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Location of the Fuse Boxes on a BMW 3 Series E46

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

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In this video, you will see where the fuse boxes are located on the BMW E46 (produced from 1998 to 2006): The first fuse box is in the glove compartment, and to access it, open the compartment, turn the two clips, and lower the panel. There is also an electrical box in the engine compartment, under the driver's side windshield: here you will find the wiper relay, DDE relays (diesel versions), hydraulic pump relay, secondary air pump relay, variable valve timing relay, reverse light relay, exhaust relay, and fuel injector relay.

They are all separate from each other and do not belong to a single box.


Updated on 27 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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