I need to change a couple of blown fuses and need access to the fuse panel located near the instrument panel. I have no idea what to do to get to this fuse panel. What do I need to do to access this? My Winstar is a '98. Is there a step by step guide that shows how to do this?

check engine control box.
The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver side of the engine compartment, near the battery. 42 Transmission Control Module Battery
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The rear compartment fuse block is located in the trunk of the vehicle. Access the fuse block through the trunk panel on the driver side of the rear cargo area.
20 Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power Outlet
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The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger side of the vehicle, on the lower portion of the instrument panel console near the floor.
RADIO Audio System 5 across top down 4. right side
check these fuse.

Fuse 47 a 15amp fuse is for the cigarette lighter..it's located behind the glove box which you can drop down for easy access.
The "glove box" is the little box that opens on the left side, under the instrument gauges near the left door.......Not the big glove box on the right hand side.

The fuse is in the Instrument Panel fuse box

Instrument Panel Fuse Block

The instrument panel fuse block access door is

located on the driver's side edge of the instrument
panel
The fuse is marked
"AUX PWR" That is the 2nd fuse from the top in the far left row of fuses, the fuse above it is marked "REAR SEAT".

Dear friend, my first suggestion is to try turning your dimmer switch up which is usually located near or incorporated with your headlight switch. If that doesnt work, I would check the fuse panel for a blown fuse. Refer to your service manual for the fuse panel location and safe removal of the fuses.

Hello: Instrument panel fuse block- located on the instrument panel (passenger side consel) near the
floor. Remove the panel then the fuse block cover. Engine compartment fuse block: Under the hood on driver side near the battery. You may have to remover cover to access the fuse block. Rear compartment fuse block Located in the trunk. Access the fuse through the trunk panel on the driver side. The inside of the fuse block covers give you the location, size of fuse and purpose. Hope this helps.

There are 2 boxes

Passenger compartment fuse panel

The fuse panel is located on the left

hand side of the instrument panel

facing the driver's side door. Pull the

panel cover outward to access the
fuses.

Power distribution Maxi Fuse Box box

The power distribution box is

located in the engine compartment

near the battery. The power

distribution box contains

high-current fuses that protect your

vehicle's main electrical systems
from overloads.

The instrument panel fuse block is in the glovebox.
Pull the door open to gain access to the instrument panel.
fuse block

Circuit breakers and relays are located in the circuit
breakerhelay panel. This is located behind the panel
under the glove box, near the passenger's door

Fuses & RelaysThe fuse box is located under the engine hood on the left side, near the upper strut housing or near the battery.
Various relays are also mounted on the fuse box for easy accessibility.



Flashers
The flashers are located behind the bottom center of the lower instrument trim panel.



Review the...
- BMW E36 Fuse Box Relay Layout
- 325ci Owners Manual

Hope helped.

The interior fuse panel can be found below the instrument panel and the exterior fuse panel beneath the hood, near the battery.

1. Remove the fuse panel cover.
   
2. Locate the fuse to be removed.
   
3. If equipped with a small fuse removal tool (usually attached to the inside of the fuse panel cover), use the tool to grasp the fuse. Otherwise, you can use your fingers to pull the fuse from the panel. Remove the fuse and inspect it to see if the filament is blown.
   
4. If the fuse is blown, replace it with a fuse of the same amperage rating.
   
5. Replace the fuse removal tool, if applicable, then install the fuse panel cover.
   
6. If the fuse continues to blow, check the circuit or component that the fuse is protecting, and repair it as necessary.
   

The interior fuse panel is located below the driver's side of the instrument panel

It is fuse number 15 and it is a 30 amp.