▀▄ eas | DIY: Rear Foglamp Mod

[tom @ eas]

Good catch! Edited OP, thanks.

[NorCal f80]

I just want to stab the tail lights of the cars I see with rear fogs on. UGGGGGGGGGGGGH

[nene]

Originally Posted by 0-100 ninja real quick

I just want to stab the tail lights of the cars I see with rear fogs on. UGGGGGGGGGGGGH

You should probably stay away from sharp objects then...You may hurt yourself!
I doubt I'll ever use this feature. Just could not resist this DIY.

[gtrsam]

edit nm worked

[Chan]

Originally Posted by nene

Took a couple of snaps to post here, in case my details sounded confusing. Nevertheless, Tom's snaps from the original mod were extremely useful in getting this mod completed, and giving me the idea to try to pry the buttons off without having to remove the vent.

One thing I also found was a small mistake in the coding Tom. You have it showing both left hand side entries. Here is the correction:
REM -> 3063 -> Mapping_Nebelschlussl_L_output (Value = nsl_l)
REM -> 3063 -> Mapping_Nebelschlussl_R_output (Value = nsl_r)

This little trick worked perfectly. Thanks for sharing and thanks EAS for starting this thread!

[Mr. Hankey]

Thanks for the tip as well Tom.

Even if you don't use the rear fogs as "fogs" I found they provide quite a bit of extra light when backing up at night....about 5 times as much as the regular backup lights.

[gtrsam]

Added a sticker to mine

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by gtrsam

Added a sticker to mine

Fixed:



Turned out pretty good!

[vstM3]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Fixed:



Turned out pretty good!

Where did you get the sticker?

[gtrsam]

thanks tom!

I made the sticker. I do vinyl cutting for a living. I was actually thinking cutting a stencil then painting it on with a touch up pen but this ended up working just fine.

[vstM3]

Originally Posted by gtrsam

thanks tom!

I made the sticker. I do vinyl cutting for a living. I was actually thinking cutting a stencil then painting it on with a touch up pen but this ended up working just fine.

Send one to me

[E92FI]

How's everyone coding this from home?

[gtrsam]

Originally Posted by E92FI

How's everyone coding this from home?

coding cable $20 and free software

[E92FI]

Originally Posted by gtrsam

coding cable $20 and free software

Any links that would help?
Thanks

[gtrsam]

Originally Posted by E92FI

Any links that would help?
Thanks

got mine off eBay. search f80 coding cable. It's the first one that shows up. it's the red enet obd2 cable

the seller will also provide links and instructions for the software

[mdrobc13]

Originally Posted by Chan

This little trick worked perfectly. Thanks for sharing and thanks EAS for starting this thread!

Me too..used the painters tape on a knife edge and it popped out easily also. Question. Does the button push in and stay detented or is it a push and then return back to normal position? Mine moves easily enough after removing the tabs and was easily reinstalled.

Now to figure out the coding part. That has given me a bit of confusion this afternoon. Is there a coding for beginner's guide or something that explains step by step how to move thru the E-Sys menus.

[E92FI]

Originally Posted by gtrsam

got mine off eBay. search f80 coding cable. It's the first one that shows up. it's the red enet obd2 cable

the seller will also provide links and instructions for the software

Awesome thanks

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by nene

Took a couple of snaps to post here, in case my details sounded confusing. Nevertheless, Tom's snaps from the original mod were extremely useful in getting this mod completed, and giving me the idea to try to pry the buttons off without having to remove the vent.

One thing I also found was a small mistake in the coding Tom. You have it showing both left hand side entries. Here is the correction:
REM -> 3063 -> Mapping_Nebelschlussl_L_output (Value = nsl_l)
REM -> 3063 -> Mapping_Nebelschlussl_R_output (Value = nsl_r)

Your trick worked like a charm. Took me less than 5 minutes to get the whole thing done.

Now I just need my coding cable to get here to complete the job

[nene]

I bought the cable from a forum member which was also available on eBay. It came with instructions on how to install the software and run it.

I used a PDF I found on the internet on how to do your first coding mod to get my feet wet and comfortable to proceed with others I eventually found available.
First Coding Instructions

[FandIGuy]

I performed this mod on my E92 and loved the safety benefits it offered. With the rear fogs illuminated, I would always feel much safer when driving in heavy rain storms or across foggy bridges like we have in my city.

With the E9X you could purchase the OEM rear fog button to give the mod a factory appearance.

Does anyone know if the F30 headlight switch is swappable with our cars? I couldn't imagine it being incompatible so I did a Google search for "F30 rear fog switch" and found this...



http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2771030/?...7lZBoCHJvw_wcB

Now if we could buy JUST the button cover then we're in business.

[vstM3]

I must have coded some other place these settings, because in REM the settings were already active. And now, headlight and taillights are on all the tine when the switch is on auto. :

[Warranty P]

Originally Posted by gtrsam

Added a sticker to mine

Your sticker is facing the opposite way, it indicates front fog lights right now.