Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

Replacing the Blower Motor Resistor on 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Blower motor

See other generations:
Video tutorial

Want to remove the blower motor resistor on a BMW 3 Series? Let's look at disassembling the components inside the front dashboard. Open the cover of the glove compartment, remove the screws on the sides, and take it out. Locate the blower motor resistor and unscrew the screws on the sides of the plastic covers.

Disconnect the large connector from the resistor. Install a new blower motor resistor (connect the power connector).

Finally, reassemble the glove compartment and tighten the screws. Test the operation of the air blower after replacing all the components.


Updated on 20 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Replace the Fan Resistor on a BMW 3 Series
Replace the Fan Resistor on a BMW 3 Series
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46) Is the fan on your BMW 3 Series not working anymore? Here’s how to remove it. Open the car door and lower the glove compartment located at the bottom…
How to Remove the Heater Fan Motor on BMW 3 Series
How to Remove the Heater Fan Motor on BMW 3 Series
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E92, E90, E91) Want to remove the fan motor on a 3 Series? Open the front hood and see the disassembly of the parts. Disconnect the battery terminals. Use a lever t…
Replacing the Fan Resistor on BMW 3
Replacing the Fan Resistor on BMW 3
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E92, E90, E91) Is the air fan not working anymore? Let's see how to remove the fan resistor on a BMW 3. Use a pry tool to remove the plastic cover under the dashboa…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Reset the Tyre Pressure Warning Light on the Jeep Renegade?

To reset the tyre pressure warning light on the Jeep Renegade, inflate the tyres until they reach the recommended pressure: this value is indicated on the sticker attached to the driver’s door pillar. Once the tyres are properly inflated, navigate through the menu that appears on the instrument cluster until you find the tyre pressure option. At this point, press and hold the OK button on the right side of the steering wheel to make the warning light disappear.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos