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Electrical Component Locator: Other BMW 3 series E36

BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS

ComponentComponent Location
ABS Pump Motor RelayIn engine compartment front power distribution box. (Схема №1)
ABS RelayIn engine compartment front power distribution box. (Схема №1)
Blower RelayIn engine compartment front power distribution box. (Схема №1)
Comfort RelayOn relay panel, under left side of dash. (Схема №2)
Compressor Control RelayIn engine compartment front power distribution box. (Схема №1)
Delay RelayBelow left side of dash.
Engine Control Module RelayIn engine compartment front power distribution box. (Схема №1)
Front Fog Lamp RelayIn engine compartment front power distribution box. (Схема №1)
Fuel Pump RelayIn engine compartment front power distribution box. (Схема №1)
Hazard Flasher RelayIn engine compartment front power distribution box. (Схема №1)
High Beam Lamp RelayIn engine compartment front power distribution box. (Схема №1)
High Speed RelayIn engine compartment front power distribution box. (Схема №1)
Horn Relay (W/ Alpine)Behind glove compartment.
Horn Relay (W/O Alpine)In engine compartment front power distribution box. (Схема №1)
Low Beam Lamp RelayIn engine compartment front power distribution box. (Схема №1)
Normal Speed RelayIn engine compartment front power distribution box. (Схема №1)
Oxygen Sensor RelayIn engine compartment front power distribution box. (Схема №1)
Park Ventilation RelayOn relay panel, under left side of dash. (Схема №2)
Pop Out Window RelayBelow left side of dash.
Rear Defogger RelayIn engine compartment front power distribution box. (Схема №1)
Rear Window Blower RelayOn splice panel, under right side of dash.
Starter Immobilization Relay (1995 318ti)On splice panel, under left side of dash. (Схема №3)
Trunk Lid RelayLower right A-pillar, behind trim panel.
Unloader RelayOn splice panel, under left side of dash. (Схема №3)
Wiper Motor RelayOn splice panel, under left side of dash. (Схема №3)
Wiper RelayOn splice panel, under left side of dash. (Схема №3)

BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS

CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES

ComponentComponent Location
Auxiliary Fuse BoxLeft side of dash.
Front Power Distribution BoxIn left rear corner of engine compartment. (Схема №1)
Relay PanelUnder left side of dash. (Схема №2)
Splice PanelUnder left side of dash. (Схема №3)

CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES

CONTROL UNITS

ComponentComponent Location
Anti-Theft Control Module (Alpine)Under right side of dash, behind glove compartment. (Схема №4)
Body Electronics Control ModuleBehind glove compartment. (Схема №4)
Check Control ModuleUnder left side of dash. (Схема №4)
Chime ModuleBelow left side of dash.
Convertible Top Control ModuleOn lower left C-pillar, behind side panel. (Схема №5)
Crash Control ModuleOn relay panel, under left side of dash. (Схема №2)
Cruise Control ModuleUnder right side of dash, behind glove compartment. (Схема №4)
Electronic Immobilizer Control Module (EWS II)Under right side of dash, behind glove compartment. (Схема №4)
Engine Control ModuleRight rear corner of engine compartment. (Схема №4)
Headlamp/Foglamp Cleaning ModuleOn relay panel, under left side of dash. (Схема №2)
Integrated Climate Regulation Control UnitCenter console. (Схема №5)
On-Board Computer ModuleCenter console. (Схема №5)
Servotroni Control ModuleBehind glove compartment.
Slip Control Module (ABS)Under right side of dash, behind glove compartment. (Схема №4)
Slip Control Module (ABS/ASC)Under right side of dash, behind glove compartment. (Схема №4)
Sunroof Control AssemblyUnder roof center panel. (Схема №6)
Supplemental Restraint System Control ModuleUnder right rear seat. (Схема №4)
Transmission Control ModuleRight rear corner of engine compartment. (Схема №4)
Twin Relay Module (Except 318ti)On relay panel, under left side of dash. (Схема №2)
Wiper/Washer ModuleBehind glove compartment. (Схема №4)
Wiper/Washer Module (Low II)Left footwell.

CONTROL UNITS

MOTORS

ComponentComponent Location
Air PumpFront of engine compartment.
Auxiliary Fan MotorBehind front grille.
Auxiliary Throttle Position MotorFront of engine compartment.
Blower MotorRear of engine compartment, behind right fresh air cowl.
Convertible Top MotorLeft side of luggage compartment
Convertible Top Storage Lid Lock MotorLeft side of convertible top compartment.
Convertible Top Storage Lid MotorLeft side of luggage compartment.
Cruise Control ActuatorFront left side of engine compartment.
Fuel PumpBelow right side of rear seat.
Gas Filler Lock MotorRight rear side of luggage compartment.
Glove Box Lock MotorBehind glove box.
Headlamp/Foglamp Washer PumpFront right side of engine compartment, on washer fluid reservoir.
Intensive Wash PumpFront right side of engine compartment.
Rear Blower MotorBehind rear seats.
Trunk Lock MotorRear right side of luggage compartment.
Washer PumpFront right side of engine compartment, on washer fluid reservoir.
Wiper MotorRear of engine compartment, below center cowl.

MOTORS

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS

ComponentComponent Location
ABS Travel SensorOn left side of engine compartment, near brake master cylinder.
ABS Wheel Speed SensorsOn each wheel hub above brake caliper.
A/C-Heater System Evaporator Temperature SensorRight side of left footwell.
A/C-Heater System Outside Temperature SensorOn rear of engine compartment.
Brake Pad Sensor (Left Front)On left front wheel, above brake caliper.
Brake Pad Sensor (Right Rear)Behind right rear wheel.
Camshaft Position Sensor (315i)On end of camshaft, below intake manifold.
Crankshaft Position/RPM SensorUnder right front of engine.
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensors (2) (318i & 325i)Right front of engine, under intake manifold.
Fuel Level SensorUnder left side of rear seat.
Fuel Tank Sensor IITop of fuel tank
Hall Effect Camshaft SensorFront of engine.
Heat Exchanger Temperature Sensor (Left Side)On center console.
Heat Exchanger Temperature Sensor (Right Side)On center console.
Heated Oxygen Sensor No. 1Under center of vehicle.
Heated Oxygen Sensor No. 2Front of engine compartment.
Intake Air Temperature SensorLeft side of engine, near oil level stick.
Knock SensorsTop front of engine.
Mass Air SensorOn intake fresh air duct from air filter.
On-Board Computer Temperature SensorIn engine compartment, near right headlamp.
Rollover Sensor (Convertible)Lower left C-pillar behind side panel.
Throttle Position Sensor (318 Series)Left side of engine compartment.
Throttle Position Sensor (320 & 325 Series)Left side of engine compartment, near oil level stick.
Vehicle Speed SensorUnder rear of vehicle.
Volume Air Flow SensorLeft side of engine.

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS

SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES

ComponentComponent Location
Camshaft ActuatorFront of engine.
Evaporative Emission ValveLeft side of engine compartment.
Idle Speed Control Valve (325)Right front of engine below intake manifold.
Rollover Protection Actuators (Convertible)Behind rear seats.
Solenoid Valve (Running Losses)Lower front side of engine compartment.

SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES

SWITCHES

ComponentComponent Location
Back-Up Lamp SwitchLeft side of transmission.
Brake Fluid Level SwitchIn brake fluid reservoir cap.
Brake Lamp SwitchOn bracket, above brake pedal.
Clutch SwitchOn clutch pedal support bracket.
Engine Coolant Level SwitchRight front side of engine compartment.
Inertia SwitchIn lower right A-pillar.
Kick-Down SwitchLeft footwell.
Oil Pressure Switch (318i & 325i)Right front of engine below intake manifold.
Park Brake SwitchAt base of parking brake lever.
Pressure Switch (A/C)On top of receiver-drier, behind right headlamp.
Temperature SwitchFront right side of engine compartment, near headlamp assembly.

SWITCHES

MISCELLANEOUS

ComponentComponent Location
Anti-Theft Horn (Alpine)Front right side of engine compartment.
Blower Motor ResistorBehind center of dash.
Data Link ConnectorOn right rear of engine compartment.
Electro-Hydraulic ConverterNear left footwell.
HIFI Amplifier (Convertible)Below right side of rear seat. (Схема №5)
HIFI Amplifier (Coupe & Sedan)On left side of luggage compartment. (Схема №6)
Seat Occupancy DetectorUnder right front seat.

MISCELLANEOUS

CONNECTORS

ComponentComponent Location
X32 (White, 12 Pin)Underside of steering column.
X33 (Black, 12 Pin)Behind left footwell trim.
X72 (Black, 6 Pin)Driver's side footwell.
X113 (Gray, 2 Pin)Right wheelwell.
X114 (Gray, 2 Pin)Left wheelwell.
X118 (Black, 2 Pin)Left wheelwell.
X142 (Gray, 3 Pin)Under rear of vehicle, on differential.
X143 (Gray, 3 Pin)Under rear of vehicle, on differential.
X256 (Black, 26 Pin)Lower right "A" pillar.
X257 (Black, 26 Pin)Lower left "A" pillar.
X295 (Black, 8 Pin)Behind left footwell trim.
X351 (Black, 2 Pin)Upper right "B" pillar.
X352 (Black, 3 Pin)Upper left "B" pillar.
X711 (Natural, 1 Pin)In luggage compartment lid.
X713 (Black, 2 Pin)Under rear of vehicle, on differential.
X782 (Orange, 3 Pin)Below right side of dash.
X783 (Black, 3 Pin)Under steering column.
X6203 (Black, 3 Pin)At front of engine, below intake manifold.
X6204 (Black, 3 Pin)At front of engine, below intake manifold.
X13145 (Black, 6 Pin)At left side of luggage compartment.
X18198 (Black, 10 Pin)In passenger's door.

CONNECTORS

GROUNDS

ComponentComponent Location
X165Front left side of engine compartment. (Схема №6)
X173At left kick panel. (Схема №6)
X494Under center console, near gearshift lever.
X495At right kick panel.
X498Under center console, near gearshift lever.
X1165Below left side of dash. (Схема №6)
X1166At right kick panel.
X6454Right rear side of engine compartment. (Схема №6)
X6456On right front of engine. (Схема №6)
X10010At right kick panel.
X10012At right kick panel.
X13004At right "C" pillar.
X13006At left "C" pillar.
X13009At right kick panel.
X13016Below left side of dash. (Схема №6)
X18723Below left side of dash.

GROUNDS