"
Batteries
produce
explosive
and
noxious
gas-
ses
.
Keep
sparks
and
flames
away
.
Do
not
smoke
near
batteries
.
"
Do
not
jump-start
the
engine
if
you
suspect
that
the
battery
is
frozen
.
Trapped
gas
may
explode
.
Allow
the
battery
to
thaw
first
.
"
Do
not
quick-charge
the
battery
(for
boost
start-
ing)for
longer
than
one
minute,
and
donot
ex-
ceed
15
volts
at
the
battery
with
the
boosting
cables
attached
.
Wait
at
least
one
minutebefore
boosting
the
battery
a
second
time
.
"
Some
electrical
system
'comfort"
features
may
not
function
correctly
once
battery
power
is
restored
.
For
example,
the
front
window
one-touch-up
func-
tion
may
be
disabled
.
Some
electrical
systems
will
need
to
be
reinitialized
Consult
the
appropriate
re-
pairgroup
formore
specific
information
.
1
.
Place
cars
close
together,
but
do
not
allow
them
to'touch
each
other
.
Turn
off
the
engine
of
thecar
with
the
good
battery
.
2
.
Connect
oneend
of
the
positive
(+)
cable
to
the
positive
(+)
post
of
the
good
battery
.
Remove
the
coverfromthe
positive
(B+)
junction
post
in
the
engine
compartment
of
the
dead
car
and
connect
the
other
end
of
the
posi-
tive
(+)
cable
to
the
junction
post
.
See
Fig
.
17
.
EMERGENCIES
3
.
Connect
one
end
of
the
negative
(-)
cable
to
the
nega-
tive
(-)
battery
post
of
the
good
battery
.
Connect
oppo-
site
end
of
the
negative
cable
(-)
to
the
engine
block
of
thecar
with
the
dead
battery
.
4
.
Start
thecar
with
the
good
battery
and
runthe
engine
at
about2,000
rpm,
then
start
the
car
with
the
dead
bat-
tery
.
5
.
With
the
engine
at
¡dle,
switch
on
the
headlights,
blower
motor
and
rear
window
defogger
to
avoid
damaging
the
cars
electrical
system
.
Carefully
disconnect
the
jumper
cables,
starting
with
the
negative
cable
on
the
engine
block
.
Turn
all
electrical
consumers
off
.
NOTE-
The
engineshould
be
run
for
at
least
an
hour
to
re-
charge
the
battery
.
Overheating
lf
the
temperature
gauge
needle
goes
into
the
red
band
on
the
gauge
face,
the
coolant
temperature
is
too
high
.
Find
a
safe
place
to
stop
and
turn
the
engine
off
.
Open
the
hood
and
allow
the
engine
to
cool
until
the
temperature
gauge
needle
is
at
the
lower
thirdof
the
scale
.
Continuing
to
drive
an
overheated
car
can
cause
extensive
engine
damage
.
WARNING
-
Do
not
remove
the
coolant
reservoir
or
radíator
cap
with
the
engine
hot
.
Undoing
either
couldspray
hot
coolant
and
cause
burns
or
damage
the
engine
.
CAUTION-
Do
not
add
cold
water
or
coolant
to
a
hot
engine
.
Engine
damage
could
result
from
the
sudden
tem-
perature
change
.
NOTE-
If
the
enginecannot
be
safely
tumed
off,
make
sure
the
air
condifioner
isoff
and
turn
the
heater
to
high
.
This
will
helo
cool
the
engine
until
a
salestopping
place
canbe
reached
.
Overheating
may
be
caused
bylow
coolant
leve¡
or
a
dam-aged
engine
drive
belt
.
Visually
check
the
coolant
leve¡
and
en-
gine
belts
as
described
in
020
Maintenance
Program
.
lf
the
coolant
leve¡
is
low,
check
the
filler
cap,hoses,
clamps
and
ra-
diator
for
signs
of
leakage
.
Check
for
leaks
at
the
water
pump
on
the
frontof
theengine
.
lf
no
leaks
are
found,
add
coolant
after
the
engine
has
cooled
.
The
carcan
be
driven,
but
have
the
cooling
system
thoroughly
checked
assoonas
possible
.
lf
replacement
cool
0013245
-
ant
is
not
available,
then
plain
water
canbe
used,
butthe
cool-
antshould
later
be
drained
and
refilled
with
theproper
mixture
Fig
.
17
.
Battery
jump
starting
posts
(arrows)
behind
right
frontstrut
of
anti-freeze
and
water
.
tower
.
Lift
cover
to
access
positive
post
.
Table
b
.
Inspection
I
Service
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
020-5
ad
d
d
ID
a
r
c
d
a~
;v
a
:
Q~
wE
y
a
r
E
R
:
L-
0
Maintenance
ítem
1
z
3
~
c
d
Engine
compartment
maintenance
Change
oil
and
oil
filter
.
Check
brake/clutch
fluid
leve¡
Check
battery
acid
leve¡
and
correct
asnecessary
.
Repair
Group
121
Check
engine
coolant
level
and
anti-freeze
protection
and
addasnecessary
.
Inspect
for
cooling
system
leaks
.
Repair
Group
170
Lubricate
throttie
linkage
Under
car
maintenance
Check
transmission
for
externa¡
leaks
.
Check
manual
transmission
oil
leve¡
andadd
asnecessary
.
Repair
Group
230
Check
final
drive
lubricant
and
addasnecessary
.
Check
fue¡
tank,
fuel
lines,
and
all
connections
for
leaks
.
Inspect
exhaust
system
.
Repair
Group
180
Check
steeringrack
and
steeringlinkages
.
Check
power
steering
system
for
leaks
.
Check
(luid
leve¡
.
Repair
Group
320
Inspect
brake
system
for
damaged
hoses
and
fines,
leaks
or
damage
.
Remove
calipers
and
check
brake
pad
wear
.
Check
brake
rotors
for
scoring
damage
.
Repair
Group
340
Check
parking
brake
operation,
adjust
cable
if
necessary
Repair
Group
340
Inspect
front
and
rear
suspension,
including
wheel
bearings,
for
play
.
Repair
Group
320/330
Inspect
wheelsand
tires,
including
spare,
check
tire
pressure
and
condition
Body
and
Interior
Maintenance
Lubricate
door
hinges
and
hood
latch,
hood
hinges
Check
headlight
and
driving
light
aiming
and
adjust
as
necessary
.
Check
operation
of
headlights,
parking
lights,
back-up
fights,
licenseplate
lights,
interior
lights,
glove
box
light,
engine
compartment
light,
trunk
light,
instrument
panel
lights,
turnsignals,
emer-gency
flashers,
stop
fights,
horas,
headlight
flasher
and
dimmer
switch
Replace
ventilation/A/C
micro-filter
.
Check
functionof
air
conditioning
.
Repair
Group
640
Check
function
of
seat
belts
.
Repair
Group
720
Check
tightness
of
mountfng
screws
on
airbag
front
crash
sensors
(Airbag
I)
.
Repair
Group
721
Check
windshield
washer
fluid
leve¡
and
concentration,
add
as
necessary
Check
operation
of
washer
system
.
Check
condition
of
wiperblades
.
Repair
Group
611
Tighten
nuts
and
bolts
for
door
locks
and
striker
plates
Replace
batteries
for
alarm/remote
control
in
masterkey(where
applicable)
.
Road
Test
Check
braking
performance,
steering,
HVAC,
manual
or
automatic
transmission,
and
mirrors
Service
Interval
Reset
Reset
service
indicator
using
specialreset
tool
.
MAINTENANCE
TALES
020-6
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
Group
310/330
Table
c
.
Inspection
II
Service
a
d
d
a
a>
0
d
a
r
.c
mm
L
m
y
L
E
ó
3
E
ó
Maintenance
ítem
l
o-
z
~
c
Engine
compartment
maintenance
Inspect
V-belt
/Poly-ribbeddrive
condition
.
Check
V-belt
tension,
if
applicable
.
Lubricate
throttle
linkage
.
Replace
air
filter
.
Change
oil
and
oil
filter
.
Replacespark
plugs
.
Repair
Group
120
Check
brake/clutch
fluid
leve¡
.
Check
battery
acid
leve¡
and
correct
asnecessary
.
Repair
Group
121
Check
engine
coolant
leve¡
and
anti-freeze
protection
and
add
asnecessary
.
Inspect
for
cooling
system
leaks
.
Repair
Group
170
Under
car
maintenance
Change
automatic
transmission
fluid
.
Repair
Group
240
Change
manual
transmission
oil
.
Repair
Group
230
Check
clutch
plate
for
wear
.
Repair
Group
210
Check
drive
axle
boots
for
leaks
.
Repair
Group
330
Change
final
drive
fluid
(1995
and
later
models
:
change
synthetic
oil
every
2nd
Inspection
II)
.
Replace
fuel
filter
.
Check
fuel
tank,
fuel
lines,
and
af
connections
for
leaks
.
Inspect
exhaust
system
.
Repair
Group
180
Check
steering
gear
and
steering
¡inkages
.
Check
power
steering
system
for
leaks
.
Check
fluidleve¡
.
Repair
Group
320
Inspect
brake
system
for
damaged
hoses
and
lines,
leaks
or
damage
.
Remove
calipers
and
check
brake
pad
wear
.
Check
brake
rotors
for
scoring
damage
.
Repair
Group
340
Check
parking
brake
operation,
adjust
cable
if
necessary
.
Check
thickness
of
parking
brake
lin-
ings
.
Repair
Group
340
Inspect
front
and
rear
suspension,
including
front
and
rear
wheel
bearings,
for
play
.
Repair
Inspect
wheels
and
tires,
including
spare,
check
tire
pressure
and
condition
.
Body
and
Interior
Maintenance
Lubricate
door
hinges
and
hood
latch,
hood
hinges
.
Check
headlight
and
driving
light
aiming
and
adjust
asnecessary
.
Check
operation
of
headlights,
parking
lights,
back-up
lights,
licenseplate
lights,
interior
lights,
glove
box
light,
engine
compartment
light,
trunk
light,
instrument
panel
lights,
turn
signals,
emer-gency
flashers,
stop
lights,
horns,
headlight
flasher
anddimmer
switch
.
Check
active
check
control
panel
forfauits
(where
applicable)
.
6
Electrical
System
MAINTENANCE
TABLES
Continued
on
next
page
121-
4
BATTERY,
STARTER,
ALTERNATOR
BatteryOpen-Circuit
Voltage
Test
Battery
Charging
Before
making
the
test,
load
the
battery
with
15
amperes
for
Discharged
batteries
can
be
recharged
using
a
battery
one
minute
with
a
batteryload-tester
or
turn
on
the
headlights
charger
.
The
battery
should
be
removed
from
the
luggage
for
about
one
minute
without
the
engine
running
.Then
discon-
compartment
during
charging
.
nect
the
battery
negative
(-)
cable
and
connect
a
digital
volt-
meter
acrossthe
battery
terminals
.
Open-circuit
voltage
Prolonged
charging
causes
electrolyte
evaporation
to
a
lev
levels
are
given
in
Table
c
.
el
that
can
damage
the
battery
.
Itis
bestto
use
a
low-current
charger
(6
amperes
or
less)
to
prevent
battery
damage
If
the
open-circuit
voltage
ís
OK
butthe
battery
still
lacks
caused
by
overheating
.
power
for
starting,
make
a
load
voltage
test
.
If
the
open-circuit
voltage
is
below
12
.4
volts,
recharge
the
battery
and
retest
.
WARNING
-
Hydrogen
gas
given
off
by
the
battery
duringcharg-
Table
c
.
Open-Circuit
Voltage
and
Battery
Charge
ing
is
explosive
.
Do
not
smoke
.
Keep
open
llames
away
from
the
top
of
the
battery,
and
prevent
elec
Open-circuit
voltage
State
of
charge
trical
sparks
by
turning
offthe
battery
charger
be-
12
.6
V
or
more
Fully
charged
fore
connecting
or
disconnecting
it
.
12
.4
V
1
75%
charged
12
.2
V
50%
charged
CAUTION-
12
.0
V
25%
charged
"
Battery
electrolyte
(sulfuric
acid)
can
damage
the
car
.
If
electrolyte
isspilled,
clean
the
area
11
.7
V
or
less
Fully
discharged
with
a
solution
of
baking
soda
and
water
.
Battery
Load
Voltage
Test
A
battery
load
tester
is
required
for
a
load
voltage
test
.
The
-
Always
disconnect
both
battery
cables
and
re-
test
is
made
by
applying
a
high
resistive
load
to
the
battery
ter-
move
battery
from
vehicle
during
battery
charg-
ing
.
Do
not
exceed
16
.5volts
at
the
battery
.
minals
and
then
measuring
battery
voltage
.
The
battery
should
be
fully
charged
for
the
most
accurate
results
.
The
battery
ca-
bles
mustbe
disconnected
before
making
the
test
.
If
the
volt-
ALTERNATOR
$ERVICE
age
is
below
that
listed
in
Table
d,
the
battery
should
be
replaced
.
WARNING
-
Always
wear
protective
goggles
and
clothing
when
performing
aload
test
.
Table
d
.
Battery
Load
Test-Minimum
Voltage
(apply
200
amp
load
for
15
seconds)
Ambient
temperature
Voltage
80°F
(27°C)
9
.6
V
60°F
(16°C)
9
.5
V
40°F
(4°C)
9
.3
V
20°F
(-7°C)
8
.9
V
0°F
(-18°C)
8
.5
V
ALTERNATOR
SERVICE
"
Always
allow
a
frozen
battery
to
thaw
before
at-
tempting
to
recharge
it
.
Before
checking
the
alternator
and
regulator,
make
sure
the
battery
is
fully
charged
and
capable
of
holding
acharge
.
Check
that
the
battery
terminals
are
clean
and
tight
and
the
al-
ternator
drive
belt
is
properly
tensioned
and
not
severely
worn
.
Charging
system,
checking
CAUTION-
Do
not
disconnect
the
battery
while
the
engine
is
running,
.
Damage
to
the
alternator
andlorengine
electronic
systems
may
result
.
1.
Turn
ignition
key
on
.
Check
that
the
chargewarning
lamp
comes
on
.
NOTE-
If
the
warning
light
does
not
come
on,
repair
any
wiring
or
bulb
faults
before
continuing
to
check
the
charging
system
.
610-20
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Fuses
31-46
o_
~oomoo
ommmo~
8
I
15A
I
Horn
Fuses21-30
Fuses
1-20
Fuse
positions
1-46
in
front
power
distribution
box
Table
b
.
1992
E36
Fuse
Positions
Fuse
1
Rating
1
Protected
Circuit
1
1
30A
1
Power
sunroof
(see
also
fuse
13)
2
I
I
Not
used
3
1
30A
1
Headlight
washer
(a
El
1
:1
El
4
1
15A
1
Heated
seats
(see
also
fuse
23)
5
1
30A
1
Power
seats
(see
also
fuse
40)
6
1
20A
1
Rear
window
defogger
(see
also
fuse
23)
7
5A
~
Anti-theft
system
(Alpine)
(see
also
fuse
43)
Central
locking
(ZVM
II)
(see
also
f
use
35,43)
9
(
20A
1
Sound
system
(see
also
fuse
44)
10
1
30A
1
ABS
(see
also
f
use
21,
27,
38,
46)
11
7
.5A
Crash
control
module
(seealso
fuse
12,25,
29,34)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
12,15,22,23,
25,29,
30)
On-BoardComputer
(seealsofuse
12,
23,27,31,
33,37,
45,
46)
12
7
.5A
Crash
control
module
(see
also
f
use
11,
25,
29,34)
Headlights/foglights
(seealsofuse
11,15,
22,
23,25,
29,
30)
On-BoardComputer
(see
also
fuse
11,
23,27,
31,33,
37,45,
46)
13
5A
Power
sunroof
(see
also
fuse
1)
Power
windows
(see
also
f
use
14)
14
j
30A
1
Power
windows
(see
also
fuse
13)
15
5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,22,
23,
25,29,
30)
16
5A
~
Engine
control
module
(seealsofuse
28)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
20,
23,
31,37,
39,
41)
17
I
I
Notused
FUSE
POSITION
TABLES
0013034
Table
b
.
1992
E36
Fuse
Positions
Fuse
Rating
Protected
Circult
18
1
15A
1
Fuel
pump
19
j
15A
1
Park
ventilation
(see
also
fuse
20)
20
30A
~
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,23,31,37,39,
41)
Park
ventilation
(see
also
f
use
19)
21
1
5A
{
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,27,
38,46)
22
5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
f
use
11,12,15,
23,
25,29,
30)
Instrument
illumination
(see
also
fuse
25,33,
37)
Park/taillights
(seealsofuse
33,
37)
23
5A
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
27,
31,
45,
46)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,12,15,22,25,
29,30)
Heated
seats
(seealsofuse
4)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,20,31,37,39,
41)
Instrument
cluster
(see
also
fuse
27,31,
46)
On-Board
Computer
(seealso
fuse
11,
12,
27,31,
33,
37,45,
46)
Rear
window
defogger
(see
alsofuse
6)
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(seealsofuse
34)
24
I
10A
I
Power
mirrors
25
5A
Crash
control
module
(see
also
f
use
11,12,
29,34)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,12,15,22,23,29,
30)
Instrument
illumination
(see
also
fuse
22,
33,
37)
26
15A
~
Back-up
lights
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(seealsofuse
28,46)
27
5A
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,38,
46)
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
23,
31,
45,46)
Instrument
cluster
(see
also
fuse
23,
31,46)
On-BoardComputer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,23,
31,
33,37,45,
46)
28
5A
Cruise
control
(see
alsofuse
46)
Engine
control
module
(see
alsofuse
16)
Starting
system
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(see
also
f
use
26,
46)
29
7
.5A
Crash
control
module
(see
also
fuse
11,12,
25,34)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,12,15,22,23,
25,
30)
30
7
.5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,
15,22,23,
25)
31
5A
Multi-function
clock
(see
alsofuse
23,27,
45,46)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,20,
23,
37,39,
41)
Instrument
cluster
(seealso
fuse
23,
27,46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
f
use
11,12,23,27,
33,
37,45,
46)
Table
b
.
1992
E36
Fuse
Positions
Table
b
.
1992
E36
Fuse
Positions
Fuse
Rating
Protected
Circuit
32
30A
Glove
compartment
light/cassette
compartmenVashtray
light/charging
socket/cigar
lighter
(see
also
fuse
33,37,
44)
33
10A
Cellular
telephone
(seealsofuse
43)
Glove
compartment
light/cassette
compartment/ashtray
IighUcharging
sockeUcigar
lighter
(seealsofuse
32,
37,
44)
Interiorlights
(also
see
fuse
43)
License
plate/luggage
compartment
lights
(see
also
f
use
37)
Instrument
íllumination
(see
also
fuse
22,25,
37)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,23,27,31,37,45,
46)
Park/taillights
(seealso
fuse
22,
37)
34
15A
~
Crash
control
module
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,
25,29)
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(seealsofuse
23)
35
1
25A
j
Central
locking
(ZVM
II)
(see
alsofuse
7,
43)
36
1
30A
1
Wiper/washer
(seealsofuse
37,44,
45)
37
10A
Glove
compartment
IighUcassette
compartmenVashtray
light/charging
socket/cigar
lighter
(see
also
fuse
32,33,
44)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,
20,23,31,
39,41)
Instrument
illumination
(see
also
fuse
22,25,
33)
License
plate/luggage
compartment
lights
(see
also
fuse
33)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,23,27,31,33,45,
46)
Park/taillights
(see
alsofuse
22,
33)
Wiper/washer
(see
also
fuse
36,
44,
45)
38
1
30A
1
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,27,
46)
39
7
.5A
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,20,
23,
31,37,
41)
40
1
30A
1
Power
seats
(see
also
fuse
5)
41
30A
~
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,20,23,
31,
37,
39)
Radiator
auxiliary
fan
42
I
7
.5A
I
Not
used
43
5A
Anti-theft
system
(Alpine)
(see
also
fuse
7)
Cellular
telephone
(seealsofuse
33)
Centrallocking
(ZVM
II)
(see
also
f
use
7,
35)
Interiorlights
(also
see
fuse
33)
44
15A
Glove
compartment
light/cassette
compartmenVashtray
light/charging
sockeUcigar
lighter
(see
also
fuse
32,
33,
37)
Sound
system
(see
also
fuse
9)
Wiper/washer
(see
also
fuse
36,37,
45)
45
7
.5A
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
23,
27,
31,
46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,
23,
27,31,33,
37,46)
Wiper/washer
(see
also
fuse
36,37,
44)
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
610-21
Fuse
Rating
Protected
Circuít
46
15A
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,27,
38)
Brake
lights
Multi-function
clock
(seealso
fuse
23,27,31,
45)
Cruise
control
(see
also
fuse
28)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(see
also
f
use
26,
28)
Instrument
cluster
(seealsofuse
23,
27,31)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
f
use
11,12,
23,
27,31,33,
37,45)
WARNING
-
Fuse
designations
and
locations
are
subject
to
change,
and
may
vary
from
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
610-22
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Fuses
31-46
Ylililll
milililil
Fuses
21-30
Fuse
positions
1-46
in
front
Power
distribution
box
Table
c
.
1993
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
1
Rating
j
Protected
Circuit
1
I
30A
I
Powersunroof
2
I
I
Not
used
Fuses
1-20
3
1
30A
1
Headlight
washer
4
1
15A
1
Heated
seats
(see
also
fuse
23)
5
1
30A
1
Power
seats
(see
also
fuse
40)
0013034
6
1
20A
1
Rear
window
defogger
(see
also
fuse
23)
5A
1
Central
locking
(ZVM)
(see
also
f
use
35,
43)
8
15A
Anti-theft
(Alpine)
(seealsofuse
43)
Horn
9
1
20A
1
Sound
system
(seealsofuse
44)
10
1
30A
1
ABS
(see
alsofuse
21,
27,
38,
46)
11
7.5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
12,15,23,25,29,
30)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
12,23,27,31,33,37,
45,46)
12
7.5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,15,23,25,29,
30)
On-Board
Computer
(seealsofuse
11,
23,27,31,33,
37,
45,
46)
13
I
5A
I
Not
used
14
1
30A
1
Powerwindows
(see
also
fuse
33)
15
5A
Headlights/foglights
(seealsofuse
11,
12,
23,25,29,
30)
16
5A
~
Engine
control
module
(see
also
f
use28)
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
20,
23,31,
37,39,
41)
17
I
I
Notused
18
1
15A
1
Fuel
pump
19
I
15A
I
Notused
20
30A
~
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,
23,
31,37,39,
41)
Park
ventilation
FUSE
POSITION
TABLES
Tablec
.
1993
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
Rating
Protected
Circuit
21
1
5A
1
ABS
(seealsofuse
10,27,38,
46)
22
5A
~
Instrument
illumination
(seealsoPuse
25,
33,
37)
Park/taillights
(see
alsofuse
33,37)
23
5A
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
27,
31,
45,46)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
f
use
11,12,
15,
25,
29,
30)
Heated
seats
(seealsofuse
4)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,
20,
31,37,
39,41)
Instrument
cluster
(seealsofuse
27,31,46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,
27,
31,33,
37,45,46)
Rear
window
defogger
(see
also
fuse
6)
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(seealso
f
use
34)
24
I
10A
I
Power
mirrors
25
5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,12,15,23,
29,
30)
Instrument
illumination
(seealso
fuse
22,33,
37)
26
10A
~
Back-up
lights
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(see
also
f
use
28,
46)
27
5A
ABS
(see
also
f
use
10,21,
38,46)
Multi4unctionclock
(see
also
f
use
23,31,45,
46)
Instrument
cluster
(seealsofuse
23,31,
46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,
23,
31,33,37,
45,
46)
28
5A
Cruise
control
(see
alsofuse
46)
Engine
control
module
(see
also
fuse
16)
Starting
system
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(see
alsofuse
26,46)
29
7
.5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,
15,23,
25,30)
30
7.5A
Headlights/foglights
(seealso
fuse
11,
12,
15,23,
25)
31
5A
Multi-function
clock
(seealsofuse
23,
27,
45,
46)
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,
20,23,
37,39,
41)
Instrument
cluster
(seealsofuse
23,
27,46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
f
use
11,12,23,
27,33,
37,45,
46)
32
30A
Glove
compariment
light/cassette
compartment/ashtray
light/charging
socket/cigar
lighter
(seealsofuse
33,
37,
44)
Table
c
.
1993
E36
Fuse
Positions
Table
c
.
1993
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
1
Rating
1
Protected
Circuit
33
10A
Cellular
telephone
(see
also
fuse
43)
Glove
compartment
IighUcassette
compartment/ashtray
light/charging
socket/cigar
lighter
(seealsofuse
32,37,
44)
Interior
lights
(also
see
fuse
43)
License
plate/luggage
compartment
lights
(seealsofuse
37)
Instrument
illumination
(see
also
fuse
22,
25,37)
On-BoardComputer
(seealso
f
use
11,
12,23,27,31,
37,
45,
46)
Park/taillights
(seealso
fuse
22,
37)
Powerwindows
(see
also
f
use
14)
34
15A
Crash
control
module
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(seealsofuse
23)
35
1
25A
1
Central
locking
(ZVM
II)
(seealso
fuse
7,
43)
36
1
30A
1
Wiper/washer
(see
alsofuse
37,
44,
45)
37
10A
Glove
compartment
light/cassette
compartmenUashtray
IighUcharging
socket/cigar
lighter
(see
also
fuse
32,33,44)
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,20,23,
31,
39,
41)
Instrument
illumination
(seealso
fuse
22,25,33)
License
plate/luggage
compartment
lights
(seealsofuse
33)
On-BoardComputer
(seealsofuse
11,12,
23,
27,31,
33,
45,
46)
Park/taillights
(see
also
fuse
22,
33)
Wiper/washer
(seealsofuse
36,
44,
45)
38
1
30A
1
ABS
(seealso
f
use
10,21,27,
46)
39
7
.5A
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,20,23,
31,
37,
41)
40
1
30A
1
Power
seats
(see
also
fuse
5)
41
30A
~
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,20,23,
31,
37,
39)
Radiator
auxiliary
fan
42
1
7.5A
1
Airbag
(SRS)
(seealsofuse
43)
43
5A
Anti-theft
system
(Alpíne)
(seealsofuse
8)
Airbag
(SRS)
(seealsofuse
42)
Cellular
telephone
(see
also
fuse
33)
Central
locking
(ZVM
II)
(seealso
f
use
7,
35)
Interiorlights
(also
see
fuse
33)
44
15A
Glove
compartment
IighUcassette
compartment/ashtray
IighUcharging
sockeUcigar
lighter
(seealsofuse
32,33,
37)
Sound
system
(see
alsofuse9)
Wiper/washer
(see
also
fuse
36,
37,
45)
45
7
.5A
Multi-function
clock
(seealso
fuse
23,
27,
31,
46)
On-BoardComputer
(see
also
f
use
11,12,23,27,31,33,37,
46)
Wiper/washer
(see
also
fuse
36,37,
44)
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
610-23
fuse
Rating
Protected
Circuit
46
15A
ABS
(see
alsofuse
10,
21,27,38)
Brake
lights
Multi-function
clock
(seealso
fuse
23,
27,
31,
45)
Cruise
control
(see
also
fuse
28)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(see
also
fuse
26,
28)
Instrument
cluster
(see
alsofuse
23,27,
31)
On-BoardComputer
(see
also
f
use
11,
12,
23,
27,31,33,37,
45)
WARNING
-
Fuse
designations
and
locations
are
subject
to
change,
and
may
vary
from
car
tocar,
depending
on
options
.
Ifquestionsarise,
pleaserememberthatan
authorized
BMW
dealer
is
the
best
source
for
the
most
accurate
and
up-to-date
information
.
FOSE
POSITION
TABLES