power outlets dont work!

ScheerSpeed · 06-15-2007, 12:33 PM

all of a sudden now my power outlets dont work. either of the two. anyone had this problem? could it be a fuse??

sesegal99 · 06-15-2007, 12:33 PM

fuse.

ScheerSpeed · 06-15-2007, 12:42 PM

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fuse.

any clue which one?

HyperM3 · 06-15-2007, 12:59 PM

When you pull out the back of the glovebox, theres a little thing on the backside that lists exactly which fuse is for what. That should help you find the correct fuses.

ScheerSpeed · 06-15-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

When you pull out the back of the glovebox, theres a little thing on the backside that lists exactly which fuse is for what. That should help you find the correct fuses.

yea, i was looking at that. but i cant figure out which one it is. there is no like cigarette symbol or anything...

HyperM3 · 06-15-2007, 01:14 PM

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yea, i was looking at that. but i cant figure out which one it is. there is no like cigarette symbol or anything...

IIRC it should say ashtray or outlet. I dont think it has symbols.

sesegal99 · 06-15-2007, 02:04 PM

no... it IS symbols and they are confusing. I believe it is number 30. Check that one it should be the one for the power outlets.

HyperM3 · 06-15-2007, 02:09 PM

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no... it IS symbols and they are confusing. I believe it is number 30. Check that one it should be the one for the power outlets.

Ok, my bad. Just because I know everything doesnt mean I can remember it all at once...

ScheerSpeed · 06-15-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sesegal99

no... it IS symbols and they are confusing. I believe it is number 30. Check that one it should be the one for the power outlets.

yep, it was 30! thanks a lot!

DFW_M · 06-15-2007, 03:39 PM

next time don't use them both at the same time

CalgaryX3 · 06-15-2007, 04:38 PM

On an unrelated note, I hate how the power outlets shut down once the ignition is turned off. Makes using my PDA/Sat difficult while parked with the engine off. Anyone worked around this issue yet?

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PS-And to the OP, it seems like a fuse will be a simple fix.

1clean335i · 06-15-2007, 04:44 PM

Common issue with BMW's mostly when a phone charger or some other external plug is used in the cigarette lighter outlet... Its just the fuse. Buy a little box of spares for future reference... I cant count how many times I see this at work, and warranty doesnt pay anything for replacing a fuse...

ScheerSpeed · 08-03-2007, 12:34 PM

ok, so now the fuse has burnt out for the 3rd time!!!!!! what do i do?!?!?!?

Bimmer335i07 · 08-03-2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ScheerSpeed

ok, so now the fuse has burnt out for the 3rd time!!!!!! what do i do?!?!?!?

What are you using in that outlet?

Josh49 · 08-03-2007, 12:38 PM

Yep. What are you using the circuit for, and what size fuse are you putting in?

Josh49 · 08-03-2007, 12:39 PM

Have you done any mods to the wires, tapping wires, happy robot mod, etc? Could be you have a slight short somewhere..

HyperM3 · 08-03-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ScheerSpeed

ok, so now the fuse has burnt out for the 3rd time!!!!!! what do i do?!?!?!?

Try a higher amp fuse or a different power source.

txusa03 · 08-03-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ScheerSpeed

ok, so now the fuse has burnt out for the 3rd time!!!!!! what do i do?!?!?!?

stop doing drugs in your car

(jk)

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Originally Posted by 1clean335i

Common issue with BMW's mostly when a phone charger or some other external plug is used in the cigarette lighter outlet... Its just the fuse. Buy a little box of spares for future reference... I cant count how many times I see this at work, and warranty doesnt pay anything for replacing a fuse...

Then you should like me as a customer, I just fixed a remote lock/unlock hickups by replacing fuse 53 (a 15 ampere fuse).

LittleBlue · 08-03-2007, 02:23 PM

I've had that problem as well, twice in the past 6 months, try raisig the amps on the fuse a bit at a time, won't hurt

s4iscool · 08-03-2007, 04:16 PM

tell us more details to the story...like the other poster asked, what kinda of work was done on the car recently? electrical problems are a b!tch if they keep coming back.

nyc3r · 08-03-2007, 06:52 PM

if the power outlet is 15 amps, you should only replace it with same fuse. if it keeps blowing that means you're overloading your outlet..

msimon18 · 08-03-2007, 07:19 PM

Agree with nyc3r - the actual fuse is probably 3 times the rated current draw for the outlet. Determine why it is blowing before you increase.

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sesegal99 Captain 70 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2009 328I Coupe Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	no... it IS symbols and they are confusing. I believe it is number 30. Check that one it should be the one for the power outlets. __________________ 2009 328i Coupe Space Grey w/ Dakota LeatherSTEP, Sport Pkg. w Paddle Shifters, Prem. Pkg., Comfort Access, Grey Popler Trim, Heated Seats, Shadowline Trim, Xenon Adaptive Lights, GP Thunder Fogs, GP Thunder Angels, RE15mm Spacers, 35% Tint,OEM Alarm, Clear Corners, K&N, Strut Brace
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CalgaryX3 Captain 169 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i / 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada iTrader: (0)	On an unrelated note, I hate how the power outlets shut down once the ignition is turned off. Makes using my PDA/Sat difficult while parked with the engine off. Anyone worked around this issue yet? A PS-And to the OP, it seems like a fuse will be a simple fix.
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ScheerSpeed Major General 415 Rep 5,767 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	ok, so now the fuse has burnt out for the 3rd time!!!!!! what do i do?!?!?!?
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Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Have you done any mods to the wires, tapping wires, happy robot mod, etc? Could be you have a slight short somewhere.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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