Fusebox upgrade?

boxeswithknobs · Post by **boxeswithknobs** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:18 pm

I was at a pick n pull a while back ogling parts off an 1985 528e, and really like the modern style fusebox.

Has anyone tried upgrading to the newer style e28 fusebox? I really don't trust the old e12 unit's finickyness (but I'll make do if no other option).

m.

GripGreg · Post by **GripGreg** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:42 pm

I'm curious about just what makes your E12 fusebox finnicky?
Notice, I said your fusebox? I haven't heard of a problem with them.
Maybe this'll broaden my horizon.
I, obviously live in Long Beach; where are you? And, have I seen you at any events? And if not, why not? I guess I'm an enthusiast that wants to meet other E12 owners. Greg

DMS · Post by **DMS** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:17 am

I've removed the fusebox from under the hood to under the dash and upgraded to the new style fuses. I've used an hyundai fuse box for the bases. I strongly recommend against it as it's a lot of work!

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:28 am

The E28 people are trying to get away from those, so I wouldn't suggest it. E28s take the same ceramic fuses the E12s, do, so perhaps you were seeing something different - like someone that stuck an E24/E23/E30 fusebox into an E28.

boxeswithknobs · Post by **boxeswithknobs** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:49 pm

Actually, I owned a late-build 1988 E28 535is which had the more modern fuses. The thought crossed my mind when I pulled the rear package shelf and speakers from an e28 528e which had the newer fusebox also. The pres-in fuses and general box seal always seemed better than the loosey spring-clip style from the E12.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:59 pm

All E28s had the ceramic fuses. Right through the 12/87 cars.

boxeswithknobs · Post by **boxeswithknobs** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 1:18 am

checked my photo archive from the 535is, sure enough, yep, ceramics. Memory's getting munged from too many cars and distance between them.

Question is though, I DID work on pulling a fusebox from an E28 (I think it was a 528e - mid 80's maybe) at the pick n pull becuase it had what I thought were more reliable new style anchoring fuses and newer fusebox/cover. It's the same E28 I grabbed the rear deck & speakers from, so what was I working on? Canadian-spec or grey market E28? I do see alot of stuff like that in the pick n pulls.

Guess I'll just replace my fogged, loose, and hard to read fusebox cover - less hassle anyway.

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 10:38 am

Could it have been a 4 door E30 325e maybe? I agree with Chris, I'm fairly sure all E28s regardless of market came with the same type of fusebox as E12s. I don't know why they upgraded E's 23 and 24 mid model run, but not E28s, but they did.

socalfiver · Post by **socalfiver** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:15 am

You're not crazy... I've also seen spade-type fuse boxes in e28s.

Perhaps fuse box melting failures are more common in CA, and these cars got upgraded at the dealer??

I also did the e28 premium sound swap, with the package shelf speakers as well as front "mini-subs" and tweeters on the mirror blanking plates. I'm using a vintage Alpine cassette player for period appearance, and I've got an amp and sub in the trunk. It sounds awesome.

Jamie · Post by **Jamie** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:09 am

I have the parts, and a spare harness to practice on, now I just need the time to work out the complete terminal lay out. Maybe later this summer. I plan to take lots of pictures when this happens, given I still own the car! Jamie

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