Fuses and relays BMW 3 Series (E36, 1990 - 2000)

The BMW E36 is the third generation of passenger cars of the 3rd series of the German automaker, produced from 1990 to 2000. This generation received an elegantly streamlined body and was originally presented as a four-door, as opposed to the second generation, which was mainly two-door. In this material, we will analyze in detail the fuse diagrams of the 3rd generation BMW 3 series e36  -  1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 of release.

Here you will find the locations and photos of the mounting blocks. Separately, we note the fuses responsible for the cigarette lighter and fuel pump.

General arrangement

Location of the electronic components.

No.	Component
1	Antenna signal booster
2	Air conditioning electronic control unit
3	Security Diagnostic Module (SRS)
4	Anti-theft control module
5	Vehicle tilt sensor (anti-theft system) ^1996
6	Vehicle tilt sensor (anti-theft system) 1996^
7	Audio output amplifier
8
9	Additional block of system of indication of malfunction
10	Left front brake pad wear sensor
11	Right rear brake pad wear sensor
12	Central locking control module
13	Roof folding control module
14	Retractable roof motor
15	E/m valve of a drive of system of maintenance of speed (cruise control)
16	Cruise Control Module (Cruise Control)
17	Diagnostic socket (4 cylinders)
18	Diagnostic socket (6 cylinders)
19	Power Window Control Module
20	Electronic engine control unit
21	Fuel pump (in tank)
22	Underhood fuse box
23	Cabin Relay Blocks (#1/#2/#3)
24
25
26	Glow plug relay
27	Air conditioner/heater fan motor
28	Electronic immobilizer control unit
29	Inertial fuel cut-off switch
30	Multifunction control box
31	Outside temperature sensor (trip computer)
32	Outside temperature sensor (air conditioning system)
33	Parking System Control Module ^1996
34	Parking System Control Module 1996^
35	Power steering control module
36	Safety arc drive
37	Safety arc drive
38	Seat adjustment control module
39	Sunroof control module
40	Accelerator pedal position sensor
41	Electronic gearbox control unit
42	Trip computer
43	Control module for variable valve timing system
44	Vehicle speed sensor
45	Windshield wiper control module
46	Windshield wiper motor

In the passenger compartment

In the area of ​​​​the dashboard there are three blocks with relay modules.

Relay box #1

Diagram.

Models up to 1996
No.	Decryption
1	Power Window/Sunroof Relay
2	Control unit (in case of accident)
3	Heater fan motor relay
4	headlight cleaner/washer
5	Windshield/Headlight Wiper Control Unit
6	Power Window Motor Relay - Rear 2-door models
Models after 1996
No.	Purpose
1	power windows / sunroof
2	Control block
3	heater fan motor
7	Fuse 48 (40A), AC - 316i/318i

Relay box #2

Diagram.

Models up to 1996
No.	Decryption
1	Fuse 47 (15A) - anti-theft system
2	Starter relay
3	Windshield wiper motor relay 2
4	Windshield wiper motor relay 1
5	starter
Models after 1996
No.	Purpose
1	Fuse 47 - anti-theft system 15A
2	seat heating
5	power window motor

Relay box #3

Diagram.

No.	Decryption
1	Relay 1 front / rear marker lamps
2	Door lock heater time relay
3	Heater ventilation relay
4	Anti-theft relay
6	Relay 2 forward/rear marker lamps

In the engine compartment

The unit is located on the right side of the engine compartment under a plastic cover.

Access example.

General view of the board.

Diagram
No.	Relay assignment
K2	horn
K4	heating blower;
K10	ABS safety relay;
K13	heated rear window;
K16	relay-interrupter for direction indicators and alarm;
K19	air conditioning compressor;
K21	radiator fan electric drive (air conditioning) 1st stage;
K22	radiator fan electric drive (air conditioning) 2nd stage;
K46	high beam headlights;
K47	fog lights;
K48	dipped headlights
K75	ABC pump motor;
K6300	the main relay of the ignition / injection system Motronic;
K6301	fuel pump relay;
K6303	heating lambda probe.
No.	Fuse decoding	A
1	Sunroof	30
2	Trailer electrical connector	15
3	Washer / headlight cleaner	30
4	seat heater	15
5	Power seat	30
6	Rear window heater	20
7	Ignition lock heater, central locking, anti-theft system, convertible roof drive	5
8	Sound signal	15
9	Audio system	20
10	ABS/TCS electronic control unit, active suspension system	30
11	Headlight - left	7.5
12	Headlight-right	7.5
13	power window drive - rear. (2-door models)	5
14	Power windows	30
15	Fog lights - front, instrument cluster	7.5
16	Engine control unit, air conditioning	five
17	Rear fog lights	7.5
18	Fuel pump fuse	15
19	Power windows-rear. (4-door models/convertible)	15/30
20	Air conditioning / heating system	10
21	ABS/TCS electronic control unit, active suspension system	5
22	Fog lights	5
23	Seat heaters, instrument cluster, clock, trip computer, direction indicators, ABS system, engine compartment lamp, heater, rear window defroster, fog lights, headlight relay	5
24	Windshield washer jet heaters, power door mirrors, parking system	15
25	Light Switch (Headlights/Fog Lights)	5
26	Reversing lights, gear selector, oxygen sensor, diagnostic connector, fuel heater	10
27	Anti-lock brakes / traction control, instrument cluster, trip computer	5
28	Engine ECU, Traction Control ECU, Cruise Control ECU	5
29	High Beam - Left Headlight	7.5
30	High beam - right headlight	7.5
31	Instrument cluster, clock, trip computer, anti-theft system, central locking signal control unit, air conditioning system	15
32	BMW e36 cigarette lighter fuse	30
33	Front / rear marker lamps - left. Engine compartment lamp, interior lamps, charging socket, anti-theft system, telephone, door lock heater	10
34	Turn signal/alarm lamps, shock sensor (anti-theft system), anti-theft system	30
35	Central locking, convertible roof drive	25
36	Windshield wiper/washer control unit	30
37	Front and rear parking lights - right	10
38	ABS system	30
39	A/C Compressor Magnetic Clutch Relay	7.5
40	Power seat	30
41	AC condenser fan motor	30
42	SRS, roll-over protection system (convertible)	7.5
43	Interior lamps, anti-theft system, central locking, telephone, power roof	5
44	Windshield wiper/washer control unit, glove box light, audio system, anti-theft system	15
45	Trip computer, auxiliary signaling unit	7.5
46	Instrument cluster, brake lights, cruise control	7.5