[31chael]

my central locking fuse keeps blowing, it has a 25 amp fuse in it and replace it with another 25 amp fuse, is this the correct fuse or so u think its maybe a bad earth?

 

[billywhizz1984]

There is a short somewhere, best place to start looking is here...

[url]http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/f17/1997-e36-318is-coupe-bootlid-wiring-look-what-t52071/[/URL]

If this is fuse 7 it should only be a 5 amp. 25 amp is dangerous as it will allow too much current through the wiring. Better that you remove it and have no CL than your car catch on fire!

 

[31chael]

thanks mate, will try a 5amp in it see it that works

 

[billywhizz1984]

thanks mate, will try a 5amp in it see it that works

If the 25 amp fuse blows so will the 5 amp. You need to find the fault first.

 

[Geordie Boy]

Is this not a case of the boot wiring harness wires fatigued where they bend back and forth. Common fault, which does blow fuses to protect the car.

 

[Ferret]

Also check under the carpet in the front passenger footwell.... Water is known to corrode bits under the carpet and cause these problems aswell as the bootlid :thumbsup