1991 BMW 3 Series E36 fuse box diagram

The 1991 3 Series generation E36 has one fuse box:

Front power distribution box
Front power distribution box
TypeNo.Description
Fuse ATO
30A
1
Power tilt/slide sunroof (SHD)
Fuse ATO
30A
3
Headlight washer system (SRA), Rear wipe/wash interval control unit (Touring, Compact)
Fuse ATO
15A
4
Unloader relay terminal 15 (Heated seats)
Fuse ATO
30A
5
Passenger's seat adjustment switch
Fuse ATO
20A
6
Rear defogger relay
Fuse ATO
30A
6
Rear defogger relay
Fuse ATO
5A
7
Electronic gear indicator, Central locking switch, Driver's door lock switch, Central locking (ZV) drive driver's door, Central locking module (ZVM), Central locking (ZV) drive passenger's door, Passenger's door lock switch, Control unit, remote control, Rear lid lock relay, Central locking drive rear lid (Touring), Rear lid microswitch (mechanical convertible soft top), Convertible soft top flap lock, Convertible soft top module, Anti-theft control module (Alpine)
Fuse ATO
15A
8
Horn relay, Anti-theft control module (Alpine)
Fuse ATO
20A
9
Radio, Hifi amplifier, Subwoofer, CD changer, Unloader relay terminal R
Fuse ATO
30A
10
Antilock brake system (ABS), Automatic stability control (ASC)
Fuse ATO
7.5A
11
Without CCM: Left low beam light, with CCM: Check control module
Fuse ATO
7.5A
12
Without CCM: Right low beam light, with CCM: Check control module
Fuse ATO
5A
13
Comfort relay (two-door model)
Fuse ATO
30A
14
Driver's side power window module, Passenger's side power window module
Fuse ATO
15A
15
Right fog light, Left fog light, Instrument cluster
Fuse ATO
7.5A
15
Left fog light, Right fog light, Instrument cluster
Fuse ATO
5A
16
A/C compressor relay, Auxiliary fan stage 1 relay (normal speed relay), Auxiliary fan stage 2 relay (high speed relay)
Fuse ATO
10A
17
Without CCM: Fog light switch (Rear fog light switch)
Fuse ATO
7.5A
17
With CCM: Fog light switch (Rear fog light switch)
Fuse ATO
15A
18
Fuel pump
Fuse ATO
15A
19
Park heating/ventilation relay box
Fuse ATO
30A
20
Blower switch / without park ventilation: Heating blower relay, with park ventilation: Heating blower relay, Independent ventilation relay
Fuse ATO
5A
21
Antilock brake system (ABS), Automatic stability control (ASC)
Fuse ATO
5A
22
Light switch, Daytime running lights coding diode
Fuse ATO
5A
23
Combination switch (turn indicator/low beam selector), Instrument cluster, Thermal switch (LA Japan), ABS control unit, Rear defogger relay, Multi-function clock / On-board display / On-board computer, Unloader relay terminal 15, with IHKA: Automatic climate control unit, with heating control: Water valves, Temperature regulator
Fuse ATO
10A
24
Thermal switch, heated jets, Rollover sensor, Mirror control unit, Parking aid control unit
Fuse ATO
5A
25
Light switch, Low beam relay
Fuse ATO
15A
26
Program switch, Auxiliary connector (US), Automatic transmission range switch, Diagnostic connector, Reversing light switch (without EGS)
Fuse ATO
10A
26
Automatic transmission range switch, Program switch, Fuel heating (diesel), Alternator cut-out relay (diesel), Diagnostic connector, Oil level switch, thermal, Oxygen sensor and air pump relays, Reversing light switch, SMG control unit, Hydraulic pump relay, Hydraulic unit, Starter immobilization relay, Throttle flap heater
Fuse ATO
5A
27
Instrument cluster
Fuse ATO
5A
28
with EGS: Automatic transmission range switch, with SMG: SMG control unit, Electronic gear indicator, Gear indicator, centre console
Fuse ATO
7.5A
29
Left high beam
Fuse ATO
7.5A
30
Right high beam
Fuse ATO
5A
31
Instrument cluster, On-board display / Multi-function clock, On-board computer, Analogue clock, Chime module, Antitheft (DWA) LED, With IHKA: Water valves, Automatic climate control unit, With IHKR: IHKR control panel, Integrated climate regulation control module
Fuse ATO
30A
32
Reading lights relay, Front cigar lighter
Fuse ATO
10A
33
Charge socket, Light switch, Cellular telephone, Door lock heating relay, Luggage compartment light, Rear compartment interior light, centre (Touring) Right trunk light assembly (Compact), Interior light, right rear (with reading light), Interior light, left rear (with reading light), Interior/reading lamp, front (with ZKE) Front left footwell light (Front right footwell light), Left parking light relay, Driver's side power window module
Fuse ATO
15A
34
Hazard flasher relay, Crash alarm sensor (with crash alarm sensor)
Fuse ATO
25A
35
with ZVM: Central locking module (ZVM), with ZKE: ZKE control unit
Fuse ATO
30A
36
Wipe-wash module (Low II) / Wipe/wash module
Fuse ATO
10A
37
Right parking light/licence plate light relay, Light switch
Fuse ATO
30A
38
Antilock brake system (ABS), Automatic stability control (ASC)
Fuse ATO
7.5A
39
A/C compressor relay
Fuse ATO
30A
40
Driver's seat adjustment switch, Driver's lumbar support switch
Fuse ATO
30A
41
Auxiliary fan stage 1 relay (low; only diesel), Auxiliary fan stage 2 relay (high)
Fuse ATO
7.5A
42
Electronic seat control, Driver's side impact sensor, Passenger's side impact sensor, Rollover sensor, Airbag diagnostic module, Driver's seat belt buckle switch
Fuse ATO
5A
43
Interior light, right rear, Interior light, left rear, Top Hifi switch, Central locking module (ZVM), ZKE control unit, Spatial sound relay, Passenger's make-up mirror light, Driver's make-up mirror light, Interior/reading lamp, front, Convertible soft top module, Control unit, remote control, Cellular telephone, Reading lights relay, Anti-theft control module (Alpine)
Fuse ATO
15A
44
Wipe-wash module (Low II), Wipe/wash module, Rear wipe/wash interval control unit (Touring, Compact), Windscreen wiper switch (Touring, Compact), Radio, Glovebox light/switch, Twin relay module, Unloader relay terminal R
Fuse ATO
7.5A
45
Check control module, On-board computer / Multi-function clock / On-board display, Wiper relay, Wiper motor relay
Fuse ATO
15A
46
Clutch switch, Instrument cluster, Brake light switch, Cruise control module, Cruise control switch, Board computer (BC-low)
Relay
R1
Fuel pump relay / Oxygen sensor and air pump relays (M3) / Secondary air pump relay Engine control module relay / Alternator cut-out relay (diesel)
Relay
R2
Engine control module relay / Fuel pump relay
Relay
R3
Oxygen sensor relay / EKP and start detector relay / Wiper motor relay / Engine control module relay / Secondary air pump relay / Delivery pump relay (diesel)
Relay
R4
Horn relay
Relay
R5
Fog light relay
Relay
R6
High beam relay
Relay
R7
Low beam relay / Secondary air pump relay
Relay
R8
Hazard flasher relay
Relay
R9
Blower relay
Relay
R10
Rear defogger relay
Relay
R11
ABS relay
Relay
R12
ABS pump motor relay
Relay
R13
Auxiliary fan stage 2 relay (high speed)
Relay
R14
A/C compressor relay
Relay
R15
Auxiliary fan stage 1 relay (low speed)

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