BMW E46 is the fourth generation of the 3rd series of passenger cars of the German automaker. A large range of engines, five body types to choose from, plus sporty modifications ensured the commercial success of this generation. In this article we will understand in detail fuse box diagrams BMW e46 (3rd series; 4th gen; 316Ci, 316i, 316ti, 318d, 318i, 320d, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330d, 330i, 30xd, m3) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2003, 2004, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 years of manufacture.
Here you will find the locations and photos of the mounting blocks. Also, we will separately mark the fuses responsible for the cigarette lighter and the fuel pump.
In the engine compartment
There is one main unit here, as well as separately placed relay modules.
Fuse box
Located in the rear of the engine compartment, next to the windshield wipers.
Relays
Location of individual relays in the underhood.
In the passenger compartment
Fuse box
It is located on the passenger side behind the glove box. There are some relays located on the back of it.
General view of the BMW E46 interior fuse box.
Relays
Placement of individual relays in the passenger compartment.
All electrical equipment
General layout of electronic components in the vehicle.
1. Air conditioner compressor solenoid clutch relay - behind the instrument panel, right-hand side;
2. Electronic air conditioner control unit;
3. Sunlight sensor (air conditioning system);
4. Antenna signal amplifier - rear pillar;
5. Antenna signal booster - left side of luggage compartment - Convertible;
6. Antenna signal amplifier - under the rear spoiler - station wagon;
7. Side impact sensor - driver's side, under the seat (under the mat);
8. Side impact sensor - on the passenger side, under the seat (under the mat);
9. Vehicle tilt sensor (anti-theft system) - right side of the luggage compartment;
10. Anti-theft alarm system horn - intake system resonator;
11. Anti-theft system control module (with volume change control) - roof panel;
12. Anti-theft alarm system switch, hood - engine compartment, right rear - in the mounting block;
13. Audio output amplifier - behind the rear left trim panel - Cabriolet;
14. Audio output amplifier - left-hand side of the luggage compartment;
15. Auxiliary heater control module;
16. Battery pack - engine compartment, rear right-hand side - 4 cylinder engines;
17. Battery pack - right side of luggage compartment -6 cylinder engines/Diesel;
18. Trunk lid/rear door release switch - left lower protective panel;
19. Motor relay for the folding sunroof lid drive motor - behind the instrument panel, right-hand side.;
20. Roof folding control module - behind the rear left-hand side trim panel;
21. Folding roof drive relay - left-hand side of the luggage compartment;
22. Diagnostic connector (DLC);
23. Diagnostic connector (DLC) - behind the instrument panel, near the steering column(05/00^);
24. Rearview mirror control module, driver's side;
25. Rearview mirror control module, passenger's side;
26. Mirror folding control module - behind the duffel box;
27. Underhood fuse and relay box;
28, 29, 30. Fuse and relay boxes in the passenger compartment behind the duffel box ;
31. Headlamp washer control module - behind the dashboard, right-hand side;
32. Rear window heater relay - right-hand side of luggage compartment, front;
33. Rear window heater relay 1 - behind the right-hand rear trim panel - Convertible;
34. Rear window heater relay 2 - behind the rear right-hand side trim panel - Convertible;
35. Heater fan relay - behind the center console;
36. Horn 1;
37. Horn 2;
38. Electronic immobilizer control unit - near the steering column;
39. Immobilizer ring antenna - near the ignition switch;
40. Instrument cluster control module - behind the instrument panel;
41. Lighting control module - functions: Emergency alarm relay, light switch, indicator relay, instrument cluster illumination rheostat;
42. Multifunction switch assembly;
43. Multifunction control module - behind the glove compartment - functions: Anti-theft system, auto-dimming rearview mirror, audio system, central locking, power windows, hazard warning lights, interior lamps, SRS electronic control unit, tail lights, sequential automatic transmission, windshield wiper/washer;
44. Navigation system control module - left-hand side of the luggage compartment;
45. Navigation system antenna - behind the instrument cluster;
46. Parking system control module - right-hand side of the luggage compartment;
47. Parking system buzzer - left front legroom;
48. Rain sensor;
49. Additional fuses - luggage compartment - on the suspension cup;
50. Power seat control module - under the seat, driver's side;
51. Power seat control module - under the seat, passenger side;
52. Exhaust air pump relay - behind the right-hand side of the dashboard;
53. Power sunroof control module - ceiling panel;
54. SRS control module - under the mat;
55. Body height sensor (front), headlight corrector - wheel arch of the front right wheel;
56. Body height sensor (rear), headlight corrector - wheel arch of the rear right wheel.;
57. Telephone interface control module-under center console, rear.;
58. Trailer electrical control module - right-hand side of the luggage compartment;
59. Electronic control module for the transmission - engine compartment - in the mounting box;
60. Tire pressure monitoring system control module - behind the luggage compartment;
61. Vehicle speed sensor - right rear wheel speed sensor;
62. Windshield washer nozzle temperature sensor - under the underbody (front).
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