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3-Series (E21, E30)Chat relating to the BMW 3-Series from 1975-1983 and 1984-1991 line. Specific models: BMW 315, BMW 316, BMW 318, BMW 318i, BMW 320/4, BMW 320i, BMW 320/6, BMW 323i, BMW 320i. E30 Family models include: BMW 325e, BMW 325i, BMW 325is, BMW 325ix.
No alarms other than the ABS light coming on after starting. What I'm looking for is whether I need to do step by step pulling of fuses, using a voltmeter, etc.
Disconnect the negative battery lead from the battery. Take a ammeter (I use a multi meter) and hook it up between the negative battery cable clamp and the negative battery post. If you see mre than about 200ma, start removing and replacing fuses (one at a time) until the current draw drops and you now have located the offending system. I would continue the drill using all fuses to be sure there is not more than one system over drawing current.
check the fuses with ... fuk i 4got wat its called...it has a lgith in side of it and looks liek a screwdriver with a really pointy tip and it has a ground wire comming off it...hmm ill try and get the name of the tool
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Originally posted by Slvr E30iS@Aug 26 2004, 05:03 PM check the fuses with ... fuk i 4got wat its called...it has a lgith in side of it and looks liek a screwdriver with a really pointy tip and it has a ground wire comming off it...hmm ill try and get the name of the tool
um you pull the fuse and look at it...you can tell if its blown HOMESLICE lol and its an Ohm meter BTW i doubt fuses have anything to do with this but its worth a shot
"Drag racing a BMW is like going fishing with a hooker, it's fun but it's not what you got her for..." - M3DUDE
Manual - The transmission hated by moms/wives/girlfriends everywhere...
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Member of the "10 Year Old" Club
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