The i3 is the first mass-produced electric car from German company BMW. It is powered by a 125 kW electric motor. In 2013, its range in a standardized driving cycle was 190 km; with further development of battery technology, the range was increased to 310 km. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the fuse diagrams for the BMW i3 (first generation; internal designation i01) manufactured in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Here you will find the locations and photos of the distribution blocks. The fuse responsible for the “cigarette lighter” is highlighted in bold.
Fuse box No. 1
Located in the passenger compartment. It is combined with the electronic body control unit (BDC).
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| No. | Description | Ampere |
| F1 | Passenger window electric drive | 30A |
| F2 | Window electric drive | 30A |
| F3 | Central locking | 20A |
| F4 | Driver window electric drive | 30A |
| F5 | Rear window heating relay | 30A |
| F6 | Empty | - |
| F7 | Central locking | 20A |
| F8 | Empty | - |
| F9 | BDC light control panel, steering wheel controls, emergency button | 5A |
| F10 | Empty | - |
| F11 | OBD connector / IHKR (IHKA) electronic climate control unit | 7.5A |
| F12 | Driver and passenger handles | 5A |
| F13 | Audible signal (horn) | 15A |
| F14 | Empty | - |
Fuse box No. 2
Located under the storage box for small items.
To access, turn the latches (1) and lower the cover as indicated by the arrow (2).
The photo shows an example.
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| No. | Description | Ampere |
| F39 | Alarm system and functional center in the roof | 5A |
| F40 | DSC, parking brake control unit, parking brake button | 5A |
| F41 | Instrument cluster | 5A |
| F42 | Remote control receiver (keyless entry system) | 5A |
| F43 | Left headlight | 15A |
| F44 | Right headlight | 15A |
| F45 | Identification device on the windshield | 5A |
| F46 | Empty | |
| F47 | Parking brake control unit | 5A |
| F48 | Empty | |
| F49 | Radiator grille drive | 5A |
| f50 | Electrochromatic mirror in the passenger compartment | 5A |
| f51 | Horn | 5A |
| F52 | Fan in the armrest | 5A |
| F53 | AUC sensor | 5A |
| F54 | Electric power steering | 5A |
| F55 | Parking assistant (parking sensor) | 5A |
| F56 | Video surveillance camera | 5A |
| F57 | Camera-based assistance system | 7,5A |
| F58 | SZL communication center in the steering wheel | 5A |
| F59 | empty | |
| F60 | SAS | 5A |
| F61 | HU | 20A |
| F62 | empty | |
| F63 | EME | 7,5A |
| F64 | empty | |
| F65 | cigarette lighter in armrest | 20A |
| F66 | USB port / electrochromatic rearview mirror in passenger compartment | 5A |
