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How to Locate the Fuse Boxes and Understand Their Schematics on BMW 3 Series E46 - 1998-2006

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006

The video shows the fuse schematic for the BMW 3 Series (E46), produced from 1998 to 2006. The fuse box is located in the glove compartment on the passenger side, as seen in one of the first images. The schematic illustrates not only the layout but also the functionality of the components; it includes fuses for the mirror lights, radio control unit, antenna amplifier, the onboard monitor control unit, and the related interface; it also includes the instrument cluster control unit, the multi restraint system II: sensor for the right and left airbag, Hall sensor, seatbelt buckle for the driver and passenger; rain sensor, wiper/wash control unit, reverse light relay, heating and air conditioning control module, fog light relay, etc. The second fuse box, as shown in the second image, is located in the engine compartment; again, the following schematic shows the different functionalities.

Updated on 30 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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