Bought e30 w/ 5 lug swap - quick question

[IAm-Topik]

Hey guys

I recently traded my 2002 for an e30 that has a 5 lug swap. Loving it thus far, but I've got one small problem. The "brake lining" light on my dash is lit up and apparently this prevents me from passing inspection in the state of virginia. I was worried about failing because of the m50 but didn't foresee the light being a problem.

Is there a quick fix for this? I have brand new e36 brakes all around and not being able to drive this car is killing me. I was considering just pulling the dash and taking the bulb for that light out but any other suggestions would be great.

thanks guys

[Farbin Kaiber]

wire up the sensor connector. Drivers side fr.

[rkettner]

or passenger rear sensor. hopefully the person that did the 5 lug swap didn't make a mess of the wrires. if they are still around you can just connect the wires together at opposite corners. thats it.

[e30_325es]

Remove the bulb in the dash. Half hour/45min job tops. Pm me if you need help.

[Works243t]

Remove the bulb in the dash. Half hour/45min job tops. Pm me if you need help.

Thats a long way of doing it. I wouldnt do it this way unless you have the cluster out anyway. Much easier to just twist the wires together and complete the circuit to get the light out. Just my opinion though.

[e30_325es]

Perhaps, but you would still have to jack each corner up, pull the tire off, then twist the wires together. But what if the wires are broken somewhere (like they are on mine)? I still say just pull the cluster. Actually, there is a chance you don't even have to (I haven't tried, but it is a possibility to get to the bulb w/ just the knee bolster off).

[bostonbmw]

Can you post some photos of your car ? I am in fairfax. Cheers Brian

[Van Westervelt]

How did they put e36 brakes on the rear if its e30 m3 hubs?

[IAm-Topik]

I don't recall ever saying anything about it having any e30 m3 parts on it.. ??

[Van Westervelt]

I just read too fast, too early. lol

Double check your dummy sensors. I never understood the concept of overriding that by pulling the bulb. I guess I am one of those wierdos that likes everything in their car to work. hah

[IAm-Topik]

I got everything worked out. Thanks guys.

[Van Westervelt]

So what did you end up doing? lol