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      01-16-2012, 07:52 PM   #1
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FREE activation of rear fogs

yes I know somewhere on this site there is a DIY on activating your rear fogs... and one post I saw was REALLY clever using a Lego and some other sort of part .. so when I saw that post it inspired me to get a looksee.. so I took the light switch apart and realized it can be done using all stock parts in the same setup without adding anything. and can be completed in about 5 mins .. I\'m not sure if any of you are
interested but if a few are I would be glad to do a quick write up on it.
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      01-16-2012, 08:11 PM   #2
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Don't do this, Audi/Jaguars are so annoying. We don't have autobahns here, DOT should ban fogs front and rear. Really annoying.
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Don't do this, Audi/Jaguars are so annoying. We don't have autobahns here, DOT should ban fogs front and rear. Really annoying.
As long as they used when there is fog i see no issue.
To the op, on lci models i believe the switch is already there you just need break the tabs.
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      01-16-2012, 08:30 PM   #4
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I don't see why they should be banned. it's the people that drive with them on 24/7 that are the annoying ones. if there is very dense fog....or snow it is a nice safety feature. and front fogs? how are those annoying they are aimed at the ground more of less .. they don't do a whole lot
but still just saying
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yes I know somewhere on this site there is a DIY on activating your rear fogs... and one post I saw was REALLY clever using a Lego and some other sort of part .. so when I saw that post it inspired me to get a looksee.. so I took the light switch apart and realized it can be done using all stock parts in the same setup without adding anything. and can be completed in about 5 mins .. I\'m not sure if any of you are
interested but if a few are I would be glad to do a quick write up on it.
I am certainly interested.....start typing!!
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      01-16-2012, 09:21 PM   #6
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I am certainly interested.....start typing!!
+1 even though I did that already, but still interested
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There's already a lot of DIY's on here if you search....it isn't hard to take the trim off, remove the switch and open it and remove the tabs.

I am just ordering one because I want the fog light emblem on my switch lol
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Don't do this, Audi/Jaguars are so annoying. We don't have autobahns here, DOT should ban fogs front and rear. Really annoying.
I love my rear fogs in inclement weather, no one tailgates me. or when someone does, i can turn them on. and if someone highbeams me, i can flash them back. its great, i love them. besides adding extra light in the rear and all that good stuff

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As long as they used when there is fog i see no issue.
To the op, on lci models i believe the switch is already there you just need break the tabs.
Yes OP, i see you have an 11' therefore, LCI, just break tabs.
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      01-16-2012, 09:30 PM   #10
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i used them a lot during heavy rain when I had my benz. Came in handy quite a bit if you ask me.
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Please write-up!
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      01-16-2012, 09:38 PM   #12
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so lemme get this straight. by breaking the tab on the e92 xi LCI. I can be a contributing member to society with good intentions while using rear fogs?
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      01-16-2012, 09:56 PM   #13
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I'm thinking about doing the mod one day when I'm bored. I think it may be useful for when I'm sitting a stoplight when in neutral if the road is flat, 6 speed here. Sometimes I just don't want to sit there on the brakes. Rather put the fogs on and make people think the third brake light is broken.
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Please write-up!

Why does the OP need to do a write up when there was one done?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=Rear+Fogs
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      01-16-2012, 10:11 PM   #15
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There's also this http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=379152
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i've never seen another BMW with rear fogs. therefore BMW don't do it unless the driver knows what they're doing...unlike MB, Audi and Jag
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yes I understand there are already write ups but I guess the point I tried to make was I had a write up that took less than 5 mins and didn't change anything visually (good for those of you who lease) so if you simply wanted the fogs active without going through a huge project or anything you could. anyway if anyone still wants it I'll write it up. if you already know how to do it then why are you in this thread lol
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yes I understand there are already write ups but I guess the point I tried to make was I had a write up that took less than 5 mins and didn't change anything visually (good for those of you who lease) so if you simply wanted the fogs active without going through a huge project or anything you could. anyway if anyone still wants it I'll write it up. if you already know how to do it then why are you in this thread lol
I already have the lego mod but i am still curious as to how this is any different
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some years have the plunger already installed, but still locked out.
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Yes OP, i see you have an 11' therefore, LCI, just break tabs.

Can you please explain? I looked at the DIY but apparently have some reading comprehension issues.
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Completed this mod on my 2011 328, rear fogs do not work, switch is fine and dash rear fog light lights up.

And I agree with others here, this is old news,
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Completed this mod on my 2011 328, rear fogs do not work, switch is fine and dash rear fog light lights up.

And I agree with others here, this is old news,
But why wouldn't the rear fogs work if the light on the dash comes up?

Also, would it be different with the E92?
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