We offer you the opportunity to become acquainted with the wiring diagrams of the BMW E36 fuse boxes and relays and their locations. The E36 is the third generation of the BMW 3-series. This car was produced in 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and even before 2000, compact models were produced according to the version of the E36 hatchback body.
In the diesel versions, the fuses are located in two boxes, one in the engine compartment, as in the gasoline versions, and the other under the rear seat. The most powerful 80A fuse is located near the battery under the rear seat and protects the entire battery-powered circuit.
Engine compartment fuse box
It is located under the hood on the right side closer to the driver under a black cover.
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Diagram
Designation
| 1 | Fuel pump relay |
| 2 | Relay, electronic engine control unit |
| 3 | Oxygen sensor relay |
| 4 | Horn relay |
| 5 | Fog lamp relay |
| 6 | Headlight relay |
| 7 | Headlamp high beam relay |
| 8 | Alarm relay |
| 9 | Heater blower motor relay |
| 10 | Heated rear window relay |
| 11 | Safety relay ABS |
| 12 | ABS pump relay |
| 13 | Cooling fan motor relay 2 |
| 14 | A / C compressor electromagnetic clutch relay |
| 15 | Cooling fan motor relay 1 |
| F1 | (30A) Luke |
| F2 | (15A) Trailer socket |
| F3 | (30A) Headlamp washer / cleaner |
| F4 | (15A) Heated seat |
| F5 | (30A) Power seat |
| F6 | (20A) Heated rear window |
| F7 | (5A) Ignition switch heater, central locking, anti-theft system, convertible roof drive |
| F8 | (15A) Horn |
| F9 | (20A) Audio system |
| F10 | (30A) ABS / TCS electronic control unit, active suspension system |
| F11 | (7,5A) Headlight – left |
| F12 | (7,5A) Headlamp-Right |
| F13 | (5A) Power windows – rear (2-door models) |
| F14 | (30A) Power windows |
| F15 | (7.5A) Fog lights – front, instrument cluster |
| F16 | (5A) ECM, air conditioning |
| F17 | (7,5A) Rear fog lamps |
| F18 | (15A) Fuel pump |
| F19 | (15A / 30A) Power windows-rear. (4-door models / convertible) |
| F20 | (10A) Air conditioning / heating system |
| F21 | (5A) ABS / TCS electronic control unit, active suspension system |
| F22 | (5A) Fog lights |
| F23 | (5A) Seat heaters, instrument cluster, clock, trip computer, turn signals, ABS, engine compartment lamp, heater, heated rear window, fog lights, headlamp relay |
| F24 | (15A) Heated windscreen washer nozzles, power door mirrors, parking aid |
| F25 | (5A) Light switch (headlights / fog lights) |
| F26 | (10A) Reversing lights, gear selector, oxygen sensor, diagnostic connector, fuel heater |
| F27 | (5A) Anti-lock braking system / traction control, instrument cluster, trip computer |
| F28 | (5A) ECM, ECM, ECM, cruise control ECM |
| F29 | (7.5A) High beam – left headlight |
| F30 | (7,5A) High beam – headlamp right |
| F31 | (15A) Instrument panel, clock, trip computer, anti-theft system, central locking signal control module, air conditioning system |
| F32 | (30A) Cigarette lighter fuse |
| F33 | (10A) Lamps / Tails – Left Engine compartment lamp, interior lamps, charging connector, anti-theft system, telephone, door lock heater |
| F34 | (30A) Indicator / hazard lamps, shock sensor (anti-theft system), anti-theft system |
| F35 | (25A) Central locking, retractable roof drive |
| F36 | (30A) Windscreen wiper / washer control module |
| F37 | (10A) Lamps, front and rear, right |
| F38 | (30A) ABS |
| F39 | (7,5A) A / C compressor electromagnetic clutch relay |
| F40 | (30A) Power seat |
| F41 | (30A) A / C condenser blower motor |
| F42 | (7.5A) SRS Roll-Over Protection System (Convertible) |
| F43 | (5A) Interior lamps, anti-theft system, central locking, telephone, convertible roof drive |
| F44 | (15A) Windscreen wiper / washer control module, glove compartment lamp, audio system, anti-theft system |
| F45 | (7.5A) Trip computer, auxiliary alarm unit |
| F46 | (7.5A) Instrument panel, brake lights, cruise control |
Check the information provided with your description on the back of the cover. In this version, number 32 at 30A is responsible for the cigarette lighter.
K2 – horn relay;
K4 – heating blower relay;
K10 – ABS safety relay;
K13 – rear window heater relay;
K16– relay-interrupter for direction indicators and alarm;
K19 – air conditioning compressor relay;
K21 – relay for the electric drive of the radiator fan (air conditioning) of the 1st stage;
K22 – relay for the electric drive of the radiator fan (air conditioning), 2nd stage;
K46 – high beam headlamp relay;
K47 – fog lamp relay;
K48 – low beam headlamp relay;
K75 – pump motor relay ABC;
K6300 – main relay of the Motronic ignition / injection system;
K6301 – fuel pump relay;
K6303 – lambda probe heating relay.
Passenger compartment relay box
Located under the dashboard on the left.
For cars produced before 1996.
| 1 | Power window / sunroof relay |
| 2 | Control unit (in case of emergency) |
| 3 | Heater blower motor relay |
| 4 | Headlight washer / washer relay |
| 5 | Windshield / headlight wiper control unit |
| 6 | Window regulator motor relay – rear 2-door models |
For cars produced after 1996.
| 1 | Power window / sunroof relay |
| 2 | Control unit (weld) |
| 3 | Heater blower motor relay |
| 7 | Fuse 48 (40A), AC – 316i / 318i |
- 48 – 40A Fan (high speed)
- 50 – 5A Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve, Carbon Filter Valve
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Where is the passenger compartment relay box actually located on a 1995 BMW. My front windows don’t work and sunroof do not work, but I hear a clicking noise from the glove box area when I try to let down both front windows. Rear windows work. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Also, do you have an actual picture of where the passenger compartment relay box is on a 95 BMW 318i?
What is the starter relay no. For my E36 318i 1997 l can’t figure it out please help the car can’t start dash board just switched off once on.