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About Sean Halliday
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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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40 years experience on all general auto repair.

 
   

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Automotive - 1987 BMW 325is - Problem With Headlights


Expert: Sean Halliday - 9/12/2008

Question
I was replacing my headlights this evening and now they don't come on at all. I searched around for blown fuses and found a small box right next to the fuse box that hold a blue "20 P" and a red "16 P" object. They are both about an inch long and require you to unscrew a clear topped piece of plastic to get to. After you get inside the box, theres 2 screws-clamping wires down, and 2 screws holding them in place i think. The 16 P is completely blown and I'm not sure what its called or where to find another one. Would this be the cause of my headlights not coming on?

Answer
If its blown,it needs replaced,question is why did it blow?You may have shorted something so you will need to disconnect the negative terminal to replace these fuses as they may be live.Check your head light relay also.Take out the blown 20 and 16 fuses and the parts shop will know what they are.Theyre line fuses.

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