BMW e46 clutch sensor bypass

[@hollyroper1637]

My sensor went bad and I am waiting on a new one. Is there a way to do a temporary bypass. If I just jumper yellow+purple and the blue+black together instead of plugging the connector back into the sensor, will that work? I am also having a really hard time getting the connector off the sensor like the other guy. I have tried using a thumb tack, but no luck.

[@kasrabahmanyar1193]

just a heads up if your e46 is made after 2002 your clutch pedal safety switch is completely different

[@dexietyy7922]

Where is it located? Do all E46s have it? I’ve got intermittent long cranking wondering if this is my problem my cruise control works fine and I can start my car without pushing clutch pedal in. Mines a 2002 320ci convertible

[@kasrabahmanyar1193]

@@dexietyy7922 its a little button behind the clutch pedal to make sure you have the clutch down or else it wont start at all. look up 50skid manual swap series, in the wiring episode he shows the pedal safety switch diagram. and explains the two types. they switched in 2002 so not sure which one u got

[@kasrabahmanyar1193]

@@dexietyy7922 but based on what u said, im guessing its not the clutch safety switch. long cranking is probably fuel pump getting weak, clogged injectors, clogged fuel filter is a good place to start imo

[@LILLIAN559]

PERFECT!!!!

[@tigim101]

How do you like the bimmerworld pedals on your latest e46?

[@HansGarage]

Honestly can't tell the difference and it's purely for aesthetics in my opinion

[@lukecameronjg]

Any tips on how to splice the wire, i have wire stripper but can’t get a clean cut to remove the insulation

[@HansGarage]

I used box knife and carefully cut around it

[@LILLIAN559]

THANK YOU! PERFECT!!

[@thomasnam3562]

Do you need to disconnect the battery before doing this?

[@HansGarage]

nope.

[@lukecameronjg]

How do u unplug those first two sensors mine or stuck in there and I didn’t really where u pulled on them

[@HansGarage]

You gotta give it a good tug

[@lukecameronjg]

@@HansGarage thanq, i just used a thumb tan and pried it

[@youdje9318]

What happen to the car if that sensor go bad ??

[@HansGarage]

If it goes bad your car wont start. This is just bypassing

[@GMRone]

Nice.pedals

[@YNGLI]

lose cruise control?!

[@HansGarage]

Ain't nobody crusine out here babbeyyy