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Fuse Box Location and Diagram for the BMW 3 Series

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

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This guide shows the diagram and placement of the fuse boxes for the BMW 3 Series, following the instructions below. First, get inside the vehicle and remove the screws from the glove compartment, lowering it to access the fuse box located at the back; there is another fuse box in the engine compartment, at the top right, as shown in the video.

There is also another fuse box located in the trunk; inside the covers, you will find the printed diagram, which is also available in the vehicle's owner's manual!


Updated on 4 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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