For the BMW 3 E90, E91, E92, E93 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 model year.
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Locate fuse box.
Rotate both thumbscrews 90 degrees to unlock and remove cover plate.
Fuse box diagram BMW E90 (type 1).
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Legend.
| R1 | Windscreen wiper motor relay |
| R2 | Heated rear window relay |
| R3 | Rear screen wiper relay |
| R4 | Terminal 30 relay |
| R5 | Headlamp washer pump relay |
| R6 | Secondary air injection (AIR) pump relay |
| R7 | Horn relay |
| R8 | Fuel pump relay |
| R9 | Terminal 15 relay |
| F1 | (15A) ^08/05: Transmission control module (TCM) |
| F2 | (5A)Aerial selection control module |
| F3 | – |
| F4 | (5A) Ignition switch control module |
| F5 | (7,5A) Sunroof control |
| F6 | (15A) Transmission control module (TCM) |
| F7 | (20A) Auxiliary heater control module |
| F8 | (5A) CD changer |
| F9 | (10A) Cruise control distance range control module |
| F10 | (15A) Tow bar retract control module |
| F11 | (10A) Audio unit |
| F12 | (20A/15) Sunroof control or sequential gearbox |
| F13 | (5A) Controller area network (CAN) |
| F14 | – |
| F15 | – |
| F16 | (15A) Horns |
| F17 | – |
| F18 | (5A) CD changer |
| F19 | (7,5A) Siren |
| F20 | (5A) Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| F21 | (7,5A) Mirror, passenger's side |
| F22 | (10A) Cruise control distance range control module |
| F23 | (10A) Video system |
| F24 | (5A) Tyre pressure monitor control module |
| F25 | (10A) |
| F26 | (10A)Telematics |
| F27 | (5A) Telephone |
| F28 | (5A) Parking distance control |
| F29 | (5A) Front heated seats |
| F30 | (20A) bmw e90 cigarette lighter fuse Rear 12V socket |
| F31 | (30A) ^08/05:ABSsystem Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| F32 | (30A) Front left seat |
| F33 | (30A) Electric front seats |
| F34 | (30A) Audio unit output amplifier |
| F35 | (20A) ^08/05 Engine management |
| F36 | (30A) Fuel pump |
| F37 | (30A) Electric front seats |
| F38 | (30A) Transfer box control unit |
| F39 | (30A) Windscreen wipers |
| F40 | (20A) Radio |
| F41 | (30A) Footwell control unit |
| F42 | (30A) Driver's seat adjustment |
| F43 | (30A) Head lamp washers |
| F44 | (30A)Trailer control module |
| F45 | (20A) Trailer connector socket |
| F46 | (30A) Heated rear window |
| F47 | (20A) Trailer connector socket |
| F48 | – |
| F49 | (30A) Heated front seats |
| F50 | (40A) |
| F51 | (50A) Ignition switch control module |
| F52 | (50A) Footwell control unit |
| F53 | (50A) Footwell control unit |
| F54 | (60A) Engine management |
| F55 | – |
| F56 | (15A) Central locking system |
| F57 | (15A) Central locking system |
| F58 | (5A) Diagnostic connector |
| F59 | (5A) Steering column function control module |
| F60 | (7,5A) AC control module |
| F61 | (10A) Luggage compartment light(s) |
| F62 | (30A) Rear electric windows |
| F63 | (30A) |
| F64 | (30A) Rear electric windows |
| F65 | (40A) ABS system |
| F66 | (50A) Fuel heater |
| F67 | (50A) AC/heater blower control module |
| F68 | – |
| F69 | (50A) Engine coolant blower motor |
| F70 | – |
| F71 | Spare |
| F72 | Spare |
| F73 | Spare |
| F74 | Spare |
| F75 | Spare |
| F76 | Spare |
| F77 | Spare |
| F78 | Spare |
Fuse box diagram BMW E90 (type 2).
legend.
| 1 | Rear screen wiper relay |
| 2 | Windscreen wiper motor relay |
| 3 | |
| F1 | (10A) Roll-over bar control module |
| F2 | (5A) |
| F3 | – |
| F4 | (5A) Ignition switch control module |
| F5 | (20A) Fuel pump(FP) |
| F6 | (15A)^08/07:Transmission control module (TCM) |
| F7 | (20A) Auxiliary heater control module |
| F8 | (20A) Audio unit output amplifier |
| F9 | (10A) Cruise control distance range control module |
| F10 | (15A) Tow bar retract control module |
| F11 | (10A)^08/07: Audio unit |
| F12 | (20A) |
| F13 | (5A) Tyre pressure monitor control module |
| F14 | – |
| F15 | (5A) AC Intake air purity sensor |
| F16 | (15A) ^08/07:Horns |
| F17 | (10A) |
| F18 | (5A) Aerie selection control module |
| F19 | (7,5A) Alarm system |
| F20 | (5A) |
| F21 | (7,5A) |
| F22 | (10A) Cruise control distance range control module |
| F23 | (10A) |
| F24 | (5A) Tyre pressure monitor control module |
| F25 | (10A) Seat belt presenter control module |
| F26 | (10A) Telematics |
| F27 | (5A) |
| F28 | (5A) |
| F29 | (5A) Seat heating |
| F30 | (20A) bmw e90 cigarette lighter fuse |
| F31 | (20A) Multimedia control module |
| F32 | (30A) Seat adjustment control module, left front |
| F33 | (5A) |
| F34 | (5A) CD changer |
| F35 | (30A) ABS system |
| F36 | (30A) |
| F37 | (10A) |
| F38 | (30A) |
| F39 | (30A) |
| F40 | (7,5A) |
| F41 | (30A) |
| F42 | (40A) |
| F43 | (30A) Head lamp washers |
| F44 | (30A) Trailer control module |
| F45 | (40A) |
| F46 | (30A) Heated rear window |
| F47 | (20A) Trailer socket |
| F48 | – |
| F49 | (30A)^08/07:Seat adjustmentcontrol module, right front |
| F50 | (10A) Engine control module (ECM) |
| F51 | (50A) Ignition switch control module |
| F52 | (20A) |
| F53 | (20A) |
| F54 | (30A) Trailer control module |
| F55 | – |
| F56 | (15A) Central locking system |
| F57 | (15A) Central locking system |
| F58 | (5A) |
| F59 | (5A) Steering column function control module |
| F60 | (7,5A) AC control module |
| F61 | (10A) |
| F62 | (30A) Rear electric windows |
| F63 | (30A) |
| F64 | (30A) Rear electric windows |
| F65 | (40A) ABS system |
| F66 | (50A) |
| F67 | (30A) AC/heater blower control module |
| F68 | (40A) |
| F69 | (50A) Engine coolant blower motor |
| F70 | – |
| F71 | (20A) Trailer socket |
| F72 | – |
| F73 | – |
| F74 | (10A) |
| F75 | (10A) |
| F76 | (20A/30A) |
| F77 | (30A) |
| F78 | (30A) |
| F79 | (30A) |
| F80 | – |
| F81 | (30A) Trailer control module |
| F82 | – |
| F83 | – |
| F84 | (30A) Head lamp washers |
| F85 | – |
| F86 | – |
| F87 | – |
| F88 | (20A) ^08/07 Engine management |
| F89 | Spare |
| F90 | Spare |
| F91 | Spare |
| F92 | Spare |
| F93 | Spare |
| F94 | Spare |
| F95 | Spare |
Fuse box diagram BMW E90 (type 2 since 2008).
legend.
| Fuses | Amps | Circuits protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20A | Wash/wipe module |
| 2 | Not used | |
| 3 | 20A | Passenger's seat heater control unit |
| 4 | Not used | |
| 5 | Not used | |
| 6 | 5A | Fresh/recirculated air actuator DC-DC converter |
| 7 | 5A | Parking distance control Sliding roof |
| 8 | 20A | 12V socket |
| 9 | 5A | Telephone |
| 10 | 5A | Front heated seats |
| 11 | Not used | |
| 12 | 15A | Vacuum pump |
| 13 | 10A | Eject box |
| 14 | 15A | Radio |
| 15 | 20A | Amplifier |
| 16 | Not used | |
| 17 | Not used | |
| 18 | 10A | Video system |
| 19 | 5A | CD changer |
| 20 | 10A | Electric seats |
| 21 | 10A | Cruise control |
| 22 | 15A | Transmission |
| 23 | 20A | Additional air heater control unit |
| 24 | 15A | Trailer towing module |
| 25 | 20A | Roof |
| 26 | 5A | Dynamic stability control (DSC) Or Transfer box control unit Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| 27 | 5A | Tyre pressure control unit |
| 28 | 5A | DC converter Cooling fan |
| 29 | 5A | Heated seats |
| 30 | Not used | |
| 31 | 30A | Trailer |
| 32 | 30A | Trailer control unit |
| 33 | 40A | Fuel heater |
| 34 | Not used | |
| 35 | 30A | Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| 36 | 40A | Vehicle access control unit |
| 37 | Not used | |
| 38 | Not used | |
| 39 | Not used | |
| 40 | 30A | Transfer box control unit |
| 41 | 30A | Footwell control unit |
| 42 | 40A | Footwell control unit |
| 43 | 30A | Headlight washer module |
| 44 | 30A | Trailer control unit |
| 45 | 30A | Seat adjustment, right side |
| 46 | 30A | Seat adjustment, right side |
| 47 | 30A | Rear windscreen demister and defroster |
| 48 | 30A | Headlight washer |
| 49 | 40A | Steering |
| 50 | 30A | Wiper relay |
| 51 | 50A | Vehicle access control unit |
| 52 | 20A | Heated driver's seat |
| 53 | 10A | ARC |
| 54 | 7.5A | Alarm |
| 55 | 5A | Vehicle access control unit |
| 56 | 20A | Navigation |
| 57 | 15A | Horn |
| 58 | Not used | |
| 59 | Not used | |
| 60 | 5A | Multifunction display |
| 61 | 5A | Comfort access control unit Remote control receiver |
| 62 | 7.5A | Roof |
| 63 | 5A | Fresh/recirculated air actuator |
| 64 | Not used | |
| 65 | 10A | Transmission Dynamic drive |
| 66 | 7.5A | Mirror, passenger's side |
| 67 | 20A | Fuel pump relay |
| 68 | 20A | Heated driver's seat |
| 69 | 50A | Cooling fan (60A also used) |
| 70 | 20A | Fuel pump control relay |
| 71 | 20A | Trailer |
| 72 | Not used | |
| 73 | Not used | |
| 74 | 5A | Instrument cluster |
| 75 | 5A | Steering column |
| 76 | 10A | Multifunction display |
| 77 | 10A | Interior light(s) Air conditioning Luggage compartment light(s) |
| 78 | Not used | |
| 79 | Not used | |
| 80 | Not used | |
| 81 | 30A | Footwell control unit |
| 82 | 30A | Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| 83 | Not used | |
| 84 | 40A | Footwell control unit |
| 85 | 30A | DC converter |
| 86 | 40A | Footwell control unit |
| 87 | Not used | |
| 88 | 40A | Blower |
| 89 | 40A | Secondary air injection pump |
| 90 | 40A | Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| 91 | Not used | |
| 92 | 50A | Cooling fan |
| R1 | Rear wiper relay | |
| R2 | Wiper relay | |
| R3 | Wiper relay | |
| R4 | Terminal 15 relay Fuse and relay box in passenger compartment, fuses 6, 7, 9, 10, 30, relay R6 | |
| R5 | Fuel pump relay | |
| R6 | Horn relay | |
| R7 | Heated rear windscreen | |
| R8 | Terminal 30 relay Fuse and relay box in passenger compartment, fuses 13 – 15, 18 – 20, 22, 23, 25 – 28, 34, 45, 46, 49, 60, 70, 71, 76, 77 | |
| R9 | Junction box Fuse and relay box in passenger compartment, fuses 32, 56, 59, 61, 74 | |
| R10 | Not used |
Fuse box diagram BMW E90 (type 2 pre 2008).
legend.
| Fuses | Amps | Circuits protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20A | Wash/wipe module |
| 2 | 5A | Instrument cluster Diagnostic connector |
| 3 | 20A | Passenger's seat heater control unit |
| 4 | 5A | Vehicle access control unit |
| 5 | 20A | Fuel pump relay |
| 6 | 15A | Transmission |
| 7 | 20A | Additional heater |
| 8 | 15A | Amplifier |
| 9 | 10A | Cruise control |
| 10 | 15A | Trailer towing module |
| 11 | 10A | Radio |
| 12 | 20A | Roof |
| 13 | 5A | Tyre pressure control unit |
| 14 | Not used | |
| 15 | 5A | Fresh/recirculated air actuator |
| 16 | 15 | Horn |
| 17 | Not used | |
| 18 | 5A | Fresh/recirculated air actuator |
| 19 | 7.5A | Alarm |
| 20 | 5A | Dynamic stability control (DSC) Or Transfer box control unit Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| 21 | 7.5A | Mirror, passenger's side |
| 22 | 10A | Dynamic drive |
| 23 | 10A | Video system |
| 24 | 5A | DC converter Cooling fan |
| 25 | Not used | |
| 26 | 10A | Eject box |
| 27 | 10A | Telephone |
| 28 | 5A | Parking distance control Sliding roof |
| 29 | 5A | Front heated seats |
| 30 | 20A | 12V socket |
| 31 | 20A | Navigation |
| 32 | 30A | Seat adjustment, left side |
| 33 | 40A | Comfort access control unit |
| 34 | 5A | CD changer Or Fresh/recirculated air actuator |
| 35 | 30A | Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| 36 | 30A | Footwell |
| 37 | 10A | Electric seats |
| 38 | 30A | Transfer box control unit |
| 39 | 30A | Wiper relay |
| 40 | 7.5A | Roof |
| 41 | 30A | Footwell control unit |
| 42 | 40A | Footwell control unit |
| 43 | 30A | Headlight washer module |
| 44 | 30A | Trailer control unit |
| 45 | 40A | Steering |
| 46 | 30A | Seat adjustment, left side |
| 47 | 30A | Rear windscreen demister and defroster |
| 48 | 20A | Intermittent wash/wipe system |
| 49 | 30A | Seat adjustment, right side |
| 50 | 10A | Engine control unit |
| 51 | 50A | Vehicle access control unit |
| 52 | 20A | Heated driver's seat |
| 53 | 20A | Heated front passenger's seat |
| 54 | 7.5A | Trailer |
| 55 | 5A | Vehicle access control unit |
| 56 | 20A | Navigation |
| 57 | 15A | Horn |
| 58 | 5A | Instrument cluster Diagnostic connector |
| 59 | 5A | Steering column |
| 60 | 7.5A | Multifunction display |
| 61 | 10A | Interior light(s) Air conditioning Luggage compartment light(s) |
| 62 | Not used | |
| 63 | Not used | |
| 64 | 5A | Connector |
| 65 | 40A | Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| 66 | Not used | |
| 67 | 30A | Blower |
| 68 | 40A | Footwell |
| 69 | 50A | Cooling fan (60A also used) |
| 70 | 20A | Fuel pump control relay |
| 71 | 20A | Trailer |
| 72 | Not used | |
| 73 | Not used | |
| 74 | 5A | Instrument cluster |
| 75 | 5A | Steering column |
| 76 | 10A | Multifunction display |
| 77 | 10A | Interior light(s) Air conditioning Luggage compartment light(s) |
| 78 | Not used | |
| 79 | Not used | |
| 80 | 40A | Fuel heater |
| 81 | 30A | Trailer |
| 82 | 30A | Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| 83 | Not used | |
| 84 | 40A | Headlight washer pump |
| 85 | 30A | DC converter |
| 86 | 40A | Footwell control unit |
| 87 | Not used | |
| 88 | 20A | Fuel pump control |
| 89 | 40A | Secondary air injection pump |
| 90 | 40A | Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| 91 | Not used | |
| 92 | 60A | Cooling fan (50A also used) |
| R1 | Rear wiper relay | |
| R2 | Wiper relay | |
| R3 | Wiper relay | |
| R4 | Terminal 15 relay Fuse and relay box in passenger compartment, fuses 6, 7, 9, 10, 30, relay R6 | |
| R5 | Fuel pump relay | |
| R6 | Horn relay | |
| R7 | Heated rear windscreen | |
| R8 | Terminal 30 relay Fuse and relay box in passenger compartment, fuses 13 – 15, 18 – 20, 22, 23, 25 – 28, 34, 45, 46, 49, 60, 70, 71, 76, 77 | |
| R9 | Junction box Fuse and relay box in passenger compartment, fuses 32, 56, 59, 61, 74 | |
| R10 | Not used |
Additional fuses and relay.
Fuse F1 – Dynamic stability control (DSC)
Fuse F2 – Dynamic stability control (DSC)
Relay R1 – Main relay
Relay R2 – Cooling fan relay
Relay R3 – Catalytic converter
Relay R4 – Vacuum pump relay
Relay R5 – Receiver/Transmitter
Relay R6 – Direction indicator
Relay R7 – Cut-off relay
Relay R8 – Terminal 15 relay
Fuse box in engine compartment, near the battery.
| Fuses | Amps | Circuits protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 250A | Fuse and relay box in passenger compartment |
| 2 | 100A | Starting |
| 3 | 100A | Electronic power steering |
| 4 | 100A | Additional heater |
| 5 | 100A | Battery sensor |
| 6 | 100A | Additional heater |
| 7 | Not used | |
| 8 | 250A | Fuse and relay box in passenger compartment |
Fuse box in engine compartment.
fuse box diagram (type 1)
| Fuses | Amps | Circuits protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30A | Hot film air mass sensor Canister purge solenoid Oil level sensor |
| 2 | 30A | Oxygen sensor in front of the catalytic converter Oxygen sensor behind the catalytic converter |
| 3 | 20A | Crankshaft position sensor Camshaft sensor Electronics box (E-box) cooling fan Fuse box in passenger compartment Injectors |
| 4 | 30A | Evaporative canister purge solenoid(s) Engine control unit (DME) |
| 5 | 30A | Power save relay Terminal 15 |
| R1 | DME relay | |
| R2 | Power save relay Terminal 15 |
fuse box diagram (type 2)
| Fuses | Amps | Circuits protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20A | Boost pressure sensor Hall sensor Rail pressure control valve Evaporative canister purge solenoid(s), volume control |
| 2 | 20A | Oxygen sensor in front of the catalytic converter Crankcase breather EGR cooler change-over valve Swirl control solenoid Preheating control unit Oil level sensor |
| 3 | 30A | Engine control unit |
| 4 | 10A | Electronics box (E-box) cooling fan |
| 5 | Not used | |
| R2003a | DDE main relay |
fuse box diagram (type 3).
| Fuses | Amps | Circuits protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20A | Boost pressure regulator solenoid Camshaft sensor Rail pressure control valve Fuel delivery control solenoid Throttle position valve |
| 2 | 20A | EGR Exhaust gas cooler solenoid Mass airflow meter Oxygen sensor Oil quality sensor Preheating unit |
| 3 | 30A | Engine control unit |
| 4 | 10A | Electronics box (E-box) cooling fan Crankcase breather heater Radiator |
| 5 | Not used |
fuse box diagram (type 4).
Fuse 1 (20.0 A) – Engine control unit
Fuse 2 (15.0 A) – Engine control unit
Fuse 3 (50.0 A) – Coolant pump
Fuse 4 (40.0 A) – Valvetronic relay
Relay R1 – Valvetronic relay
Relay R2 – Ignition relay
fuse box diagram (type 5).
| Fuses | Amps | Circuits protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30A | Ignition coils 1 – 6 |
| 2 | 30A | Coolant pump MAP-controlled engine cooling thermostat Evaporative canister purge solenoid(s) Camshaft sensor |
| 3 | 20A | Canister purge solenoid Engine control unit (DME) Mass airflow meter Oil level sensor Crankshaft position sensor |
| 4 | 30A | Oxygen sensor in front of the catalytic converter Oxygen sensor 2 in front of the catalytic converter Oxygen sensor behind the catalytic converter Oxygen sensor 2 behind the catalytic converter Crankcase breather |
| 5 | 30A | Injectors |
| 6 | 10A | Exhaust manifold flap Electronics box (E-box) cooling fan Fuel tank leak diagnosis Hot film air mass sensor |
| 7 | 40A | Variable valve timing relay |
| 9 | 30A | Coolant pump |
| 10 | 5A | Coolant heater relay |
| R1 | DME relay | |
| R2 | Injectors | |
| R3 | Variable valve timing relay |
