E30 318IS Fuses / Fuse Box Help

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Post Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:37 pm

Hi guys,
I am under the impression that I am in need of a fair few fuses after testing them with the ignition on.

The fuse tester I used is the traditional one:



As you earth it and then touch the pin with the fuses and if it lights up its ok and if not it’s in need of a change.

Fuses which did not light up:
1,2,3,7,11,13,14,15,18,29 and 30

However after inspecting the fuses they all looked fine not blow and all intact.

Is there a diagram here which states all fuses required for the old girl?

I am not clear as to if it actually is the fuses that I need or maybe a whole new fuse box itself?

Can anybody help me out with this thank you all in advance.

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Post Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:52 pm

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Fuse_Box
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Post Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:59 pm

thank you kam

is this diagram for all e30's or do different engine sizes have different sets?
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Post Fri Dec 07, 2012 9:25 pm

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Post Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:47 am

Willnz thank you for the advice mate and yes both sides of the fuses were tested. I shall give it another go... but with this time all things electrical switched on i.e fan, lights, fogs radio the lot rear demister.

guys where can i get a box set of fuses from ? any recommendations of is it simply my local car spares shop.

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Post Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:00 am

Why have you decided to check/replace all the fuses? You should check with the coloured diagram in the wiki that all fuses are of the correct rating, replace any that aren't, check the fuse of any circuits on the car that aren't working (and find out why that fuse is blown, if it is), but apart from that, leave strictly alone.
Fuses aren't a 'wearing' part, and the OE fuses are likely to be of a far higher quality than the tat on offer from many sources today.
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Post Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:25 am

Brianmoooore thanks

i should visit the dealer on a monday at some point thanks for all the help guys.
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Post Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:03 am

jon-m42 wrote:
i should visit the dealer on a monday
What for?

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Post Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:32 am

BenHar to get 2 50 pence fuses.
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Post Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:15 pm

So far your post hasn't shown that any need replacing.

Have you definitely found two blown fuses?

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