Fuse Box 135i

[ttbullet]

Was looking at the fuse box to check the fuses for the ac and was wondering if any tool is needed to pull the fuses out. The space seems really tight. Once you put your hand in there you can hardly see which fuse is being pulled out. Anyone using any tools (pliers etc).

[A_Squared]

I think I used a set of long, thin needle nose pliers when I hard wired my radar detector. Just gotta be careful not to clamp down too hard.

[Dackelone]

I used some needle nose pliers with "teeth" on the ends. These pliers are made by Hazet, but I am sure most of the tool truck companies make something simular. The teeth grab onto the raised edges of the fuse and it pulls out easily. You can also buy one of those cheap American fuse kits that have a "fuse puller" that comes with the kit.


Hazet tool #666-10


135i fuse box... BMW has put a fuse puller(red/pink in color) mounted right on the fuse box. Look almost dead center of this photo, and to the left of center. See the fuse puller? Just above the wiring harness.


more 135i fuse box pics here....
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=157

[ttbullet]

Is a fuse tester needed to check the fuse or can it be inspected visually.
Thanks

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by ttbullet

Is a fuse tester needed to check the fuse or can it be inspected visually.
Thanks

I think its easier to use a VOM or a continuity tester on the fuse lugs(on tope of each fuse, no need to pull the fuse).


Dack

[Specz]

Those red "clippers" in Dackelone's last photo, on the bottom left, is ment to clip onto the fuses and you pull them out with that.