Fuses — BMW 3 Series E46 1998 2006

Find fuses for BMW 3 Series E46 1998 2006: symptom assistant, positions, panels, available ratings and an A4 PDF sheet. Confirm the variant in the manual.

Fuse boxes and fuse list

Passenger Compartment Fuse Box

FuseRatingProtected circuit
5—Horn relay
65 AMake-up mirror light, driver’s sideMake-up mirror light, passenger’s sideConvertible soft top control unit
75 ARadio control unitAerial amplifier AM/FM (with remote control central locking)On-board monitor control unitSpatial sound switchInterfaceNavigation computerGPS receiverTransceiver/charging electronicsPushbutton, convertible soft top closedBasic interface telephoneVoice inputDiversityEject boxTelematics control unit (TCU-Everest)Universal electronic charging and hands-free module (ULF)
85 ASequential mechanical gear
95 Aup to 03.2001 (BMS46):General module control unitLight switching centre control unitCruise control moduleBrake light switchVolute spring03.1998-09.1999 (MS42 or DDE3.0):Volute springGeneral module control unitBrake light switchLight switching centre control unit09.1999-03.2001 (MS42, MS43, MSS54, DDE3.0, DDE4.0):Volute springGeneral module control unitBrake light switchLight switching centre control unitClutch switchas of 03.2001:Volute springGeneral module control unitBrake light switchLight switching centre control unitClutch switch module
105 AInstrument cluster control unit
115 AMultiple Restraint System II:Sensor for LH side airbag (satellite)Sensor for RH side airbag (satellite)Multiple restraint system control unitHall sensor, driver’s seat belt buckleHall sensor, passenger’s seat belt buckle (USA)Electronic seat controlMultiple Restraint System III/IV:Multiple restraint system control unitHall sensor, driver’s seat belt buckleElectronic seat controlHall sensor, passenger’s seat belt buckle (USA)
127.5 A03.1998-09.1999:Sun shade switchas of 09.1999:Switch center
137.5 Aas of 03.2000:Rollover sensor
145 AElectronic immobiliser control unitGearshift lock
155 ARain sensorIntermittent wipe/wash control unit, rear (Touring)
225 AS54:Sequential mechanical gear boxM47/TU and M57/TU:Digital diesel electronics control unit
235 AAuxiliary water pump
245 AElectrochromic interior rear-view mirrorPark distance control unit (PDC)
255 AOutside mirror, passenger’s sideThermal switch, heated spray nozzles
265 AGarage door opener
2710 AReversing light relayGear position switch (BMS46 with EGS 8.34)Transmission control unit (BMS46 with GM5) (P0700, P0705, P0750, P0755)
285 AHeating and A/C control moduleHeating blower relayRelay, A/C compressorDual-function switch recirculated air/rear window defoggerTemperature switchRear window defogger relay (convertible)
295 ADigital motor electronics control unit (BMS46, MS42, MS43, MSS54)Unloader relay terminal 15 (BMS46, ME9)Digital diesel electronics control unit (DDE3.0, DDE5)Transmission control unit (ME9 with Automatic transmission) (P0700, P0705, P0750, P0755)
307.5 AOil level sensorAlternatorTemperature switch (up to 09.1998; MS42)Transmission control unitData link connectorDiesel:Oil level sensorData link connectorTransmission control unit (as of 06.2000; DDE3.0) (P0700, P0705, P0750, P0755)
315 A03.1998-09.1998:Mirror adjustment switch09.1998-09.2001:Tyre pressure control system control unitas of 09.2001:Mirror adjustment switchControl unit, tyre defect indicator (RPA) (all-wheel drive with DDS)Tyre pressure control system control unit (without all-wheel drive with DDS)
325 Awithout Xenon lights:Light switching centre control unitXenon lights:Light switching centre control uniXenon headlight, leftXenon headlight, rightControl unit for adaptive headlight (03.2003-09.2003; Convertible and Coupe)Xenon lights (as of 09.2003):Light switching centre control uniControl unit for adaptive headlight (Convertible)
335 A03.1998-09.1999:ASC/DSC buttonABS/DSC unit (with DSC)without all-wheel:Switch centerSteering angle sensor (with DSC)ABS/DSC unitup to 03.2001 (all-wheel drive):Switch centerSteering angle sensor, DSCABS/DSC unitas of 03.2001 (all-wheel drive):Switch center
345 AInstrument cluster control unitFuel pump control (EKPS) (only MS45)
3550 Aall-wheel drive:ABS/DSC unitConvertible:Relay, convertible top drive
3650 ASecondary air pump relay (P0410, P0411, P0412, P0413)
3750 A03.1998-09.1998:Heating blower relay09.1998-09.1999:Blower switch (with IHS)Blower output stage (with IHKA)as of 09.1999:Electric fan
3810 AFog light relay
395 ATransceiver/charging electronicsMotorola (03.1998-09.1999):Transceiver/charging electronicsNokia:Transceiver/charging electronics (up to 09.1999)CompensatorBasic interface telephone (as of 09.1999)Voice input (as of 09.1999)Telephone provision:Transceiver/charging electronicsCompensatorJBIT:Basic interface telephone
405 Awithout all-wheel (up to 09.2001):Gear indicator lightwithout all-wheel (as of 09.2001):Steering angle sensor, DSCGear indicator light (only USA)all-wheel drive:Steering angle sensor, DSC
4130 AOn-board monitor control unitAmplifierRadio control unitCD changerSubwoofer boxNavigation computerVideo module control unitSwitch center
4230 ASwitch center
435 AInstrument cluster control unitData link connector (only USA)
4420 ATrailer socket
4520 ATouring:Intermittent wipe/wash control unit, rear
4620 AConvertible soft top control unitSunroof module control unitRelay, convertible top 1
4715 Aup to 03.1999:Cigarette lighter, front
4830 AGeneral module control unit
495 AGeneral module control unitAerial amplifier AM/FM (with remote control central locking)
5025 Aup to 09.1999:Ignition switch
5130 AHeadlight washer module
5230 AGeneral module control unit
5330 AABS/ASC unit
5415 AFuel pump relay 1 (P0087, P0230, P0231, P0232)
5515 AHorn relay
5630 AABS/ASC unit
575 AOutside mirror fold-in control unitMirror memory control unit, driver’s side (up to 03.2003)Mirror memory control unit, front passenger’s side (up to 03.2003)Driver’s side outside mirror with memory (as of 03.2003)Passenger’s side out-side mirror with memory (as of 03.2003)Mirror memory control unit, driver’s side (as of 03.2003; Coupe, Convertible)Mirror memory control unit, front passenger’s side (as of 03.2003; Coupe, Convertible)Power window motor, driver’s door with anti-trap protection function (as of 03.2003; Compact, Convertible with SPMFT)Power window motor, passenger’s door with anti-trap protection function (as of 03.2003; Compact, Convertible with SPMFT)
587.5 ATouring:Relay, rear window driveas of 03.2003; (Coupe, Convertible):Control unit for adaptive headlight
5930 AWiper relay
6025 AGeneral module control unit
6130 AABS/DSC unit
627.5 AWater valves
637.5 ARelay, A/C compressor
6420 AIndependent park heating control unit
6530 A03.1998-09.1999:Driver’s seat memory control unitDriver’s lumbar support switchas of 09.1999:Driver’s seat adjustment switchDriver’s lumbar support switch (convertible)
665 AMS43 with SMG:Ignition switch
675 AElectronic immobiliser control unitElectrochromic interior rear-view mirrorControl unit, interior protection IControl unit, interior protection II (convertible)Tilt monitoringHorn for antitheft alarm system
6830 ARear window defogger relay
695 ATyre pressure control system control unit
7030 Awith SMF (Saloon, Touring):Seat adjustment switch, front passenger’s seatwithout SMF (Saloon, Touring):Passenger’s lumbar support switchCompact, Coupe:Control unit, front passenger seat memoryConvertible:Control unit, front passenger seat memoryPassenger’s lumbar support switch
7130 A4-door:General module control unit

Passenger Compartment Fuse Box (Behind Glovebox)

FuseRatingProtected circuit
10150 A03.1998-09.1998:Electric fan
10280 AMSS54:Fuse carrier, engine electronics (fuse No.5 (30A))DME relayDigital motor electronics control unitSMG control unitMS43:Fuse carrier, engine electronics (fuse No.5 (30A))DME relayDigital motor electronics control unitTransmission control unitBMS46, MS42:B+ terminalME9:B+ potential distributor
104100 APreheater relay
10550 AIgnition switchDiagnosis plug
10650 AIgnition switchLight switching centre control unit
10750 ATrailer moduleLight switching centre control unit

Rear Fuse box

FuseRatingProtected circuit
108200 AFuse: 35-71, 101-107
203100 ADDE relayFuse carrier, engine electronics (fuse No.4 (30A) – DDE4.0 or EGS Transmission control GM5) (P0700, P0705, P0750, P0755)