Jonathan Yarden Dec 30, 2020 · 5 min. read
In this article you will find a description of fuses and relays BMW,
with photos of block diagrams and their locations.
Highlighted the cigarette lighter fuse (as the most popular thing people look for).
Get tips on blown fuses, replacing a fuse, and more.
Years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 ,1994, 1995,
Front power distribution box
Fuse | Ampere rating [A] | Description |
1 | 30 | Power tilt/slide sunroof (SHD) |
2 | 15 | as of 9/93:Â Trailer coupling |
5 | as of 9/96:Â Engine control system | |
3 | 30 | Rear wipe/wash interval control unit (Touring, Compact) Headlight washer system (SRA) Radio/HiFi (9/94 to 8/95) |
4 | 15 | Unloader relay terminal 15 (Heated seats) |
5 | 30 | Passengerâs seat adjustment switch |
6 | 20 | Rear defogger relay |
30 | Rear defogger relay | |
7 | 5 | Electronic gear indicator Central locking switch Driverâs door lock switch Central locking (ZV) drive driverâs door Central locking module (ZVM) Central locking (ZV) drive passengerâs door Passengerâs door lock switch Control unit, remote control Rear lid lock relay Central locking drive rear lid (Touring) Rear lid microswitch (mechanical convertible soft top) Convertible soft top flap lock Convertible soft top module Anti-theft control module (Alpine) |
8 | 15 | Horn relay Anti-theft control module (Alpine) |
9 | 20 | Radio Hifi amplifier Subwoofer CD changer (to 8/93) Unloader relay terminal R (to 8/92) |
10 | 30 | Antilock brake system (ABS) Automatic stability control (ASC) |
11 | 7,5 | without CCM:Â Left low beam light with CCM:Â Check control module |
12 | 7,5 | without CCM:Â Right low beam light with CCM:Â Check control module |
13 | 5 | Comfort relay (twoâdoor model) |
14 | 30 | Driverâs side power window module (to 8/93) Passengerâs side power window module (to 8/93) ZKE control unit (ZKE IV; as of 9/93) |
15 | 15 | Left fog light Right fog light Instrument cluster |
7,5 | Left fog light Right fog light Instrument cluster |
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16 | 5 | A/C compressor relay Auxiliary fan stage 1 relay (normal speed relay) Auxiliary fan stage 2 relay (high speed relay) |
17 | 10 | without CCM:Â Fog light switch (Rear fog light switch) |
7,5 | with CCM:Â Fog light switch (Rear fog light switch) | |
18 | 15 | Fuel pump |
19 | 15 | to 8/92:Â Park heating/ventilation relay box |
30 | as of 8/93:Â Relay module | |
20 | 30 | to 8/92: Blower switch as of 9/92:   without park ventilation: Heating blower relay   with park ventilation: Heating blower relay Independent ventilation relay |
21 | 5 | Antilock brake system (ABS) Automatic stability control (ASC) |
22 | 5 | Light switch Daytime running lights coding diode |
23 | 5 | Combination switch (turn indicator/low beam selector) Instrument cluster Thermal switch (LA Japan) ABS control unit Rear defogger relay Multiâfunction clock / Onâboard display / Onâboard computer Unloader relay terminal 15 with IHKA:Â Automatic climate control unit with heating control: Water valves Temperature regulator |
24 | 10 | Thermal switch, heated jets Rollover sensor Mirror control unit Parking aid control unit |
25 | 5 | Light switch Day light relay module (as of 9/97) High beam relay (9/94 to 8/97) Low beam relay (9/92 to 8/94) Left park light relay (9/93 to 8/94) Right park light/license plate light relay (9/93 to 8/94) |
26 | 15 | to 8/92: Program switch Auxiliary connector (US) Automatic transmission range switch Diagnostic connector Reversing light switch (without EGS) |
10 | as of 9/92: Automatic transmission range switch Program switch Fuel heating (diesel) Alternator cutâout relay (diesel) Diagnostic connector Oil level switch, thermal Oxygen sensor and air pump relays Reversing light switch SMG control unit Hydraulic pump relay Hydraulic unit Starter immobilization relay Throttle flap heater |
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27 | 5 | Instrument cluster |
28 | 5 | with EGS:Â Automatic transmission range switch with SMG: SMG control unit Electronic gear indicator Gear indicator, centre console |
29 | 7,5 | Left high beam |
30 | 7,5 | Right high beam |
31 | 5 | Instrument cluster Onâboard display / Multiâfunction clock Onâboard computer Analogue clock Chime module Electronic immobiliser control unit (EWS II; as of 9/94) Antitheft (DWA) LED With IHKA: Water valves Automatic climate control unit With IHKR: IHKR control panel Integrated climate regulation control module |
32 | 30 | Front cigar lighter Reading lights relay |
33 | 10 | Ignition switch (as of 9/93) Charge socket Light switch CD changer (as of 9/93) Cellular telephone Door lock heating relay Luggage compartment light Rear compartment interior light, centre (Touring) Right trunk light assembly (Compact) Interior light, right rear (with reading light) Interior light, left rear (with reading light) Interior/reading lamp, front (with ZKE) ZKE control unit (as of 9/93) Front left footwell light (Front right footwell light) Left parking light relay Driverâs side power window module (to 8/93) |
34 | 15 | Hazard flasher relay Crash alarm sensor (with crash alarm sensor) |
35 | 25 | with ZVM:Â Central locking module (ZVM) with ZKE:Â ZKE control unit |
36 | 30 | Wipeâwash module (Low II) / Wipe/wash module |
37 | 10 | Light switch Right parking light/licence plate light relay |
38 | 30 | Antilock brake system (ABS) Automatic stability control (ASC) |
39 | 7,5 | A/C compressor relay |
40 | 30 | Driverâs seat adjustment switch Driverâs lumbar support switch |
41 | 30 | Auxiliary fan stage 1 relay (low; only diesel) Auxiliary fan stage 2 relay (high) |
42 | 7,5 | Electronic seat control Driverâs side impact sensor Passengerâs side impact sensor Rollover sensor Airbag diagnostic module Driverâs seat belt buckle switch |
43 | 5 | Interior light, right rear Interior light, left rear Top Hifi switch Central locking module (ZVM) ZKE control unit Spatial sound relay Passengerâs makeâup mirror light Driverâs makeâup mirror light Interior/reading lamp, front Convertible soft top module Control unit, remote control Cellular telephone Reading lights relay Anti-theft control module (Alpine) |
44 | 15 | Wipeâwash module (Low II) Wipe/wash module Rear wipe/wash interval control unit (Touring, Compact) Windscreen wiper switch (Touring, Compact) Radio Glovebox light/switch Twin relay module (up to 8/95) Unloader relay terminal R (up to 8/92) |
45 | 7,5 | Check control module Transmit/receive module (EWS II; as of 9/95) Starter immobilization switch (as of 9/96) Onâboard computer / Multiâfunction clock / Onâboard display Wiper relay (up to 8/95) Wiper motor relay (up to 8/95) |
46 | 15 | Clutch switch Instrument cluster Brake light switch Cruise control module Cruise control switch Data link connector (as of 9/95) Board computer (BC-low) |
Relay | ||
R1 | Fuel pump relay | |
Oxygen sensor and air pump relays (M3) | ||
Secondary air pump relay | ||
Engine control module relay | ||
Alternator cutâout relay (diesel) | ||
R2 | Engine control module relay | |
Fuel pump relay | ||
R3 | Oxygen sensor relay | |
EKP and start detector relay | ||
Wiper motor relay | ||
Engine control module relay | ||
Secondary air pump relay | ||
Delivery pump relay (diesel) | ||
R4 | Horn relay | |
R5 | Fog light relay | |
R6 | High beam relay (to 8/93) | |
Low beam relay (as of 9/93) | ||
R7 | Low beam relay (to 8/93) | |
High beam relay (as of 9/93) | ||
Secondary air pump relay | ||
R8 | Hazard flasher relay | |
R9 | Blower relay | |
R10 | Rear defogger relay | |
R11 | ABS relay | |
R12 | ABS pump motor relay | |
ABS pump motor relay, timed | ||
R13 | Auxiliary fan stage 2 relay (high speed) | |
R14 | A/C compressor relay | |
R15 | Auxiliary fan stage 1 relay (low speed) |
Relay carrier under LH side of dash
Fuse | Ampere rating [A] | Description |
48 | 40 | Auxiliary fan stage 2 relay (high speed) |
50 | 5 | Exhaust gas flap valve Carbon canister valve |
Relay | ||
R1 | Independent ventilation relay | |
R2 | Twin relay (up to 8/95) | |
R3 | Crash alarm sensor | |
R4 | Headlight/foglight cleaning module (SRA) (up to 8/95) | |
High beam relay | ||
Day running ligth relay | ||
R5 | Comfort relay | |
Folding sunroof comfort relay | ||
R6 | Unloader relay terminal R (up to 8/92) |
Connector strip under LH side of dash
Fuse | Ampere rating [A] | Description |
47 | 158 | Horn relay (Alpine) On-board computer Anti-theft control module (Alpine) |
Relay | ||
R1 | Unloader relay terminal 15 | |
Horn relay (Compact) | ||
R2 | Rear lights relay | |
Wiper relay (up to 8/95) | ||
R3 | Wiper motor relay (up to 8/95) | |
R4 | Hinged window relay | |
Starter relay (up to 8/94) | ||
Starter immobilization relay (9/93 to 9/94) |
Connector strip under RH side of dash
Number | Realy |
R1 | Right parking light/licence plate light relay |
R2 | Left parking light relay |
Thermal switch (LA Japan) | |
R3 | Door lock heating relay |
R4 | Rear window blower relayWARNING:Â Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market. |
WARNING:Â Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
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