Electrical equipment and devices of the car BMW 3 Series E36

Control units and relays
The control units and relays are located on the BMW 3 Series in various locations. Relay under steering column 1. Power window relay, sliding roof panel 2....

Lighting system — general information
The lighting system includes: Headlights (dipped and parking light), high beam headlights. tail lights, brake lights, reversing lights, direction indicators,...

Replacing incandescent lamps
Headlights Open the engine compartment hood. Turn off the switch of the corresponding lamp or disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Attention: When the...

Lamp table
To quickly replace a burnt-out lamp, you should always have a set of spare lamps in the car. A box containing a set of spare bulbs can be purchased from BMW...

Removal and installation of headlights
The so-called ellipsoidal headlights are installed as low beam headlights and fog lights. In an ellipsoidal headlight, a collective lens is installed in front...

Headlight adjustment
Headlight adjustment is of great importance for driving safety. Fine adjustment of the headlights is only possible with the help of a special adjustment...

Removal and installation of forward indexes of turns
Loosen the retaining bracket from above with a screwdriver and pull the direction indicator forward. For clarity, the figure shows the removed direction...

Removal and installation of rear lights
Withdrawal Turn the lock 90°and remove the cover. Disconnect connector. Unscrew 4 nuts -arrows- and pull rear light bulb combination outwards. Installation...

Removal and installation of a lantern of illumination of license plate
Withdrawal Loosen 4 screws. Remove cover. Release the license plate light from the right latch. Installation Insert and snap in the license plate light....

Devices. General information and device
On BMW 3 Series vehicles, the instruments are installed in the instrument kit. Replacement of individual devices is not provided. Only incandescent lamps can...

Removal and installation of the instrument panel
Withdrawal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Attention: When the battery is disconnected, the information in the electronic memory devices, such as...

Removal and installation of control hlamp and illumination lamps in the instrument panel
Withdrawal Remove instrument panel. Rotate the defective bulb by approx. 45°and pull it out. Replace incandescent pilot lamps as a set. Turn defective bulb...

Removing and installing the watch
Withdrawal Release the clock locks. To do this, pass a probe with a thickness of 0.9-1.0 mm between the clock and the frame, as shown in the figure. Pull out...

Removal and installation of the switch of indexes of turns and a screen wiper
The direction indicator and wiper switches are so-called steering column switches and are removed together. Withdrawal Disconnect the ground wire from the...

Removal and installation of the light switch
Removal, all models except Compact Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Attention: When the battery is disconnected, the information in the electronic...

Removal and installation of the switch of foggy headlights and back foggy lanterns
Withdrawal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Attention: When the battery is disconnected, the information in the electronic memory devices, such as...

Removal and installation of the ignition switch
Withdrawal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Attention: When the battery is disconnected, the information in the electronic memory devices, such as...

Removal and installation of the radio receiver
Factory-installed car radios have different mounts. If the receiver has a sliding mount, it allows for quick removal and installation of the radio. However,...

Setting the radio code
Only for BMW radio coded Security coding of the radio prevents unauthorized use of the radio after a power failure. The power is interrupted, for example, when...

Removing the electronic lock
Serve food. Turn on the radio. The indication appears on the radio "CODE" and 4 fields, with the left field flashing. Use station setting keys 1 to 0 to enter...

Removing and installing loudspeakers
Withdrawal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Attention: When the battery is disconnected, the information in the electronic memory devices, such as...

Antenna
BMW radios are supplied with a whip antenna mounted on the rear fender. On request, the BMW 3 Series can be equipped with an aerial on the rear window....

Glass and headlight cleaning system
The windshield wiper drive is located in the water collection box under the windshield. Before removal it is necessary to remove the heater fan. The windshield...

Checking and replacing the washer pump
Examination Disconnect the connector from the pump. Connect a voltmeter to the terminals of the connector. Switch on the ignition and operate the washer...

Wiper drive device
Wiper drive. Drawing W - 6027 1. Wiper rod 2. Drive rod left 3. Drive rod right 4. Motor crank 5. Corrugated cover left 6. Corrugated cover right 7. Wiper...

Removal and installation of the mechanism of a screen wiper
The wiper motor is removed along with the rods. Before removing, mark the position of the brushes on the glass with adhesive tape. Withdrawal Moisten the...