DIY-Rear fog light modification

fhinfo · 10-12-2011, 03:03 AM

Hello everyone!

I got the brand new F10 but I am kind of sick with no rear fog light in my car. I believe most of European cars are equipped rear fog lights. BMW does that, too. However, for the US market, Most of them delete rear fog light for some reasons. Even though the rear fog light is pre-installed already.

So, for the current F10 in the US, the light control panel should look like this

I did so many researches on the internet globally and finally I found this used part from UK.
Then I got it today and swapped the original one. After the easy modification, the control panel looks like this.

On the dashboard, when I turn on the rear fog light, it will show the indicator that I never see before, which is the rear fog light

And, you can definitely see the "light" on the back!

I think this is a easy modification cause it is not programming required, just plug and play! Hope this is helpful for everyone!

EV0LVE · 10-12-2011, 11:16 AM

did you remember getting the part number for the new switches?

LACSTER · 10-12-2011, 12:36 PM

Part number please..........

Jim_in_Calgary · 10-12-2011, 01:32 PM

Great DIY. Thanks for posting it.

Are you saying that everything was pre-installed (less the switch), including even the bulbs?

fhinfo · 10-12-2011, 07:18 PM

The part number is "61319192744".

Again, this is NOT the part for the US market so it is not possible be found in the dealer's computer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim_in_Calgary

Great DIY. Thanks for posting it.

Are you saying that everything was pre-installed (less the switch), including even the bulbs?

Yes! everything is pre-installed but just the switch!

ImSW1 · 10-14-2011, 04:18 AM

Thanks fhinfo the the great write-up. I'm definitely doing the mod to my F10.
I took the part number down to my local BMW dealer today. The switch runs 68 Euro before VAT, new straight from BMW. I thought the switch would be a lot more expensive. He looked it up in the computer and it's definitely the right switch. Mine should arrive Tuesday or Wednesday next week.

I'd head up a group buy, but I'm leaving to return to the US at the end of this month. I may bring a couple back with me. I haven't decided and if I do, I'll just post them in the "For Sale" at my cost.

Sean

skoTner · 10-14-2011, 04:24 AM

On Audis one can program the rear foglight to light up along with the brake lights when you brake (as an additional brakelight). This should be possible to program on the F10/F11 as well?

SchlauCow · 10-15-2011, 12:15 AM

Interesting. I always thought the rear fog light was only supposed to be on the driver side? I've always seen them like that in Europe and from a few Euro cars here in the US...

bobblehead · 10-16-2011, 06:57 AM

Here is a pic on the F07

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=514938

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...75&hg=61&fg=35

Farhan · 11-06-2011, 12:40 PM

Just ordered the switch from ECS tuning. They'll have it by the 23rd & then ship out. Seems like a nice & easy mod.

Grizzles · 11-06-2011, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farhan

Just pre-ordered the switch from ECS tuning. They'll have it by the 23rd & then ship out. Seems like a nice & easy mod.

$119 on backorder ECS

Farhan · 11-06-2011, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizzles

$119 on backorder ECS

+1 ^

fhinfo · 11-07-2011, 06:20 PM

Here is the video to show how to remove the panel. I shot the video by my self. Sorry about my poor English Speaking

Farhan · 11-07-2011, 06:40 PM

Thank you fhinfo for the video

It certainly makes it a lot easier to do the DIY. BTW your English is pretty good as I had no problem in understanding your demo.

bobblehead · 11-07-2011, 07:13 PM

Well done. We appreciate your instructional video.

BD997 · 11-09-2011, 05:53 PM

Anyone got pricing on the new euro switch??

LACSTER · 11-09-2011, 08:00 PM

fhinfo, What's the green led and module next it in your car for?

LACSTER · 11-10-2011, 07:19 PM

Awesome just installed it and took about 5 minutes total.

We have rain in the forecast tomorrow in Socal

alextremo · 11-10-2011, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LACSTER

Awesome just installed it and took about 5 minutes total.

We have rain in the forecast tomorrow in Socal

Yep, just did mine too. 5 mins including testing!

kyheang12 · 11-10-2011, 10:51 PM

Same here. 5 mins max =D

fhinfo · 11-11-2011, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LACSTER

fhinfo, What's the green led and module next it in your car for?

The one which has green light is Escort 9500ix indicator and the one next to it is laser jammer control module.

Keyinhand · 11-13-2011, 06:19 PM

Great DIY video - my switch is on backorder from ECS like a few others here as well…thanks for the tip!

I noticed the switch you put in had the Euro headlight dipping dial on it - no errors or issues with that on a US spec car?

10-12-2011, 03:03 AM	#1
fhinfo Enlisted Member Drives: F10 535xi Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Seattle, WA (Current) Posts: 41 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 535i xDrive [5.00]	DIY-Rear fog light modification Hello everyone! I got the brand new F10 but I am kind of sick with no rear fog light in my car. I believe most of European cars are equipped rear fog lights. BMW does that, too. However, for the US market, Most of them delete rear fog light for some reasons. Even though the rear fog light is pre-installed already. So, for the current F10 in the US, the light control panel should look like this I did so many researches on the internet globally and finally I found this used part from UK. Then I got it today and swapped the original one. After the easy modification, the control panel looks like this. On the dashboard, when I turn on the rear fog light, it will show the indicator that I never see before, which is the rear fog light And, you can definitely see the "light" on the back! I think this is a easy modification cause it is not programming required, just plug and play! Hope this is helpful for everyone!
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10-12-2011, 01:32 PM	#4
Jim_in_Calgary Private First Class Drives: 2011 535xi MSport - TiAg Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 101 iTrader: (0)	Great DIY. Thanks for posting it. Are you saying that everything was pre-installed (less the switch), including even the bulbs? __________________ 08 BMW K1200S / 2002 330ci Sport (sold) / 1989 635csi (sold) 07.5 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax LMM 09 Honda Odyssey EX-L '75 Ford - Early Bronco

10-14-2011, 04:18 AM	#6
ImSW1 Private Drives: F10 528i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 91 iTrader: (3)	Rear fog light modification Thanks fhinfo the the great write-up. I'm definitely doing the mod to my F10. I took the part number down to my local BMW dealer today. The switch runs 68 Euro before VAT, new straight from BMW. I thought the switch would be a lot more expensive. He looked it up in the computer and it's definitely the right switch. Mine should arrive Tuesday or Wednesday next week. I'd head up a group buy, but I'm leaving to return to the US at the end of this month. I may bring a couple back with me. I haven't decided and if I do, I'll just post them in the "For Sale" at my cost. Sean

10-14-2011, 04:24 AM	#7
skoTner the Viking Drives: 07 Range Rover Sport Stormer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 61 iTrader: (0)	On Audis one can program the rear foglight to light up along with the brake lights when you brake (as an additional brakelight). This should be possible to program on the F10/F11 as well? __________________ 2007 Range Rover Sport HST Stormer Coming: 2012 BMW 520Da AW M-sport

10-15-2011, 12:15 AM	#8
SchlauCow ****** Drives: Honda M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Radiance Posts: 331 iTrader: (4)	Interesting. I always thought the rear fog light was only supposed to be on the driver side? I've always seen them like that in Europe and from a few Euro cars here in the US... __________________ You will never be as complex as the strand of hair sitting on top of your head.

10-12-2011, 11:16 AM	#2
EV0LVE Lieutenant Drives: F10 535i SG Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 592 iTrader: (0)	did you remember getting the part number for the new switches?

10-12-2011, 12:36 PM	#3
LACSTER Major General Drives: AW F10 & E93 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 6,488 iTrader: (57)	Part number please..........

10-16-2011, 06:57 AM	#9
bobblehead Colonel Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On Posts: 2,540 iTrader: (0)	Here is a pic on the F07 http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=514938 http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...75&hg=61&fg=35

11-06-2011, 12:40 PM	#10
Farhan Private First Class Drives: F10 XI M Sport + E93 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Killarney, MB Posts: 137 iTrader: (0)	Just ordered the switch from ECS tuning. They'll have it by the 23rd & then ship out. Seems like a nice & easy mod. Last edited by Farhan; 11-06-2011 at 11:28 PM.

11-07-2011, 06:20 PM	#13
fhinfo Enlisted Member Drives: F10 535xi Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Seattle, WA (Current) Posts: 41 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 535i xDrive [5.00]	Here is the video to show how to remove the panel. I shot the video by my self. Sorry about my poor English Speaking

11-07-2011, 06:40 PM	#14
Farhan Private First Class Drives: F10 XI M Sport + E93 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Killarney, MB Posts: 137 iTrader: (0)	Thank you fhinfo for the video It certainly makes it a lot easier to do the DIY. BTW your English is pretty good as I had no problem in understanding your demo.

11-07-2011, 07:13 PM	#15
bobblehead Colonel Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On Posts: 2,540 iTrader: (0)	Well done. We appreciate your instructional video.

11-09-2011, 05:53 PM	#16
BD997 Private First Class Drives: 2011 Alpine White 550i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 188 iTrader: (0)	Anyone got pricing on the new euro switch?? __________________ 2011 550xi M-Sport (Alpine White)

11-09-2011, 08:00 PM	#17
LACSTER Major General Drives: AW F10 & E93 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 6,488 iTrader: (57)	fhinfo, What's the green led and module next it in your car for?

11-10-2011, 07:19 PM	#18
LACSTER Major General Drives: AW F10 & E93 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 6,488 iTrader: (57)	Awesome just installed it and took about 5 minutes total. We have rain in the forecast tomorrow in Socal

11-10-2011, 10:51 PM	#20
kyheang12 First Lieutenant Drives: F10 535I Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Socal Posts: 306 iTrader: (3)	Same here. 5 mins max =D

11-13-2011, 06:19 PM	#22
Keyinhand New Member Drives: F10 528i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Benelux Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Great DIY video - my switch is on backorder from ECS like a few others here as well…thanks for the tip! I noticed the switch you put in had the Euro headlight dipping dial on it - no errors or issues with that on a US spec car?

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