1987 318i problem

[Shaunm68]

Hi all, can someone out there please help , How do I get past the broken lock on my glove box, it is hanging on only by the lock and of course it's broken, also what does the indictor light in the instrument panel mean: circle with dashed lines either side? Thanks guys

[bmwe30mtech]

Handbrake signal, no?! Sorry i may be picturing the wrong thing. For the lock can you detatch the trim, or does it need to be open for that? (sory this isnt very helpful!)

Paul

[bmwe30mtech]

oh and welcome to the zone, somebody will help you out soon.

[E30Adam]

Please try and use the correct sections for your postings.

I have moved it for you on this occasion.

Welcome too.

[smithy318i]

the light on the dash is for the brake pas wear indicator.

[Shaunm68]

Thanks for the help, i'll check the brakes smithy318i, sorry about posting in the wrong place, poor excuse but new, thanks again

[Brianmoooore]

For the glove box - unscrew the two 10mm nuts behind the carpet at the back that hold the hinge, force down the front of the box a bit and unscrew the two self tappers that hold the front of the catch plate.
You should be able to force the front low enough now to work the actual catch with a screwdriver.
The last time this happened to me, I was 150 miles from home, nearly out of fuel, and my wallet was in the glovebox! Fortunately I discovered the problem just before I filled at the pump.
Light is brake pad wear indicator. There are sensors on the front left pads, and on the rear right if you have rear discs.
If the light is flashing on and off it could be a common problem in the instrument cluster. Use the search fiunction to look for "220 ohm resistor".

[Shaunm68]

Thanks Brianmooooore, you are the man