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Reverse w/ headlights on blows #9 fuse (archive)
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Posted by Matthew Cervi on July 22, 2001 at 11:06:08:

Hello, I've had my '86 535i for about two weeks now and I've got my first question.

State inspection process showed that I have no reverse lights (5 spd) and it is not the bulbs. I've ordered a reverse switch for the transmission, but here's the weird part...if I shift into reverse with the lights on, I blow the number 9 fuse. I didn't think the #9 fuse had anything to do with the reverse lights, just taillights, sides, etc.

I can shift into reverse w/o the lights on the the fuse is OK, also lights on in a forward gear is OK. Any idea where these systems interact other than at the taillight assembly and ground at the back?

Thanks.

Matthew Cervi
'73 tii
'86 535i

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