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      04-15-2010, 10:33 PM   #1
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Replacing fuses for the e90

Here's a guide to how to replace a fuse in the e90, I made this primarily for those that blew their fuse for the trunk and glovebox light but you may use it for whatever reason you need.

Here's the general video of how to get to the fuse. This video is not mine nor is it created by me, all credits go to the original dude on youtube.



It doesn't show in the video but all the fuses are to be pulled out with the tool that is already given to you on the fuse board by bmw. It is the big red clip looking thing in the middle (see pictures below). Just pull it out and you should be able to figure out how to use it.

Once you reach in there and find your fuse guide, check which version you have, apparently bmw have different versions for different build years and models.

If yours look like mine (2008 335i) your glovebox/trunk fuse is #77 circled in red/green.



^ the red clip above the 3 black 30amp fuses next to fuse #77 are the tool you're going to be using to pull out the fuses.

If yours look like this (06 330i) it is fuse #61



Lastly, if none of the above matches yours, look up the icon that is shown on fuse #61 in the picture below and replace that fuse.



here's what the blown fuse looks like and the $1.99 3 pack replacement I bought. On the blown fuse, you should see that the metal inside is snapped and there should be a small black burn mark.



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Just changed my cigarette lighter fuse!
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thanks.
my trunk/glove box/navigation went out on this fuse
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I think the fuses in the upper part of the photo are 'fuses to replace' and you can use them... 5, 7.5 10 30 40
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I think the fuses in the upper part of the photo are 'fuses to replace' and you can use them... 5, 7.5 10 30 40
that what I use to replace my fuse.
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which fuse would be for a 2006 325i navigation system the damn screen is black?
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Thank you for your DIY!
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I have a BMW 2006 325i. I want to locate the fuse for the side mirror. I dont want them automatic folding in and out everytime I use a remote to lock/unlock my car. So I want to take that fuse off to disable the function of folding mirror. Please help me. Thanks
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I Think I Need To Replace The Fuse For The Amp. I Get No Sound Out Of The Speakers. But I Dont Know Where Its At.. I Have A 08 E92..
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FWIW - my 2007 335i has the fuse box pattern of the 06 330i image
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Hi there!
I own a E90 2007 320i.

I suddenly lost the illumination from the following:
-my steering wheel buttons
-all the power windows buttons
-the radioCD buttons
-the DTC & central locking buttons
I can confirm that every buttons works properly as before (except of its lighting which makes my life difficult when I am driving during night).

would that be a fuse problem? something else?
or could be a failure of the control element light (switcher) ?
http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E9...element_light/

please advice! thanks.
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      03-17-2013, 08:44 PM   #12
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My cigarette lighter and my glove box ac adapter fuse where I used to charge my phone is out. Which number would that be? I'm having a hard time locating them.

Please help!!'
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Hi there!
I own a E90 2007 320i.

I suddenly lost the illumination from the following:
-my steering wheel buttons
-all the power windows buttons
-the radioCD buttons
-the DTC & central locking buttons
I can confirm that every buttons works properly as before (except of its lighting which makes my life difficult when I am driving during night).

would that be a fuse problem? something else?
or could be a failure of the control element light (switcher) ?
http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E9...element_light/

please advice! thanks.
I have the same problem amd cheked ALL the fuses and all of them were fine. Now going after your suggestion and will try to change the light switch.
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I have the same problem amd cheked ALL the fuses and all of them were fine. Now going after your suggestion and will try to change the light switch.
have you installed led bulbs in your cabin lights recently? cause that was my solution. please read my last post at this thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1#post13781921
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have you installed led bulbs in your cabin lights recently? cause that was my solution. please read my last post at this thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1#post13781921
Thanks for the heads up but unfortunately for me, it's actually the footwell module.
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Thanks for the heads up but unfortunately for me, it's actually the footwell module.
sorry to hear this. it's quite unfortunate since -I believe- e90 don't appear often failures with the footwell modules like e39 & e46. hopefully you fix it as cheap as possible my friend.
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Had to be in there today. Worked out great. Car still even had the little rechargeable flashlight and fuse tool in it.

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Hi,

My left xenon bulb isn't working (original not something I added after). I tried to change the bulb, but it turned out that it is not only the bulb (the bulb looked to be broken). Could it be the fuse? Is there only one fuse for 1 xenon bulb? The other lights in the left "light" are working.

Thanks for any help/tips!
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Any idea which is actually the cigarette lighter symbol? I've accessed the fuse panel and have the reference card but I'm not sure which is the right fuse. Mine are blown (mistakenly plugged in a broken 12v)
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Any idea which is actually the cigarette lighter symbol? I've accessed the fuse panel and have the reference card but I'm not sure which is the right fuse. Mine are blown (mistakenly plugged in a broken 12v)
I have the same problem with both cigarette lighters, open/close car and lights on auto transmission in my e92 328i 2007. Any one nose which fuses I should replace ??
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I have the same problem with both cigarette lighters, open/close car and lights on auto transmission in my e92 328i 2007. Any one nose which fuses I should replace ??
It was a while ago that I replaced, but I think it was 61. Not sure though - check your diagram on back of the door to the fuse box.
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