satnav died - where's the front fusebox?

RoganJosh · Post by **RoganJosh** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:34 am

Ahoy all, I took a trip out to Europe after christmas and hadn't got 10 miles towards the first ferry before discovering that my sat nav wasn't working - lucky I had my tom tom as a backup. When we arrived at our destination I had a look at the fusebox in the rear - the fuse map suggested I check 2 fuses - I switched the easy one in the back - no change. There is another fuse in the front - but the manual is pretty vague about how to access the front fusebox - it's supposed to be under the front passengers glove box - there isn't any obvious boxes, can anybody give me a pointer?

If the fuse isn't the problem I'll need a new DVD unit - and my warranty excess is Â£100 - I don't want to give the Stealers any opportunity unless I have to.

It's a 2007 4.8ise.

Thanks.

petert · Post by **petert** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:43 am

It's in the glovebox behind a hinged panel. A lot easier to see with a decent torch.

Peter T

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:48 am

Just to confirm, the red light in the boot never comes on when you open the boot up?

RoganJosh · Post by **RoganJosh** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:26 pm

Cheers Peter - I couldn't see in as it was jammed full of petrol receipts - will have a look in the morning.

RoganJosh · Post by **RoganJosh** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:11 pm

hmm - couldn't find it this morning - do you mean underneath the glovebox?

Thanks

x555 · Post by **x555** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:16 pm

It's not in the glove box it's behind it

x555 · Post by **x555** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:26 pm

This thread may help you all be it LHD

http://www.xoutpost.com/electronics/bsw ... ut-x5.html

Sanj · Post by **Sanj** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:19 am

[quote=""x555""]It's not in the glove box it's behind it

[/quote]

This is an E70 buddy.

x555 · Post by **x555** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:33 am

Ok above the glove box not in it

you still gain better access by taking the pin out of the hinge like on the thread i provided and thats an e53 fella.Unless you have womens hands of course

petert · Post by **petert** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:42 am

My apologies - I was in E53 mode.

Peter T

RoganJosh · Post by **RoganJosh** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:43 pm

Never had to hoke around for my fuse box on my e53 - it was pretty much bullet proof, or so it seemed. I still don't understand how to get into the front fuse box on the e70

X MAN · Post by **X MAN** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:59 pm

Here you go ,try this :

RoganJosh · Post by **RoganJosh** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:28 pm

Seems like a lot of work to go to for checking a fuse?

Perhaps I'll just give the stealers my Â£100

ChewingBacca · Post by **ChewingBacca** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:44 pm

RoganJosh. By sat nav not working, I presume you mean the disc will not eject also?

stevox5 · Post by **stevox5** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:33 am

Hi there
What are thy symptoms of the problem ? Are you getting a message on the display asking you to insert the nav disk ? If so it's probable you will need a new DVD drive fitted to the ccc unit in the dash.The DVD drive is available separately from the complete ccc (car communication computer) in the dash and will not require programming to the car.

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