Re: Re: E30 Dash Fuse keeps blowing...

[mark <shrike.cars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jack,

Thanks for the response. I have a few questions though;

How does one go about replacing the reverse-light switch? Is it in the area of
the gear-shift lever?

Thanks!

Mark

jack wrote:

> Hi Mark,
>
> The problem is probably the reverse-light switch. I had the same problem
> and I replaced the switch (cheap). It is connected to the transmission.
> When the switch gets old and breaks it causes a short.
> It's very easy to fix... :))
>
> Bye,
>
> Mauro L. (jack@domain.elided)
>
> mark wrote:
> >
> > Dear fellow forumers...
> >
> > I have a 1985 e30 318i (over here in Europe). Recently the fuse that
> > regulates
> > the fan, tachometer, water temp & fuel level guages blew as I was taking
> > a tight
> > corner rather fast. I replaced the fuse, and that one blew within 1
> > kilometer of
> > driving.... Possible short?
> >
> > If possible, please reply direct, as well as posting on to digest,
> > (I don't always have time to read the digest)
> >
> > TIA for your help,
> >
> > Mark
> > mark@domain.elided

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