1991 BMW 318 Fuse blowing - no top gear - no starting

1991 BMW 318
12,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOLLYBOYZ
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Car keeps blowing 5 amp Auto tranmission fuse. Fuse "pops" as soon as i turn ignition on. Just prior to this I could not select top gear whilst in D mode.
Now , I cant even start the car as the fuse No 28 for this model keeps blowing. Any ideas anyone- car was fine up to this issue.
Oct 9, 2008 at 4:44 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Was the wiring inspected? Was there work performed that could have caused this to occur?
Oct 9, 2008 at 11:11 PM
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JOLLYBOYZ
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No there has been no work done on the car to cause this problem. The wiring has not been checked as I do not have awiring diagram as of yet. I am keen to rectify the problem myself, if you have any other suggestions.
Oct 9, 2008 at 11:37 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Fuse 28 is in control of the cigarette lighter and the radio antennae. A 1991 318 US spec vehicle did not have an electronic transmission control so there would not be a fuse to blow. If you could send the last 7 characters of the VIN, I can determine the vehicles production date. ♥
Oct 10, 2008 at 5:09 PM
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JOLLYBOYZ
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This Car is a jap Import to New Zealand. Its Fuse 28 for the Auto Transmission that keeps blowing. Now, as soon as i try ignition barrell this fuse blows. Fuse 32 is Cig Lighter. It was made in June 1991. Vin is WBACA42090AL23095
This is a standard car, no modifications, that otherwise is in great condition. Last drive home I had no top gear selection. Then It all went iffy from there.
Oct 12, 2008 at 1:56 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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That fuse controls the transmission range switch, it may require replacement
Oct 13, 2008 at 10:50 AM
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UMWOO012
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Which part needs to be changed? and is it easy?
Nov 6, 2009 at 1:22 AM
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