1998 BMW 325i airbag

610-4



ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

--J
L
Windshield
washertank
&
pump

Fig
.
7
.



E36
engine
compartment
layout
.
M42
engine
compartment
shown
.

-,x
0013204

Fig
.
8
.
Control
modules
under
right
sideof
dash
.
Glove
compart-
ment
has
been
removed
.
For
module
identification,
see
Fig
.
9
.

COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

RSP
'I



4

ABS



Main
engine



Power
hydraulic
harness
distribution
control
unit



connector
I



box
oe

1
.
SRS
(Airbag)
control
module
(through
1993)
2
.
ABS/ASC+T
control
module
(as
applicable)
3
.
Central
locking
module
(through
1993)
4
.
Anti-theft
alarm
module
or
ZKE
IV
control
module
(from
1994)5
.
Rear
window
blower
relay
(convertible
models)6
.
Horn
relay
7
.
Wiper/washer
module
8
.
Rear
power
window
relay
(four-door
models)9
.
Luggage
compartment
lid
lock
relay
(convertible)
10
.
Cruise
control
module
EWS
II
control
module
(from
Jan
.
1995)
RSP
:
Right
splice
panel

0013215

Fig
.
9
.



Identificationof
control
modules
under
right
side
of
dash
.
Module
utilízation
varies
byyear
andmodel

610-$



ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

Fig
.
24
.
Brake
pedalswitches
.

Fig
.
25
.
Driver
side
airbag
connector
(arrow)
.

COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

0011751

Fig
.
26
.
Passenger
sideairbag
connector
(arrow)
behind
glove
com-

partment
.

Fig
.
27
.
Antenna
diversity
module
(arrow)
inleft
C-pillar
.

Fig
.
28
.
Right
side
offuel
tank
under
rear
seat
cushion
.

0013108
0013010
0013142

610-10



ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

Component



Model
Year



Location



Refer
to

ABS
Hydraulic
Control
Unit



1992-1998



Left
rear
engine
compartment
undermaster
cylinder



Fig
.
7
.
Fig
.
10
.

ABS
Hydraulic
Control
Unit
Relay



1992-1998



Power
distribution
box



Fig
.
2
.

ABS
Pedal
Travel
Sensor



1992-1998



On
brake
booster
beside
master
cylinder



Fig
.
10
.

ABS
Relay



1992-1998



Power
distribution
box



Fig
.
2
.

ABS/AS
T
(Traction)
Control
Module



1992-1998



Behind
glove
compartment



Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.

ABS
Speed
Sensor,
Left
Front



1992-1998



Left
front
steering
arm



Fig
.
31
.
Wheel

ABS
Speed
Sensor,
Left
Rear



1992-1998



Left
rear
trailing
arm
Wheel

ABS
Speed
Sensor,
RightFront



11992-1998



Right
front
steering
arm
Wheel

ABS
Speed
Sensor,
Right
Rear



1992-1998



I
Left
rear
trailing
arm
Wheel
1

A/C
Compressor



1
1992-1998



(
Rightlower
frontof
engine

A/C
Compressor
Control
Relay



1
1992-1998
1992-1998
1992-1998

A/C
Control
Module

A/C
Evaporator
Temperature
Sensor
A/C
Pressure
Switch



1992-1998



Right
frontof
engine
compartment

A/C
Program
Switch



1992-1998



Center
of
dash
below
radio

A/CRecharging
Ports



1992-1998



Right
rear
engine
compartment



Fig
.
16
.

Air
Flow
Sensor



1992-1998



Between
throttle
housing
&
filter
housing



Fig
.
7
.

Airbag
Contact
Slip
Ring



1992-1998



Rear
ofsteering
wheel

Airbag,
Driver



1992-1998



In
center
of
steering
wheel



Fig
.
25
.

Airbag,
Passenger



1994-1998



Right
front
of
dash
above
glove
compartment



Fig
.
26
.

Airbag,
Side-Impact



1997-1998



Behind
right/left
front
door
panel
Airbag
Control
Module
(Basic)



1992-1993



Behind
glove
compartment



Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.

Airbag
Control
Module
(ZAE)



1994-1998



On
center
tunnel
under
rear
seat
cushion

Airbag
Crash
Sensor,
Airbag



1992-1993



On
righUleft
front
strut
tower
Airbag
Crash
Sensor,
Right/Left



1997-1998



Right/left
door
si¡¡
behind
front
seatSide
Impact

Alternator
(Generator)



1992-1998



Left
lowerfront
of
engine

Amplifier
Hi-fi



1992-1998



Left
front
side
of
luggage
compartment

Antenna
Amplifier
AM/FM



1992-1998



In
upper
left
side
C-pillar



Fig
.
27
.

COMPONENT
LOCA
TIONS

Table
a
.
E36
Component
Locations

Power
distribution
box



Fig
.
2
.

Behind
center
console

Left
sideof
heater
box

Continued

610-12



ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

Table
a
.
E36
Component
Locations

Component



Model
Year



Location



Refer
to

Combination
(Stalk)
Switch



1993-1998



Left
sidesteering
column
(turn
signals/high-low
bean
switch)

Convertible
Top
ActuatingSwitch



1994-1998



Center
console

Convertible
Top
Control
Module



1994-1998



In
lower
left
C-pillar
behind
trim
panel

Convertible
TopEnd
Position
Switch



1994-1998



In
convertible
top
linkage

Convertible
Top
Motor



1994-1998



In
left
sideof
trunk
behind
trim
panel

Convertible
Top
Position



1994-1998



In
convertible
top
linkage
Microswitch
Convertible
Top
Storage
Lid
Lock



1994-1998



In
convertible
top
compartment
left
side
Motor

Convertible
Top
Storage
Lid



1994-1998



Inright
side
convertible
top
storage
lid
latch
Microswitch

Convertible
Top
Storage
Lid
Motor



1994-1998



In
left
side
of
trunk
behind
trim
panel

Coolant
Leve¡
Sensor
(if
applicable)



1992-1998



Bolted
on
radiator,
left
side

Coolant
Temperature
Sensor



1992-1998



Left
front
of
engine/cylinder
head



Fig
.
19
.
Fig
.
20
.

Cooling
Fan
Dual
Switch



1992-1998



Right
side
radiator



Fig
.
18
.

Cooling
Fan
Motor



1992-1998



Behind
front
grill

Crankshaft
Position/RPM
Sensor



1992-1995



At
front
crankshaft
pulley

Crankshaft
Position/RPM
Sensor



1996-1998



Left
rearof
crankcase

Crash
Sensor,
Airbag



1992-1993



On
right/left
frontstrut
tower

Crash
Control
Module



1992



Auxiliary
relay
panel

Crash
Control
Module



1993-1998



Driver's
side
footwell

Crash
Sensor,
Right/Left
Side



1997-1998



Right/left
door
sill
behind
front
seat
Impact
Airbag

Cruise
Control
Actuator



1992-1998



Left
front
of
engine
compartment



Fig
.
7
.

Cruise
Control
Module



1992-1998



Behind
glove
compartment



Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.

Data
Link
Connector



1992-1998



Right
sideof
engine



Fig
.
7
.

Digital
Motor
Electronics
(DME)



1992-1998



Right
rear
engine
compartment,
behind
bulkhead
panel



Fig
.
7
.
Control
Module

DoorLock
Heater



1993-1994



Left
front
doorhandle
DoorHandle
Switch



1994-1998



left
front
door

Drive-away
Protection
(EWS
II)



1/1995
-
1998



Behind
glove
compartment



Fig
.
8
.
Module



Fig
.
9
.

Dual
Coolant
Temperature
Sensor



1997-1998



Below
intake
manifold



Fig
.
19
.

COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

Fig
.
20
.

Electronic
Immobilizer
Control



(
1/1995-1998
~
Behind
glove
compartment



Fig
.
8
.
Module
(EWS
II)



Fig
.
9
.

Continued

Tablea
.
E36
Component
Locations

Component



Model
Year



Location



Refer
to
Rollover
Sensor



1994-1998



In
lower
left
C-pillar
behind
trim
panel
(Convertible)

Seat
Belt
Switch



1992-1998



In
front
seat
belt
buckle

SeatCushion
Tilt
Motor



1992-1998



Under
front
seat

Seat
Heater



1993-1998



Under
front
seat

Seat
Height
Motor
Front



1992-1998



Under
front
seat

Seat
Movement
Motor



1992-1998



Under
front
seat

Seatback
Heater



1993-1998



In
upper
front
seatback

Seatback
Recliner
Motor



1993-1998



Under
front
seat

Seat
Occupancy
Detector



1994-1998



Under
rightfront
seat

Secondary
Air
Pump
(4-cyl
.)



1997
1
/2
-
1998



Left
engine
compartment,
belowpower
distribution
box
(M44
engine)

Secondary
Air
Pump
(6-cyl
.)



1996-1998



Front
of
engine
compartment
(M52/S52US
engine)

Secondary
Air
Pump
Relay



1996-1998



Power
distribution
box



Fig
.
2
.

Secondary
Air
Pump
Valve



1996-1998



Right
sideof
engine

Side
Impact
Air
Bag
Right/Left



1997-1998



Behind
right/left
door
trim
panel

Síde
Impact
Airbag
Crash
Sensor,



1997-1998



Right/left
door
si¡¡
behind
front
seat
Right/Left

Shift
Interlock



1992-1998



Center
console
beside
shift
selector

Slip
Control
Module
(ABS/AST)



1992-1998



Behind
glove
compartment



Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.

Splice
Panel,
Left
Side



1992-1998



Behind
footwell
speaker
grill



Fig
.
5
.

SplicePanel,
Right
Side



1992-1998



Behind
glove
compartment



Fig
.
6
.

Starter



1992-1998



Leftrear
of
engine

Starter
Immobilization
Relay



1994-1998



In
left
splice
panelbehind
footwell
speaker
grill

Starter
Relay



1992-1993



Below
left
side
of
dash

Starter
Relay



1994-1998



Behind
left
footwell
speaker
grill

Sunroof
Control
Assembly



1992-1998



In
roof
center
panel

Supplemental
Restraint
System



11992-1993



I
Behind
glove
compartment



I



Fig
.
8
.
(Airbag)
Control
Module



Fig
.
9
.

Supplemental
Restraint
System



1994-1998



1
Under
center
of
rear
seat
(Airbag
ZAE)
Control
Module

Switch,
Power
Window



1
1992-1998



1
Center
console

Telephone
Eject
Box



1
1994-1996



1
Center
console

ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS



610-17

Telephone
Transceiver



1992-1992



In
luggage
compartment

Throttle
Flap
Heater



1994-1996



Left
sideof
engine

Throttle
Position
Sensor



1992-1998



I
Left
sideof
engine
inthrottle
housing



I



Fig
.
7
.
Fig
.
15
.
Fig
.
21
.

Continued

COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

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

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

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
.

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