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01-14-2013, 12:16 PM | #1 |
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Rear fog switch install question
I know the lights are there from the factory and I have access to the Euro-market switch to enable, but before I pick up the switch I wanted to know if the rear fogs require any programming?
As a former MINI R53 owner, I know that BMW product required updating via software to enable the rear fogs. So, I thought it worth checking to see what the hassle might be on a E90.
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01-14-2013, 12:51 PM | #7 |
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Great - thanks for confirming.
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01-15-2013, 12:33 PM | #11 |
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Originally Posted by werd View Post I know the lights are there from the factory and I have access to the Euro-market switch to enable, but before I pick up the switch I wanted to know if the rear fogs require any programming? As a former MINI R53 owner, I know that BMW product required updating via software to enable the rear fogs. So, I thought it worth checking to see what the hassle might be on a E90. Buy an Audi.....the switch for rear fogs is beside front fog switch. ...so if it's a SEPARATE switch, why do I keep seeing Audis with their single rear fog turned on ALL THE TIME - even when it's not raining or snowing? |
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01-15-2013, 01:03 PM | #14 |
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I bought my switch used from another member.
I think there's also a DIY on here somewhere about modifying the existing switch in order to enable the rear fogs. |
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01-15-2013, 01:40 PM | #15 |
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From my experience the only time I ever get tailgated is if I am in the fast lane and unaware someone behind me wants to go faster(rare since I try and check rear view mirror every 8-10 seconds, and if they are tailgating me: it's my fault and I get over right away. There's nothing worse than someone in the fast lane not driving fast enough, I believe that gives everyone right to tailgate. There are those times when it's a one lane road and someone is just being an a hole howeverand rides your ass, then I can see a purpose. Yet I personally see more purpose as to F around and mess with friends or scare people at red lights like I accidently have the car in reverse and going to back into them when it turns green
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01-15-2013, 01:57 PM | #19 |
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50 is pretty fair, I wouldnt pay more than they though. Good find.
I've seen it before, i'll look for it again and maybe do it as a project over summer when I am back home from school |
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01-15-2013, 04:44 PM | #21 | |
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I have my stock switch modded couple years ago. see following diy if you are interested http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51749 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235851 http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=531296 |
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01-15-2013, 05:38 PM | #22 |
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I had a stock rear fog in my old Benz. I loved it! Caravaning with a few friends looks pretty cool at night.
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