The main fuse and relay panels on most European cars can be found under the hood. On older vehicles, like this BMW, the panel is protected only by a plastic cover. The panels on more recent models do a better job of protecting fuses and relays from the elements. Many older European vehicles are equipped with these bullet-style fuses. The exposed fuse is wrapped around the ends of the plastic or ceramic fuse body. The fuse is held in place and makes electrical contact via the spring-loaded terminals at its ends. This fuse type can be the source of intermittent electrical problems, especially in damp climates.
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