610-2
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Fuses
number47
and
50are
mounted
on
the
left
side
splice
panel
.
Refer
lo
Fig
.
5
.
Fuse48
is
mounted
on
the
auxiliary
relay
panel
.
Refer
to
Fig
.
3
.
Fuse
49
is
mounted
in
the
right
side
of
the
luggage
compart-
ment
behind
the
trim
cover
.
Relay
Positions
Mounted
in
the
left-hand
rear
comer
of
the
engine
compart-
ment,
the
power
distribution
box
contains
46
(uses
and
15
re-
lay
positions
.
See
Fig
.
2
.
Fuses31-46
-
Er
a
&QT
MM
~
Fig
.
2
.
E36
front
power
distribution
box
.
FUSE
AND
RELAY
POSITIONS
Fuses1-20
13
EL1
5
]
mmmmmmmmmm
Fuses
21-30
--
0013034)
1
.
Fuel
pump
relay
9
.
Heater/A/C
Blower
relay
2
.
System
(main)
relay
10
.
Rear
defogger
relay
3
.
Oxygen
sensorheater
re-
11
.
ABS
system
relay
lay
12
.
ABS
pump
relay
4
.
Horn
relay
13
.
High
speed
radiator
fan
re-
5
.
Taillight/foglight
relay
]ay
6
.
Low
beam
relay
14
.
A/C
compressor
relay
7
.
High
beam
relay
15
.
Low
speed
radiator
fan
re-
8
.
Emergency
flasherrelay
¡ay
Auxiliary
Relay
Panel
The
auxiliary
relay
panel
contains
five
relay
positions
.
In
lat-
er
modeis
an
additional
fuse
holder
(Fuse48)
and
the
EWS
II
(anti-theft)
transmitter/receiver
module
are
located
on
this
panel
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
The
panel
is
located
nextto
the
steering
column
under
the
driver's
side
dashboard
.
To
access
this
panel,
remove
the
pwer
dash
panel
on
driver's
side
.
See513
Interior
Trim
.
Then
remove
the
driver's
side
knee
bolster
.
Lower
the
relay
panel
by
gently
releasing
the
plastic
retainers
.
See
Fig
.
4
.
During
installation,
be
sure
the
retainer
tabs
are
engaged
in
the
relay
panel
.
Splice
Panel,
Left
3
¡ni
Fig
.
3
.
Auxiliary
relay
panel
under
left
side
of
dash
.
Fuse
48)
0013035
1
.
Comfort
relay
(where
ap-
4
.
Not
used
plicable)
5
.
Not
used
2
.
Crash
control
module
6
.
EWS
II
transmitter/receiv-
3
.
Park
ventilation
relay
er
module
(from
Jan
.
1995)
0013164
Fig
.
4
.
Auxiliary
relay
panel
under
left
sideof
dashboard
(arrow)
.
The
left
splice
panel
contains
four
relay
positions
and
an
ad-
ditional
fuse
holder
(Fuses
47
and
50)
.
To
access
the
left
side
electrical
splice
panel,
remove
the
left
side
dash
panel
and
knee
bolster,
as
described
earlier
.
The
panel
is
located
above
and
lo
the
left
of
the
clutch
pedal
.
See
Fig
.
5
.
610-6
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Fig
.
15
.
M44
engine
harness
connectors
atair
intake
0011644
Fig
.
16
.
A/
C
recharging
ports
(arrows),
right
rear
of
engine
compart-ment
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
0012427
811004
Fig
.
17
.
Six-cylinder
ignition
coil
in
top
of
cylinder
head
(M52
engine)
.
Fig
.
18
.
Cooling
fan
dualswitch
in
radiator
(arrow)
.
0013203
Table
a
.
E36
Component
Locations
Component
Model
Year
Location
Refer
to
Anti-theft
Control
Module
1992-1998
Behind
glove
compartment
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
Anti-theft
Horn
1
1992-1998
1
Right
rear
engine
compartment
Anti-slip
(Traction)
Control
Module
1994-1998
Power
distribution
box
Fig
.
8
.
(AST/ASC+T)
Fig
.
9
.
Anti-slip
(Traction)
Control
Switch
1994-1998
In
center
console
Automatic
Climate
(A/C)
Control
1992-1998
Behind
center
console
Module
AutomaticTransmission
Range
1992-1998
~
Next
to
gear
shift
lever
in
center
console
Fig
.
29
.
Switch
(Gear
Position/Neutral
Safety
Switch)
Auxiliary
Cooling
Fan
Dual
Switch
1992-1998
Right
side
radiator
1
Fig
.
18
.
Auxiliary
Cooling
Fan
Motor
1992-1998
Behind
front
grill
Auxiliary
Fuse
Box
(Left
Splice
1992-1998
I
Behind
left
front
footwell
kick-panel
Panel)
Auxiliary
RelayPanel
1
1992-1998
1
Left
side
of
dash
under
steering
column
Auxiliary
Fuse
Box
In
Trunk
1
1997-1998
1
Right
sideof
trunk
behind
trim
panel
AuADSry
ThrottlePosition
Motor
11994-1998
Front
of
engine
compartment
B+
Jump
Start
Junction
Point
1992-1998
Right
rear
of
engine
compartment
Fig
.
7
.
Back-Up
Light
Switch
(Manual)
1992-1998
Right
or
left
side
top
of
transmission
Fig
.
30
.
Body
Electronics
Control
Module
1994-1998
Behindglove
compartment
Fig
.
8
.
(ZKE
IV)
Fig
.
9
.
Brake
Fluid
Level
Sensor
1992-1998
Top
of
brake
fluid
reservoir
at
master
cylinder
Fig
.
15
.
Brake
Light
Switch
1
1992-1998
1
On
brake
pedal
supportbracket
Brake
Pad
Sensor,
Left
Front
1
1992-1998
1
Left
front
brake
caliper
Brake
Pad
Sensor,
Right
Rear
1992-1998
Right
rear
brake
caliper
Camshaft
Actuator
(VANOS)
1993-1998
Front
of
cylinder
head
Camshaft
Position
Sensor
(Cylinder
1992-1998
Front
of
engine
Identification)
Carbon
Canister
Valve
(TLEV)
1
1997-1998
1
In
sparewheel
well
in
trunk
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
610-11
Fig
.
5
.
Fig
.
4
.
Fig
.
24
.
Fig
.
7
.
Central
Locking
Module
(ZVM)
11992-1993
1
Behindglove
compartment
I
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
Check
Control
Module
(if
applicable)
1
1992
-
1998
1
Below
left
side
of
dash
Child
Protection
Window
Control
1992-1998
Center
console
(console)
Chime
Module
1992-1998
Below
left
side
of
dash
inleft
dash
trim
panel
Clock
(Multi-Function)
1993-1998
Center
console
Clutch
Pedal
Switch
1992-1998
On
clutch
pedal
support
bracket
Continued
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
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
Engine
Compartment
Light
Switch
1993-1996
Over
right
headlight
assembly
Fig
.
7
.
Engine
Control
Module
(ECM)
1992-1998
Right
rear
enginecompartment,
behind
bulkhead
panel
Fig
.
7
.
Engine
Control
Module
(System)
1992-1998
I
Power
distribution
box
Fig
.
2
.
Relay
Engine
Coolant
Leve¡
Sensor
1
1992-1998
1
Left
front
of
enginecompartment,
radiator
coolant
reservoir
Engine
Coolant
Temperature
1992-1998
I
Left
front
of
engine
under
intake
manifold
I
Fig
.
19
.
Sensor
Fig
.
20
.
Evaporative
Emission
Valve
1992-1998
Left
side
strut
Power
area
Evaporator
Temperature
Sensor
1992-1998
Left
side
of
heater
box
EWS
II
Control
Module
1/1995
-
1998
Behind
glove
compartment
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
EWS
II
Ring
Antenna
1
1/1995
-
1998
1
At
ignition
cylinder
EWS
II
Transmitter
Module
1/1995
-
1998
Right
side
of
steering
column
in
auxiliaryrelay
panel
Fig
.
3
.
Exhaust
Gas
Flap
Valve
1996-1998
Left
rear
muffler
area
Flasher
Relay
1992-1998
Power
distribution
box
Fig
.
2
.
Foglight
Relay
1
1992-1998
1
Power
distribution
box
1
Fig
.
2
.
Fresh
Air
FlapActuator
1
1992
1
Right
side
of
heater
box
Fresh
Air
FlapActuator
1
1993-1995
1
Below
right
side
heater
box
Fresh
Air
FlapActuator
1
1996-1998
Below
left
side
heater
box
Fuel
Injectors
1992
-
1998
Top
left
side
of
engine
Fuel
Leve¡
Sensor,
Left
1
1992-1998
/
Under
left
side
of
rear
seat
infuel
tank
Fuel
Leve¡
Sensor,
Right
1
1992-1998
1
Under
right
side
of
rear
seat
in
fuel
tank
1
Fig
.
28
.
Fuel
Pump
1
1992-1998
1
Under
right
side
of
rear
seat
in
fuel
tank
1
Fig
.
28
.
Fuel
Pump
Relay
1
1992-1998
1
Power
distribution
box
1
Fig
.
2
.
Fuel
Pump/Start
Identification
Relay
1994
-
1996
Power
distribution
box
Fuel
Tank
Pressure
Sensor
1
1997-1998
1
Right
rear
wheel
well
behind
trim
liner
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
610-13
Fuse
andRelay
x(Power
11992-1998
I
Left
side
of
engine
compartment
I
Fig
.
2
.
Distribution
Box
Fig
.
7
Fig
.
10
.
Gas
Filler
LockMotor
1992-1998
Right
side
of
luggage
compartment
Gear
Position/Neutral
Safety
Switch
1992-1998
Next
to
gear
shift
lever
in
center
console
Fig
.
29
.
(Automatic
Transmission
Range
Switch)
Glove
Compartment
Lock
Motor
1994-1998
Behind
glove
compartment
Grounds
G
100
1995-1998
Front
of
left
front
fender
(headlights)
Fig
.
22
.
G
101
1992-1998
Front
of
right
front
fender
Continued
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
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
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
.
FOSE
POSITION
TABLES