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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2001330I AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALCOMPONENT LOCATIONSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATOR - E46CONTROL UNITS
2001 BMW 330i Automatic
Control Units
2001 BMW 330i AutomaticSECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS LOCATION
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| ABS/ASC Unit (A52) | Left rear engine compartment. See Figure. |
| ABS/DSC Unit (A65) | Right rear engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Amplifier (A18) (Convertible) | Left rear passenger compartment. See Figure. |
| Amplifier (A18) (Coupe) | Left side of luggage compartment. See Figure. |
| Amplifier (A18) (Sedan) | Left side of luggage compartment. See Figure. |
| Chime Module (H10) | Left footwell. See Figure. |
| Control Module, Controlled Fuel Pump (EKP) (A13663) | Right rear side of luggage compartment. See Figure. |
| Control Module, Interior Protection I (A121) (Convertible) | Under center console. See Figure. |
| Control Module, Interior Protection II (A123) (Convertible) | Rear center console. See Figure. |
| Control Unit, Front Passenger Seat Memory (A20) (Convertible) | Under passenger's seat. See Figure. |
| Control Unit, Front Passenger Seat Memory (A20) (Coupe) | Passenger's seat. See Figure. |
| Control Unit, Front Passenger Seat Memory (A20) (Sedan) | Passenger's seat. See Figure. |
| Convertible Soft Top Control Module (A96) | Left rear passenger compartment. See Figure. |
| Cruise Control Module (A8) | Behind glove box. See Figure. |
| Diagnostic Module, Fuel Tank Leakage (I01065) | Right rear wheelwell. See Figure. |
| Digital Motor Electronics Control Unit (A6000) | Left rear engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Electronic Immobilizer Control Unit (A836) | Under left side of dash. See Figure. |
| General Module Control Unit (A1) | Behind glove box. See Figure. |
| Independent Park Heating Control Unit (A14) | Right rear of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Interior Protection Control Unit (A121) (Except Convertible) | Headliner. See Figure. |
| Intermittent Wipe/Wash Control Unit, Rear (A36) | Lift gate. See Figure. |
| Light Switching Center Control Unit (A3) | Driver side Instrument Panel. See Figure. |
| Mirror Memory Control Unit, Driver's Side (A212) | Driver's door. See Figure. |
| Mirror Memory Control Unit, Front Passenger's Side (A213) | Passenger's door. See Figure. |
| Multiple Restraint System Control Unit (A12) | Under center console. See Figure. |
| Navigation Computer (A112) | Left side of luggage compartment. See Figure. |
| Outside Mirror Fold-In Control Unit (A208) | Behind glove box. See Figure. |
| Park Distance Control Unit (PDC) (A81) (Convertible) | Right rear passenger compartment. See Figure. |
| Park Distance Control Unit (PDC) (A81) (Coupe) | Right side of luggage compartment. See Figure. |
| Park Distance Control Unit (PDC) (A81) (Sedan) | Right side of luggage compartment. See Figure. |
| Park Distance Control Unit (PDC) (A81) (Wagon) | Behind rear seat backrest in luggage compartment. See Figure. |
| Radio Control Unit (N9) (Except Wagon) | Left side of luggage compartment. See Figure. |
| Radio Control Unit (N9) (Wagon) | Behind rear seat backrest in luggage compartment. See Figure. |
| SMG Control Module (A70010) | Left rear engine compartment. See Figure. |
| SMG2 Control Module (A5300) | Left rear engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Sunroof Module Control Unit (A33) | Front headliner. See Figure. |
| Tire Pressure Control System Control Unit (A85) | Behind glove box. See Figure. |
| Transmission Control Unit (A7000) | Left rear engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Variable Valve Timing Gear Control Module (A60210) | Right rear engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Video Module Control Unit (A197) (Except Wagon) | Left side of luggage compartment. See Figure. |
| Video Module Control Unit (A197) (Wagon) | Behind rear seat in luggage compartment. See Figure. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.