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Old 11-15-2011, 11:11 AM
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I hope you won't become one of those a..holes that drive with rear fog lights on all the time.
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Old 11-15-2011, 11:31 AM
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No way...
Only wanted them for rainy, foggy or snowy days.
I hate the a**holes that run with them on all of the time.

But that said, I may use them as a brake check for those people who can't stay more than 3 feet from my rear bumper on the highway...
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Very cool. ...adding it to my to-do list!
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In the US/Canada due to the passenger occupancy sensor, this is not possible for the passenger. Grrr!
Speaking of which, has anyone figured out how to change the sensitivity of the sensor in the passenger seat? Mine is all too often set off by a sixpack of beer which causes the passenger seat belt warning to be displayed in addition to that annoying chime.
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Finally got my rear fogs working last night... And FYI, there is NO coding needed.

On my 2008 4.8i, there was no wire installed from the connector (Pin 9) on the back of the light switch to the connector (pin 14) on the left side of Floor Well module behind the hood acess handle. It shows the wire on all of the wiring diagrams that I have seen, but it was not there.

Buy the correct switch, install the wire, and you too will have Rear Fogs on your E70.

Took me about 45 minutes to figure out what to do and to get it done.

I bought my switch here, be sure to order the correct one, for your vehicle options:
EuroActive.com - Buy Genuine BMW & Land Rover Parts and Accessories Online

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Great work. Will the switch work on a 2007 e70?
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Should...
The switch should work on a 2007 E70, again be sure to order the one that covers your options for HUD, Xenons and Rain Sensor...

Here is the URL to the European Parts page which lists all E70s:
Control element light BMW X5 E70, X5 4.8i (N62N)

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Pretty much the identical situation on my E61. Position 9 on the headlight switch wiring harness is empty. Can't activate my rear fogs with the switch but was able to code for them to operate with the other welcome lights! Want to wire up the switch to the LCM for full functionality but not sure what type of connectors I need. Is there a BMW part number?
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Old 11-20-2011, 11:13 AM
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Need a Femal Connector on each end...
I used some parts that I had laying around, but I think you could buy a pair of these (#1), put them on each end of a wire and push them into the empty spot on your connectors. You would need to measure which ones you needed.

Various parts, wiring harness repair BMW X5 E70, X5 4.8i (N62N)

Look at the other holes that have a wire in them, you want to duplicate that with the correct size part #1.

You could proabbly also buy something at Radio Shack and do the same thing.

Hope this helps.
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Carbon Fiber: Int Trim, Nav Surround, Grill, Cluster Trim, Shifter & Eyelids
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Great, thanks for the info.
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Awesome work!

Could you clarify a little which connectors were missing and where to connect them. Im looking to do this with my 2011 X5. It was so easy with my E92.

Edit:Just seen you updated thanks for the info!


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Finally got my rear fogs working last night... And FYI, there is NO coding needed.

On my 2008 4.8i, there was no wire installed from the connector (Pin 9) on the back of the light switch to the connector (pin 14) on the left side of Floor Well module behind the hood acess handle. It shows the wire on all of the wiring diagrams that I have seen, but it was not there.

Buy the correct switch, install the wire, and you too will have Rear Fogs on your E70.

Took me about 45 minutes to figure out what to do and to get it done.

I bought my switch here, be sure to order the correct one, for your vehicle options:
EuroActive.com - Buy Genuine BMW & Land Rover Parts and Accessories Online

Enjoy,
95wildtt
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