Location of the 5 Series Cigarette Lighter Fuse
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BMW 5 Series cigarette lighter fuse location: 1. Front cigarette lighter fuse location: Inside the glove compartment cover on the passenger side. 2. Rear cigarette lighter fuse location: Inside the side cover panel in the trunk. The specific location of the cigarette lighter fuse will be clearly indicated on the fuse box cover. Below are the detailed instructions for locating the cigarette lighter fuse: 1. For safety, turn off the engine and power before searching for the fuse. 2. Locate the fuse box correctly and use a pry tool to open the cover. 3. Check the fuse box cover for the cigarette lighter fuse position. 4. Remove the fuse protection cover and use a test pen to measure the fuse contact. 5. Use pliers or similar tools to remove the blown fuse and replace it with a new one.
I remember on my BMW 5 Series, the cigarette lighter fuse is usually located in the fuse box near the driver's left foot area, behind a small panel right underfoot. Pull off that panel and you'll see a box of fuses, each numbered—the cigarette lighter one is often labeled F34 or a similar number, depending on your model year. Once when my cigarette lighter stopped working, I found the fuse had blown because I plugged in a high-power car fridge that drew too much current. Replacing it was pretty simple: turn off the engine, locate the blown fuse, buy a new one with the same amperage, and plug it back in. To avoid this issue, try not to use overly powerful devices like 300-watt chargers regularly. After the repair, don’t forget to test if the cigarette lighter works. Though the location is a bit hidden, the manual usually has diagrams—flipping through it can save you a lot of trouble. Fuse issues are minor, but fix them early to avoid being stuck without power on the road and ruining your mood.
