E83 2003–2010
Driver's footwell, below and to the left of the steering column. No cover required.
BMW X3 OBD port location
Three generations, 2003–2024. Pick yours.
2017–2024
G01
Location
Driver's side footwell, beneath the lower edge of the dashboard adjacent to the bonnet release lever, to the left of the steering column (right side on UK/RHD vehicles). Behind a small plastic flap that must be opened to access the 16-pin port. A plastic insert may be present in the port and must be removed before plugging in a scanner. Location confirmed consistent across the full G01 production run 2017–2024 including the 2021 LCI facelift.
No diagram for this one yet. Ask for one and we'll draw it. The more requests, the sooner.
Also on this X3
- KeysSmart key
- Tools confirmed10
- Transponder chipSubscribers
- Programming procedureSubscribers
2010–2017
F25
Illustration — use it to know where to look.
Location
Driver's footwell, below and to the left of the steering column. No cover required.
Also on this X3
- KeysSmart key
- Tools confirmed6
- Transponder chipSubscribers
- Programming procedureSubscribers
Questions
BMW X3 OBD questions
G01 (2017–2024): Driver's side footwell, beneath the lower edge of the dashboard adjacent to the bonnet release lever, to the left of the steering column (right side on UK/RHD vehicles). F25 (2010–2017): Driver's footwell, below and to the left of the steering column. E83 (2003–2010): Driver's footwell, below and to the left of the steering column.
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