Electrical problem

[John Terrell]

Hello,
Our 1989 525i has developed a somewhat intermittent problem with what seems like a fuse or relay. The central locking system, sunroof, power windows and radio do not work when the problem hits us.
I have a Bentley repair manual but am having a hard time interpreting the fuse number they specify and that fuse number in the fuse block.
Is anyone familiar with this problem that can lend some advice?
Thanks,
John

[John Terrell]

For anyone reading, I looked at Bruno's site after I posed the question and it looks like the fuseable link is the problem.
Bruno's site is really good. Sorry I didn't look there first.


QUOTE=John Terrell]Hello,
Our 1989 525i has developed a somewhat intermittent problem with what seems like a fuse or relay. The central locking system, sunroof, power windows and radio do not work when the problem hits us.
I have a Bentley repair manual but am having a hard time interpreting the fuse number they specify and that fuse number in the fuse block.
Is anyone familiar with this problem that can lend some advice?
Thanks,
John[/QUOTE]

[uscharalph]

Lots of good information on that site.

[socfan]

Lots of good information on that site.

I just acquired the same electrical issues. No power to the Locks, Window, Radio or Sunroof.

Did changing out the fusible link 80amp solve your problem?

[Qube]

Bringing up an older thread.

On mine, I lose the sunroof and power windows. Locks and radio are fine. I'll check the standard fuses but it's intermittent... bah.

[uscharalph]

Bringing up an older thread.

On mine, I lose the sunroof and power windows. Locks and radio are fine. I'll check the standard fuses but it's intermittent... bah.
Did you clean the switches?

[Kalevera]

Qube, that could be a general module issue, depending on circumstances. The windows and sunroof share internal relays on some operations and use different relays for other operations (ie - closing versus opening).

best, whit