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DISCUSSION => Electrical => Topic started by: Alpine003 on November 13, 2006, 01:38:44 PM

Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: Alpine003 on November 13, 2006, 01:38:44 PM
I tried 2 of the methods that were posted without success. I think our '91's have a different wiring scheme. If no one has done it successfully, maybe it's time to break out the multi-meter and have a go at it.
Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: ak96ss on November 13, 2006, 01:45:50 PM
I have them, they work fine. Don't remember how I did it, but the method came off the internet...  which two methods did you try?
Title: fogs
Post by: FL318is on November 13, 2006, 01:49:39 PM
I think I saw a DIY on E30 or bmwdiy.com.  BUT, the fuse box had different relays.  I recall one was purple so I didn't attempt it.  I would still like to do the conversion if you guys have or will do it.
Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: Alpine003 on November 13, 2006, 02:36:49 PM
Quote from: ak96ss;13694
I have them, they work fine. Don't remember how I did it, but the method came off the internet...  which two methods did you try?


This was one of them but I forgot the other one off the top of my head.

http://e30.bmwdiy.info/indy-fogs/index.html

Both had you tap into the relays.
Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: ak96ss on November 13, 2006, 03:17:22 PM
OK, I'll have to look at my car, 'cause that is not how I did it - I have my fogs with the highs as well as without the headlights at all.

I'll let you know, but it will probably be a few days before I get to it.
Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: Alpine003 on November 13, 2006, 03:27:23 PM
Quote from: ak96ss;13698
OK, I'll have to look at my car, 'cause that is not how I did it - I have my fogs with the highs as well as without the headlights at all.

I'll let you know, but it will probably be a few days before I get to it.


Thanks. It won't be til the weekend til I can do some diagnostics so if you could let us know by then, you'll have saved me the hassle.
Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: redhead on November 14, 2006, 08:14:26 AM
Try this :
http://www.timthurber.com/frontfogs.html (http://www.timthurber.com/frontfogs.html)
Good luck,
Eugene
Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: Alpine003 on November 14, 2006, 11:20:53 AM
Quote from: redhead;13731
Try this :
http://www.timthurber.com/frontfogs.html (http://www.timthurber.com/frontfogs.html)
Good luck,
Eugene


Thanks Eugene and have you tried this method yet?
Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: redhead on November 14, 2006, 04:32:56 PM
Not yet, as soon as I get my lazy ass to do it I will. Tried the other method and it just left my lights on.
Cheers,
E
Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: e9nine on November 14, 2006, 08:52:24 PM
I have always had the modified relay work for me. It did on 2 of my m42s as well as another guy's m42. Excuse the crappy pic - I just took it and I was in a rush. (http://www.r3vlimited.com/gallery/files/7/5/0/3/foggy_mod004.jpg)
Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: ak96ss on November 14, 2006, 11:48:13 PM
Quote from: e9nine;13771
I have always had the modified relay work for me. It did on 2 of my m42s as well as another guy's m42. Excuse the crappy pic - I just took it and I was in a rush.
  • Take the fog relay out
  • Run a wire from prong # 85 to the tab directly infront of it and bend it down as shown in the pic
  • Test it before you solder the wire (excuse my crappy solder - hey it works!!)
  • Plug it back in - Turn the parking lights on & press the fog light switch.
  • Solder the wire upon verifying it works.


I am about 95% sure this is how I did it, and it does work.
Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: Alpine003 on November 15, 2006, 12:12:24 PM
Thanks guys. I will try this. I guess the key is to bend the tab which the other mod writeups I've read don't have you do.
Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: Alpine003 on November 20, 2006, 01:12:24 PM
Thanks guys again. I did this over the weekend and it worked like a charm.
Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: e9nine on November 20, 2006, 11:19:27 PM
No prob dude. Somone make an article or sticky this. I am too lazy :rolleyes:
Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: DZick on November 25, 2006, 05:36:58 PM
That is how i did it and it worked
Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: achtungE30 on December 09, 2006, 05:36:14 PM
What everyone else said!!:D
Title: Anyone have independent foglights?
Post by: Eurospec on December 09, 2006, 09:23:09 PM
achtung, I see lips and stretched tires.... lets see some pics!

Sorry to go off topic btw :)