Where to get this switch? European part

Race_Doc11 · 09-08-2010, 06:54 PM

I wanted to get the rear fog lights to work and I need this switch. US dealers including Tischer can't order it any more.... Thanks

SchnellM3 · 09-08-2010, 09:23 PM

Subscribed, Ive been looking for this for a while

ersin · 09-08-2010, 11:26 PM

You don't really need this switch to get the rear fogs to work. Take the unit out of the car. Pop the little front plastic cover off -- the piece with the fog light symbol on it (the picture that the M3 doesn't have) -- it's held on from the inside, look closely and you'll see. Pry the little prongs up that hold it in to get the cover off.

File off the little nibs that prevent the cover from being pushed in. There may or may not be a little plastic piece that goes back from the cover to the circuit board. If you have this then just pop the modded cover back on. If not, fashion one with a small dowel, lego, etc. Use your imagination. Or search. It's been covered in the forums in detail.

Cheers.

mrkbbd · 09-08-2010, 11:46 PM

Is any wiring required, or is the switch already hooked up and just blocked?

1sikbmr · 09-09-2010, 12:04 AM

no wiring... check out this thread...

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ight=rear+fogs

audioMeth · 09-09-2010, 12:28 AM

i'm with the op, its expensive but oem + is where i'm at

BMW-Motorsport · 09-09-2010, 02:02 AM

A friend of mine from Germany will come to LA next week - I am pretty sure he would handcarry it

Quote:

Originally Posted by racedoc11

I wanted to get the rear fog lights to work and I need this switch. US dealers including Tischer can't order it any more.... Thanks

Donbona · 09-09-2010, 02:14 AM

You guys dont get rear fogs as standard???

alpina527 · 09-09-2010, 02:29 AM

I can send one out from UK if you want one.

WillC310 · 09-09-2010, 03:07 AM

Nah, the people in the US are retarded and think that

a) you're braking
b) something is wrong with you car
c) don't even notice so it makes no difference

How much is the part over there? RoverActive sells them on ebay for $150 I think.

Race_Doc11 · 09-09-2010, 02:42 PM

Thanks! it is part #61 31 9 169 400. is it possible to check on the price please.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alpina527

I can send one out from UK if you want one.

Race_Doc11 · 09-09-2010, 02:44 PM

the price at the dealers is $120. Tischer used to have it the for $101

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillC310

Nah, the people in the US are retarded and think that

a) you're braking
b) something is wrong with you car
c) don't even notice so it makes no difference

How much is the part over there? RoverActive sells them on ebay for $150 I think.

Alex1911 · 09-09-2010, 03:29 PM

Those being required would sure beat the idiots who turn on their hazards while driving in heavy rain.

I think they are a very useful feature.

Turner Motorsports has then for $159.

ersin · 09-09-2010, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donbona

You guys dont get rear fogs as standard???

Rear fogs are there and wired. It's just that the switch is disabled.

Cheers.

BobsM3Coupe · 09-09-2010, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donbona

You guys dont get rear fogs as standard???

Not in the US, but then we do save a small fortune on the price of the M3 compared to the rest of the world. So I can do without it.

Race_Doc11 · 09-09-2010, 07:33 PM

It will be very helpful to keep those who like to tailgaite away and let me tell you I get quite few in here....

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillC310

Nah, the people in the US are retarded and think that

a) you're braking
b) something is wrong with you car
c) don't even notice so it makes no difference

How much is the part over there? RoverActive sells them on ebay for $150 I think.

Donbona · 09-10-2010, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ersin

Rear fogs are there and wired. It's just that the switch is disabled.

Cheers.

Ahh ok.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

Not in the US, but then we do save a small fortune on the price of the M3 compared to the rest of the world. So I can do without it.

Lol... this is true... we get bent over and ass raped....then after we have healed they come back for more!!!

alpina527 · 09-10-2010, 03:00 AM

The UK price is £91 or $151 USD

Bubbles · 09-10-2010, 06:36 AM

I had a rear fog switch on my 335i, I think I used it five times during ownership. All in torrential downpours. Came to the conclusion hazards were more effective in such a situation.

NYCM3ryder · 09-10-2010, 07:07 AM

I bought the rear fog light switch for my 07 335 but got rid of it because i thought it wouldn't be the same for my 2011 m3... but now that i look at it it looks the same!!!! fml

PIMP "E" · 09-14-2010, 01:44 AM

you can get it at ECStunning.com

ducman · 09-14-2010, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYCM3ryder

I bought the rear fog light switch for my 07 335 but got rid of it because i thought it wouldn't be the same for my 2011 m3... but now that i look at it it looks the same!!!! fml

I believe 2010+ already has the white little switch in there for the rear fog light. You just need to cut the button trimming so that it becomes a real button (that you can push in). I just did it to my 2011. Only thing you don't have is the rear fog light symbol on the button. Oh well, it works.

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ersin Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,144 Posts Drives: 17 YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	You don't really need this switch to get the rear fogs to work. Take the unit out of the car. Pop the little front plastic cover off -- the piece with the fog light symbol on it (the picture that the M3 doesn't have) -- it's held on from the inside, look closely and you'll see. Pry the little prongs up that hold it in to get the cover off. File off the little nibs that prevent the cover from being pushed in. There may or may not be a little plastic piece that goes back from the cover to the circuit board. If you have this then just pop the modded cover back on. If not, fashion one with a small dowel, lego, etc. Use your imagination. Or search. It's been covered in the forums in detail. Cheers. __________________ 2017 F80 YMB.
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WillC310 Lieutenant 44 Rep 506 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (0)	Nah, the people in the US are retarded and think that a) you're braking b) something is wrong with you car c) don't even notice so it makes no difference How much is the part over there? RoverActive sells them on ebay for $150 I think.
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Alex1911 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 210 Posts Drives: M3 Sedan 2011 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Those being required would sure beat the idiots who turn on their hazards while driving in heavy rain. I think they are a very useful feature. Turner Motorsports has then for $159.
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