95wildtt, do you have pics? You have become the guru on this topic! I modified my E92 for euro fogs, but haven't done my E70 yet! I think they are an essential safety feature, particulary since tailgating is like a way of life here, even in low visibility.

And, forgive me if I'm being dense, but I didn't understand what cable I need. Is it a standard one I could pick up at my local auto parts store? You mentioned using the #1 connector from the diagram in the link, but that didn't make sense to me as did not look like a connector. Thx!

I may pick up the part in Europe (I hope I have the right P/N) to save a few bucks. $160+ is a little steep.

DIY for Rear Fogs...
 

Here is a DIY document.
Let me know if I can clarify anyting for you...

Again, this worked for my 2008 X5, so It should work for your also.

Best of Luck,
95wildtt

95wildtt, great work! And fast too! You should post it in the DIY section for all to see. Thanks!

95wildtt, great write up! Thanks for doing this and I expect that I'll be doing this mod to my 11 E70 very soon!

Great post! Ordered up my parts. Going to give this a a go when they come in.
Wish there was DIY area for this.

Parts?
 

Were you able to get the parts, and did you try the modification?

Thanks,
5wildtt

I ordered all my required parts from Euroactive as outlined in the DIY with exception to the 20 gauge wire and heat shrink tubing to protect the connectors. I got those items locally. The parts have arrived in my city but seemed to be lost in the Christmas rush. I hoped to do this as my Christmas break little project. Ill keep posted.

So I decided to tackle the rear fog lights and was able to get them to work. I followed the DIY and took a few pictures through the install.

Also ill add a few photos to show a little more clarification on some parts of the DIY such as the connector ends.

Removal of the vent, trim and light switch was pretty straight forward. I did take a photo to indicate where these 3 tabs were so you don't break them. ( Photo 1 )

Getting the switch out was a little tight. I did end up using a tool to pull it out.

The DIY did confused me a little until I was looking at the connector to the switch and the FRM module. Once you actually look at it does make sense. To remove the latching mechanism there is a small tab which must be released before you can slide the latch off the connector. ( Photo 2, 3 and 4 )

When making my jumper wire I used stranded #20 AWG and used shrink tube with solder built in to make the electrical jumper. I am sure you could use a mechanical crimp style butt splice but the solder one would be pretty much bulletproof. (Photo 5 and 6)

Accessing the FRM module removing and reinstalling the bottom trim I thought was the most difficult part. When removing the trim covering the FRM you must first remove the the first few clips which hold the trim that runs along side of the seat before you can remove the FRM trim. You will have to pull up the trim to release it from the clips. Sometimes these clips may come out and stay attached to the trim and sometimes they separate from the trim. You must free the clip and place it back in the trim before reinstallation. (Photo 7)

Before putting everything back together I did a quick test to make sure everything worked. (Photo 8 and 9 )


I did end up with some extra parts that maybe someone here might need it if they want to try this. I have the following left.

2-Bushing Contacts BMW Part Number : 61130006663 ( I bought 4 only used 2 in the install )
10 ft - #20 AWG Black wire
2 - Heat Shrink/Solder Butt Splices ( Just need a lighter or a torch to solder. No need for a solder gun )

Glad to see it worked...
 

Hi Orientexpress,

Glad to see this worked for you, and the DIY wasn't too bad to follow.
Thanks for adding the photos, I should have taken some when I was doing mine.

Enjoy,
95wildtt

Ordered everything, goingvtobtry this next week.