Manual sections

Wiring diagrams

• Abbreviations
• Airbag
• Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft and Restraints - Repair - E90/E91
• Automatic HVAC System
• Automatic Trans
• Automatic Transmission - Repair - E90/E91
• Axle Shafts
• Basic Trouble Shooting
• Body Electrical
• Brakes
• Brakes - Repair - E90/E91
• Breakout Boxes & Connectors - Overview
• Cabin Air Filter
• Check Lists
• Clutch - Repair - E90/91
• Clutches Manual & Hydraulic
• Coding and Programming - Overview
• Cooling System (Mechanical)
• Diagnostic Connector Locations
• Door Locks & Anti-Theft Systems
• Driveline/axles
• Driveshaft & Universal Joints
• DTC Index
• Electronic Suspension
• Emission Applications
• Engine
• Engine - Repair - N52
• Engine Electrical System - Repair - E90/E91, Z4
• Engine Performance
• Exhaust
• Front Axle - Repair - E90/E91
• Fuel System
• Fuses & Circuit Breakers
• Gauges & Instrument Panels
• General Electrical System - Repair - E90/91
• Heating and Air Conditioning - Repair - E90/E91
• Horns
• Identification
• Manual & Power Steering
• Manual Trans
• Manual Transmission - Repair - E90/E91
• Manual Transmission - Special Tools - E90/E91
• Mechanical
• Mechanical - Hydraulic
• Metric Conversions
• Mode 6
• Oem General Information
• Passive Restraints
• Rear Axle - Repair - E90/E91
• Reset Procedures
• Specifications
• Steering
• Steering and Wheel Alignment - Repair - E90/E91
• Suspension Front
• Testing & Diagnostics
• Transmission
• Wheel & Tire System

Repair manual

General Electrical System - Repair - E90/91 BMW 3 series E46 facelift

Step-by-step instructions on "General Electrical System - Repair - E90/91" for BMW 3 series E46 facelift (2001–2006). Pick an article — removal, installation, adjustment and diagnostics with illustrations.

92subsections

92articles

198illustrations

12 00 ... Instructions on starting aid

1 article

• 12 00 ... Instructions on starting aid

12 00 ... Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery

1 article

• 12 00 ... Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery

61 00 ... Battery

1 article

• 61 00 ... Battery

61 00 ... Notes on handling optical fibers

1 article

• 61 00 ... Notes on handling optical fibers

61 00 ... Repairing airbag cables

1 article

• 61 00 ... Repairing airbag cables

61 00 ... Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery

1 article

• 61 00 ... Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery

32 00 ... Teaching in centre position for power steering (active front steering) (from 03/2007)

1 article

• 32 00 ... Teaching in centre position for power steering (active front steering) (from 03/2007)

61 12 002 Replacing battery positive lead (from battery to luggage compartment connector)

1 article

• 61 12 002 Replacing battery positive lead (from battery to luggage compartment connector) 3

61 12 004 Replacing battery positive lead (from luggage compartment connector to engine bulkhead connector)

1 article

• 61 12 004 Replacing battery positive lead (from luggage compartment connector to engine bulkhead connector) 7

61 12 013 Replacing battery negative lead

1 article

• 61 12 013 Replacing battery negative lead 2

61 13 Butt connector for repairing a plug connection

1 article

• 61 13 Butt connector for repairing a plug connection 10

61 13 Crimping stop parts

1 article

• 61 13 Crimping stop parts 9

61 13 Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables

1 article

• 61 13 Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables

61 13 ... DME master relay connector

1 article

• 61 13 ... DME master relay connector 2

61 13 Installing fan connector for retrofitting/repairs

1 article

• 61 13 Installing fan connector for retrofitting/repairs 13

61 13 Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems

1 article

• 61 13 Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems 1

61 13 .. Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections

1 article

• 61 13 .. Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections 9

61 13 ... Base of tab connector housings

1 article

• 61 13 ... Base of tab connector housings 1

61 13 ... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ)

1 article

• 61 13 ... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ) 3

61 13 ... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS)

1 article

• 61 13 ... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS) 4

61 13 ... Crimping annular contacts

1 article

• 61 13 ... Crimping annular contacts

61 13 ... Crimping optical fibres

1 article

• 61 13 ... Crimping optical fibres 5

61 13 ... Cutting off, stripping insulation and cutting optical fibres to length

1 article

• 61 13 ... Cutting off, stripping insulation and cutting optical fibres to length 7

61 13 ... In-line plugs, 30-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

1 article

• 61 13 ... In-line plugs, 30-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ 5

61 13 ... Plug housing, LCC contact (load current contact)

1 article

• 61 13 ... Plug housing, LCC contact (load current contact) 5

61 13 ... Relay carrier

1 article

• 61 13 ... Relay carrier 3

61 13 ... Repairing ribbon cables

1 article

• 61 13 ... Repairing ribbon cables 2

61 13 ... Replacing interior fuse box for cars before 09/2005 with one with a new build date

1 article

• 61 13 ... Replacing interior fuse box for cars before 09/2005 with one with a new build date

61 13 ... Removing and installing/replacing OBD-II socket

1 article

• 61 13 ... Removing and installing/replacing OBD-II socket

61 13 ... Retaining bracket

1 article

• 61 13 ... Retaining bracket 2

61 13 ... Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

1 article

• 61 13 ... Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ 7

61 13 ... Treating cables and fibre-optic cables

1 article

• 61 13 ... Treating cables and fibre-optic cables 1

61 13 050 Removing and installing/replacing interior fuse box

1 article

• 61 13 050 Removing and installing/replacing interior fuse box 2

61 31 134 Removing and installing/replacing USB/audio interface connecting socket

1 article

• 61 31 134 Removing and installing/replacing USB/audio interface connecting socket

61 14 ... Removing and installing/replacing engine compartment B+ terminal

1 article

• 61 14 ... Removing and installing/replacing engine compartment B+ terminal 2

61 14 010 Removing and installing / replacing distribution box (on battery)

1 article

• 61 14 010 Removing and installing / replacing distribution box (on battery) 3

61 20 ... Battery charging

1 article

• 61 20 ... Battery charging

61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead

1 article

• 61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead 1

61 21 010 Removing and installing or replacing battery

1 article

• 61 21 010 Removing and installing or replacing battery 3

61 31 006 Removing and installing (replacing) fixture for steering column stalk

1 article

• 61 31 006 Removing and installing (replacing) fixture for steering column stalk 1

61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette

1 article

• 61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette 3

61 31 023 Removing and installing/replacing Start/Stop switch

1 article

• 61 31 023 Removing and installing/replacing Start/Stop switch 1

61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing light control unit

1 article

• 61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing light control unit 2

61 31 043 Removing and installing or replacing roof switch centre

1 article

• 61 31 043 Removing and installing or replacing roof switch centre 4

61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing centre console switch cluster (without CCC/ASK)

1 article

• 61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing centre console switch cluster (without CCC/ASK)

61 31 054 Removing and installing/replacing centre console switch cluster (with CCC/ASK)

1 article

• 61 31 054 Removing and installing/replacing centre console switch cluster (with CCC/ASK) 2

61 31 066 Removing and installing/replacing hotel setting switch

1 article

• 61 31 066 Removing and installing/replacing hotel setting switch 1

61 31 068 Removing and installing/replacing switch for passenger airbag deactivation

1 article

• 61 31 068 Removing and installing/replacing switch for passenger airbag deactivation 1

61 31 079 Removing and installing/replacing switch for hazard warning flashers/central locking

1 article

• 61 31 079 Removing and installing/replacing switch for hazard warning flashers/central locking 1

61 31 083 Removing and installing/replacing switch for unlocking rear lid

1 article

• 61 31 083 Removing and installing/replacing switch for unlocking rear lid 1

61 31 113 Removing and installing/replacing both shift paddles for automatic transmission

1 article

• 61 31 113 Removing and installing/replacing both shift paddles for automatic transmission 1

61 31 122 Removing and installing / replacing tow hitch switch

1 article

• 61 31 122 Removing and installing / replacing tow hitch switch 1

61 31 133 Removing and installing/replacing AV connection socket

1 article

• 61 31 133 Removing and installing/replacing AV connection socket 4

61 31 192 Replacing knob for controller

1 article

• 61 31 192 Replacing knob for controller 2

61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller

1 article

• 61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller 1

61 31 208 Removing and installing/replacing switch for lumbar support

1 article

• 61 31 208 Removing and installing/replacing switch for lumbar support 1

61 31 221 Removing and installing/replacing both multifunction steering wheel switches

1 article

• 61 31 221 Removing and installing/replacing both multifunction steering wheel switches 2

61 31 229 Removing and installing/replacing both switches on sport steering wheel

1 article

• 61 31 229 Removing and installing/replacing both switches on sport steering wheel 2

61 31 241 Removing and installing/replacing engine hood contact switch

1 article

• 61 31 241 Removing and installing/replacing engine hood contact switch 1

61 31 255 Replacing switch for door mirror

1 article

• 61 31 255 Replacing switch for door mirror

61 31 270 Removing and installing/replacing switch for reversing light (DME)

1 article

• 61 31 270 Removing and installing/replacing switch for reversing light (DME) 1

61 31 299 Removing and installing/replacing clutch switch module

1 article

• 61 31 299 Removing and installing/replacing clutch switch module 2

61 31 310 Replacing brake light switch

1 article

• 61 31 310 Replacing brake light switch 2

61 31 382 Replacing level switch for coolant

1 article

• 61 31 382 Replacing level switch for coolant 2

61 31 492 Replacing level switch for windscreen washer system

1 article

• 61 31 492 Replacing level switch for windscreen washer system 1

61 33 050 Removing and installing/replacing left fanfare horn

1 article

• 61 33 050 Removing and installing/replacing left fanfare horn 1

61 33 055 Removing and installing/replacing right fanfare horn

1 article

• 61 33 055 Removing and installing/replacing right fanfare horn

32 43 010 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for active front steering

1 article

• 32 43 010 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for active front steering 3

61 35 ... Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge)

1 article

• 61 35 ... Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge) 3

61 35 001 Removing and installing (replacing) trailer module

1 article

• 61 35 001 Removing and installing (replacing) trailer module 2

61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System

1 article

• 61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System 2

61 35 095 Removing and installing / replacing control unit for seat heating

1 article

• 61 35 095 Removing and installing / replacing control unit for seat heating 1

61 35 107 Removing and installing/replacing Junction Box electronics

1 article

• 61 35 107 Removing and installing/replacing Junction Box electronics 2

61 35 115 Removing and installing/replacing footwell module

1 article

• 61 35 115 Removing and installing/replacing footwell module 1

61 35 177 Removing and installing (replacing) rain/light sensor

1 article

• 61 35 177 Removing and installing (replacing) rain/light sensor 2

61 35 679 Initializing rain/light sensor

1 article

• 61 35 679 Initializing rain/light sensor

61 35 950 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for comfort access system

1 article

• 61 35 950 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for comfort access system 1

61 35 953 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system

1 article

• 61 35 953 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system 1

61 35 954 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system (rear)

1 article

• 61 35 954 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system (rear) 1

61 35 970 Removing and installing/replacing rear luggage compartment antenna for comfort access system

1 article

• 61 35 970 Removing and installing/replacing rear luggage compartment antenna for comfort access system 1

61 35 975 Removing and installing/replacing bumper antenna for comfort access system

1 article

• 61 35 975 Removing and installing/replacing bumper antenna for comfort access system 1

64 11 970 Replacing fogging sensor

1 article

• 64 11 970 Replacing fogging sensor 2

Vehicle programming and coding

1 article

• Vehicle programming and coding 2

61 61 01. Adjusting left or right windscreen wiper

1 article

• 61 61 01. Adjusting left or right windscreen wiper 1

61 61 010 Checking/adjusting contact angle of windscreen wiper arms on windscreen

1 article

• 61 61 010 Checking/adjusting contact angle of windscreen wiper arms on windscreen 3

61 61 041 Replacing both windscreen wiper blades

1 article

• 61 61 041 Replacing both windscreen wiper blades 3

61 61 100 Removing and installing/replacing both windscreen wiper arms

1 article

• 61 61 100 Removing and installing/replacing both windscreen wiper arms 3

61 61 270 Removing and installing/replacing bracket for windscreen wiper system complete with motor

1 article

• 61 61 270 Removing and installing/replacing bracket for windscreen wiper system complete with motor 2

61 67 010 Removing and installing/replacing washer pump of headlight cleaning system

1 article

• 61 67 010 Removing and installing/replacing washer pump of headlight cleaning system 1

61 67 083 Removing and installing / replacing left or right high-pressure nozzle of headlight washer system

1 article

• 61 67 083 Removing and installing / replacing left or right high-pressure nozzle of headlight washer system 3

61 71 015 Removing and installing/replacing a spray nozzle in windscreen washer system

1 article

• 61 71 015 Removing and installing/replacing a spray nozzle in windscreen washer system 3

61 71 100 Removing and installing/replacing windscreen washer pump

1 article

• 61 71 100 Removing and installing/replacing windscreen washer pump 1