Intermittent Electrical Fault

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Intermittent Electrical Fault (problem Solved)

My 90 525i has developed a electrical fault in that the Central locking, electric windows, radio and interior light all fail after about 100 mts driving approx 15 minutes later all start working again meaning I cannot lock my car or wind the windows up, I can turn the interior light on by way of overhead switch but will not work off door switches, I replaced the battery approx 2 months ago, I fitted an alarm, stereo about 1 year ago I disconected the alarm thinking this may be the problem but it was not, I have spoken to various BMW experts who cannot diagnos the problem for me, I suspect it is either a worn relay or thermal overload switch neither of wich I would know how to find. any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
 
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I found the problem it was the fusable link (80Amp) very close to the battery, it was fractured and when it heated broke contact and when cooled contact was made again. Repalced the link and now all go
 


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