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10-10-2011, 02:59 PM | #177 | |
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You can look on RealOEM.com Just plug in your car model, build date and then look up the options. You will need to know: Xeons or Halogens Rain sensor(I think all US crs have them) Front fog lights (yes or no) There are like six or seven light switches(that BMW makes for various options/cars)! Plus for 2012 M.Y., they have that chrome accent switch now too. Just go to a local UK dealer and they should be able to hook you up. Btw.. I think the 128i switch costs more than the 135i. I think I paid like 65 euros for mine. I seem to recall some of the 128i switchs were up too 130 euros or so. Just don't be shocked. |
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10-10-2011, 03:02 PM | #178 | |
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Thanks for the heads up. I want to custom fit some front fogs but I want it to be OEM style. But for 65 extra euros ill do the lego mod., Maybe its different here in the UK
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11-13-2011, 03:28 PM | #179 |
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Although I like the chrome ones, the current prices of ~$120+ USD is pretty pricey for rear fogs. I can only think of once or twice a year when I would actually want to use them. I hadn't thought of the use for tailgaters...
The lego/etc mod seems like a good choice, keeping the feature hidden, especially since they are technically not legal in the US (I like how Turner adds the disclaimer "Please note: As this switch enables the rear fog lights, lighting which was not originally included on US specification models, this headlight switch is sold exclusively for OFF ROAD / RACING USE ONLY.") |
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11-22-2011, 07:36 PM | #180 |
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Works well! Thx for the diy guide.
FWIW, my switch had the white piece already in it. I didn't even need the lego pieces to get it to work. Mine is a 2011 Canadian 128i |
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01-23-2012, 06:05 PM | #181 |
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Where can you buy the switch?
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01-26-2012, 09:21 PM | #183 | |
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I will try to do this DIY mod
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02-11-2012, 03:48 PM | #184 |
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Andy can you PM me a price for the euro switch for the 128i. My car is an 08 135i shipped to Guam 96913 USA, Thanks
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03-05-2012, 02:58 AM | #185 |
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I just replaced the switch. The vent fascia was horrible. I didn't even get it off completely. The left side came loose, the right side came loose half way up ad then was stuck, and it was bending at the one stuck point. Very close to breaking. Not pretty. Was still able to access the screws to drop the panel, but the vent fascia isnt' even snapped back in as flush as it was before.
There has to be a better way of taking off that vent fascia. But this is a good clean mod. Now if someone would finally figure out how to wire front fogs to the euro switch for 135's. |
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03-05-2012, 07:39 AM | #186 | |
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I was installing the P3 gauge at the same time as doing the mod, so I followed the directions here: http://www.p3cars.com/guides/135%20Install%20Guide.pdf And the whole vent came out, no risk of breaking the clips on the vent fascia. (I then had to remove the fascia to install the P3 gauge and you really need to have the vent in your hands, not the car, to get access to the sides of the vent to properly release the fascia. I'm not surprised people have trouble just pulling up while the vent remains in the car). |
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03-05-2012, 10:36 AM | #187 | |
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This makes more sense, since just ripping the fascia off doesn't. Removing the whole vent with catches and holes and releases is the way bmw usually does things. |
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06-08-2012, 11:26 AM | #188 |
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Too late to read all the pages...
I broke the driver side vest cover. Do anyone know what is the part number?
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06-03-2013, 12:37 PM | #189 |
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Anyone know if the E90 rear dog control/switch will work in an E82?
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11-21-2013, 02:58 PM | #190 |
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Lol. I ALMOST snapped my vent cover. It's a little stressed but it looks like new still. I have no idea for part numbers because I was looking also. The best I could do is the entire vent for the drivers side for about 40 bucks.
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03-21-2014, 09:20 PM | #191 |
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bump.. my next project.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/61316932797/ES167343/ Dackelone , can you confirm that this part will work for USA 2013 135i's Thanks!
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I activated my rear fog lamps in less than 30 minutes with a razor blade, sawed-off pen barrel, double-sided tape, and a rectangular piece of credit card plastic. My friend's car was newer so he already had the "lego" piece so we just had to cut off the tangs on the button. Why pay for the Euro headlamp switch when you only get an extra "lego" part and the rear fog lamp logo stamped on the button?
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01-30-2015, 09:41 AM | #194 |
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Old Thread, but to update it a little. Some of the posts say you have to have xenon lamps and rain sensor. I've got a 2011 128i (but June 2010 Build Date) with halogens and rain sensor and it was a piece of cake to do this. Bulbs were already in place but not doing much of anything. No need for the lego-fix.
Instructions on page 1 are great for accessing the switch box. Instructions for what to do next are here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=531296 Thx to everyone else from years ago for posting this. |
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02-09-2015, 11:05 AM | #196 |
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I have a 2011 135. Any chance the wiring is there for fog lights? I though off adding LED driving lights for deer without having to flip the high beams all the time.
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10-21-2015, 06:23 PM | #197 |
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FYI for 1 Series owners
You don't need to take the vent trim off to do the light switch. Its much easier if you take the side trim out of the dash, there's also not a risk of breaking anything. Just follow the first couple steps of the P3Cars vent gauge install. PDF: http://p3cars.com/content/pdf/e8x-car.pdf Video: |
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