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Problem for BMW 1988 5 Series
BMW electrical problem, help?
By Rogers - usenet poster
I've got a 1990 525i. I intermittently would lose power to the
following all at once. Power windows, central locks, stereo, mileage
computer, sunroof. Now none of them have worked for two days. I've
changed the battery and checked the fuses to no avail. The rest of the
electrical is fine, (lights,indicators,a/c,fan/mirrors) Any ideas
would be appreciated. I can't get an appointment at the dealer for two
weeks.
following all at once. Power windows, central locks, stereo, mileage
computer, sunroof. Now none of them have worked for two days. I've
changed the battery and checked the fuses to no avail. The rest of the
electrical is fine, (lights,indicators,a/c,fan/mirrors) Any ideas
would be appreciated. I can't get an appointment at the dealer for two
weeks.
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posted on May 14, 2008
Rogers - usenet poster
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In article <4s75b1$@dfw-ixnews10.ix.netcom.com says...
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I can send you a copy of the wiring diagram if you need it and can view
jpeg files. Let me know by Email.
Jordan Blessing L1 Master Tech
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I can send you a copy of the wiring diagram if you need it and can view
jpeg files. Let me know by Email.
Jordan Blessing L1 Master Tech
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Solution #2
posted on Jul 12, 2008
i have a 1988 bmw and the speedometer and all the gages dont work...i lost the manuel book so how do i check the fuses to see which one is the problem... im missin alot of fuses from the car????
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Solution #3
posted on May 14, 2008
Rogers - usenet poster
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In article <4s75b1$@dfw-ixnews10.ix.netcom.com Get a Bentley service manual from the dealer (60.00 or so.)Don't be afraid to
check it out.
If I were you,I would check for a bad relay or bad connection at the relay
plug.
A working relay will 'click' when it is closed.This closing of contacts will
allow current to flow to the devices it controls.Check for power to and from
each fuse.Turn key on and check fuse or fuses that are inline w/ the disabled
items.Make sure your getting power TO the fuse(s),as well as from the fuses.
Look in the service book and find out which relay conrols power to these items.
Turn on the key,and the relay sould click shut. your sunroof etc. should work.
IF it does'nt click,move it around a little,checking for a bad connection.you
could even get a relay used from a BMW wrecker
and install it .If everything works,you fixed it.Relays are on the fuse block
or on the relay block under the right side of dash.(1988 5 series)1990 check
the book.Join a BMW club-they can be
very helpful.The dealer can ream you.
A flooded BMW restorer
P.S. get a test light5.00 or so
check it out.
If I were you,I would check for a bad relay or bad connection at the relay
plug.
A working relay will 'click' when it is closed.This closing of contacts will
allow current to flow to the devices it controls.Check for power to and from
each fuse.Turn key on and check fuse or fuses that are inline w/ the disabled
items.Make sure your getting power TO the fuse(s),as well as from the fuses.
Look in the service book and find out which relay conrols power to these items.
Turn on the key,and the relay sould click shut. your sunroof etc. should work.
IF it does'nt click,move it around a little,checking for a bad connection.you
could even get a relay used from a BMW wrecker
and install it .If everything works,you fixed it.Relays are on the fuse block
or on the relay block under the right side of dash.(1988 5 series)1990 check
the book.Join a BMW club-they can be
very helpful.The dealer can ream you.
A flooded BMW restorer
P.S. get a test light5.00 or so
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Solution #4
posted on Mar 12, 2009
I had the same problem with my 1990 525i. I would intermittently loose power to my windows, seats, radio, clocks, mileage, and etc. I checked the fuses and the relays and neither were the problem. I took it to the shop and found that the problem was in the ignition switch. They replaced the ignition switch and I haven't had a problem since. This was relatively inexpensive ( a little over $200) repair work.
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