Who makes the fuses on BMWs?

[fmorelli]

Stupid question, but I cannot seem to find the answer. I hate the China shit sold everywhere - color coded, not marked, and probably shit anywhere. Any pointers appreciated. Specifically looking for the mini blades. They can be bought one at a time from FCP ... but jeez ... gotta be a better way ...

Filipp

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[Snertz]

They're made by Littelfuse, series Mini 297, silver plated version. If you pull one from the car it should have a tiny "LF 297" stamp on it.

0297 MINI® Blade Series Datasheet - Littelfuse | DigiKey

View 0297 MINI® Blade Series datasheet from Littelfuse Inc. at Digikey

www.digikey.com

 

[aus335iguy]

Im not interested in fuses but the fact that a forum member can ask that question and have it answered is pretty cool.
@Snertz How did you find this out ?

 

[fmorelli]

I dug around, couldn't figure it out. I was told Tyco by someone. Anyway, @Snertz thanks owe ya one!

Filippo

 

[fmorelli]

And for those that don't want China fuses - $14 ala eBay gets you the mini fuses, at least. Just 7.5A missing, which is uncommon (and you can add to whatever order you place in the future somewhere).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-100...tomotive-Fuses-3A-5A-10A-15A-20A/231309555173

Filippo

 

[Snertz]

Im not interested in fuses but the fact that a forum member can ask that question and have it answered is pretty cool.
@Snertz How did you find this out ?

Dug through Digikey and narrowed it down to 4 possible ones, they all showed the same markings as the one pulled from my car. Turns out three of the mfg PNs just denote what size bulk package they came from, it's all the same fuse.

I dug around, couldn't figure it out. I was told Tyco by someone. Anyway, @Snertz thanks owe ya one!

Filippo

No prob, glad I could help!