DIY: Enable Rear Fog lights (Free Mod) on E92 M3 - Page 2

atruelunatic · 12-08-2011, 01:52 AM

Thanks for this. It's starting to get really foggy up north, this will definitely be great to have.

prubin · 12-11-2011, 07:47 PM

What a great mod and DIY ! The whole procedure took only 15 minutes, and now I have fully functional rear fog lights. Thanks so much for the detailed instructions, which made the process smooth and simple.

Russjeff · 12-18-2011, 08:51 AM

Thanks for the DIY, great details and took about 15 minutes.

rzm3 · 12-18-2011, 09:16 AM

Sticky'd!

lenzm3edan · 12-19-2011, 03:48 PM

EliseRR · 12-26-2011, 01:23 AM

Got bored and decided to work on this. Nice and easy. Well, the fog light is not bright at all though.

reechar · 12-27-2011, 04:52 PM

Does not work on 08 e92 and 08 e90. We're missing the white button extensions so they can't actually activate the fog lights. Just a warning for all you other 08ers out there.

m45 · 12-28-2011, 05:41 PM

Great DIY! Took me about 15 minutes too. Always fun unlocking something new.

Thanks BimmerM!

obert · 12-28-2011, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reechar

Does not work on 08 e92 and 08 e90. We're missing the white button extensions so they can't actually activate the fog lights. Just a warning for all you other 08ers out there.

Thanks was wondering about this

BimmerM · 12-28-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by reechar

Does not work on 08 e92 and 08 e90. We're missing the white button extensions so they can't actually activate the fog lights. Just a warning for all you other 08ers out there.

Yup, cars older then 2010 does not have that plastic piece and will require the "LEGO" method or something creative such as using a trimmed pen cap which my friend was able to implement successfully. Of course you can always buy the entire switch itself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by m45

Great DIY! Took me about 15 minutes too. Always fun unlocking something new.

Thanks BimmerM!

Glad you found the DIY useful.

obert · 12-29-2011, 10:15 PM

Just did this on my 08 328i

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=629273

GS_Jay · 01-14-2012, 05:01 PM

Weird, for some odd reason my 2010 E92 M3 doesn't seem to want to do it. I have tried several methods with no success. Both buttons are getting pushed simultaneously but no lights. Is there a fuse or something else that might not be there causing it to not work? Anyone else had this issue?

Snig · 01-14-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by EliseRR

Got bored and decided to work on this. Nice and easy. Well, the fog light is not bright at all though.

I rode behind some douche in a 335i with this mod, at night. Blinded the shit out of me.

GS_Jay · 01-15-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GS_Jay

Weird, for some odd reason my 2010 E92 M3 doesn't seem to want to do it. I have tried several methods with no success. Both buttons are getting pushed simultaneously but no lights. Is there a fuse or something else that might not be there causing it to not work? Anyone else had this issue?

Found it... Fuse was missing from mine... Anyone know what the amperage of the fuse on theirs is? I'm guessing a 7.5 would most likely do the trick.

808MGuy · 01-16-2012, 02:29 PM

Since we don't have front fogs, what is the front fog switch wired too? Is there a wire harness just hanging somewhere. I'd like to use the switch to power a Laser Interceptor system.

GS_Jay · 01-16-2012, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808MGuy

Since we don't have front fogs, what is the front fog switch wired too? Is there a wire harness just hanging somewhere. I'd like to use the switch to power a Laser Interceptor system.

I found out that it does turn the front headlights on just as if you had fog lights, or like my e46 fogs did... So it does go somewhere

808MGuy · 01-16-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GS_Jay

I found out that it does turn the front headlights on just as if you had fog lights, or like my e46 fogs did... So it does go somewhere

What do you mean by it turns on the front headlights? So both the main switch and the front fog switch turn o.n the headlights?

GS_Jay · 01-17-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 808MGuy

What do you mean by it turns on the front headlights? So both the main switch and the front fog switch turn o.n the headlights?

Yeah on the non M models when you turn the front fog lamps the headlights turn on as well. So when that button is activated, the headlamps activate as well.

Superfly_M3 · 02-04-2012, 02:40 AM

Nice Post. I will try this later.

Superfly_M3 · 02-04-2012, 02:48 AM

I wonder if Euro spec cars have a button that can be replaced with a symbol/LED that can light up (on the button). Anyone from Europe please chime in.

iatacs19 · 02-08-2012, 10:06 PM

Thanks! Worked great on my car too.

W Cole · 02-22-2012, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808MGuy

What do you mean by it turns on the front headlights? So both the main switch and the front fog switch turn o.n the headlights?

Did you have any success using this switch to power your laser interceptor? Worst case I will use this switch and a specialized relay to convert it into an on/off switch.

12-08-2011, 01:52 AM	#23
atruelunatic Second Lieutenant Drives: n/a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: East Bay, California Posts: 283 iTrader: (1)	Thanks for this. It's starting to get really foggy up north, this will definitely be great to have. __________________ 2011 e92 JzB 6MT Akrapovic Evolution, ESS Tune, UUC SSK w/ DSSR, Stoptech SS brake lines, Eibach springs, OEM gloss black kidney grills, keyhole delete, LUX H8 3.0, full front clear bra, 20% tint, Macht Schenll Stud Conversion, Apex ARC-8 18x9.5/10 w/ 265/35 & 285/30 AD08's

12-18-2011, 09:16 AM	#26
rzm3 Moderator Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL/TX Posts: 4,569 iTrader: (13)	Sticky'd! __________________ Powered by M-World / AiM Evo4 Data Logger / KW Competition 2-Way / Brembo GT 365 / Pagid Yellow RS-29 / Rear Seats Delete Previous Mods: RBM3 / StopTech 380/355 / Moton Clubsport & Street Sport / Dinan Stage 1 / H&R Sport / M-World GT4 Aero / Eisenmann Sport & Race / Akrapovic Slip-On

12-19-2011, 03:48 PM	#27
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01-16-2012, 02:29 PM	#37
808MGuy Colonel Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 2,119 iTrader: (3)	Since we don't have front fogs, what is the front fog switch wired too? Is there a wire harness just hanging somewhere. I'd like to use the switch to power a Laser Interceptor system. __________________ 09 E90 M3 - Interlagos Blue / Black Novillo / Sycamore Anthracite / Eibach / HRE

02-08-2012, 10:06 PM	#43
iatacs19 Major General Drives: 335is Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,186 iTrader: (6)	Thanks! Worked great on my car too. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style. BMWCCA Referral

12-11-2011, 07:47 PM	#24
prubin Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	What a great mod and DIY ! The whole procedure took only 15 minutes, and now I have fully functional rear fog lights. Thanks so much for the detailed instructions, which made the process smooth and simple.

12-18-2011, 08:51 AM	#25
Russjeff Registered Drives: 2011 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the DIY, great details and took about 15 minutes.

12-26-2011, 01:23 AM	#28
EliseRR Private First Class Drives: 11 MB E350, 01 Ferrari 360 F1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose Posts: 159 iTrader: (3)	Got bored and decided to work on this. Nice and easy. Well, the fog light is not bright at all though.

12-27-2011, 04:52 PM	#29
reechar Poorhouse Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern Virginia, US Posts: 125 iTrader: (1)	Does not work on 08 e92 and 08 e90. We're missing the white button extensions so they can't actually activate the fog lights. Just a warning for all you other 08ers out there.

12-28-2011, 05:41 PM	#30
m45 Private Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: LA - South Bay Posts: 74 iTrader: (5)	Great DIY! Took me about 15 minutes too. Always fun unlocking something new. Thanks BimmerM!

12-29-2011, 10:15 PM	#33
obert Major Drives: 08 E90 N54 335xi Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle Wa Posts: 1,227 iTrader: (15) Garage List 2008 BMW 335XI [2.75]	Just did this on my 08 328i http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=629273

01-14-2012, 05:01 PM	#34
GS_Jay New Member Drives: E92 M3 Alpinweiß Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	Weird, for some odd reason my 2010 E92 M3 doesn't seem to want to do it. I have tried several methods with no success. Both buttons are getting pushed simultaneously but no lights. Is there a fuse or something else that might not be there causing it to not work? Anyone else had this issue?

02-04-2012, 02:40 AM	#41
Superfly_M3 Captain Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 883 iTrader: (0)	Nice Post. I will try this later.

02-04-2012, 02:48 AM	#42
Superfly_M3 Captain Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 883 iTrader: (0)	I wonder if Euro spec cars have a button that can be replaced with a symbol/LED that can light up (on the button). Anyone from Europe please chime in.

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