Author Topic: Anyone have independent foglights? (Read 6042 times)

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.

ak96ss · « **Reply #1 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?

FL318is · « **Reply #2 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.

Alpine003 · « **Reply #3 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.

ak96ss · « **Reply #4 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.

Alpine003 · « **Reply #5 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.

redhead · « **Reply #6 on:** November 14, 2006, 08:14:26 AM »

Try this :
http://www.timthurber.com/frontfogs.html
Good luck,
Eugene

Alpine003 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 14, 2006, 11:20:53 AM »

Quote from: redhead;13731

Try this :
http://www.timthurber.com/frontfogs.html
Good luck,
Eugene

Thanks Eugene and have you tried this method yet?

redhead · « **Reply #8 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

e9nine · « **Reply #9 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.

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.

ak96ss · « **Reply #10 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.

Alpine003 · « **Reply #11 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.

Alpine003 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 20, 2006, 01:12:24 PM »

Thanks guys again. I did this over the weekend and it worked like a charm.

e9nine · « **Reply #13 on:** November 20, 2006, 11:19:27 PM »

No prob dude. Somone make an article or sticky this. I am too lazy :rolleyes:

DZick · « **Reply #14 on:** November 25, 2006, 05:36:58 PM »

That is how i did it and it worked