Anyone have independent foglights?

[Alpine003]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Alpine003]

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

Thanks Eugene and have you tried this method yet?

[redhead]

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]

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.http://www.r3vlimited.com/gallery/files/7/5/0/3/foggy_mod004.jpg

[ak96ss]

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]

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]

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

[e9nine]

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

[DZick]

That is how i did it and it worked

[achtungE30]

What everyone else said!!:D

[Eurospec]

achtung, I see lips and stretched tires.... lets see some pics!

Sorry to go off topic btw :)