[mnb]

Where exactly are the extra fuses? I have the piece of paper in the picture that shows the layout, but I'm not sure where the extra ones are.

It is the top 'row' shown in the picture - the ones that are not shown on the paper diagram?

[BKV122]

Originally Posted by mnb

Where exactly are the extra fuses? I have the piece of paper in the picture that shows the layout, but I'm not sure where the extra ones are.

It is the top 'row' shown in the picture - the ones that are not shown on the paper diagram?

Yes i think so. Any that arent shown on the diagram are spare ones.

[mnb]

Originally Posted by BKV122

Yes i think so. Any that arent shown on the diagram are spare ones.

Thanks. I certainly hope so, cause I used one of them for my blown power lock fuse! I don't want to be driving down the road tomorrow and find I pulled something important.

By the way, I can't believe that once the fuse is blown there is no way to open the doors, not even with the handle inside. I was able to get in using the separated driver key but if I would have had a passenger, they would have had to climb in/out the window. Also could be dangerous if I have my kids in the car and we need to make an exit and the freaking doors won't open. Can't believe there is no manual override.

[SoYank]

Isn't the handle pull on the inside mechanical vs. electrical? It doesn't seem as if it is a snap unlock when you pull it but more of a mechanical linkage type resistance. Pull a second time and it is definitely mechanical.

[mnb]

Originally Posted by SoYank

Isn't the handle pull on the inside mechanical vs. electrical? It doesn't seem as if it is a snap unlock when you pull it but more of a mechanical linkage type resistance. Pull a second time and it is definitely mechanical.

That's what I thought too. But definitely NOT the case. No number of pulls would open the locks.

I think a lot of owners think the same thing, because it does feel mechanical when you do the double pull, that is why I was so shocked when this happened to me this afternoon. I actually had to replace the fuse by laying over the center console since I could not open the passenger door.

Doing a search on the net before I hit this forum, there were numerous complaints that I found that listed the same thing. I think it is truly is a safety issue and BMW should do something to fix it.

[HTran]

My right fog light isnt working, could that be a possible blown fuse? Where can i get those bigger ones such as fuse 52?

[SoYank]

I wouldn't expect a single fog light not functioning to caused by a blown fuse. More likely a burnt out bulb. I wouldn't recommend putting in a higher rated fuse, either. You can get replacement fuses almost everywhere; Any automotive store would have them. You'd be wise to spend a fiver and get a full selection of fuses needed and keep them in a small box in the glovebox. Staples sells Really Useful Boxes (appropriate name) in various sizes including one about 1"x1½"x2".

[HTran]

Originally Posted by SoYank

I wouldn't expect a single fog light not functioning to caused by a blown fuse. More likely a burnt out bulb. I wouldn't recommend putting in a higher rated fuse, either. You can get replacement fuses almost everywhere; Any automotive store would have them. You'd be wise to spend a fiver and get a full selection of fuses needed and keep them in a small box in the glovebox. Staples sells Really Useful Boxes (appropriate name) in various sizes including one about 1"x1½"x2".

Ok thanks.

The story is, i was installing some HIDs and it was working for a minute or two, and then went out. So i replaced it back with the OEM bulb and it still wont turn on. What should i do?

[jdsboston]

yo guys, thanks for posting all this detail back in 2010. i was experiencing the blown cig lighter fuse this weekend and learned everything i needed to know from this post in five minutes. saved me a trip to the dealer and i can probably get it fixed today. thanks again for taking the time to post the details on the fuse box, which luckily I haven't had much exposure to yet. the minute she starts having any serious electrical issues I am outtie.

but this seems like an easy fuse fix. thanks!

[jdsboston]

well, i have lost power to both cigarette lighters and just swapped out the #30 fuse, which was burned out, for a new one. but that didn't bring the cig lighters back online. have you guys ever experienced this issue before?

Are there other fuses that are related to the provision of power to the cig lighters I should check out?

For example, anything upstream or nearby cig lighters that may have gotten popped when fuse #30 also popped for whatever reason?

I also have a 2006 e90 330XI. I recently purchased a higher amp car charger for my phone which was pulling 4.2 amps. Clearly that wasn't designed properly as less than a week after using it my lighters went out. nothing else on the car seems to be malfunctioning that I noticed. so far it's just the lighters out.

thanks!

/josh

[jdsboston]

never mind. i licked it, it seems. i must have shorted the first fuse I replaced or put it in backwards or whatever as it was blown. i put another one in, had a terrifying moment when all the airbag lights came on, restarted the car and everything cleared. based on what others had said about coins and stuff I made sure all the lighters were clear before I replaced the fuse. put in a new one and it's fine. thanks again.

[SoYank]

Isn't it great when you find a solution to your problem when others have taken the time to share their experiences?

[3s4u2]

Copy of my 2006 fuse Block in a pdf and also the 'b' manual as well.

[rp92285]

Originally Posted by 3s4u2

Copy of my 2006 fuse Block in a pdf and also the 'b' manual as well.

Great Info. Thanks!

[conrad325i]

Why dont I have a #24 TPMS fuse....

[triax37]

Originally Posted by BKV122

Here's a picture of my fuse's with a pic of the legend too. The cig lighyer is #30 which is the top right group of fuses and second row down. Its a yellow fuse on mine.

Hope this helps ya.

Just following up on this - I found another site that had more detail, and words instead of pictures. It helped me find a blown fuse #34 that had turned my amp off:

http://fusesdiagram.com/bmw/fuse-box...bmw-3-e90.html

In case the website gets taken down:

Pre-3/2007 (I think)


R1 Windscreen wiper motor relay
R2 Heated rear window relay
R3 Rear screen wiper relay
R4
R5 Headlamp washer pump relay
R6 Secondary air injection (AIR) pump 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)
F6 (15A) Transmission control module (TCM)
F7 (20A) Auxiliary heater control module
F8 (5A)
F9 (10A) Cruise control distance range control module
F10 (15A) Tow bar retract control module
F11 (10A) Audio unit
F12 (20A)
F13 (5A)
F14 –
F15 –
F16 (15A) Horns
F17 –
F18 (5A) CD changer
F19 (7,5A)
F20 (5A)
F21 (7,5A)
F22 (10A) Cruise control distance range control module
F23 (10A)
F24 (5A) Tyre pressure monitor control module
F25 (10A)
F26 (10A)Telematics
F27 (5A)
F28 (5A)
F29 (5A)
F30 (20A) bmw e90 cigarette lighter fuse
F31 (30A) ^08/05:ABSsystem
F32 (30A)
F33 (30A) Electric front seats
F34 (30A) Audio unit output amplifier
F35 (20A) ^08/05 Engine management
F36 (30A)
F37 (30A) Electric front seats
F38 (30A)
F39 (30A) Windscreen wipers
F40 (20A)
F41 (30A)
F42 (30A)
F43 (30A) Head lamp washers
F44 (30A)Trailer control module
F45 (20A)
F46 (30A) Heated rear window
F47 (20A)
F48 –
F49 (30A) Heated front seats
F50 (40A)
F51 (50A) Ignition switch control module
F52 (50A)
F53 (50A)
F54 (60A) Engine management
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 (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

Post-3/2007 (I think)


R1 Rear screen wiper relay
R2 Windscreen wiper motor relay
R3

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

[Unlisted_0001]

Hey BKV122. i can't find another picture online for 330xi 2006 fuse box, and i been looking for weeks
can you please upload another picture of the fuse box for 330xi 2006, nothing is wrong with the picture you uploaded except the flash light made it a bit hard to see them. Thank You! if anyone else have a picture of 330 xi 2006 fuse box that ill be great
Also is it okay to plug a fuse upside down?
Thank You All!!

[BimmerNugget]

Originally Posted by BKV122

Here's a picture of my fuse's with a pic of the legend too. The cig lighyer is #30 which is the top right group of fuses and second row down. Its a yellow fuse on mine.

Hope this helps ya.

What a nice guy...

[Acornell77]

excuse me and my lack of knowledge on these hieroglyphics but which fuse would be reverse lights?

[BKV122]

Originally Posted by Unlisted_0001

Hey BKV122. i can't find another picture online for 330xi 2006 fuse box, and i been looking for weeks
can you please upload another picture of the fuse box for 330xi 2006, nothing is wrong with the picture you uploaded except the flash light made it a bit hard to see them. Thank You! if anyone else have a picture of 330 xi 2006 fuse box that ill be great
Also is it okay to plug a fuse upside down?
Thank You All!!

Check your PM

Originally Posted by Acornell77

excuse me and my lack of knowledge on these hieroglyphics but which fuse would be reverse lights?

Not sure, but there is a Back Up light switch that could be bad

[johngalv]

Originally Posted by SoYank

Oh, yeah, hieroglyphics.

Empty slots are normal. Just ensure that when you take one out you put it back in the right slot.

Also note, that little red fuse puller is about as useless as a sidesaddle on a hummingbird.

Agree: Little red fuse puller, useless.