Buying a 1988 320i tomorrow and it has an electrical problem. Radio, tach, obc all don't work, you know the typical fuse 21 problem. Anyway, he's already tried changing the fuse, it just pops as soon as he puts it in. He says he's searched the typical areas for shorts except for behind the radio which is the factory one I believe. Anyone have this problem and know possible fixes? Could the SI board cause this? Thanks
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I just went through this with my son's 86 325es. Mine turned out to be the reverse switch in the trans had shorted out by getting oil in it. Just pull the shifter boot up and there is a connector with the two wire going into the rubber sealing boot, disconnect the connector. Replace the fuse and all should be good. If that works replace the reverse (back up light) switch and reconnect the connector above.
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Originally posted by M3and2002 View PostI just went through this with my son's 86 325es. Mine turned out to be the reverse switch in the trans had shorted out by getting oil in it. Just pull the shifter boot up and there is a connector with the two wire going into the rubber sealing boot, disconnect the connector. Replace the fuse and all should be good. If that works replace the reverse (back up light) switch and reconnect the connector above.
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Originally posted by 2002jm View PostHad the same problem with my h26. When you pull the shift boot out, you will see the wiring harness. If it touches to metal, you will lose the fuse:)
jm
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It is a direct short, if the wires are touching. So every time you turn on the key the fuse will blow:). Makes it sort-of hard to check to see what is happening. Mine did not look too bad, but the wires were pressed against the body and that is all it took to short. pretty easy to rewire.
jm
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Originally posted by 2002jm View PostIt is a direct short, if the wires are touching. So every time you turn on the key the fuse will blow:). Makes it sort-of hard to check to see what is happening. Mine did not look too bad, but the wires were pressed against the body and that is all it took to short. pretty easy to rewire.
jm
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good luck mansigpic
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Originally posted by KyleDriver View Posthad the same exact problem in my '87, as soon as I would put the car in reverse fuse 21 would blow. everyone that posted here is spot on, my reverse switch wires were frayed and contacting the chassis causing a short. I repaired the wiring, problem went away immediately.
good luck.
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