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.
Table of Contents
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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