Under the bonnet. Top right side.
Here is one for my 1989 BMW 325i..maybe they will be the same http://dave.maisenhelder.com/bmw/fuse_box1.htm
BMW 316i forums is the best place to find a fuse box diagram for your 1997 vehicle. You can also check with your local auto parts store to get a copy.
where is the fuse box in a 1992 BMW 525i
The fuse box is located at the rear of the glove compartment on 1994 BMW 740il.
The fuse box for the 2006 BMW 3 series is in the glove box(compartment). Hope this helps..
in the glove box
where the fuse located for power seat on 1992 BMW 535i
Typically BMW has it on a card or sticker in the fuse box lid.
i had this same problem with my 740il 1997 and its not the fuse box under the hood but it is the fuse box in the trunk in the same compartment as the battery storage it is behind the cloth siding you just pull that down and there is the fuse box that has the cigarette lighter in it.
The 1992 BMW's 325 window fuse can be found in the fuse box. The fuse box is located below the dashboard. The location of the window fuse will be listed on the inside cover of the fuse box.
You can find a fuse box map for your 1986 BMW 318 in the back of the owners manual. You can also find the fuse box map on the inside cover of the fuse box.
The location of the wiper relay on a 1997 BMW 740i is in the rear cargo area. There is a fuse box panel located in the floorboard on the driver's side of the vehicle at the rear.