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thinkpad240
05-08-2021, 08:19 PM
What multimeter do you suggest for our BMW cars? I read up online that the Innova 3320 is great for car at only $30. I have engine cranking issues where some times(each week) the second crank is required to get the engine started and I read up that it could be the fuse for the ignition starter \coil(replaced 2 years ago) that may need replacing. Is the fuse located under the hood or in the glovebox?

I have a 2005 330ci with BD53 Type. Do you have the part number and where I can get the fuse? I'm new to electrical work for my BMW but I thought I start to learn how to use a multimeter and read my BMW manual fuse charts now. Thanks.

Fried_Chicken
05-09-2021, 04:21 PM
I recommend spending real money on a multimeter, rather than getting some cheap junk from China.

I have a Hioki Multimeter very similar to this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F32XPUW?pf_rd_r=5E6KTND31ZC9E0EC99VZ&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=0351c052-1c36-44a2-98fe-5f4a534fa1ef&pd_rd_w=yhjrL&pd_rd_wg=D9GW9&ref_=pd_gw_unk

The thing is fucking fabulous. It is a joy to use/abuse, and I’ve used it countless times since getting it.