Relays & Solenoids: Relays

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Relays
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For fuel pump relay, see FUEL DELIVERYΒ  under FUEL SYSTEM. For relay locations, see DME & FUEL PUMP RELAY LOCATIONΒ  table. See Fig 1-Fig 4 .

DME & FUEL PUMP RELAY LOCATION

Application Location
3-Series
Z3
DME Relay Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Next To DME PCM
Fuel Pump Relay Under Left Side Of Instrument Panel, Next To Kick Panel
E36 (Except Z3)
DME & Fuel Pump Relays Left Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, In Relay Box
E46
DME Relay Left Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, In Relay/PCM Box
Fuel Pump Relay Behind Glove Box
5-Series & 7-Series
DME Relay Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Next To DME PCM
Fuel Pump Relay Right Side Of Trunk
8-Series
DME & Fuel Pump Relays Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Next To DME PCM
Fig 1: Locating Fuel Pump Relay (Z3)
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