Rear Fog Conversion - Page 2 - XBimmers

singh073 · 10-25-2012, 08:23 AM

Ok, so I installed my Rear Fog Switch today bought from ECS Tuning. I see the Dash Light go on for the rear fog, but I see no difference in the lighting on the rear of the vehicle. Am I missing something? BTW its a 2013 35i M-Sport

dandanio · 10-25-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by singh073

Ok, so I installed my Rear Fog Switch today bought from ECS Tuning. I see the Dash Light go on for the rear fog, but I see no difference in the lighting on the rear of the vehicle. Am I missing something? BTW its a 2013 35i M-Sport

Take a look at my videos:
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=611376

todd hollander · 10-27-2012, 07:05 AM

Much safer in heavy rain and fog, the following vehicles can see you way more easily.

daveycrocket · 01-22-2013, 08:36 PM

I purchased my Euro switch from ECS Tuning last week and received it today. Installed in less than 5 minutes. As expected it's working but why are the bulbs already installed for a feature that didn't have a switch? Are those also used for hard braking lighting?

dandanio · 01-22-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by daveycrocket

I purchased my Euro switch from ECS Tuning last week and received it today. Installed in less than 5 minutes. As expected it's working [...]

Congrats!

[staples gadget voice] That was easy! [/staples gadget voice]

[quote=daveycrocket;13354634why are the bulbs already installed for a feature that didn't have a switch?[/QUOTE]
Because it is actually cheaper by a few percent to have one type of assembly to be installed in all X3s.

[quote=daveycrocket;13354634Are those also used for hard braking lighting?[/QUOTE]
Nope, hard breaking by default is not configured afaik. I might be wrong, but you might need to do some coding to enable this feature. I also am not sure if they are used or not, because whenever I break hard, I am on the wrong side of the rear hatch!

dandanio · 01-22-2013, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveycrocket

I purchased my Euro switch from ECS Tuning last week and received it today. Installed in less than 5 minutes. As expected it's working [...]

Congrats!

[staples gadget voice] That was easy! [/staples gadget voice]

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveycrocket

why are the bulbs already installed for a feature that didn't have a switch?

Because it is actually cheaper by a few percent to have one type of assembly to be installed in all X3s.

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveycrocket

Are those also used for hard braking lighting?

Nope, hard breaking by default is not configured afaik. I might be wrong, but you might need to do some coding to enable this feature. I also am not sure if they are used or not, because whenever I break hard, I am on the wrong side of the rear hatch!

PeteX3MWhite · 01-24-2013, 12:25 PM

I really want to get this, before I order I have a question - the rear fog lights that illuminate with the switch - are they just bright red , or are they orange (like the hazard lights just being on all the time)? I can't tell from the pictures / video.

Thanks

dandanio · 01-24-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteX3MWhite

are they just bright red , or are they orange

Very bright red.

Franck_Qc · 01-25-2013, 06:23 AM

Rear fog lights on here (my X3)

Razel · 01-28-2013, 08:55 PM

Mine are accessible now. ECS tuning about a year ago. Secondary benefit is that it seems to be a deterrent to folks that like to get up and personal from behind at highway speeds.

Hoppyjr · 02-08-2013, 04:42 PM

We put one in Dad's X3 about eight months ago...works great!

kmarei · 02-10-2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MattUK

So do you guys in the USA still not get fog lights like Europe? Whats the reason?

Same reason we don't get pretty much everything else
BMW is scared of the sue-happy Americans
Because some dumbass will claim his hand got burnt and sue BMW for 100 million dollars
Problem now is unless everything has a warning, people here assume its safe
So you have effectively dumbed down the population
As surprising as that may sound

pmacd55 · 02-11-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Razel

Mine are accessible now. ECS tuning about a year ago. Secondary benefit is that it seems to be a deterrent to folks that like to get up and personal from behind at highway speeds.

How hard is it to remove the trim ? Is the one of their "tool kits" required ?

Marathon Man · 02-11-2013, 05:47 PM

You remove the trim and switch assembly by just pulling it out. I just used my fingers, following the instructions dandanio provided.

pmacd55 · 02-11-2013, 07:30 PM

Awesome, thanks.

Chitown-Irish · 02-12-2013, 08:06 AM

I've done it as well. Easey Peasey. 5 minutes if you have the right Torx screwdriver. Bought the switch from ECS Tuning. Found it easy to remove the trim piece starting with edge nearest the steering wheel. Just used my fingers to pry it loose.

Leighton · 02-12-2013, 08:33 AM

I also shortly after Dandanio showed the way about a year ago

BMWZ4 · 02-12-2013, 09:04 AM

I would love to do this as well. Would it be compatible with my X3? How can I verify before ordering the unit?

Dave

Chitown-Irish · 02-13-2013, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

I would love to do this as well. Would it be compatible with my X3? How can I verify before ordering the unit?

Dave

I have a 2011 and it should work for yours but I thought Canadian vehicles had the rear fog light? If you purchase the switch through ECS and it doesn't work out they will take it back.

BMWZ4 · 02-13-2013, 08:36 AM

Thanks for the added info; actually not sure about Canadian versions in general, but mine definitely didn't come with this option and I don't recall seeing on the options list when I placed the order (Jan 2011).

Good to know that they'll take the unit back if it doesn't work though.

Dave

BMWZ4 · 02-16-2013, 10:45 AM

Got my order from ECS yesterday and installed this morning. Took a few minutes to install and works like a charm. Will come in handy on some parts of the highway on the way up to the cottage!

Dave

raleedy · 02-16-2013, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattUK

So do you guys in the USA still not get fog lights like Europe? Whats the reason?

We use lawyers instead.

10-27-2012, 07:05 AM	#25
todd hollander Registered Drives: X3 2.8 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Emmaus, PA Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Me Too Much safer in heavy rain and fog, the following vehicles can see you way more easily.

01-22-2013, 08:36 PM	#26
daveycrocket Enlisted Member Drives: '13 X3 28i MSport Cbn Blk/Oys Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	I purchased my Euro switch from ECS Tuning last week and received it today. Installed in less than 5 minutes. As expected it's working but why are the bulbs already installed for a feature that didn't have a switch? Are those also used for hard braking lighting? __________________ '13 X3 28i M Sport Carbon Black Metallic w/Oyster Nevada

01-25-2013, 06:23 AM	#31
Franck_Qc Private First Class Drives: 2011 BMW X3 (F25) xDrive 28i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Québec city (Canada) Posts: 146 iTrader: (0)	Rear fog lights on here (my X3) __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/2011_bmw_x3/ http://www.pbase.com/fdionne/ Last edited by Franck_Qc; 01-25-2013 at 07:13 AM.

01-28-2013, 08:55 PM	#32
Razel Rider and driver Drives: 2011 Black X35i Rides: K1300GT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fremont, CA. Posts: 252 iTrader: (0)	Mine are accessible now. ECS tuning about a year ago. Secondary benefit is that it seems to be a deterrent to folks that like to get up and personal from behind at highway speeds. __________________ 2011 X3 35i Black Saphire - Nevada Mojave - Y Spoke 308 - Premium Sound - Navigation I work for Keyser Söze

02-12-2013, 08:06 AM	#38
Chitown-Irish Second Lieutenant Drives: 11 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orland Park, IL Posts: 288 iTrader: (0)	I've done it as well. Easey Peasey. 5 minutes if you have the right Torx screwdriver. Bought the switch from ECS Tuning. Found it easy to remove the trim piece starting with edge nearest the steering wheel. Just used my fingers to pry it loose. __________________ 2011 X3 xDrive35i F25 (CPO) Space Grey/Black Leather, Packages: Premium, Cold Weather, BMW Apps, Sirius and Technology. BMW CCA Member (WindyCity Chapter). Former cars: 06 750i E65 (CPO) 07 E90 335i (bought used but had problematic iDrive so sold it to get 7-series)

10-25-2012, 08:23 AM	#23
singh073 Registered Drives: 2013 X3 xDrive 35i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: United States Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Ok, so I installed my Rear Fog Switch today bought from ECS Tuning. I see the Dash Light go on for the rear fog, but I see no difference in the lighting on the rear of the vehicle. Am I missing something? BTW its a 2013 35i M-Sport

01-24-2013, 12:25 PM	#29
PeteX3MWhite New Member Drives: 2013 X3 35 M SPort Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	I really want to get this, before I order I have a question - the rear fog lights that illuminate with the switch - are they just bright red , or are they orange (like the hazard lights just being on all the time)? I can't tell from the pictures / video. Thanks

02-08-2013, 04:42 PM	#33
Hoppyjr Private First Class Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 120 iTrader: (5)	We put one in Dad's X3 about eight months ago...works great!

02-11-2013, 05:47 PM	#36
Marathon Man New Member Drives: 2013 X3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	You remove the trim and switch assembly by just pulling it out. I just used my fingers, following the instructions dandanio provided.

02-11-2013, 07:30 PM	#37
pmacd55 Private First Class Drives: 2013 F25 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NH Posts: 103 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X3 [0.00] 2011 328 xi [0.00]	Awesome, thanks.

02-12-2013, 08:33 AM	#39
Leighton Enlisted Member Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	I also shortly after Dandanio showed the way about a year ago

02-12-2013, 09:04 AM	#40
BMWZ4 Lieutenant Drives: '11 Z4 30i & '11 X3 x28i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	I would love to do this as well. Would it be compatible with my X3? How can I verify before ordering the unit? Dave __________________ 2011 Z4 sDrive 30i; Space Grey, Coral Red Kansas, 6MT; Fully optioned & 2011 28i X3 Loaded

02-13-2013, 08:36 AM	#42
BMWZ4 Lieutenant Drives: '11 Z4 30i & '11 X3 x28i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the added info; actually not sure about Canadian versions in general, but mine definitely didn't come with this option and I don't recall seeing on the options list when I placed the order (Jan 2011). Good to know that they'll take the unit back if it doesn't work though. Dave __________________ 2011 Z4 sDrive 30i; Space Grey, Coral Red Kansas, 6MT; Fully optioned & 2011 28i X3 Loaded

02-16-2013, 10:45 AM	#43
BMWZ4 Lieutenant Drives: '11 Z4 30i & '11 X3 x28i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	Got my order from ECS yesterday and installed this morning. Took a few minutes to install and works like a charm. Will come in handy on some parts of the highway on the way up to the cottage! Dave __________________ 2011 Z4 sDrive 30i; Space Grey, Coral Red Kansas, 6MT; Fully optioned & 2011 28i X3 Loaded

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