rear foglight activation
12-01-2011, 08:02 AM
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The switches are different depending on options: Xenon, HUD, NightVision, Rain Sensor. Make sure you're getting the right switch. Check RealOEM under Euro vehicles.
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12-01-2011, 08:22 AM
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Yes but you cannot take the switch out and replace it with that, because there are no holes for the new rear fog light button.
12-01-2011, 08:28 AM
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Yes but you cannot take the switch out and replace it with that, because there are no holes for the new rear fog light button. see this pic no hole.
12-01-2011, 05:15 PM
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Wow that is tight in there. I went to check it out tonight, and am a connector away from rear fogs. Hope to have it done tomorrow night. I think that I will be unwrapping the wire bunch to try to get some more room in there.
12-01-2011, 05:42 PM
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Apparently the E6x and E70 use the same headlight switch with different trim pieces. Here's my switch which came with the appropriate trim piece from a German E60.
https://5series.net/forums/uploads/m...3535_thumb.jpg
Here's a full view of the rear as requested.
https://5series.net/forums/uploads/m...3622_thumb.jpg
https://5series.net/forums/uploads/m...3535_thumb.jpg
Here's a full view of the rear as requested.
https://5series.net/forums/uploads/m...3622_thumb.jpg
12-02-2011, 04:06 PM
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Apparently the E6x and E70 use the same headlight switch with different trim pieces. Here's my switch which came with the appropriate trim piece from a German E60.
https://5series.net/forums/uploads/m...3535_thumb.jpg
Here's a full view of the rear as requested.
https://5series.net/forums/uploads/m...3622_thumb.jpg
https://5series.net/forums/uploads/m...3535_thumb.jpg
Here's a full view of the rear as requested.
https://5series.net/forums/uploads/m...3622_thumb.jpg
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12-03-2011, 12:35 PM
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The switch is the same, but you will need the trim that surrounds it.
Just got mine wired up. I just stuck a wire into the blue connector, I did not use the BMW connector. I left enough wire to add my own switch later, but currently have it wire inline with the front fogs. Pics on my sedan later today.
12-06-2011, 12:15 AM
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Well done OP! 
... there's nothin' beat the OEM retrofit like the OP did.
Can you also post up the pic of the replacement Euro headlight switch too ... tkx!
Alternatively ... due to the Euro headlight switch availability and/or cost you can do:
1) Hard wired pin #33 (rear fog) w/ pin #34 (front fog) together on the LCM plug so when you turn on the fog both front & rear lit up together. I've been using it this way for a long time as I only turn my fogs on during inclement weather.
2) Add you own switch to the alternative #1 above so you have more control for the rear fog in case you like to use the front fog independently.
... of course if you feel adventurous ...
GL!
... there's nothin' beat the OEM retrofit like the OP did.Can you also post up the pic of the replacement Euro headlight switch too ... tkx!
Alternatively ... due to the Euro headlight switch availability and/or cost you can do:
1) Hard wired pin #33 (rear fog) w/ pin #34 (front fog) together on the LCM plug so when you turn on the fog both front & rear lit up together. I've been using it this way for a long time as I only turn my fogs on during inclement weather.
2) Add you own switch to the alternative #1 above so you have more control for the rear fog in case you like to use the front fog independently.
... of course if you feel adventurous ...
GL!
stick with just wiring a separate button for the rear fogs... it's just plain annoying if you drive with them on all the time.
EDIT: just to clarify, i'm advising against having one button that turns on both front and rear fogs. actually enabling your rear fogs with its own dedicated button is a great mod!
12-06-2011, 04:43 AM
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Aside from the obvious dense fog scenario, which its quite rare where I live, are there other appropriate situations to use rear fogs? I had intended to use them during heavy rain and snow storms where visibility is limited.