Instrument BMW 318i 1994 E36 Owner's Manual

AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION



240-1

240
Automatic
Transmission

GENERAL
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240-1



TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND

INSTALLATION
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TRANSMISSION
SERVICE
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Transmission,
removing
and
installing
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ATF
leve¡,
checking
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240-1

ATF,
draining
and
filling
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240-2



TABLE

a
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Automatic
Transmission
Gear
Ratios
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240-1

GENERAL



TRANSMISSION
SERVICE



lo

Automatic
transmissions
are
identified
by
code
letters



ATF
leve¡,
checking

foundon
a
data
plate
located
on
the
sideof
thetransmission

case,
behind
the
manual
valve
lever
.
See
200Transmis-



The
automatic
transmissions
installed
in
the
E36
models
sion-General
for
application
information
.
Forgear
ratio
spec-



are
normally
filled
with
Dexron
III
automatic
transmission
fluid

ifications,
see
Table
a
.



(ATF),
although
alternative
fluids
have
been
installed
from
the

factory,
depending
on
transmission
type
and
model
year
.

CAUTION-



Some
transmíssions
are
filled
with
a
special
BMW
"lifetime"

ATF
does
not
circulate
unless
the
engine
is
run-



automatic
transmission
fluid,
which
does
not
require
periodic

ning
.
When
towing
an
automafic
transmission
ve-



fluid
changes
.

hicle,
usea
flat-bed
truck
or
ralse
the
rear
wheels
off
the
ground
.



CAUTION-

Mixing
different
types
of
transmission
fluids
will

The
electronic
transmission
control
module
(TCM)
monitors



lead
to
transmission
failure
.

transmissionoperation
for
faults
and
alerts
the
driver
by
illumi-

nating
the
transmission
fault
indicator
on
the
instrument
pan-

el
.
On-board
diagnostic
codes
stored
in
the
TCM
mustbe



NOTE-

downloaded
and
interpreted
by
trained
technicians
using
spe-



The
transmission
lubricant
instafed
can
be
foundona

cial
BMW
diagnostic
equipment
.



type
plate
on
the
side
of
the
transmission
.
In
addition,
a
sticker
may
be
located
on
the
fluid
sump
indicatingthe
typeof
transmission
lubricant
used
.
Ifin
doubt,
con

NOTE-



sult
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
for
altemate
fluid
use

Internal
repairs
to
the
automatic
transmission
require



and
current
information
regardingtransmission
operat-
special
service
equipment
and
knowledge
.
If
it
is
deter-



ing
fluids
.

mined
thatinterna¡
service
is
required,
consult
en
au-

thorízedBMWdealerabouta
factoryreconditioned
unit



The
transmission
is
not
equipped
with
a
dipstick
.
Checking
or
a
transmission
rebuild
.



the
ATF
leve¡
requires
measuring
and
maintaining
a
specified

ATF
temperature
during
the
checking
procedure
.
The
check-

ing
temperature
is
not
fully
warm
orcold
(the
ATF
sump

should
be
approximately
warm
to
the
touch)
.

Table
a
.
Automatic
Transmission
Gear
Ratios

Transmission



MS
310R
(THM-R1)



MS
310R
(THM-Rl)



MS
310Z(5HP
18)



I



MS
270R
(THM-R1)
(1992-1993)(1993-on)

Gear
ratios
:
1st



2
.40



2
.86



3
.67



2
.86

2nd



1
.47



1
.62



2
.00



1
.62
3rd



1
.00



1
.00



1.41



1
.00
4th



0
.72



0
.72



1
.00



0
.72
5th



-



-



0
.74



-
Reverse



2
.00



2
.00



4
.10



2
.00

TRANSMISSIONSERVICE

NOTE-

The
traction
control
system
referred
to
as
AST
(all
sea-
son
traction)
may
also
be
referred
to
as
ASC
(Automat-
ic
Stability
Control)
and
ASC+T
(Automatic
Stability
Control+Traction)
.

The
AST
system
improves
traction
by
electronically
apply-

ing
the
rear
brakes
when
therear
drive
wheels
are
spinning
at

a
faster
rate
than
the
front
wheels
.
The
combined
ABS/AST

control
module,
operating
through
the
ABS
hydraulic
control

unit,
modulates
braking
force
at
therear
wheels
.

In
addition,
AST
uses
retarded
ignition
timing
and
an
auxil-iary
engine
throttle
plate
to
reduceengine
torque
and
maintain

vehicle
stability
.

The
auxiliary
throttle
plate
is
held
open
by
spring
pressure
.

The
AST
system
actívates
the
auxiliary
throttie
position
motor

(ADS)
to
cose
the
AST
throttle
as
needed
.
This
reduces
the

volume
of
engine
intake
air
.
Due
to
the
throttle
closing
very
rapidly
during
AST
operationthe
driver
cannot
increase
theengine
power
output
regardless
of
how
far
theaccelerator
pedal
is
pushed
to
the
floor
.

The
auxiliary
throttle
plate
is
placed
ahead
of
the
conven-

tional
throttle
plate
in
the
throttle
body
.

Traction
control
also
comes
into
operationduringdecelera-
tion
.
Decelerating
on
snowy
or
icy
road
surfaces
can
lead
to
rear
wheel
slip
.
If
a
rear
wheel
startsto
drag
or
lock
up
when

the
throttle
is
closed
rapidly
orduringdownshifting,the
AST
system
can
limit
the
problem
by
advancing
the
ignition
timing
.

A
switch
on
the
center
console
is
used
to
togglethe
AST
on

or
off
.

The
AST
system
is
designed
to
be
maintenance
free
.
There

are
no
adjustments
that
can
be
made
.
Repair
and
trouble-
shooting
of
the
AST
system
requires
special
test
equipment

andknowledgeand
should
be
performed
only
by
an
autho-

rized
BMW
dealer
.
Table
a
lists
theconditions
indicated
by

the
AST
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
cluster

SUSPENSION,
STEERING
AND
BRAKES-GENERAL



300-5

Tablea
.
AST
Indicator
Lamp
Function

Indicator
lamp



1
Condition



1
Comment

Light
on



Normal
AST
start-



Automatic
AST
up



self-test

Light
off



AST
monitoring



Automatic
AST
op-
mode



eration

Press
AST
button,



AST
off
(disabled)



Rocking
the
car
tolight
comes
on



getout
of
snow
or
other
loose
surface
Driving
with
snow
chains

Press
AST
button
:



AST
monitoring



Automatic
AST
op-
light
goes
out



I
mode



eration

Light
flashes



AST
active
mode



I
Normal
AST
oper-
ation
as
it
controls
wheel
speed

Light
stays
on
af-



Defect
in
AST



Consult
BMW
ter
start
up
or



dealer
for
diagno-
comes
on
while



sis/repair
driving



(Vehicle
operation
remains
normal)

WARNING
-

Even
a
car
with
AST
is
subject
to
the
normal
physi-
cal
laws
.
Avoid
excessive
speeds
for
the
road
con-
ditions
encountered
.

CAUTION-
"
If
the
tires
on
the
carare
of
different
makes,
the
AST
system
may
over-react
.
Only
fit
tires
of
the
same
make
and
tread
pattem,

"In
adverse
conditions,
such
as
trying
to
rock
the
car
outof
deep
snow
or
another
soft
surface,
or
when
snow
chainsare
fitted,
it
is
advisable
to
switch
off
AST
and
allow
the
cars
driveline
to
op-
erate
conventionally
.

INTEGRATED
SYSTEMS

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INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
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400-4
Seats
and
Seatbelts
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400-4
BODY
ASSEMBLY
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Instruments
and
Controls
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400-4

Exterior
and
Aerodynamics
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Central
Body
Electronics
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Coupe
Models
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400-3



Electronic
Immobilization
System
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400-5

Convertible
Models
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400-3



Heating
and
Air
Conditioning
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400-6

GENERAL

This
section
covers
system
descriptions
and
general
ser-

vice
information
for
the
repair
groupsfound
in
4
Body
and
5

Body
Equipment
.

When
working
or
servicing
cars
equipped
with
SRS
air-

bag(s),
the
following
precautions
must
be
observed
to
prevent

injury
.

F19
.1
.
The
BMW
E36
coupe
.

400
Body-General

BODY-GENERAL
400-1

WARNING
-

"
Airbags
are
inflated
by
an
explosivedevice
.
Han-dled
improperly
or
without
adequate
safeguards,
airbag
units
can
be
very
dangerous
.
Special
pre-cautions
must
be
observed
prior
to
any
work
ator
near
the
driver's
side
airbag,
the
passenger's
side
airbag
(where
applicable),
or
the
side-impact
aírbags
(where
applicable)
.
See
721
Airbag
Sys-
tem
(SRS)
.

"
Always
disconnect
the
battery
and
cover
the
neg-
ative
(-)
battery
terminalwith
an
insulator
before
starting
diagnostic,
troubleshooting
or
service
work
oncars
fitted
with
SRS,
and
before
doíng
any
welding
on
the
car
.

0013098

GENERAL

400-
4
BODY-GENERAL

INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT

E36
interiors
have
a
unique
character,
with
a
combínation
of
sporty
features
and
innovative
design
.
Al¡
body
versions
were
made
in
a
wide
choice
of
interior
and
exterior
colors
.
New

colors
with
matching
leather
and/or
fabric
upholstery
were
in-
troduced
for
each
model
year,
including
light-alloy
wheels
in
new
designs
.

Driving
comfort
is
enhanced
by
power
steering,
tilt
steering
wheel
(optional),
height-adjustable
front
seats,
and
electrical-
ly
adjustable
and
heated
rear-view
mirrors
.
Inside
thecar
there
are
reading
lights
at
four
seating
positions
.

Seats
and
Seat
Belts



NOTE-

Theseat
base
usedon
cars
with
pyrotechnic
seatbelt

Anatom¡cal
ly-correct
seats
are
constructed
from
polyure-



tensioners
is
not
interchangeable
with
the
earlier
seat

thane
foam
containing
areas
or
"zones"
of
different
firmness
.



base
.

The
seat
bases
have
steel
springs
for
added
support
and
strength
.
The
power
seats
are
provided
with
conveniently
lo-



Instruments
and
Controls
cated
switches
along
the
outside
edge
of
the
seat
.
Heated
seats
are
an
option
in
all
models
.
See
520
Seats
for
more
de-



Everything
in
the
interior
passenger
compartment
essential
tails
.



to
the
driver
is
logically
grouped
and
easy
to
reach
.
Al¡
instru-
ments
and
controls
havebeen
arranged
ergonomically
and
The
M3
sport
seat
is
shown
in
Fig
.
3
.



are
fully
integrated
into
the
overall
design
of
the
vehicle
.

Fig
.
3
.



M3
sport
seat
.

INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT

0013195

The
early
E36
cars
areequipped
with
a
single
(driver
side)
airbag
in
the
steering
wheel
.
Startingwith
the
1994
models,
a
dual
airbag
Supplemental
Restraint
System
has
been
stan-
dard
equipment
.
Side-impact
airbags
in
the
front
doors
are
op-
tional
in
1997
4-door
cars
and
standard
equipment
in
all
1998
models
.

Through
1996,
E36
seatbelts
were
equipped
with
BMW's
original-designspring
tensioners
.
In
1997,
the
seat
base
de-
sign
was
modified
to
accommodate
a
pyrotechnic
(explosive
charge)
seatbelt
tensioner
.
Both
types
of
tensioners
arede-
signed
to
automatically
tension
the
belts
by
about2
inches(55
mm)
in
the
event
of
a
collision
.

The
padded
dashboard
houses
the
instrument
cluster
and
the
ventilation
and
heating
system
.
The
instrument
cluster
uses
large
easy-to-read
analog
instruments
and
is
removable
as
a
unit
without
removing
the
dashboard
.
The
Service
Inter-
val
Indicator
(SII)
will
remind
the
driver
when
thecar
requires
service
.
See
620
Instruments
.

The
Multi-Information
Display
(MID)
unit
in
thecenter
of
the
dashboard
comes
in
a
variety
of
four
configurations,
the
most
advanced
being
the
On-Board
Computer
(OBC)
.
See
Fig
.
4
.

Al¡
versions
of
the
MID
have
a
clock
and
calendar
.
In
addi-
tion,
different
versions
areequipped
with
a
"check
control,"

display
for
fuel-economy
information
and
system
warnings
.
Consult
the
owner's
manual
for
fui¡
operating
instructions
.

Dashboard,
removing
and
installing

1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
and
cover
terminal
with
insulating
material
.

CAUTION-

Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautionsgiven
at
the
front
of
this
manual
onpage
vi¡¡
.

2
.
Remove
center
console
as
described
earlier
.

3
.
Remove
glove
compartment
as
described
earlier
.

4
.
Remove
lower
left
dash
trim
piece
as
described
above
.
Remove
lower
right
dash
trim
panel
.
See
Fig
.
4
.

Fig
.
4
.



Lower
right
dash
trim
piece
retaining
screw
(arrow)
.

WARNING
-

Store
the
removed
airbags
in
a
safe
place
.
Position
the
airbags
facing
up
.

8
.
Remove
instrument
cluster
.
See
620
Instruments
.

5
.
Remove
driver
and
passenger
airbags
.
See
721
Air-

bag
System
(SRS)
.

6
.
Remove
steering
wheel
.
See
320
Steering
and
Wheel
Alignment
.

INTERIOR
TRIM



513-
3

Fig
.
5
.



Driver
side
knee
bolster
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
.

9
.
Remove
headlight
switch
.
Remove
turn
signal
and
windshield
wiper/washer
stalk
switches
.
See612
Switches
and
Electrical
Accessories
.

10
.
Remove
A/C
control
head
and
module
.
See
640
Heat-ing
and
Air
Conditioning
.

11
.
Remove
radio
.
See650
Radio
.

12
.
Remove
A-pillar
(windshield
pillar)
trim
on
left
and
right
sides
.
See
Fig
.
6
.

UU13156
Fig
.
6
.



A-pillar
(windshield
pillar)
trim
removal
.
Right
side
shown,
left
7
.
Remove
driver
side
knee
bolster
.
See
Fig
.
5
.



is
similar
.

DASHBOARD

513-
4



INTERIOR
TRIM

13
.
Remove
reinforcement
bar
below
steering
column
and
remove
steering
column
shear
bolts
.
Lower
steering

only
slightly
and
support
steering
column
.
See
Fig
.
7
.

WARNING
-

Lower
steering
column
only
enough
to
facilitate
re-
moval
of
the
dashboard
.
The
steering
column
sup-
ports
and
swivel
spindles
canbe
damaged
if
the
column
is
lowered
too
much
.

14
.
Remove
glove
compartment
support
frame
.See
Fig
.
8
.

0012643

Fig
.
8
.



Glove
compartment
support
frame
bolts
(arrows)
.

DASHBOARD

0013157

Fig
.
9
.



Windshield
defroster
outlet
being
lifted
off
(arrow)
.
Fig
.
7
.



Reinforcementbar
bolts
(arrows)
.
Shear
(headless)
bolts
at

steering
column
will
have
to
be
drilled
out
and
replaceddur-

ing
reinstallation
.



16
.
Remove
mounting
bolts
on
left
and
right
ends
of
dash-

board
.
See
Fig
.
10
.

Fig
.
10
.
Dashboard
mounting
bolt
(arrows)
.
Left
side
shown,
right
is

similar
.
Some
models
may
have
may
have
two
bolts
oneach

side
.

17
.
Lift
instrument
panel
off
slowly,
making
sure
all
harness
15
.
Carefullypryout
defroster
outlets
(left
and
right
sides)



connectors
and
wiring
are
disconnected
.

a
t
base
of
windshield
.
Remove
screwbelow
each
out-

let
.
See
Fig
.
9
.



18
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.

610-14



ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

Component



Model
Year



Location



Refer
to

G
102



1992-1998



Left
front
strut
tower

G
103



1992-1998



Right
front
strut
tower

G
110



1992-1998



Left
front
of
engine

G
111



1992-1998



Near
battery

G
117



1992-1998



Right
rearof
engine

G
119



1992-
1998



Right
front
of
engine

G
123



1992-1998



Right
side
of
safety
wall

G
200



1992-1998



Left
kick
panel

G
201



1992-1998



Right
side
ofI/P

G
202



1992-1998



Left
side
ofI/P

G
203



1992-1998



Right
kick
panel

G
230



1992-1998



Right
kick
panel

G
301



1992-1998



Below
rightfront
seat

G
302



1992-1998



Below
center
console

G
303



1992-1998



Below
right
rear
seat

G
310



1992-1998



Behind
right
rear
seat

G
312



1992-1998



Behind
left
rear
seat

G
313



1992-1998



Right
side
of
rear
shelf

G
314



1992-1998



Left
side
of
rear
shelf

G
400



1992-1998



Left
front
side
of
trunk

G
404



1992-1998



Left
rearside
of
trunk

Camshaft
Position
Sensor



1992-1998



Front
of
engine



Fig
.
7
.

Hard
Top,
Connector
1



1994-1998



In
convertible
top
compartment
left
side

Hard
Top,
Connector
II



1994-1998



In
convertible
top
compartment
left
side

Hazard
Flasher
Relay



1992-1998



Power
distribution
box



Fig
.
2
.

Headlight
High
Beam
Relay



1998



Left
hand
side
of
dash
behind
instrument
cluster

Headlight
High
Beam
Relay



1992-1997



Power
distribution
box

Headlight
Low
Beam
Relay



1992-1998



Power
distribution
box

Heat
ExchangerTemperature



1993-1998



Center
console
Sensors
(left
and
right)

HeaterBlower
Motor



1992-1998



Behind
fresh
air
cowl
HeaterBlower
Motor
Relay



1992-1998



Power
distribution
box



Fig
.
2
.

Heat
Rear
Recirculation
Flap



1997-1998



Right
sideof
heater
box
Actuator

COMPONENTLOCATIONS

Tablea
.
E36
Component
Locations

Continued

610-20



ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

Fuses
31-46

o_

~oomoo
ommmo~

8
I



15A
I
Horn
Fuses21-30

Fuses
1-20

Fuse
positions
1-46
in
front
power
distribution
box

Table
b
.
1992
E36
Fuse
Positions

Fuse



1
Rating



1
Protected
Circuit

1



1



30A
1
Power
sunroof
(see
also
fuse
13)

2
I



I
Not
used

3
1



30A
1
Headlight
washer

(a
El
1
:1
El

4
1



15A
1
Heated
seats
(see
also
fuse
23)

5
1



30A
1
Power
seats
(see
also
fuse
40)

6
1



20A
1
Rear
window
defogger
(see
also
fuse
23)

7



5A
~
Anti-theft
system
(Alpine)
(see
also
fuse
43)
Central
locking
(ZVM
II)
(see
also
f
use
35,43)

9
(



20A
1
Sound
system
(see
also
fuse
44)

10
1



30A
1
ABS
(see
also
f
use
21,
27,
38,
46)

11



7
.5A



Crash
control
module
(seealso
fuse
12,25,
29,34)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
12,15,22,23,
25,29,
30)
On-BoardComputer
(seealsofuse
12,
23,27,31,
33,37,
45,
46)

12



7
.5A



Crash
control
module
(see
also
f
use
11,
25,
29,34)
Headlights/foglights
(seealsofuse
11,15,
22,
23,25,
29,
30)
On-BoardComputer
(see
also
fuse
11,
23,27,
31,33,
37,45,
46)

13



5A



Power
sunroof
(see
also
fuse
1)
Power
windows
(see
also
f
use
14)

14
j



30A
1
Power
windows
(see
also
fuse
13)

15



5A



Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,22,
23,
25,29,
30)

16



5A
~
Engine
control
module
(seealsofuse
28)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
20,
23,
31,37,
39,
41)

17
I



I
Notused

FUSE
POSITION
TABLES

0013034

Table
b
.
1992
E36
Fuse
Positions

Fuse



Rating



Protected
Circult

18
1



15A
1
Fuel
pump

19
j



15A
1
Park
ventilation
(see
also
fuse
20)

20



30A
~
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse

16,23,31,37,39,
41)
Park
ventilation
(see
also
f
use
19)

21



1



5A
{
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,27,
38,46)

22



5A



Headlights/foglights
(see
also
f
use
11,12,15,
23,
25,29,
30)
Instrument
illumination
(see
also
fuse
25,33,
37)
Park/taillights
(seealsofuse
33,
37)

23



5A



Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
27,
31,
45,
46)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,12,15,22,25,
29,30)
Heated
seats
(seealsofuse
4)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,20,31,37,39,
41)
Instrument
cluster
(see
also
fuse
27,31,
46)
On-Board
Computer
(seealso
fuse
11,
12,
27,31,
33,
37,45,
46)
Rear
window
defogger
(see
alsofuse
6)
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(seealsofuse
34)

24
I



10A
I



Power
mirrors

25



5A



Crash
control
module
(see
also
f
use
11,12,
29,34)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,12,15,22,23,29,
30)
Instrument
illumination
(see
also
fuse
22,
33,
37)

26



15A
~
Back-up
lights
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(seealsofuse
28,46)

27



5A



ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,38,
46)
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
23,
31,
45,46)
Instrument
cluster
(see
also
fuse
23,
31,46)
On-BoardComputer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,23,
31,
33,37,45,
46)

28



5A



Cruise
control
(see
alsofuse
46)
Engine
control
module
(see
alsofuse
16)
Starting
system
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(see
also
f
use
26,
46)

29



7
.5A



Crash
control
module
(see
also
fuse
11,12,
25,34)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,12,15,22,23,
25,
30)

30



7
.5A



Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,
15,22,23,
25)

31



5A



Multi-function
clock
(see
alsofuse
23,27,
45,46)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,20,
23,
37,39,
41)
Instrument
cluster
(seealso
fuse
23,
27,46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
f
use
11,12,23,27,
33,
37,45,
46)

Table
b
.
1992
E36
Fuse
Positions



Table
b
.
1992
E36
Fuse
Positions

Fuse



Rating



Protected
Circuit

32



30A



Glove
compartment
light/cassette
compartmenVashtray
light/charging
socket/cigar
lighter
(see
also
fuse
33,37,
44)

33



10A



Cellular
telephone
(seealsofuse
43)
Glove
compartment
light/cassette
compartment/ashtray
IighUcharging
sockeUcigar
lighter
(seealsofuse
32,
37,
44)
Interiorlights
(also
see
fuse
43)
License
plate/luggage
compartment
lights
(see
also
f
use
37)
Instrument
íllumination
(see
also
fuse
22,25,
37)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,23,27,31,37,45,
46)
Park/taillights
(seealso
fuse
22,
37)

34



15A
~
Crash
control
module
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,
25,29)
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(seealsofuse
23)

35
1



25A
j
Central
locking
(ZVM
II)
(see
alsofuse
7,
43)

36
1



30A
1
Wiper/washer
(seealsofuse
37,44,
45)

37



10A



Glove
compartment
IighUcassette
compartmenVashtray
light/charging
socket/cigar
lighter
(see
also
fuse
32,33,
44)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,
20,23,31,
39,41)
Instrument
illumination
(see
also
fuse
22,25,
33)
License
plate/luggage
compartment
lights
(see
also
fuse
33)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,23,27,31,33,45,
46)
Park/taillights
(see
alsofuse
22,
33)
Wiper/washer
(see
also
fuse
36,
44,
45)

38
1



30A
1
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,27,
46)

39



7
.5A



Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,20,
23,
31,37,
41)

40
1



30A
1
Power
seats
(see
also
fuse
5)
41



30A
~
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,20,23,
31,
37,
39)
Radiator
auxiliary
fan

42
I



7
.5A
I
Not
used

43



5A



Anti-theft
system
(Alpine)
(see
also
fuse
7)
Cellular
telephone
(seealsofuse
33)
Centrallocking
(ZVM
II)
(see
also
f
use
7,
35)
Interiorlights
(also
see
fuse
33)

44



15A



Glove
compartment
light/cassette
compartmenVashtray
light/charging
sockeUcigar
lighter
(see
also
fuse
32,
33,
37)
Sound
system
(see
also
fuse
9)
Wiper/washer
(see
also
fuse
36,37,
45)

45



7
.5A



Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
23,
27,
31,
46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,
23,
27,31,33,
37,46)
Wiper/washer
(see
also
fuse
36,37,
44)

ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS



610-21

Fuse



Rating



Protected
Circuít

46



15A



ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,27,
38)
Brake
lights
Multi-function
clock
(seealso
fuse
23,27,31,
45)
Cruise
control
(see
also
fuse
28)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(see
also
f
use
26,
28)
Instrument
cluster
(seealsofuse
23,
27,31)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
f
use
11,12,
23,
27,31,33,
37,45)

WARNING
-

Fuse
designations
and
locations
are
subject
to
change,
and
may
vary
from
car
tocar,
depending
on
options
.
If
questions
arise,
please
remember
that
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
is
the
best
source
for
the
most
accurate
and
up-to-date
information
.

FOSE
POSITION
TABLES

610-22



ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

Fuses
31-46

Ylililll

milililil
Fuses
21-30
Fuse
positions
1-46
in
front
Power
distribution
box

Table
c
.
1993
E36
Fuse
Positions

fuse



1
Rating



j
Protected
Circuit

1
I



30A
I
Powersunroof

2
I



I
Not
used

Fuses
1-20

3
1



30A
1
Headlight
washer

4
1



15A
1
Heated
seats
(see
also
fuse
23)

5
1



30A
1
Power
seats
(see
also
fuse
40)

0013034

6
1



20A
1
Rear
window
defogger
(see
also
fuse
23)

5A
1
Central
locking
(ZVM)
(see
also
f
use
35,
43)

8



15A



Anti-theft
(Alpine)
(seealsofuse
43)
Horn
9
1



20A
1
Sound
system
(seealsofuse
44)

10



1



30A
1
ABS
(see
alsofuse
21,
27,
38,
46)

11



7.5A



Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
12,15,23,25,29,
30)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
12,23,27,31,33,37,
45,46)

12



7.5A



Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,15,23,25,29,
30)
On-Board
Computer
(seealsofuse
11,
23,27,31,33,
37,
45,
46)

13
I



5A
I
Not
used

14
1



30A
1
Powerwindows
(see
also
fuse
33)

15



5A



Headlights/foglights
(seealsofuse
11,
12,
23,25,29,
30)

16



5A
~
Engine
control
module
(see
also
f
use28)
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
20,
23,31,
37,39,
41)

17
I



I
Notused
18
1



15A
1
Fuel
pump

19
I



15A
I
Notused
20



30A
~
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,
23,
31,37,39,
41)
Park
ventilation

FUSE
POSITION
TABLES

Tablec
.
1993
E36
Fuse
Positions

fuse



Rating



Protected
Circuit

21



1



5A
1



ABS
(seealsofuse
10,27,38,
46)

22



5A
~
Instrument
illumination
(seealsoPuse
25,
33,
37)
Park/taillights
(see
alsofuse
33,37)

23



5A



Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
27,
31,
45,46)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
f
use
11,12,
15,
25,
29,
30)
Heated
seats
(seealsofuse
4)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,
20,
31,37,
39,41)
Instrument
cluster
(seealsofuse
27,31,46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,
27,
31,33,
37,45,46)
Rear
window
defogger
(see
also
fuse
6)
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(seealso
f
use
34)

24
I



10A
I
Power
mirrors

25



5A



Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,12,15,23,
29,
30)
Instrument
illumination
(seealso
fuse
22,33,
37)
26



10A
~
Back-up
lights
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(see
also
f
use
28,
46)

27



5A



ABS
(see
also
f
use
10,21,
38,46)
Multi4unctionclock
(see
also
f
use
23,31,45,
46)
Instrument
cluster
(seealsofuse
23,31,
46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,
23,
31,33,37,
45,
46)

28



5A



Cruise
control
(see
alsofuse
46)
Engine
control
module
(see
also
fuse
16)
Starting
system
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(see
alsofuse
26,46)

29



7
.5A



Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,
15,23,
25,30)

30



7.5A



Headlights/foglights
(seealso
fuse
11,
12,
15,23,
25)

31



5A



Multi-function
clock
(seealsofuse
23,
27,
45,
46)
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,
20,23,
37,39,
41)
Instrument
cluster
(seealsofuse
23,
27,46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
f
use
11,12,23,
27,33,
37,45,
46)

32



30A



Glove
compariment
light/cassette
compartment/ashtray
light/charging
socket/cigar
lighter
(seealsofuse
33,
37,
44)