For the past two months while working on the current E9 project I was asked to evaluate a prototype fuse panel. Many of you know of my skepticism of aftermarket products, particularly with electronics for vintage BMWs. So, here are my conclusions from testing and evaluating this device from www.holygraillabs.com/.
Short feedback: This is a superior solution in fusing each branch of your wire harness. It is truly drop-in compatible, provides more reliable termination of your fuses and gives 'at a glance' status of each fuse.
Details: Galahad has designed a truly footprint compatible fuse panel using modern blade fuses with a new diagnostic function that that gives you red light / green light LED status (Red =open circuit / blown fuse or green light (good fuse with conductivity). All if this fits just as your original does, even the clear plastic cover is compatible to the original.
Installation, for those of you who have spent time under the E9 dash, this install is not trivial. You have to remove both lower dash panels and unfasten the fuse panel from it's bracket and then remove this mounting bracket to gain access to the back side where terminals are placed. The upside down contortionist maneuvers require you to 'pin for pin' wire transfers. This will be worth the effort. We are working on some detailed installation instructions, but for the moment, here are a few pics to give you an idea of what is involved.
I’ve asked Galahad to join the conversation to properly answer any questions you might have. Holy Grail Labs has already developed a similar project for the E28 models as well as the late style 2002’s. They get high marks in the E28 orbit, now I understand why.
Short feedback: This is a superior solution in fusing each branch of your wire harness. It is truly drop-in compatible, provides more reliable termination of your fuses and gives 'at a glance' status of each fuse.
Details: Galahad has designed a truly footprint compatible fuse panel using modern blade fuses with a new diagnostic function that that gives you red light / green light LED status (Red =open circuit / blown fuse or green light (good fuse with conductivity). All if this fits just as your original does, even the clear plastic cover is compatible to the original.
Installation, for those of you who have spent time under the E9 dash, this install is not trivial. You have to remove both lower dash panels and unfasten the fuse panel from it's bracket and then remove this mounting bracket to gain access to the back side where terminals are placed. The upside down contortionist maneuvers require you to 'pin for pin' wire transfers. This will be worth the effort. We are working on some detailed installation instructions, but for the moment, here are a few pics to give you an idea of what is involved.
I’ve asked Galahad to join the conversation to properly answer any questions you might have. Holy Grail Labs has already developed a similar project for the E28 models as well as the late style 2002’s. They get high marks in the E28 orbit, now I understand why.
