How to Find and Replace Fuses Behind the Glove Box in BMW F10 535i

[@derin111]

It’s crazy that they made it so difficult to get to the fuses to change them! I’m having the same difficulty with my F07.

[@GasBurn_life]

@@derin111 yep. Could have moved them to a more convenient location :)

[@artbriones6308]

This video was super helpful. Thank you for taking the time to explain the steps. I had the same locking issue so I went straight for the blue 15A fuse without taking everything apart and problem solved. Thank very much!!!

[@billzeilstra3355]

Well done GasBurn. Mine was the same fuse 132 blown which I was able to access through the glove box. Love all these how-to videos on the net to resolve my car troubles. Makes owning a BMW far more affordable.

[@GasBurn_life]

@@billzeilstra3355 thank you! These are great cars and need just a bit more TLC than others to keep them going. Glad the video was useful.

[@rhicks0613]

Praises mate. I had this issue for the last two weeks and now she’s all good to go again. For others, I started to have issues with a dying car battery. Car went a bit haywire and caused the door actuators to act up which resulted in the fuse being blown from overload. I thought by replacing car battery it would solve issue, but I had to replace the number 14 fuse without removing glove box or footwell. Needle nose pliers & a flashlight does the trick. Edit: mine is a 2014 550i m sport. Owned for less than 60 days.

[@GasBurn_life]

Great to hear! Sounds like the needle nose pliers are the way to go.

[@BenGiles-m7t]

Hey Gas Burn. I had the same door lock issue. Thanks to you, you enabled me to go straight to location 14, without removing the glove box and air bag. If I would have had to get to those upper fuses, I would have had to remove the airbag and glove box to get to those other fuses.

[@GasBurn_life]

Glad the video helped Ben.

[@philippt5220]

Great Video.... I had the same issue on my 2013 f10. As I had to open up the bottom I figured I might as well change the cabin air filters as well since in there. I also opened up the glove compartment box to shine my flashlight on to the fuses while I pulled them out from underneath and although I do have a needle nose pliers I used the provided tool and it took some adjustment but it was the same fuse #14, five amp. I removed the airbag but kept the cable in just so as I can get to the number 2 fuse (in case that was it) but it was actually the #14 fuse. Thanks for the vid 👉...👍😁

[@GasBurn_life]

@@philippt5220 awesome. Glad it helped you!

[@philippt5220]

@@GasBurn_life Seems NOW unfortunately only the rear locks are working (via remote and/or dash button) and not the fronts. I've checked #15 fuse and it was good. Initially my rear passenger comfort access actuator was clicking non stop (when i was near that door) and caused parasitic drain. I disconnected the 4 wire plug and found next day front passenger CA actuator gone! So i ended up disconnecting all but driver side CA but front locks still nothing. Still puzzled as to the fix.

[@GasBurn_life]

@@philippt5220 hmmm, could be bad actuators if fuses look ok. But seems like a coincidence

[@philippt5220]

@@GasBurn_life ...Was just thinking this. Anyhow, thanks again I appreciate the input and look forward to seeing more of your great videos 🙏

[@GasBurn_life]

@@philippt5220 thanks!

[@_Wai_Wai_]

good stuff. I have a crank, no start engine problem. i fixed a fuse in the Control Module above the Glove Fuse box. But I'll have to check these glove fuses too just in case.

[@bGzzzzz]

I used a long nose plier and a mechanics light - saves removing the interior panels and easier to take that stubborn fuse out, it would take 10yrs using that plastic tool they provide.

[@GasBurn_life]

Thanks for letting me know. Yes, the provided tool is useless!

[@Lo08001]

Which fuse number is for the blower motor and location

[@GasBurn_life]

@@Lo08001 not sure about that one. ChatGPT it

[@randomrandomizer]

really wouldn't recommend meddling with the airbag for someone who just wants to change the fuse.... a couple of bent long nose pliers, a couple of phones for light and camera and it's not that difficult... also helps if you have a child with smaller hands to help out. I struggled for 10 minutes, but the good daughter took only a few seconds....

[@GasBurn_life]

Glad to see there are other options. I soak it was going to be very difficult to get to some of the bottom fuses so I decided to just pull out the airbag.