BMW 3 E36 and E35/5 (1990-2000) – fuse box diagram
Year of production: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000.
Cigarette lighter fuse (electrical outlet) in BMW 3 E36 and E35/5 (1990-2000). Is fuse 32 in the fuse box.
Front distribution box
| Fuse | Amps [A] | Description |
| 1 | 30 | Sloping and sliding electric roof (SHD) |
| 2 | 15 | From 9/93 onwards: Tow hook |
| 5 | From 9/96 onwards: Engine control system | |
| 3 | 30 | Wiper/rear washer interval control unit (Touring, Compact) Headlight Washer System (SRA) Radio / HiFi (9/94 to 8/95) |
| 4 | 15 | Relief relay terminal 15 (heated seats) |
| 5 | 30 | Passenger Seat Adjustment Switch |
| 6 | 20 | Rear defogger relay |
| 30 | Rear defogger relay | |
| 7 | 5 | Electronic Gear Indicator Central locking switch driver’s door lock switch central locking (ZV) for driver’s door central locking module (ZVM) Central door locking module (ZV) Passenger driving Passenger door lock switch control unit, remote control closing the cover on the back of the relay rear cover for central immobilizer (Touring) Rear door microswitch (mechanical soft top with roof change) Lock Opening soft roof module with conversion function Soft roof module anti-theft control (alpine) |
| 8 | 15 | Relay anti-theft horn control module (Alpine) |
| 9 | 20 | Radio HiFi Amplifier Subwoofer CD changer (up to 8/93) Relay terminal R (up to 8/92) |
| 10 | 30 | Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) |
| 11 | 7,5 | no CCM: Dip beam on the left From MCC: Check the control module |
| 12 | 7,5 | no CCM: Dip beam on the right From MCC: Check the control module |
| 13 | 5 | Comfort relay (2-door model) |
| 14 | 30 | Driver’s side window module (up to 8/93) Passenger side window module (up to 8/93) ZKE control unit (ZKE IV; since 9/93) |
| 15 | 15 | Left fog light Right fog light Instrument cluster |
| 7,5 | Left fog light Right fog light Instrument cluster |
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| 16 | 5 | A/C Compressor Relay Auxiliary fan stage 1 (normal speed relay) Auxiliary fan stage 2 (high speed relay) |
| 17 | 10 | no MCC: Fog light switch (rear fog light switch). |
| 7,5 | From CCM: Fog light switch (rear fog light switch). | |
| 18 | 15 | Fuel Pump |
| 19 | 15 | a 8/92: Heating / Vent Relay Box parking |
| 30 | 8/93 onward: Relay module | |
| 20 | 30 | a 8/92: Fan switch from 9/92 onwards: unventilated parking: Heating Fan Relay with fan parking: Heating Fan Relay Independent Fan Relay |
| 21 | 5 | Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) |
| 22 | 5 | Change Daylight coding diode continuous light |
| 23 | 5 | Combination switch (turn signal / switch Low beam) Combination indicators Thermal Switch (LA, Japan) ABS control unit Rear defogger relay Multi-function Clock / On-board Display / On-board Computer Relay terminal relieving 15 From IHKA: automatic air conditioning with heating control: water valves temperature controller |
| 24 | 10 | Thermal switch, nozzles heated Roof Sensor Controller Mirror Controller Parking aids |
| 25 | 5 | Change Daylighting Relay Module (from 9/97) High Beam Relay (9/94 to 8/97) Dipped-beam relay (9/92 to 8/94) Left parking light relay (9/93 to 8/94 ) Right parking light / license plate light relay (9/93 to 8/94) |
| 26 | 15 | TO 8/92: Program switch connector auxiliary (USA) Automatic transmission range switch Diagnostic connector Reversing Light Switch (without EGS) |
| 10 | 9/92 onward: Automatic transmission range switch. program Fuel heating (diesel) Courier deactivation alternator (diesel) Diagnostic connector Oil level switch, thermal Oxygen sensor and air pump relays Reversing light switch SMG Control Unit Relay Pump hydraulic moduleHydraulics Start Relay Immobilizer Throttle Flap Heater |
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| 27 | 5 | Instrument cluster |
| 28 | 5 | From EGS: automatic transmission range switch of the SMG: SMG control unit. Electronic Indicator Gear indicator, center console |
| 29 | 7,5 | Left Traffic Light |
| 30 | 7,5 | Traffic Light Right |
| 31 | 5 | Instrument cluster On-board display / multifunction clock On-board Computer Analog clock Module bell Electronic immobilizer control unit (EWS II; from 9/94) Anti-theft light (DWA) FROM IHKA: water valves Automatic Air Conditioning FROM IHKR: IHKR control panel Integrated air conditioning control module |
| 32 | 30 | Front cigar lighter Reading light relays |
| 33 | 10 | Ignition switch (condition to 9/93) Charging socket Light switch CD Switch (from 9/93 onwards) Cell phone Door lock heating relay Luggage compartment lighting Rear interior compartment, center (Touring) Right trunk light assembly (compact) Interior lighting, right rear (with reading light) Lighting. Interior, rear left (with reading light) Interior / reading light, front (with ZKE) ZKE Controller (from 9/93) Front left leg light (front right light) Parking light ) Left parking light relay Driver’s side window module (up to 8/93) |
| 34 | 15 | Emergency Light Relay Collision alarm sensor (with collision alarm sensor) |
| 35 | 25 | From ZVM: Central locking module (ZVM). from driver ZKE: ZKE |
| 36 | 30 | Cleaning/washing module (Low II) / Cleaning/washing module |
| 37 | 10 | Change Right parking lights / license plate light relay |
| 38 | 30 | Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) |
| 39 | 7,5 | A/C compressor relay |
| 40 | 30 | Seat adjustment switch Driver’s lumbar support switch |
| 41 | 30 | Relay for auxiliary fan stage 1 (low; diesel only) Auxiliary Fan stage 2 Relay (High) |
| 42 | 7,5 | Electronic seat control Driver’s side impact sensor Driver’s side impact sensor Passenger Sensor rollover Airbag diagnostic module Driver’s seat belt buckle switch |
| 43 | 5 | Interior lighting, rear right Interior lighting, rear left Hifi top switch Central locking module (ZVM) Controller ZKE Surround Sound Relay Lighting Passenger Makeup Mirror Driver Makeup Mirror Illumination Lamp Interior/reading, front Convertible retractable soft top module Controller, remote control Cell phone Reading light relays Anti-theft control module (Alpine) |
| 44 | 15 |
Module Windshield Wiper / Washer Module (Low II) Wiper Interval Control Unit / Rear Washer (Touring, Compact) Wiper Interval Switch (Touring, Compact) Radio Lighting / Switch in practical radio storage compartment Dual relay module (up to 8/95) Relay terminal R (up to 8/92) |
| 45 | 7,5 | Verification control module Transmitter-receiver (EWS II; from 9/95) Starter switch (from 9/96 onwards) On-board computer / multifunction clock / on-board display Windshield wiper relay (until 8/95) Windshield Wiper Motor Relay (until 8/95) |
| 46 | 15 | Clutch Switch Kit indicators Brake Light Switch Module Cruise Control Switch Data Link Connector (from 9/95) On-board Computer (BC-low) |
| Courier | ||
| R1 | Fuel Pump Relay | |
| Oxygen sensor and air pump relays (M3) | ||
| Secondary Air Pump Relay | ||
| Relay motor control module | ||
| Alternator shutdown relay (diesel) | ||
| R2 | Relay motor control module | |
| Fuel Pump Relay | ||
| R3 | Oxygen sensor relay | |
| EKP and start the sensor relay | ||
| Wiper Motor Relay | ||
| Relay motor control module | ||
| Secondary air pump relay | ||
| Delivery Pump Relay (diesel) | ||
| R4 | Horn relay | |
| R5 | Light Fog Relay | |
| R6 | High beam relay (up to 8/93) | |
| Dipped-beam relay (from 9/93 onwards) | ||
| R7 | Dipped-beam relay (up to 8/93) | |
| High Beam Relay (from 9/93 onwards) | ||
| Secondary air pump relay | ||
| R8 | Emergency Light Relay | |
| R9 | Blower relay | |
| R10 | Rear defogger relay | |
| R11 | ABS Relay | |
| R12 | ABS pump motor relay | |
| ABS pump motor relay, time-delayed | ||
| R13 | Auxiliary fan phase 2 relay (high speed) | |
| R14 | A/C compressor relay | |
| R15 | Auxiliary fan phase 1 relay (low speed) | |
Relay holder under the left side of the dashboard
| Fuse | Amps [A] | Description |
| 48 | 40 | Auxiliary fan phase 2 relay (high speed) |
| 50 | 5 | Exhaust gas flap valve carbon |
| Relay | ||
| R1 | Independent ventilation relay | |
| R2 | Dual Relay (up to 8/95) | |
| R3 | Collision Alarm Sensor | |
| R4 | Headlamp / Fog Cleaning Module (SRA) (up to 8/95) | |
| High beam relay | ||
| Daylight Continuous Relay | ||
| R5 | Comfort Relay | |
| Folding Roof Comfort Relay | ||
| R6 | Relief relay terminal R (up to 8/92) | |
Connection strip under the left side of the instrument panel
| Fuse | Amps [A] | Description |
| 47 | 158 | Horn courier (alpine) Onboard Computer Anti-theft control module (Alpine) |
| Relay | ||
| R1 | Relief relay terminal 15 | |
| Horn relay (compact) | ||
| R2 | Backlight relay | |
| Windshield wiper relay (until 8/95) | ||
| R3 | Wiper Motor Relay (until 8/95) | |
| R4 | Articulated courier | |
| Start relay (until 8/94) | ||
| Startup relay (9/93 to 9/94) | ||
Junction strip under right side of instrument panel
| Number | Description |
| R1 | Right parking light / license plate light relay |
| R2 | Left parking light relay |
| Thermal Switch (LA, Japan) | |
| R3 | Door Lock Heater Relay |
| R4 | Rear LOCKER WARNING: Terminal and wiring harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market. |
