(DIY) One little piece needed to enable our USA rear fog lights

STONEY_M5 · 03-09-2010, 03:04 PM

Fuck that take it from the loaner save yourself some money, besides the stealerships are doing something wrong to your car meanwhile you have their loaner... if not your up one stealers none.....

Gastro611 · 03-10-2010, 11:39 PM

2010 e92 already has the white piece

i just had to snip the pieces off of the button..

ska///235i · 03-12-2010, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gastro611

2010 e92 already has the white piece

i just had to snip the pieces off of the button..

ahahahaha....thats great

E90 87ss · 03-13-2010, 03:55 PM

Took some doing to get the button feel just right, but works perfectly. Nice addition, great for backing up since reverse lights are a little dim...

misterba · 04-02-2010, 12:21 AM

Done yesterday. Works perfect. I found some leftover push button with square head (which is exactly square size of opening at fog switch, so it sits there perfectly), piece of hot glue stick, cut it at the same lenght so it matches the existing switch and it works like a charm. Just broke off the 4 clips from the fog button to be allowed to be pushed and that's. It easy and another $100 to be spend on something else. Downsize? No light icon on the push button, that's all. Thanks for the idea. I still have plenty of buttons I used left, if anybody wants....

plogan · 04-02-2010, 10:48 PM

i just did this....works perfect !!!.. i used used an eraser that i cut into the shape of the other white piece. thanks for the instructions

Coolieman1220 · 07-13-2010, 10:45 PM

has anybody taken the white piece from a loaner yet?

or do 2010 e90's come with it already?

HyperM3 · 07-13-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Coolieman1220

has anybody taken the white piece from a loaner yet?

Isnt the point of a loaner to get spare parts?

Krozi · 07-13-2010, 10:53 PM

Did this last week...sweeeet.

Coolieman1220 · 07-14-2010, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

Isnt the point of a loaner to get spare parts?

hmm i guess i got my answer!

orangedawg · 07-14-2010, 11:16 AM

Tried doing this mod and could not cut off completely the 3 or 4 "tabs" that hold the rear fog button (in other words, the 3 or 4 "tabs" that prevent the button from being pushed). On my button I could only see 3 tabs (2 on the bottom, IIRC, which weren't too hard to cut, and 1 tab between the switches near the corner of the switch, as noted in the picture at the front of the DIY). Is there a 4th "tab"? If so, how do you get to it?

1. Do you need to remove the rear fog button to do this mod? If so, do you just release the two "connectors" using small screwdrivers as noted on the interior of the button?

2. Do you cut-off the tabs prior to removing button (I would think you would need to cut the tabs first otherwise the button won't come out)?

I know it seems that these questions may have been addressed, but honestly, I can't for the life of me get the tabs cut-off, particularly the 3rd tab between the buttons (or even get to the 4th tab as I can't see it). Pleae help. Thanks!!

ska///235i · 07-14-2010, 12:03 PM

its been a while but i'm pretty sure the last tab is located inside where you can not see. you'll need a small razor to work around it but it isnt that hard to do

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangedawg

Tried doing this mod and could not cut off completely the 3 or 4 "tabs" that hold the rear fog button (in other words, the 3 or 4 "tabs" that prevent the button from being pushed). On my button I could only see 3 tabs (2 on the bottom, IIRC, which weren't too hard to cut, and 1 tab between the switches near the corner of the switch, as noted in the picture at the front of the DIY). Is there a 4th "tab"? If so, how do you get to it?

1. Do you need to remove the rear fog button to do this mod? If so, do you just release the two "connectors" using small screwdrivers as noted on the interior of the button?

2. Do you cut-off the tabs prior to removing button (I would think you would need to cut the tabs first otherwise the button won't come out)?

I know it seems that these questions may have been addressed, but honestly, I can't for the life of me get the tabs cut-off, particularly the 3rd tab between the buttons (or even get to the 4th tab as I can't see it). Pleae help. Thanks!!

zenmoused · 07-19-2010, 03:52 PM

Very cool DIY- I'll have to try it tonight. Anyone figure out whether certain model years have the white post already? I saw that a few of you reported it already being there and just cutting off the tabs to activate it. Makes you wonder what else you can activate by just cutting tabs lol.

orangedawg · 07-19-2010, 05:48 PM

Did the mod this weekend. Yeah, getting that switch button out was a pain, but it's all done now. I used one of those wire caps you use to twist wires in (orange) and two nickels. JB welded the two nickels together, and then JB welded the cap to the two nickels and it works like a charm! The cap fit nice and snug into the button. Thanks!

lemetier · 07-29-2010, 06:09 PM

My 2011 E90 has the extra piece inside.

ChasVS · 07-29-2010, 09:51 PM

I just installed a euro light switch. Anyone want the American swith or white piece PM me with offer.(Sold)

Coolieman1220 · 07-31-2010, 09:15 AM

just did this mod on my 2010 335d and it had the white piece already inside, i just had to cut the tabs out. Awesome mod!

Belarus · 08-11-2010, 02:31 PM

Did it today using white piece, (saved myself time from fabricating one)
thanks to this and http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26545 DYIs

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Took me ~30 min, most of the time 15 min, to understand how to unclip the button out of the assembly. Part of DYI that wasn't very clear to me, PIC showing which 2 clips need to be pulled would of been of huge help. The rest was a breeze.

Used exacto knife to cut off plastic tabs preventing the use of the button, after the button was removed from assembly.

Also would like to thank:

HyperM3 post 183 for suggesting to use credit card to loosen the trim just enough to get your fingers in, helped to avoid scratching it or chipping it.
uhaulball post 113 for removing the button first then cutting off the tabs, HUGE time saver and avoids additional PITA.

ska325xi might be of value to add this 2 points to your original DYI post that can be of help to other OPs that decide to do this MOD vs reading through all the pages for this very helpful tips.

... now I'll go and play with my "new" rear fogs

J-Sin · 08-28-2010, 01:22 PM

Whoohoo! My 2011 328i already had two white pieces, just a simple few snips and I was good to go. Thanks OP!

Professor///M · 09-05-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gastro611

2010 e92 already has the white piece

i just had to snip the pieces off of the button..

FYI for people following this - 2011 e90 335xi already has the "white piece" needed to depress the button.

Installation is as simple as the directions. No need for a dremel either, a sharp razor blade with a little bit of gentile pressure will clip those four tabs.

DIY in less than 20 minutes, and the cost to you is $0.00!!!!!

50shadesofhockenheim · 09-15-2010, 08:01 PM

are the white pieces already in 2009 E90's? If they are, all I have to do is brake the clips of the rear fog light button?

e90TiAg335i · 09-15-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW328_

are the white pieces already in 2009 E90's? If they are, all I have to do is brake the clips of the rear fog light button?

I know they were in my 2010 so I would think they probably are in the 09. Either way, it only takes a few minutes to take it apart to see. Go for it!

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03-10-2010, 11:39 PM	#244
Gastro611 NEWB 11 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335i AW\Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Staten Island, NY iTrader: (2)	2010 e92 already has the white piece i just had to snip the pieces off of the button.. __________________ 2010 AW 335i A\T %20 tint \ JB3 2.0 - DCI \ Z-Shit BOV 2009 Yamaha R6 Red\Gray\White - Full Termi Exhaust \ BMC race Filter \ Power Commander V - Auto-Tune -- FAIL!
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03-13-2010, 03:55 PM	#246
E90 87ss Captain 37 Rep 608 Posts Drives: ! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ/Philly iTrader: (1)	Took some doing to get the button feel just right, but works perfectly. Nice addition, great for backing up since reverse lights are a little dim...
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04-02-2010, 12:21 AM	#247
misterba Milan 3 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oceanside, California iTrader: (2)	Done yesterday. Works perfect. I found some leftover push button with square head (which is exactly square size of opening at fog switch, so it sits there perfectly), piece of hot glue stick, cut it at the same lenght so it matches the existing switch and it works like a charm. Just broke off the 4 clips from the fog button to be allowed to be pushed and that's. It easy and another $100 to be spend on something else. Downsize? No light icon on the push button, that's all. Thanks for the idea. I still have plenty of buttons I used left, if anybody wants.... Last edited by misterba; 04-03-2010 at 10:32 AM..
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04-02-2010, 10:48 PM	#248
plogan Private First Class 21 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Mineral White DCT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	i just did this....works perfect !!!.. i used used an eraser that i cut into the shape of the other white piece. thanks for the instructions __________________ 2016 M3 F80: Mineral White 2007 335i E92: Alpine White (Sold)
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07-13-2010, 10:45 PM	#249
Coolieman1220 Banned 73 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	has anybody taken the white piece from a loaner yet? or do 2010 e90's come with it already?
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07-13-2010, 10:53 PM	#251
Krozi Colonel 167 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoFla - Bonita Springs iTrader: (24)	Did this last week...sweeeet. __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White//Fox Red//6MT// Florida Bimmer - Join us on FaceBook!
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07-14-2010, 11:16 AM	#253
orangedawg Lieutenant 31 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Tried doing this mod and could not cut off completely the 3 or 4 "tabs" that hold the rear fog button (in other words, the 3 or 4 "tabs" that prevent the button from being pushed). On my button I could only see 3 tabs (2 on the bottom, IIRC, which weren't too hard to cut, and 1 tab between the switches near the corner of the switch, as noted in the picture at the front of the DIY). Is there a 4th "tab"? If so, how do you get to it? 1. Do you need to remove the rear fog button to do this mod? If so, do you just release the two "connectors" using small screwdrivers as noted on the interior of the button? 2. Do you cut-off the tabs prior to removing button (I would think you would need to cut the tabs first otherwise the button won't come out)? I know it seems that these questions may have been addressed, but honestly, I can't for the life of me get the tabs cut-off, particularly the 3rd tab between the buttons (or even get to the 4th tab as I can't see it). Pleae help. Thanks!!
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07-19-2010, 03:52 PM	#255
zenmoused Private 6 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 328i, Phaeton Join Date: May 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Very cool DIY- I'll have to try it tonight. Anyone figure out whether certain model years have the white post already? I saw that a few of you reported it already being there and just cutting off the tabs to activate it. Makes you wonder what else you can activate by just cutting tabs lol.
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07-19-2010, 05:48 PM	#256
orangedawg Lieutenant 31 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Did the mod this weekend. Yeah, getting that switch button out was a pain, but it's all done now. I used one of those wire caps you use to twist wires in (orange) and two nickels. JB welded the two nickels together, and then JB welded the cap to the two nickels and it works like a charm! The cap fit nice and snug into the button. Thanks!
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07-29-2010, 06:09 PM	#257
lemetier Plenipotentiary 2614 Rep 3,046 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Location iTrader: (0)	My 2011 E90 has the extra piece inside.
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07-29-2010, 09:51 PM	#258
ChasVS Colonel 40 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: 2012 MB ML350 Bluetec Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central FL iTrader: (10)	I just installed a euro light switch. Anyone want the American swith or white piece PM me with offer.(Sold) Last edited by ChasVS; 08-01-2010 at 06:52 PM..
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07-31-2010, 09:15 AM	#259
Coolieman1220 Banned 73 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	just did this mod on my 2010 335d and it had the white piece already inside, i just had to cut the tabs out. Awesome mod!
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08-11-2010, 02:31 PM	#260
Belarus Brigadier General 153 Rep 3,868 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 E93 335i (Conv ... [4.40]	Did it today using white piece, (saved myself time from fabricating one) thanks to this and http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26545 DYIs . Took me ~30 min, most of the time 15 min, to understand how to unclip the button out of the assembly. Part of DYI that wasn't very clear to me, PIC showing which 2 clips need to be pulled would of been of huge help. The rest was a breeze. Used exacto knife to cut off plastic tabs preventing the use of the button, after the button was removed from assembly. Also would like to thank: HyperM3 post 183 for suggesting to use credit card to loosen the trim just enough to get your fingers in, helped to avoid scratching it or chipping it. uhaulball post 113 for removing the button first then cutting off the tabs, HUGE time saver and avoids additional PITA. ska325xi might be of value to add this 2 points to your original DYI post that can be of help to other OPs that decide to do this MOD vs reading through all the pages for this very helpful tips. ... now I'll go and play with my "new" rear fogs __________________ 12.770 @ 112.81 mph\|\|slip\|\|JB4\|FMIC\|DPs\|DCI\|N54 DVs\|ER CP\|Koni FSD\|Eibach-Pro\|F Strut-bar\|R Sway-bar\|Hankooks V12\|DPE SP16\|BBK\|15%Tint\|CF Front Lip\|CF Diffuser\|M3 Spoiler\|SmartTop\|LUX AE\|Debadged Last edited by Belarus; 09-03-2010 at 04:51 AM..
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08-28-2010, 01:22 PM	#261
J-Sin The Artist 63 Rep 927 Posts Drives: 2011 E90-LCI & 2008 E82 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yorktown, VA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2011 BMW 328i [10.00]	Whoohoo! My 2011 328i already had two white pieces, just a simple few snips and I was good to go. Thanks OP! __________________ Betty White - 2011 E90LCI 328i - SOLD Black Betty - 2008 E82 135i
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09-15-2010, 08:01 PM	#263
50shadesofhockenheim Colonel 2158 Rep 2,318 Posts Drives: 2005 Toyota Prius Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: boca raton, fl iTrader: (6)	are the white pieces already in 2009 E90's? If they are, all I have to do is brake the clips of the rear fog light button?
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