DIY- Rear Fog Lights

Chesmu · 03-11-2007, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trick50

I called UPS and arranged to meet the driver at my house...While waiting for him I ran inside grabbed a butter knife.....

LOL...the butter knife was my idea....
I should get royalties every time someone takes the trim off using the "butter knife method"...

There's no fog in Phoenix, but I love having these lights

edit: and remind me to NEVER drive around you when you're modding..holy CRAP!

SES_D · 03-11-2007, 11:17 PM

Okay, this question is probably somewhere inside this thread but DAMN there's 16 pages! lol

ok SOOO quick question:
How are these rear fog lights activated? When the FRONT fogs are on....these go on too? OR...is there a special way to turn them on JUST when we want to annoy drivers behind us.

I love my front fogs...and I always keep them on even during the day. I wouldn't want the rears to be on too when my fronts are...So can I turn the Rears on whenever I want?...and Turn them off too?

Chesmu · 03-11-2007, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SES_D

ok SOOO quick question:
How are these rear fog lights activated? When the FRONT fogs are on....these go on too? OR...is there a special way to turn them on JUST when we want to annoy drivers behind us.

There's a separate button on the unit that controls the rear lights. You can drive with front fogs on and rear off. My car also allows me to go rear on with front off...some cars reportedly don't allow that. Look at the OPs original pics...the bottom button is for the rear fogs and the top is for the front. 55.00 buys you a whole rpleacement unit.

Carlito12 · 03-12-2007, 02:41 PM

Just wanted to thank OP brianly and WilyB for great DIY !

did mine no prob and it only took 10 min.
and no damage anywhere

Guess I 'll be using my rear fog light in an actual fog and for backing up in the dark / congested areas
and to warn the tailgaters to back off... although my first inclination would be to leave 'em in the dust.

SoYank · 03-12-2007, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trick50

i was doing like 15.....I popped out the trim panel and vent while driving to the highway. Before I got on the highway I was stopped at a traffic light...I used this time to turn the car off and swap the switch real quick. Then I started the car and while I was driving I re-assembled the trim pieces.

And here I was thinking California traffic lights are the longest in the world. Silly me!

SES_D · 03-14-2007, 09:00 PM

o0o!!! i didn't notice that seperate button! WOW, perfect. Time to blind some idiot tailgaters =P

BlueLion · 03-15-2007, 07:22 AM

i just put mine on couple of days ago....there great. I havent used them in the fog yet, but use them when backing out of parking lots

d3l0n · 03-15-2007, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueLion

i just put mine on couple of days ago....there great. I havent used them in the fog yet, but use them when backing out of parking lots

i have used both.. they really help when backing out. I think they will help when parking on street in the city to make pedestrians aware

BlueLion · 03-15-2007, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d3l0n

i have used both.. they really help when backing out. I think they will help when parking on street in the city to make pedestrians aware

yeah man....but im still worried about those pedestrians who still wont notice

ages944 · 03-15-2007, 09:29 PM

Just did this retrofit last night (along with the rear center console mod).

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all the great info on doing this DIY, and especially to the OP for a great writeup!

For the record, I can turn on the rear fogs by themselves only if the headlights are on (ie, if the headlight switch is set to Automatic or Headlights). If the switch is on the Position Lights setting, then I have to turn the front foglights on first before I can turn on the rear foglights.

d3l0n · 03-15-2007, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueLion

yeah man....but im still worried about those pedestrians who still wont notice

not to go...

but.. my friend just got a fully loaded m35 with sport package and all.. He showed it to me last night and that rear view camera when parking is..... great! it really works.. and is usefull! If only our e90's had that

, but maybe in the final build or so.

ska///235i · 03-16-2007, 11:02 PM

maybe blacklines and oem tail-lights will have a difference on how the rear fogs could be trun on

d3l0n · 03-17-2007, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska

maybe blacklines and oem tail-lights will have a difference on how the rear fogs could be trun on

no difference

ska///235i · 03-17-2007, 01:27 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51749

check this out guys

NO need to buy the switch anymore

328i · 03-17-2007, 04:12 PM

Yeah if anyone has their old switch that they'd like to sell please PM me and let me know.

uman · 03-18-2007, 06:45 PM

I think my post disappeared from yesterday/earlier this morning..

If anyone's willing to sell (or donate

) their white foglight switch piece, please PM me. Thanks!

trick50 · 03-19-2007, 11:44 AM

While you don't have to buy the switch you can mod your existing one. I prefer having the euro switch, it lights up (where the fog light button is). I guess it is a matter of preference. I just like things to look as original as possible.

I still think it is a great find...to the person who opened up the switch and figured out what needs to be done to make the switch work. I just like the look of the Euro switch.

TTG · 03-19-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trick50

While you don't have to buy the switch you can mod your existing one. I prefer having the euro switch, it lights up (where the fog light button is). I guess it is a matter of preference. I just like things to look as original as possible.

I still think it is a great find...to the person who opened up the switch and figured out what needs to be done to make the switch work. I just like the look of the Euro switch.

I agree with you.... We spent all of this $$$ on this car and I can spare $55 for a switch to make it look right....

ska///235i · 03-19-2007, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTG

I agree with you.... We spent all of this $$$ on this car and I can spare $55 for a switch to make it look right....

I'm sure everyone can spare some pocket change for the euro switch......
but I don't see what looks right or wrong....but to each its own
I guess is like having a M car with the "M" badge...the euro switch with the "rear fog icon"

bmwexecutive · 03-22-2007, 02:11 AM

Just ordered mine from Crown Auto. Should be here early next week.

skitsvilli · 03-23-2007, 10:38 PM

i used 2 matchsticks and an elmers wood glue top, for the white piece it works perfectly.

Chesmu · 03-23-2007, 10:49 PM

now those of use with the euro switch can get all "hotty-totty" and look down our noses at those who simply modded their NA switches.

03-11-2007, 11:17 PM	#332
SES_D pewpew 487 Rep 21,165 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (26)	Okay, this question is probably somewhere inside this thread but DAMN there's 16 pages! lol ok SOOO quick question: How are these rear fog lights activated? When the FRONT fogs are on....these go on too? OR...is there a special way to turn them on JUST when we want to annoy drivers behind us. I love my front fogs...and I always keep them on even during the day. I wouldn't want the rears to be on too when my fronts are...So can I turn the Rears on whenever I want?...and Turn them off too? __________________ LTMW
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-12-2007, 02:41 PM	#334
Carlito12 Lieutenant 25 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i 6MT TiAg Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Just wanted to thank OP brianly and WilyB for great DIY ! did mine no prob and it only took 10 min. and no damage anywhere Guess I 'll be using my rear fog light in an actual fog and for backing up in the dark / congested areas and to warn the tailgaters to back off... although my first inclination would be to leave 'em in the dust. __________________ JB3 KW V2 i-Forged Senekas & ETC
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-14-2007, 09:00 PM	#336
SES_D pewpew 487 Rep 21,165 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (26)	o0o!!! i didn't notice that seperate button! WOW, perfect. Time to blind some idiot tailgaters =P __________________ LTMW
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-15-2007, 07:22 AM	#337
BlueLion she likes the flavor...... 85 Rep 1,622 Posts Drives: A51-E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bradenton - FL iTrader: (4) Garage List 2022 X3MC [0.00]	i just put mine on couple of days ago....there great. I havent used them in the fog yet, but use them when backing out of parking lots __________________ E92 Montego Blue silfa718 ..::STETT CAI\|ADVAN RS\|WAGNER FMIC\|MS DP\|VANGUARD\|PROCEDE\|FORGE DV\|BMS OCC\|KWV2\|MICHELIN PSS\|OOS::..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-15-2007, 09:29 PM	#340
ages944 Captain 99 Rep 990 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago 'burbs iTrader: (0)	Just did this retrofit last night (along with the rear center console mod). Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all the great info on doing this DIY, and especially to the OP for a great writeup! For the record, I can turn on the rear fogs by themselves only if the headlights are on (ie, if the headlight switch is set to Automatic or Headlights). If the switch is on the Position Lights setting, then I have to turn the front foglights on first before I can turn on the rear foglights. __________________ BMW : Sine qua non Mods: Blacklines \| Rear Seat Power Outlets \| Rear Fog Lights \| Ashtray Garage Door Opener
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-16-2007, 11:02 PM	#342
ska///235i ***** noob 1402 Rep 10,477 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	maybe blacklines and oem tail-lights will have a difference on how the rear fogs could be trun on __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2007, 01:27 PM	#344
ska///235i ***** noob 1402 Rep 10,477 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51749 check this out guys NO need to buy the switch anymore __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB) Last edited by ska///235i; 03-18-2007 at 08:16 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2007, 04:12 PM	#345
328i Colonel 149 Rep 2,934 Posts Drives: E46 ///M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central NJ iTrader: (15)	Yeah if anyone has their old switch that they'd like to sell please PM me and let me know.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-18-2007, 06:45 PM	#346
uman Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Little Rock, AR iTrader: (0)	I think my post disappeared from yesterday/earlier this morning.. If anyone's willing to sell (or donate ) their white foglight switch piece, please PM me. Thanks!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2007, 11:44 AM	#347
trick50 Major 58 Rep 1,047 Posts Drives: E92 335i Space Gray Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Douglaston, New York iTrader: (1)	While you don't have to buy the switch you can mod your existing one. I prefer having the euro switch, it lights up (where the fog light button is). I guess it is a matter of preference. I just like things to look as original as possible. I still think it is a great find...to the person who opened up the switch and figured out what needs to be done to make the switch work. I just like the look of the Euro switch. __________________ "If you're not intense..you're past tense" "..Greed is good, greed works.." 07 E92 335i,Sport,I-drive,Cold Weather,Bluetooth,Beyern Mesh 19",M-Pedals,Rear Fogs,Gp Thunder,Carbon Roundels,Coming Soon JB2,Vorsteiner Decklid,OEM Aero LipRIP9/8/06-12/11/07 Gone but never forgotten
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-22-2007, 02:11 AM	#350
bmwexecutive Banned 244 Rep 2,453 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Coast iTrader: (4)	Just ordered mine from Crown Auto. Should be here early next week.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-23-2007, 10:38 PM	#351
skitsvilli 07 335i, jet black, zpp,zcw,zsp,auto 0 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	i used 2 matchsticks and an elmers wood glue top, for the white piece it works perfectly.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-23-2007, 10:49 PM	#352
Chesmu Brigadier General 92 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	now those of use with the euro switch can get all "hotty-totty" and look down our noses at those who simply modded their NA switches. __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
	Appreciate 0 Quote