Keep blowing fuse #14 15amp Low beam headlights keep going out

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  • txtorquemade
    E30 Mastermind
    • Mar 2009
    • 1758

    #1

    Keep blowing fuse #14 15amp Low beam headlights keep going out

    Anyone have any ideas on tracking this down. I tested and changed the 15amp #14 fuse and the lights came back on, after I replaced the burned out 75amp fuse right next to #14, (I assume #13).

    Both low beams worked fine, as well as high beams and fogs, then after a short drive the fuse blew again. I replaced it and it blew again. One more fuse and it seems to be ok, for now, but I expect it to blow in the morning no doubt.

    Any suggestions on wiring diagrams for DIY anywhere. Yes, I have searched.

    Or any ideas where this is shorting out? Do i have to pull the whole bumper to gain access to the headlight wiring harness? I cant see any other way to get to the wires.

    Any ideas?
    sigpic 1987 325is
  • Knockenwelle
    Grease Monkey
    • Jul 2008
    • 395

    #2
    Dirty connections at the headlight.
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    Mike

    '91 325i track car. Mostly...

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    • txtorquemade
      E30 Mastermind
      • Mar 2009
      • 1758

      #3
      Alright...

      The fuse keeps blowing, but seems now to be related to the fogs being on. I ran this morning without the fogs and the fuse didnt blow. Guess I will see how long it lasts.
      sigpic 1987 325is

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      • Disaster Inc
        E30 Addict
        • Oct 2007
        • 429

        #4
        I posted this in your last thread about this problem - Here's a link to an electrical troubleshooting manual for your car http://wedophones.com/BMWManualsLead.htm
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        • txtorquemade
          E30 Mastermind
          • Mar 2009
          • 1758

          #5
          Thanks Disaster, I got the schematic and been working on the problem. Thought I had it fixed but bit me again today.

          Thanks though, thats an awesome resource you pointed me to!!
          sigpic 1987 325is

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