DIY: Enable Rear Fog lights (Free Mod) on E92 M3 - Page 4

MMME30W · 08-05-2012, 05:32 PM

Well finally decided just to order the ECS Tuning Euro switch instead of messing around inside the unit. Hopefully have it soon and I can start blinding those people who drive around on clear nights with front fog lights 'cause it looks "cool".

(Just kidding.)

Edit - Switch came today, ordered it on Sunday. Hopefully install it this weekend.

MMME30W · 08-12-2012, 05:34 PM

I installed the switch today. I ordered the ECS Euro Switch M3 chrome, $119.95 including shipping:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-M3-...tch/ES1899562/

I used a set of Harbor Freight auto trim tools (on sale for $6.49) and levered the upper trim piece out first gently, then the lower assembly. I saw the lip on the lower assembly and belive if you can remove the upper (it comes out slowly) that is an easier install, but YMMV.

Picture below is just after the upper trim was removed, showing old switch in place.

Tested and works great, DAMN those lights are bright lol.

stylin8o8 · 08-18-2012, 03:56 AM

Does any one else have a problem, when you push the button in, it gets stuck pushed in? I have a 2011 e90 m3 did the tabs but the button gets stuck=/

Bully · 08-19-2012, 03:52 PM

I decided to swap a Euro unit in yesterday instead of doing the mod to the stock switch. 7 minutes total swap
elapsed time ( no lunch break involved

)

dman229 · 08-20-2012, 10:09 PM

Damn, i did this mod, but does not work.? 2008 E92 M3

Nice write up BTW.

AlexTek · 08-27-2012, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMME30W

I installed the switch today. I ordered the ECS Euro Switch M3 chrome, $119.95 including shipping:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-M3-...tch/ES1899562/

I used a set of Harbor Freight auto trim tools (on sale for $6.49) and levered the upper trim piece out first gently, then the lower assembly. I saw the lip on the lower assembly and belive if you can remove the upper (it comes out slowly) that is an easier install, but YMMV.

Picture below is just after the upper trim was removed, showing old switch in place.

Tested and works great, DAMN those lights are bright lol.

If I plan to do this, I prefer to do it this way. Paying $119 is nothing compared to paying for a brand new M3.

Also you will have an OEM European switch :-)

Johnfr · 10-29-2012, 04:02 PM

Just completed this. The rear fogs integrate with existing electronics well in that they go off (rear fogs) with the auto on-off position / high beam - so no need to worry about remembering if your going to inadvertently leave them on - when they shouldn't be. Easiest aftermarket install ever - a caveman could do it! (I know because I did).

dondula · 12-22-2012, 12:01 PM

Did everything today on my 2013 and my fogs do not turn on.. Does anyone think I'm missing a fuse? Just want to know what I should tell the dealer

S65NAPWR · 12-24-2012, 03:16 PM

done and done.

S65NAPWR · 12-24-2012, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dondula

Did everything today on my 2013 and my fogs do not turn on.. Does anyone think I'm missing a fuse? Just want to know what I should tell the dealer

Your lights must on for it to work. It doesn't turn on unless your headlights are on. Daylight Running Lights are not counted.

RedNeck_D · 12-24-2012, 11:09 PM

Crude cell phone pictures but it worked on my '08. Spent about a hour with a dremel shaping the wood to work haha. Really a pointless mod in my opinion but why not lol. Might get used a few times for kicks. They're bright.

dondula · 12-25-2012, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S65NAPWR

Your lights must on for it to work. It doesn't turn on unless your headlights are on. Daylight Running Lights are not counted.

Doesn't work even when headlights are on at night. Bmw must have left something out on these new 2013 models. Can anyone tell me what it might be missing? A fuse maybe? The mod was done 100% correct and the button functions, I just get nothing when I press it. Any help would be much appreciated

Merry Christmas all

S65NAPWR · 12-25-2012, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dondula

Doesn't work even when headlights are on at night. Bmw must have left something out on these new 2013 models. Can anyone tell me what it might be missing? A fuse maybe? The mod was done 100% correct and the button functions, I just get nothing when I press it. Any help would be much appreciated

Merry Christmas all

Not sure then. I too have a 2013 model and it works as advertised. No issues at all.

dondula · 12-26-2012, 11:03 PM

Found the problem
I took everything apart again and saw that the wiring harness wasn't plugged in all the way. The grey lever wasn't locked down all the way. As soon as I locked it Down, it worked.

Great mod. Finally it paid off

trxswim · 01-18-2013, 12:06 AM

Completed this mod on my 2013 E92 M3. Worked as described! Pulled both trim pieces off with bare hands! Thanks for the write up!

mdosu · 01-21-2013, 02:48 PM

Just completed this on my 08, had to use the lego concept to get it to work. I used a bic pen cap glued to a strip of an old credit card to form the T, Overall, I likely will only use this in the handful times when driving through heavy rain.

Andy_H_E92_M3 · 02-05-2013, 11:39 AM

Tried this on my '08 and was getting inconsistent results with the switch, so I modified the Lego to this mess.

Now it works like a charm every time. Thanks for the DIY!

jpan08 · 02-17-2013, 11:36 PM

This was amazingly simple. Thank you!

mdosu · 02-26-2013, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy_H_E92_M3

Tried this on my '08 and was getting inconsistent results with the switch, so I modified the Lego to this mess.

Now it works like a charm every time. Thanks for the DIY!

wow, that is one reinforced lego piece! lol.

I suspect mine could fall off anytime. I use a filed down Bic pen cap glued to a piece of an old credit card. All held together by glue stick glue.

Problem is, I don't have a kid, so I'm not going to go buy some legos just to do this. A week after performing the mod, I went to Target, found a Lego clearance bin, and BONANZA, a million loose lego pieces in the bottom of the bin. I took enough to make my T, so I'm just waiting for my piece to fall off before putting the lego piece in. Carefully removing that trim without a trim removal kit is a major PITA.

Amini77 · 03-21-2013, 11:48 PM

About to do this tomorrow..when I installed my LCI lights today they just appeared on..strange. But the orange sign isn't on my dash that they're on yet they're still on. Great write up, a lot more clearer and easier than most out there. So did you need to buy the second white button extension or it's in there?

awong · 04-14-2013, 01:47 PM

Excellent write up, got this done in just 10 minutes. Thanks for yet another feature available to us US folk!

jorge_r8 · 04-29-2013, 07:10 PM

Just did it and works perfectly... thanks

08-05-2012, 05:32 PM	#67
MMME30W Riff Raff Refugee Drives: Civic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 600 iTrader: (1)	Well finally decided just to order the ECS Tuning Euro switch instead of messing around inside the unit. Hopefully have it soon and I can start blinding those people who drive around on clear nights with front fog lights 'cause it looks "cool". (Just kidding.) Edit - Switch came today, ordered it on Sunday. Hopefully install it this weekend. __________________ Character does count. For too long we have gotten by in a society that says the only thing right is to get by and the only thing wrong is to get caught. Character is doing what's right when nobody is looking... " --J. C. Watts Last edited by MMME30W; 08-08-2012 at 08:50 PM.

08-12-2012, 05:34 PM	#68
MMME30W Riff Raff Refugee Drives: Civic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 600 iTrader: (1)	I installed the switch today. I ordered the ECS Euro Switch M3 chrome, $119.95 including shipping: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-M3-...tch/ES1899562/ I used a set of Harbor Freight auto trim tools (on sale for $6.49) and levered the upper trim piece out first gently, then the lower assembly. I saw the lip on the lower assembly and belive if you can remove the upper (it comes out slowly) that is an easier install, but YMMV. Picture below is just after the upper trim was removed, showing old switch in place. Tested and works great, DAMN those lights are bright lol. Attached Images

10-29-2012, 04:02 PM	#73
Johnfr New Member Drives: E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Woodland, WA Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	Rear fogs Just completed this. The rear fogs integrate with existing electronics well in that they go off (rear fogs) with the auto on-off position / high beam - so no need to worry about remembering if your going to inadvertently leave them on - when they shouldn't be. Easiest aftermarket install ever - a caveman could do it! (I know because I did).

12-24-2012, 03:16 PM	#75
S65NAPWR Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tri-State Posts: 555 iTrader: (0)	done and done. __________________

12-24-2012, 11:09 PM	#77
RedNeck_D Enlisted Member Drives: E92, MKI MR2, Harley 48 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Leon, Tx Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	Crude cell phone pictures but it worked on my '08. Spent about a hour with a dremel shaping the wood to work haha. Really a pointless mod in my opinion but why not lol. Might get used a few times for kicks. They're bright. __________________ '08 E92 M3 Coupe 6MT AA Green Filter OEM Muffler mod - Exhaust heat wrap method Secondary cat's gutted

08-18-2012, 03:56 AM	#69
stylin8o8 Private Drives: 2011 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	Does any one else have a problem, when you push the button in, it gets stuck pushed in? I have a 2011 e90 m3 did the tabs but the button gets stuck=/

08-19-2012, 03:52 PM	#70
Bully New Member Drives: 2009 Black M3 Vert Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hendersonville, NC Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	I decided to swap a Euro unit in yesterday instead of doing the mod to the stock switch. 7 minutes total swap elapsed time ( no lunch break involved )

08-20-2012, 10:09 PM	#71
dman229 2008 e92 M3 MT Drives: 2008 e92 M3 MT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Damn, i did this mod, but does not work.? 2008 E92 M3 Nice write up BTW.

12-22-2012, 12:01 PM	#74
dondula New Member Drives: 2013 m3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: michigan Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	Did everything today on my 2013 and my fogs do not turn on.. Does anyone think I'm missing a fuse? Just want to know what I should tell the dealer

12-26-2012, 11:03 PM	#80
dondula New Member Drives: 2013 m3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: michigan Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	Found the problem I took everything apart again and saw that the wiring harness wasn't plugged in all the way. The grey lever wasn't locked down all the way. As soon as I locked it Down, it worked. Great mod. Finally it paid off

01-18-2013, 12:06 AM	#81
trxswim New Member Drives: 2013 E92 LMB M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	Completed this mod on my 2013 E92 M3. Worked as described! Pulled both trim pieces off with bare hands! Thanks for the write up!

01-21-2013, 02:48 PM	#82
mdosu Help! Can't decide btw MW & AW, 1st world problems Drives: 2008.99989 SSII E90 "Civic" Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,952 iTrader: (4)	Just completed this on my 08, had to use the lego concept to get it to work. I used a bic pen cap glued to a strip of an old credit card to form the T, Overall, I likely will only use this in the handful times when driving through heavy rain. __________________ Yes, that's a xmas tree in my trunk

02-05-2013, 11:39 AM	#83
Andy_H_E92_M3 Private Drives: 2008 E92 ///M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NC Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	Tried this on my '08 and was getting inconsistent results with the switch, so I modified the Lego to this mess. Now it works like a charm every time. Thanks for the DIY!

02-17-2013, 11:36 PM	#84
jpan08 Private First Class Drives: e36 and e92 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: MA Posts: 186 iTrader: (0)	This was amazingly simple. Thank you!

03-21-2013, 11:48 PM	#86
Amini77 Colonel Drives: SGM E90 330xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tarzana, CA Posts: 2,506 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330XI [0.00]	About to do this tomorrow..when I installed my LCI lights today they just appeared on..strange. But the orange sign isn't on my dash that they're on yet they're still on. Great write up, a lot more clearer and easier than most out there. So did you need to buy the second white button extension or it's in there? __________________ Instagram: amini77

04-14-2013, 01:47 PM	#87
awong New Member Drives: 2011 E90 Jerez M3, DCT, ZCP Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Greater NYC Area Posts: 10 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Excellent write up, got this done in just 10 minutes. Thanks for yet another feature available to us US folk! __________________ '11 E90 Jerez M3 DCT - Current '02 E39 Carbon Black M5 - SOLD

04-29-2013, 07:10 PM	#88
jorge_r8 Registered Drives: 2011 m3 black Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: houston Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Just did it and works perfectly... thanks

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