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Fuses & Circuit Breakers - e36 BMW Z3 E36

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IDENTIFICATION

WARNINGVehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before attempting any repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSES

The fuse box with spare fuses, fuse removal tool and relays are located on the left wheel arch inside the engine compartment.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSES
Scheme 1: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSES
  1. 1 - 30 Amp Sunroof
  2. 2 - 25 Amp Auxiliary Connector
  3. 3 - 30 Amp Headlight/Foglight Cleaning Module
  4. 4 - 15 Amp Unloader Relay (K9)
  5. 5 - 30 Amp Power Seats
  6. 6 - 20 Amp Rear Defogger Relay
  7. 7 - 5 Amp Power Door Locks, Convertible Top, Trunk Lid Relay
  8. 8 - 15 Amp Horn Relay, Anti-Theft Control Module
  9. 9 - 20 Amp Radio, Hi-Fi Amplifier
  10. 10 - 30 Amp Anti-Lock Braking System, Traction Control System
  11. 11 - 7.5 Amp Right Low Beam Headlight, Check Control Module
  12. 12 - 7.5 Amp Left Low Beam Headlight, Check Control Module
  13. 13 - 5 Amp Not Used
  14. 14 - 30 Amp Body Electronic Control Module
  15. 15 - 15 Amp Foglights, Instrument Cluster
  16. 16 - 5 Amp Cooling Fan Relays, A/C Compressor Control Relay
  17. 17 - 10 Amp Rear Foglight Switch (Canada)
  18. 18 - 15 Amp Fuel Pump
  19. 19 - 15 Amp Relay Module
  20. 20 - 30 Amp Blower Relay, Park Ventilation Relay
  21. 21 - 5 Amp Anti-Lock Braking System, Traction Control System
  22. 22 - 5 Amp Light Switch
  23. 23 - 5 Amp Unloader Relay (K9), Rear Defogger Relay, Combination Switch, Climate Control System, Clock, Instrument Cluster, On-Board Computer
  24. 24 - 10 Amp Power Mirrors
  25. 25 - 5 Amp (USA) Light Switch
  26. 25 - 5 Amp (Canada) Light Switch, Low Beam Light Relay, Right Park Light/License Plate Light Relay, Left Park Light Relay
  27. 26 - 10 Amp Back-Up Lights Switch, Program Switch, Transmission Range Switch, Throttle Flap Heater
  28. 27 - 5 Amp Instrument Cluster
  29. 28 - 5 Amp Automatic Transmission Range Switch
  30. 29 - 7.5 Amp Left High Beam Light
  31. 30 - 7.5 Amp Right High Beam Light
  32. 31 - 5 Amp Climate Control System, On-Board Computer, Instrument Cluster, Clock, Chime Module, On-Board Display
  33. 32 - 30 Amp Front Cigarette Lighter
  34. 33 - 10 Amp Light Switch, Charging Socket, Telephone Transceiver, Body Electronic Control Module, CD Changer, Trunk Light, Left Park Light Relay (Canada), Front Dome & Map Lights, Ignition Switch
  35. 34 - 15 Amp Crash Control Module, Hazard Flasher Relay
  36. 35 - 25 Amp Convertible Top Motor, Body Electronic Control Module
  37. 36 - 30 Amp Wiper Relay
  38. 37 - 10 Amp Light Switch, Right Park Light/License Plate Light Relay (Canada)
  39. 38 - 30 Amp ABS Pump Motor Relay
  40. 39 - 7.5 Amp Compressor Control Relay
  41. 40 - 30 Amp Power Seats
  42. 41 - 30 Amp High Speed Relay
  43. 42 - 7.5 Amp Rollover Sensor, Supplemental Restraint System Control Module
  44. 43 - 5 Amp Convertible Top Control Module, Seat Load Assembly, Body Electronics Control Module, Telephone Transceiver, Anti-Theft Control System, Make-Up Mirrors, Front Dome & Map Lights
  45. 44 - 15 Amp Radio, Wiper/Washer Module, Washer Pump, Twin Relay Module
  46. 45 - 7.5 Amp Wiper Relay, Wiper Motor Relay, Clock, On-Board Computer, On-Board Display Check Control Module
  47. 46 - 15 Amp Cruise Control System, Instrument Cluster, Brake Light Switch

FUSES IN GLOVE BOX

For appropriate fuse assignments, see the Glove Box Fuse Assignments table.

Note. The fuse assignments below are based on vehicle manufacture dates given by BMW. Use the vehicle's VIN code to determine the correct set of fuse assignments.

ModelYearModel Mfr. DateSee Figure
318i1991(Scheme 2)
1992(Scheme 2)
1993Up To 9/93(Scheme 2)
10/93 Onward(Scheme 3)
1994(Scheme 3)
1995Up To 9/95(Scheme 3)
10/95 Onward(Scheme 4)
1996From 10/95 To 3/96(Scheme 4)
From 4/96 To 9/96(Scheme 5)
10/96 Onward(Scheme 6)
1997Up To 3/97(Scheme 6)
10/97 Onward(Scheme 7)
1998(Scheme 7)
318is1991(Scheme 2)
1992(Scheme 2)
1993Up To 9/93(Scheme 2)
10/93 Onward(Scheme 3)
1994(Scheme 3)
1995Up To 9/95(Scheme 3)
10/95 Onward(Scheme 4)
1996From 10/95 To 3/96(Scheme 4)
From 4/96 To 9/96(Scheme 5)
From 10/96 Onward(Scheme 6)
1997Up To 9/97(Scheme 6)
10/97 Onward(Scheme 7)
318ti1995Up To 9/95(Scheme 3)
From 10/95 To 3/96(Scheme 4)
1996Up To 3/96(Scheme 4)
From 4/96 To 9/96(Scheme 5)
From 10/96 To 3/97(Scheme 6)
1997Up To 10/97(Scheme 6)
10/97 Onward(Scheme 7)
1998(Scheme 7)
1999Up To 3/99(Scheme 7)
4/99 Onward(Scheme 8)
323i1998(Scheme 7)
1999Up To 3/99(Scheme 7)
4/99 Onward(Scheme 8)
323is1998(Scheme 7)
1999Up To 3/99(Scheme 7)
4/99 Onward(Scheme 8)
325i1992(Scheme 2)
1993Up To 9/93(Scheme 2)
From 9/95(Scheme 3)
1994(Scheme 3)
1995Up To 9/95(Scheme 3)
10/95 Onward(Scheme 4)
325is1992(Scheme 2)
1993Up To 9/93(Scheme 2)
From 10/93 To 9/95(Scheme 3)
1994(Scheme 3)
1995From 10/93 To 9/95(Scheme 3)
10/95 Onward(Scheme 4)
328i1996Up To 3/96(Scheme 4)
From 4/96 To 9/96(Scheme 5)
From 10/96 To 3/97(Scheme 6)
1997From 10/96 To 3/97(Scheme 6)
10/97 Onward(Scheme 7)
1998(Scheme 7)
1999Up To 3/99(Scheme 7)
4/99 Onward(Scheme 8)
328is1996Up To 3/96(Scheme 4)
From 4/96 To 9/96(Scheme 5)
From 10/96 To 3/97(Scheme 6)
1997From 10/96 To 3/97(Scheme 6)
10/97 Onward(Scheme 7)
1998(Scheme 7)
1999Up To 3/99(Scheme 7)
4/99 Onward(Scheme 8)
M Coupe1999From 10/97 To 3/99(Scheme 7)
4/99 Onwards(Scheme 8)
M Roadster1998(Scheme 7)
1999From 10/97 To 3/99(Scheme 7)
4/99 Onward(Scheme 8)
M31995Up To 9/95(Scheme 3)
From 10/95 To 3/96(Scheme 4)
1996From 10/95 To 3/96(Scheme 4)
From 4/96 To 9/96(Scheme 5)
From 10/96 To 3/97(Scheme 6)
1997From 10/96 To 3/97(Scheme 6)
From 10/97 To 3/99(Scheme 7)
1998(Scheme 7)
1999Up To 3/99(Scheme 7)
4/99 Onward(Scheme 8)
Z31996Up To 3/96(Scheme 4)
From 4/96 To 9/96(Scheme 5)
From 10/96 To 3/97(Scheme 6)
1997From 10/96 To 3/97(Scheme 6)
From 10/97 To 3/99(Scheme 7)
1998(Scheme 7)
1999Up To 3/99(Scheme 7)
4/99 Onward(Scheme 8)

Glove Box Fuse Assignments

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
Scheme 3

Scheme 4

Scheme 4
Scheme 4

Scheme 5

Scheme 5
Scheme 5

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
Scheme 6

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
Scheme 7

Scheme 8

Scheme 8
Scheme 8

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