1997 BMW 318i engine compartment

610-18



ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

Tablea
.
E36
Component
Locations

Component



Model
Year



Location



Refer
to

Transmission
Control
Module



1992-1998



Right
rear
engine
compartment
behíndpanel



Fig
.
7
.

Transmission
Range
Switch
(Gear



1992-1998



Next
to
gear
shift
lever
in
center
console



Fig
.
29
.

Position/Neutra
l
Safety
Switch)

Transmission
Valve
Unít



1992-1993



In
transmission
oil
pan

Transmission
Valve
Unit



1994-1998



On
left
side
of
transmission

Trunk
Lid
Microswitch



1994-1998



In
trunk
lid

Trunk
Lid
Relay



1994-1998



Behind
glove
compartment
(convertible)



Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.

Trunk
Light
Switch



1992-1998



Left
underside
of
trunk
lid

TrunkLockMotor



1992-1998



Rear
of
luggage
compartment

UnloaderRelay



1992-1998



Inleft
splice
panel
behind
footwell
speaker
grille



Fig
.
5
.

Variable
Camshaft
Control
Module



1994-1996



I
Rear
right
side
of
engine
compartment

(VANOS)

Variable
Camshaft
Control
(VANOS)



1993-1998



Front
ofcylinder
head

Veh¡cle
Speed
Sensor



1992-1998



On
final
drive

Volume
Air
Flow
Sensor
(M42



1992-1995



Left
side
of
engine
compartment



Fig
.
7
.

Engine)

Washer
Fluid
Leve¡
Sensor



1992-1998



Right
frontof
engine
compartment

Washer
Pump



1992-1998



Right
side
of
engine
compartment
on
windshield
washer
reservoir



Fig
.
7
.

Wiper
Motor



1992-1998



Rear
engine
compartment

Wiper
Motor
Relay



1992-1998



Inleft
splice
panel
behind
footwell
speaker
grill



Fig
.
5
.

Wiper
Relay



1992-1998



(
Behind
glove
compartment



I



Fig
.
8
./
Fig
.
9
.

Wiper/Washer
Module



1992-1993



Left
side
of
footwell
under
foot
rest
(early)

Wiper/Washer
Module



1993
(late)-



Behind
glove
compartment



Fig
.
8
.
1998



1



Fig
.
9
.

ZAE
Airbag
Control
Module



1
1994-1998



1
On
center
tunnel
under
rear
seat
cushion

ZKE
IV
Control
Module



1994-1998



I
Behind
glove
compartment



Fig
.
8
.I



Fig
.
9
.

COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

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)

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

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

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

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
.

611-
4



WIPERS
AND
WASHERS

2
.
Remove
wiper
arms
as
described
earlier
.

3
.
Place
engine
hood
in
service
position
.
See
410
Fend-

ers,
Engine
Hood
.

4
.
Unclip
engine
bulkhead
plenum
grille
at
base
of
wind-

shield
and
pulí
it
away
from
rubbergasket
.
See
Fig
.
5
.

Fig
.
5
.



Detach
grill
clips
(arrows)
and
pull
upward
.

0012527

5
.
Remove
wiring
harness
retaining
clip
frombulkhead
in
rear
of
engine
bay
.
Remove
screws
retaining
wiring
harness
protective
cover
.
See
Fig
.
6
.

0012529

Fig
.
6
.



Engine
bulkhead
wiring
harness
cover
screws
(arrows)
.

WINDSHIELD
WIPER
ASSEMBLY

Fig
.
7
.



Right
side
plenum
retaining
screws
(arrows)
.

7
.
On
driver's
side
of
air
plenum,
push
aside
wiring
har-

ness
and
remove
screw
retaining
plenum
.
Pull
plenum

up
andremove
from
engine
compartment
.
See
Fig
.
8
.

001¿534

Fig
.
8
.



Remove
screw
at
A
and
pull
plenum
housing
upward
.

8
.
On
6-cylinder
models
:
Remove
plastic
top
engine
cov-
ers
.
See
110Engine
Removal
and
Installation
.

NOTE-

Cover
ínside
edges
of
cowlpanelsheet
metal
with
thick
tape
to
prevent
damage
during
wiper
assembly
remov-
al
.

9
.
Remove
large
nut
and
washer
at
base
of
wiper
arm

shafts
cowi
panel
.
See
Fig
.
9
.

10
.
Remove
wiper
assembly
support
.
See
Fig
.
10
.

6
.
On
passenger
side
of
air
plenum,
push
aside
wiring



11
.
Separateharness
at
bulkhead
connector
.
See
Fig
.
11
.

harness
and
remove
twoscrews
retaining
plenum
housing
.
See
Fig
.
7
.



12
.
Wrap
protective
tape
around
wiper
shaft
on
driver's
side
to
prevent
damaging
painted
metal
during
remov-
al
.