battery disconnect for fuse change

Sprinterman · 09-24-2023, 07:21 AM

Can anyone tell me if I have to go through all the hassle of disconnecting the battery to replace a fuse in the front electronic control module? I’d rather not but I’m wondering if it may cause an issue

Billfitz · 09-24-2023, 07:47 AM

It's probably OK. I assume that your reason for replacing the fuse is the fuse is blown, in which case whatever the fuse connects to is already disconnected from power.

Sprinterman · 09-24-2023, 07:49 AM

Wipers permanently on, no indicators, no climate control panel power, both stalks not working. I’m only guessing it’s a fuse in the FEM

09-24-2023, 07:21 AM	#1
Sprinterman Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 226 Posts Drives: F31 touring Join Date: May 2022 Location: London iTrader: (0)	battery disconnect for fuse change Can anyone tell me if I have to go through all the hassle of disconnecting the battery to replace a fuse in the front electronic control module? I’d rather not but I’m wondering if it may cause an issue __________________ Martin
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09-24-2023, 07:47 AM	#2
Billfitz Lieutenant General 8300 Rep 16,188 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	It's probably OK. I assume that your reason for replacing the fuse is the fuse is blown, in which case whatever the fuse connects to is already disconnected from power.
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Sprinterman Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 226 Posts Drives: F31 touring Join Date: May 2022 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Wipers permanently on, no indicators, no climate control panel power, both stalks not working. I’m only guessing it’s a fuse in the FEM __________________ Martin
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