Z4 fusebox access... well that was no fun..

Mayhem · 04-17-2012, 09:41 PM

So the fusebox on the 2012 Z4 is under the glovebox. Remove three screws, pull off the panel to access. No problem. Only, the phillips screws defy unscrewing with several screwdrivers I try... the slot angle is just odd. But ok, once it's off, I look for the fusebox and find that it is tucked up high in the dash. I figure out you have to turn a retaining screw and then you can pull it down. Only, the wiring harness is somewhat short and you have to work on your hands and knees crouched in the passenger well. Ok, so I do all that. Just put it back together right? Nooooooooo.... it takes me an hour to line up the retaining screw with the hole so I can secure it again.

Next time, I am just going to take it to the shop and let them deal with it.

Ugh... a five minute job turned into an hour and a half.

jparnes1 · 04-18-2012, 05:55 AM

Brand new car, bad fuse?

Andrew*Debbie · 04-18-2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayhem

Only, the phillips screws defy unscrewing with several screwdrivers I try... the slot angle is just odd.

Could it be that the screws are Pozidriv and not phillips? I'm seeing more and more Pozidriv screws turn up.

Pozidriv screws should have little marks between the slots

Like these. . .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sc...v_IMGP0880.jpg

Mayhem · 04-18-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

Brand new car, bad fuse?

I was having an odd issue with my Navigation and wondered if it might be related to a fuse. Yesterday, my nav window closed on me twice while driving.

I pulled the related fuses, checked them, and put everything back together. It has not happened since. I was thinking maybe a fuse had burned out, but maybe it just wasn't seated all the way down.

Anyways, if you ever think you might change a fuse by the side of the road, think long and hard.

baldguyj · 04-18-2012, 07:41 PM

Yep I was too big to tie my Radar Detector that way, went another route.

flpnout · 04-20-2012, 03:06 AM

Haha. I've fiddled there too once. Easy to remove, but a pain to put back.

Hujan · 07-26-2014, 03:07 PM

Any one have a fuse map for the E89? The A/C in our car stopped working all of sudden and I want to try to replace the fuse before we take it in.

Bob20124 · 07-26-2014, 03:55 PM

found this a while ago. Hope it helps

Lurcher · 07-26-2014, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hujan

Any one have a fuse map for the E89? The A/C in our car stopped working all of sudden and I want to try to replace the fuse before we take it in.

3 fuses associated with this (known issue). My AC started working again after I popped out all 3 and reset them.

Good luck

COOLZ4 · 07-30-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayhem

I was having an odd issue with my Navigation and wondered if it might be related to a fuse. Yesterday, my nav window closed on me twice while driving.

I pulled the related fuses, checked them, and put everything back together. It has not happened since. I was thinking maybe a fuse had burned out, but maybe it just wasn't seated all the way down.

Anyways, if you ever think you might change a fuse by the side of the road, think long and hard.

It's seems like the simple jobs end up giving us the most trouble. I'm glad my 35is doesn't have the navigation system. One less thing to screw up.

Hujan · 07-30-2014, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob20124

found this a while ago. Hope it helps

Thank you, Bob! You're a gentleman and a scholar!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lurcher

3 fuses associated with this (known issue). My AC started working again after I popped out all 3 and reset them.

Good luck

Thanks. Glad to know there's some precedent for the fuses being the fix. Fingers crossed!

uluwatu06 · 10-16-2015, 02:53 AM

Managed to bring down the fuse box by twisting the shiny fastener.

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Mayhem Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2012 Z4 sDrive35is Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hollywood iTrader: (0)	Z4 fusebox access... well that was no fun.. So the fusebox on the 2012 Z4 is under the glovebox. Remove three screws, pull off the panel to access. No problem. Only, the phillips screws defy unscrewing with several screwdrivers I try... the slot angle is just odd. But ok, once it's off, I look for the fusebox and find that it is tucked up high in the dash. I figure out you have to turn a retaining screw and then you can pull it down. Only, the wiring harness is somewhat short and you have to work on your hands and knees crouched in the passenger well. Ok, so I do all that. Just put it back together right? Nooooooooo.... it takes me an hour to line up the retaining screw with the hole so I can secure it again. Next time, I am just going to take it to the shop and let them deal with it. Ugh... a five minute job turned into an hour and a half.
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