fuse box location BMW Z3M ROADSTER 1999 E36 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual

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BMW NA
ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING
MANUAL
SERIES 3 – E36/7 (Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupe,
M Roadster, and M Coupe)
SCHEMATICS MODEL YEAR 1999
0100.0 INDEX
0110.0 INTRODUCTION
0140.0 SYMBOLS
0670.0POWER DISTRIBUTION CHART 0670.1 FUSE CHART 0670.2 POWER DISTRIBUTION
0670.3 FUSE DETAILS
0670.4 GROUND DISTRIBUTION
0670.5 DATA LINK
1210.17 ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
MS41.1 (6–CYLINDER S52)

1210.25
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
MS42.1 (6–CYLINDER M52)
1230.0 CHARGING SYSTEM
1240.0 START
1290.0 E–BOX FAN
2460.2 ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION
CONTROL (EGS A4S 270R)

3234.0
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (AIR BAG)
3450.1 SLIP CONTROL (ABS/ASC)
3614.0 TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM
5116.0 POWER MIRRORS
5126.0ZKE CENTRAL LOCKING (ZV) 5133.0 ZKE POWER WINDOWS (FH) 5200.0 POWER SEATS 5203.0 HEATED SEATS
5410.5 POWER TILT SUNROOF


5430.2

ELECTRO–HYDRAULIC
CONVERTIBLE TOP
6100.0 CENTRAL BODY ELECTRONICS
(ZKE IV)
6133.0 HORN

6135.1

DRIVE–AWAY PROTECTION
(EWS III)
6160.1 WIPER/WASHER MODULE (WWM)
6167.1 HEADLIGHT WASHER (SRA)
6169.0 WINDSHIELD WASHER JET
HEATERS
6211.0 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 6213.3 DIGITAL CLOCK 6300.0 LIGHT SWITCH DETAILS
6312.0 HEADLIGHTS/FOG LIGHTS
6313.0 TURN/HAZARD LIGHTS
6314.0 PARK/TAIL/UNDERHOOD LIGHTS
6320.0 LICENSE PLATE/LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT LIGHTS
6322.0 BACK UP LIGHTS
6325.0 BRAKE LIGHTS
6330.3 INTERIOR LIGHTS
6332.0 INTERIOR ACCESSORIES
6350.0CRASH CONTROL MODULE 6424.0 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
6450.6
INTEGRATED HEATING– AND
CLIMATE CONTROL
6510.1 RADIO/HIFI


6561.0

CELLULAR TELEPHONE
(PROVISIONS)
6571.0CRUISE CONTROL (TEMPOMAT) 6575.2 ANTI–THEFT SYSTEM (ALPINE) 6581.3 BOARD COMPUTER (BC – LOW) 7000.0 COMPONENT LOCATION CHART
7100.0 COMPONENT LOCATION VIEWS
8000.0 SPLICE LOCATION VIEWS
8500.0 CONNECTOR VIEWS

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2.5 VI/SW
0110.0 INTRODUCTION



P90
FRONT POWER
DISTRIBUTION
BOXF115A
GROUND
DISTRIBUTION
0670.46160.0-02 2.5 VI/SW 4 8P91
REAR POWER
DISTRIBUTION
BOX
F4430A
X29326
X293
FUSE DETAILS
0670.3
4 VI/SW 86
8530
87
X452
CENTRAL
BODY
ELECTRONICS
(ZKE)
6100.0 K11
WIPER RELAY
FUSE DETAILS
0670.3
X493
Schematics
The schematics divide the entire vehicle electrical system into individual circuits. Interacting
electrical components are shown on one common schematic.
Switches and other components are represented in such a way that their general layout and
function are self–explicit. They are arranged on the sheet such that the current path can be
followed from positive (top) to negative (bottom).
Important: The components and wires are not drawn to scale. For instance, a lead with a length
of over 1m can be shown as a lead that is only a few cm long. To ensure clear arrangement , all
connectors, lines branches and connected components from the fuses to the component and
from the component to ground connection are not shown within the individual cells. If required,
reference can be made to cells 0670.3 Fuse Details and 0670.4 Ground Distribution where all
lines are illustrated with all plug connections, line branches and connected components.
All circuit symbols used are listed and explained in cell 0140.0 Symbols.
In cell 7000.0 Component Location Chart all important connectors, ground points and
components are listed in tabular form. It provides a precise description of the component
locations in the vehicle.
In cell 7100.0 Component Location Views the location of connectors and components which
are difficult to locate are shown in line arts or illustrations. In cell 8000.0 Splice Location Views
all splices are listed in numerical order and illustrations are provided to assist in locating splices
on larger harnesses. In cell 8500.0 Connector Views diagrams of connectors with more than 2
pins are illustrated.

Example
General conventions can be explained based on the following schematic example.

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7000.0 COMPONENT LOCATION CHART


COMP. DESCRIPTION LOCATION7100.0 8500.0
A2w . . INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LH side of dash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-2

A8 . . . .
CRUISE CONTROL MODULE
(TEMPOMAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
behind glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

00-2



A12 . .
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
CONTROL MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
below center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22-2


A18 . . HIFI AMPLIFIER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in RH side of luggage compartment (ROADSTER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-3

A18 . .

HIFI AMPLIFIER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

in RH side of luggage compartment (COUPE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

46-1


A35y . BOARD COMPUTER (BC – LOW) . . . . . . . center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-3


A36 . .

REAR WIPER/WASHER INTERVAL
CONTROL MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
in lift gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37-2


A51 . . WIPER/WASHER MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . behind glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-2
A52 . . SLIP CONTROL MODULE (ABS/ASC) . . . . front LH side of engine compartment (Z3 VERSIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-3

A52 . .
SLIP CONTROL MODULE (ABS/ASC) . . . .
behind glove box (M VERSIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
00-2

A104 . BODY ELECTRONICS CONTROL
MODULE (ZKE IV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . behind glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-2

A110 . .

DIGITAL CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

center console




A113 . . SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTOR . . . . . . . . under RH front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-1
A113 . . SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTOR . . . . . . . . under RH front seat (WITH SPORT SEAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
A605 . FUSE HOLDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . center console (radio and console removed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-1

A837 .
ELECTRONIC IMMOBILIZER CONTROL
MODULE (EWS III) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LH side of steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38-3



A6000
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (DME) . . . . .
rear RH side of engine compartment in E–Box (M VERSIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
00-1

A6000 ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (DME) . . . . . rear RH side of engine compartment in E–Box (Z3 VERSIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-2

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COMPONENT LOCATION CHART


COMP.8500.0 7100.0LOCATION DESCRIPTION
P95 . . AUXILIARY FUSE BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . below LH side of dash

P97 . .
AUXILIARY FUSE BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
below LH side of dash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19-1

P98 . . FUSE HOLDER IN E–BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rear RH side of engine compartment in E–Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-3
P99 . . FUSE HOLDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in RH side of luggage compartment
R11 . . . BLOWER RESISTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rear of engine compartment behind firewall

R31 . .
AUXILIARY THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
front of engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33-3


R6252 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR . . . . . . . . front of engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-3

R6385
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR/CRUISE
CONTROL ACTUATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
top LH side of engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

39-2



R8554
RESISTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
on cylinder head



S2 . . . . IGNITION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LH side of dash


S3 . . . .

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RANGE
SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22-1


S4 . . . . HORN SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on steering wheel
S5 . . . . WIPER/WASHER SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LH side of dash RH side of steering column above
S6 . . . . ASC SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . center console

S7 . . . .
COMBINATION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LH side of dash LH side of steering column above



S8 . . . . LIGHT SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LH side of dash
S10 . . FOG LIGHT SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LH side of dash
S13 . . PASSENGER’S DOOR JAMB SWITCH . . . RH B–pillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-1
S14 . . DRIVER’S DOOR JAMB SWITCH . . . . . . . . LH B–pillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-1

S17 . .

MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . .

in upper LH front door



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X32X33X72X295
K46
HIGH BEAM LIGHT
RELAY
K6301w
FUEL PUMP RELAY
S8507
KICK–DOWN
SWITCH
X8507
COMPONENT LOCATION VIEWS



N17
CRASH CONTROL
MODULE



X322X1588

P97
AUXILIARY FUSE
BOX


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X60001X60002X60003X60004X60005
COMPONENT LOCATION VIEWS



B6236
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
A6000
ENGINE CONTROL
MODULE (DME)P98
FUSE HOLDER IN
E–BOX





X6236
X6011X6021X6031X89977