Pulling fuses

ODU135 · 01-18-2017, 06:20 PM

Does anyone have tips of how they they reach/see the right fuses to grab when pulling to check fuses on our cars? I know where the fuse box is and how to access it via the glove box. I just get so damn frustrated because it's such a tiny space with no light and it's so hard to see/feel which fuse you need to get to. Spent a good bit over an hour today attempting to pull fuses but couldn't even pull the ones I needed. Why must BMW place the fuse box is the hardest location to access? it's so annoying. anyone have any helpful tips?

WDE82 · 01-18-2017, 10:15 PM

Develop your blind hand coordination.

Jorgensen54 · 01-23-2017, 06:48 PM

You could also take a lighted picture of the fuses, giving you a grid of reference when selecting. Treat it like Battleship.

jaye944 · 01-30-2017, 10:31 AM

most retarded thing I've seen in car design E.V.E.R

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Originally Posted by ODU135

Does anyone have tips of how they they reach/see the right fuses to grab when pulling to check fuses on our cars? I know where the fuse box is and how to access it via the glove box. I just get so damn frustrated because it's such a tiny space with no light and it's so hard to see/feel which fuse you need to get to. Spent a good bit over an hour today attempting to pull fuses but couldn't even pull the ones I needed. Why must BMW place the fuse box is the hardest location to access? it's so annoying. anyone have any helpful tips?

Mach1er · 01-30-2017, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jorgensen54

You could also take a lighted picture of the fuses, giving you a grid of reference when selecting. Treat it like Battleship.

That's actually what I do...

JimD · 02-05-2017, 07:44 PM

You need these:

https://www.amazon.com/Forceps-Medic...hemostats&th=1

At least you do if you have hands as large as mine. They help both going in and out. You still have to work blind but you can attach the hemostats, take your hand away, and if you got the right fuse go ahead and pull it. Going back is still stab and hope but at least you won't drop the fuse.

ODU135 · 02-06-2017, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JimD

You need these:

https://www.amazon.com/Forceps-Medic...hemostats&th=1

At least you do if you have hands as large as mine. They help both going in and out. You still have to work blind but you can attach the hemostats, take your hand away, and if you got the right fuse go ahead and pull it. Going back is still stab and hope but at least you won't drop the fuse.

sweeet! thanks for the tip i'll give them a try

mr.fabulous · 02-08-2017, 11:22 AM

I remove the bottom of the dash and the glovebox

ODU135 · 02-08-2017, 04:08 PM

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I remove the bottom of the dash and the glovebox

been thinking about that, got a link or diy of how exactly this is done?

katsooba · 02-13-2017, 01:12 PM

get a 10$ usb endoscope and locate it over in the fuse box so everything is visible, connect it to you phone\tablet and fiddle away with the fuses

i just pull out the glove box and use my memory+diagram to pull fuses

mr.fabulous · 02-13-2017, 01:32 PM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001CUMXM

There is also a 16"-er

01-18-2017, 06:20 PM	#1
ODU135 College Student 15 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2008 BSM 135i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Norfolk, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Pulling fuses - frustrating Does anyone have tips of how they they reach/see the right fuses to grab when pulling to check fuses on our cars? I know where the fuse box is and how to access it via the glove box. I just get so damn frustrated because it's such a tiny space with no light and it's so hard to see/feel which fuse you need to get to. Spent a good bit over an hour today attempting to pull fuses but couldn't even pull the ones I needed. Why must BMW place the fuse box is the hardest location to access? it's so annoying. anyone have any helpful tips? __________________ just bought the car, saving up to go FBO! Mods so far: 20% window tint \| ZHP weighted shift knob \| Alcantara shift boot \| powder coated wheels black \| tow-hook front plate mount
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WDE82 Major 815 Rep 1,199 Posts Drives: 2018 440iGC F36 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	Develop your blind hand coordination.
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Jorgensen54 Lieutenant 104 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 2008 AW/AG 135i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	You could also take a lighted picture of the fuses, giving you a grid of reference when selecting. Treat it like Battleship. __________________
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02-05-2017, 07:44 PM	#6
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	You need these: https://www.amazon.com/Forceps-Medic...hemostats&th=1 At least you do if you have hands as large as mine. They help both going in and out. You still have to work blind but you can attach the hemostats, take your hand away, and if you got the right fuse go ahead and pull it. Going back is still stab and hope but at least you won't drop the fuse. __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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mr.fabulous Captain 209 Rep 893 Posts Drives: Women Crazy Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Florida Gulf Coast iTrader: (0)	I remove the bottom of the dash and the glovebox __________________ 2011 135i MSport 6MT AW/black, 72Kmiles, bone stock, moneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoney I LOVE THIS CAR
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02-13-2017, 01:12 PM	#10
katsooba First Lieutenant 85 Rep 354 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Israel iTrader: (0)	get a 10$ usb endoscope and locate it over in the fuse box so everything is visible, connect it to you phone\tablet and fiddle away with the fuses i just pull out the glove box and use my memory+diagram to pull fuses __________________ 135i N55 / KW V3 / MHD Flash / Tons of grip mods / CP-E charge pipe / CP-E 7" FMIC
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mr.fabulous Captain 209 Rep 893 Posts Drives: Women Crazy Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Florida Gulf Coast iTrader: (0)	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001CUMXM There is also a 16"-er __________________ 2011 135i MSport 6MT AW/black, 72Kmiles, bone stock, moneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoney I LOVE THIS CAR
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