1996-2002 BMW Z3 E36 Fuse Box Diagram

The BMW Z3 E36 is a two-seat roadster that was produced from 1996 to 2002. It is powered by a variety of engines, including the 1.9L M44 inline-4, the 2.8L M52 inline-6, and the 3.0L M54 inline-6.

The Z3 E36 has two fuse boxes: the main fuse box and the passenger compartment fuse box. The main fuse box is located under the hood, and the passenger compartment fuse box is located in the passenger compartment.

This article provides diagrams of the main fuse box and the passenger compartment fuse box for the BMW Z3 E36. The diagrams show the location of each fuse and its corresponding function.

By understanding the fuse box diagrams, you can easily diagnose and repair electrical problems in your BMW Z3 E36.

Here are some additional tips for using the fuse box diagrams:

• Make sure that the car is turned off before you work on the fuse boxes.
• Use a plastic fuse puller to remove the fuses.
• Do not use a metal tool to remove the fuses, as this could damage the fuse terminals.
• If a fuse is blown, replace it with a fuse of the same amperage.
• If you are unsure of the function of a fuse, consult your BMW Z3 E36 owner’s manual.

Electrical Distribution Center

Fuse Number	Fuse Amp. Rating	Protected components
1	30A	Sunroof
2	15A	Trailer connector
3	30A	Headlight washers
4	15A	Heated seats
5	30A	Driver’s seat
6	20A	Heated rear windscreen
7	5A	Heated door lock Central locking Central control unit Remote control Folding roof Transmission SMG Engine management, CNG
8	15A	Horns
9	20A	Radio
10	30A	ABS Stability control (ASC)
11	7.5A	Left dipped beam: Headlights Front fog lights Crash sensor Alarm system On-board computer
12	7.5A	Right dipped beam: Headlights Front fog lights Crash sensor Alarm system On-board computer
13	5A	Windows / Engine control unit
14	30A	Front windows Body control unit / Central control unit
15	15A	Headlights Front fog lights
16	5A	Heating and ventilation Engine control unit
17	7.5A/10A	1996-1997: Front fog lights 1998-2002: Rear fog light
18	15A	Engine control unit
19	30A	Windows / Seats
20	30A	Heating and air conditioning
21	5A	ABS Stability control (ASC)
22	5A	Light switch Headlights
23	5A	Heated seats Flasher unit Instrument panel Clock Headlights Heated rear windscreen Heating and air conditioning On-board computer ABS
24	10A	Heated washers Heated mirrors Parking distance control
25	5A	Crash sensor Alarm system Headlights Tail lights Parking lights Light switch Engine compartment lights
26	10A	1996-1997: Reversing lights Automatic transmission Clock Parking distance control On-board computer Immobiliser Mirrors Alternator 1998-2002: Engine control unit Alternator Cooling fan Automatic transmission
27	5A	Airbag ABS Stability control (ASC) Instrument panel Folding roof On-board computer Engine control unit
28	5A	Starter motor Automatic transmission Engine control unit Cruise control Immobiliser
29	7.5A	Headlights Fog lights
30	7.5A	Headlights Fog lights
31	5A	On-board computer Instrument panel Clock Body control unit Heating and air conditioning Immobiliser Parking distance control Starter motor
32	30A	Passenger compartment
33	10A	Sidelights Number plate lights Light switch Tail lights Interior lights Telephone Radio On-board computer Heated door locks Body control unit
34	15A	Hazard warning lights Crash sensor Alarm sensor Direction indicators
35	25A	Central locking Body control unit Folding roof Heated door locks
36	30A	Wash/wipe system
37	10A	1996-1997: Interior lights Wash/wipe system Heating and air conditioning On-board computer Light switch Headlights Fog lights Number plate lights Parking lights Tail lights 1998-2002: Headlight levelling Sidelights Number plate lights Tail lights Interior lights Passenger compartment Wash/wipe system
38	30A	ABS Stability control (ASC) Heating and ventilation
39	7.5A	Heating and air conditioning Engine control unit
40	30A	Seats / Heating and air conditioning
41	30A	Heating and ventilation Airbag
42	7.5A	Airbag Folding roof
43	5A	Interior lights Central locking Remote control Telephone Alarm system Body control unit Airbag Folding roof Mirrors
44	15A	Interior Radio Wash/wipe system Body control unit Headlight washers
45	7.5A	On-board computer Wash/wipe system Clock Instrument panel Immobiliser
46	15A	Instrument panel On-board computer Immobiliser Cruise control Clock ABS Stability control (ASC) Automatic transmission Brake lights Remote control
R1		Fuel pump relay or Number plate lights Right sidelights
R2		DME relay or Left sidelights relay
R3		Oxygen sensor relay or Daylight running system relay
R4		Horn relay
R5		Front fog lights relay or Air conditioning relay
R6		Main beam relay
R7		Dipped beam relay
R8		Flasher unit relay
R9		Blower relay
R10		Cooling fan relay, stage 1
R11		Air-conditioning compressor relay
R12		Cooling fan relay, stage 2
R13		ABS pump relay
R14		ABS main relay
R15		Heated rear windscreen relay or Discharge relay

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