DIY- Rear Fog Lights

Gecko222 · 05-01-2009, 01:58 PM

I just bought the euro switch from JD at Crown automotive. In stock and on its way. Apparently BMW is raising the price to $98.37 so I would suggest getting ASAP if you want the lower price.

cwhitpan · 05-16-2009, 06:18 PM

Just did this one on my 2009 LCI E90, worked like a charm.

I used a pen shaft, and a 2x2 flat Lego tile, with out a hitch. (Thanks to whomever posted that idea, PERFECT!)

Now it did take me 3 tries to get the length of the penshaft JUST right. 20 minutes start to finish.

choicez · 05-19-2009, 10:41 AM

Would anyone want to sell me their OEM switch if you replaced it with the Euro switch? If you live in LA, it would be ideal for pickup. PM me.

Pseudo Nim · 05-19-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by choicez

Would anyone want to sell me their OEM switch if you replaced it with the Euro switch? If you live in LA, it would be ideal for pickup. PM me.

PMd.

choicez · 05-20-2009, 12:35 PM

Got an OEM switch. Thanks!

lopealle · 05-25-2009, 12:40 PM

i just ordered my switch last night from crown. the price has gone up since people first started ordering these. i paid. 98 dollars

BKV122 · 05-25-2009, 03:02 PM

bah, i emailed Turner MS about their euro switch a month ago and it was $69.99 and when i got the email back saying they had it instock rdy to ship i went to place my order and they boosted the price to $100!

itsbrokeagain · 05-25-2009, 05:10 PM

lol easy to do. I got my switch before I even owned my car, paid $48 bucks for it.

Such perks working at the dealer at the time LOL.

Popped it out, replaced the switch, done.

And there wasnt even a DIY yet out there for people even replacing the switch..most people didnt know about it.

lopealle · 05-29-2009, 06:22 PM

installed this afternoon when i got off work. worksin the light. will have to wait until later to see how well it looks at night.

Franciebaby · 06-02-2009, 10:02 AM

can i reuse switch from 2007 on a 2009?

lopealle · 06-02-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Franciebaby

can i reuse switch from 2007 on a 2009?

i dont see why not.

snareman · 07-01-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lopealle

i dont see why not.

I wonder that too. The 09 "knob" has shiny plastic on it whereas the 07 is all matte black. Is the part you order the whole assembly or just the single button for the rear fog?

waylap · 07-02-2009, 07:48 AM

Is there a way to just connect the rear fogs to come on all the time when the regular brake is used?

snareman · 07-02-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by waylap

Is there a way to just connect the rear fogs to come on all the time when the regular brake is used?

No, I don't think you'd want to do that. The other point of the fog lights is that when you brake hard they come on to let the driver behind you extra know that you are stopping. If you had them on every time you braked you'd defeat this purpose. That, and really annoy people behind you at stop lights.

vwong · 07-02-2009, 04:18 PM

I have read almost all of the threads regarding the rear foglights, but I haven't found the answer that I'm looking for. Has anyone tried swapping the U.S. 09 knob (with the chrome trim) into a 07-08 Euro switch assembly? Tischer said that they're unable to obtain the 09 Euro switch at this time. Therefore, I was thinking about buying the 07-08 Euro switch, then swap out the knob from my 09 U.S. switch. Is the knob easy to remove from the switch assembly? Thanks.

vadim · 07-02-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by vwong

I have read almost all of the threads regarding the rear foglights, but I haven't found the answer that I'm looking for. Has anyone tried swapping the U.S. 09 knob (with the chrome trim) into a 07-08 Euro switch assembly? Tischer said that they're unable to obtain the 09 Euro switch at this time. Therefore, I was thinking about buying the 07-08 Euro switch, then swap out the knob from my 09 U.S. switch. Is the knob easy to remove from the switch assembly? Thanks.

Yes, it is easy to remove. You should be able to transplant it w/o a problem.

snareman · 07-02-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by vadim

Yes, it is easy to remove. You should be able to transplant it w/o a problem.

Good. I have this same problem/question.

AWMSPORT · 07-02-2009, 05:06 PM

I did this mod a while ago, but regardless its a great mod, I only saw a few posts on price, around 75$ . But i just used some house hold items and put it togther. It costs no money and it works perfectly. Just an idea.

vwong · 07-02-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vadim

Yes, it is easy to remove. You should be able to transplant it w/o a problem.

Thanks for the response. I'm gonna try it out. I just placed the order for the Euro switch.

Zooks527 · 07-03-2009, 11:46 AM

There's a thread over at "the other guys" on how to modify the US OEM switch to activate the rear fog button as well. Takes around 30 minutes, uses a wire nut and a bit of plastic for parts. It's essentially Joe's mod from back in May, but it includes pictures.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=379152

I did mine this morning. Works great and costs little to nothing. No waiting for the switch, either. Wish I'd seen this thread with the Lego. Would not have made a difference in how I did it, but it is cute.

FWIW,
George

waylap · 07-03-2009, 03:10 PM

I'm in near finishing stage of this mod...real easy. One question, Has anyone else noticed that when you dis-connect the switch housing from the wires that the parking lights come one and wont go off until you reconnect it?

snareman · 07-03-2009, 03:19 PM

For those with 09's it looks like this is the part number. Got it from Circle BMW although I don't have the part yet.

Part Number/Description
61 31 9 169 410 :Control elem

List $128.25
Sale $109.01

05-01-2009, 01:58 PM	#529
Gecko222 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 07 335i Coupe Space Grey Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	Euro Switch Price going up I just bought the euro switch from JD at Crown automotive. In stock and on its way. Apparently BMW is raising the price to $98.37 so I would suggest getting ASAP if you want the lower price.
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cwhitpan Private First Class 11 Rep 149 Posts Drives: E90 335XI LCI - Tasman Green Join Date: May 2009 Location: Awesomeville, PA iTrader: (5)	Just did this one on my 2009 LCI E90, worked like a charm. I used a pen shaft, and a 2x2 flat Lego tile, with out a hitch. (Thanks to whomever posted that idea, PERFECT!) Now it did take me 3 tries to get the length of the penshaft JUST right. 20 minutes start to finish. __________________
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choicez Major 264 Rep 1,124 Posts Drives: you mad Join Date: May 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (15)	Would anyone want to sell me their OEM switch if you replaced it with the Euro switch? If you live in LA, it would be ideal for pickup. PM me. Last edited by choicez; 05-19-2009 at 12:12 PM..
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choicez Major 264 Rep 1,124 Posts Drives: you mad Join Date: May 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (15)	Got an OEM switch. Thanks!
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lopealle Resident Black Guy 251 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [10.00]	i just ordered my switch last night from crown. the price has gone up since people first started ordering these. i paid. 98 dollars
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	bah, i emailed Turner MS about their euro switch a month ago and it was $69.99 and when i got the email back saying they had it instock rdy to ship i went to place my order and they boosted the price to $100! __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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itsbrokeagain 310 Rep 15,745 Posts Drives: 1999 528iT, E53 X5, E46 325xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Strong Island iTrader: (7)	lol easy to do. I got my switch before I even owned my car, paid $48 bucks for it. Such perks working at the dealer at the time LOL. Popped it out, replaced the switch, done. And there wasnt even a DIY yet out there for people even replacing the switch..most people didnt know about it.
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05-29-2009, 06:22 PM	#537
lopealle Resident Black Guy 251 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [10.00]	installed this afternoon when i got off work. worksin the light. will have to wait until later to see how well it looks at night. Attached Images
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06-02-2009, 10:02 AM	#538
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waylap Private 5 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: S. Florida iTrader: (0)	Is there a way to just connect the rear fogs to come on all the time when the regular brake is used?
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vwong Lieutenant 31 Rep 595 Posts Drives: All Euro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	I have read almost all of the threads regarding the rear foglights, but I haven't found the answer that I'm looking for. Has anyone tried swapping the U.S. 09 knob (with the chrome trim) into a 07-08 Euro switch assembly? Tischer said that they're unable to obtain the 09 Euro switch at this time. Therefore, I was thinking about buying the 07-08 Euro switch, then swap out the knob from my 09 U.S. switch. Is the knob easy to remove from the switch assembly? Thanks. __________________ 2010 Audi S4 6MT 2009 BMW 335i Coupe 6MT YouTube Channel
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07-03-2009, 11:46 AM	#548
Zooks527 Captain 310 Rep 886 Posts Drives: 2015 M235xi / 2005 Tacoma 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mansfield, MA iTrader: (0)	There's a thread over at "the other guys" on how to modify the US OEM switch to activate the rear fog button as well. Takes around 30 minutes, uses a wire nut and a bit of plastic for parts. It's essentially Joe's mod from back in May, but it includes pictures. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=379152 I did mine this morning. Works great and costs little to nothing. No waiting for the switch, either. Wish I'd seen this thread with the Lego. Would not have made a difference in how I did it, but it is cute. FWIW, George __________________ 2015 M235xi coupe, Black Sapphire Metallic, Black Leather, Fineline Stream trim, Steptronic, xDrive, ZPP, ZTP, ZCW, ZDA, ZDB, 5DP, hk w/BimmerTech amp, Enhanced BT Prior 40 years: 67 BelAir wagon / 68 LeMans Tempest / 70 Mustang Mach 1 / 72 El Dorado / 78 Corvette / 81 Subaru GL wagon 4WD / 83 s10 Blazer 4x4 / 85 Bronco 4x4 / 96 Bronco 4x4 / 04 Passat 4mo / 09 BMW 335xi
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waylap Private 5 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: S. Florida iTrader: (0)	I'm in near finishing stage of this mod...real easy. One question, Has anyone else noticed that when you dis-connect the switch housing from the wires that the parking lights come one and wont go off until you reconnect it?
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