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averyocooper · Mar 3rd, 2004, 07:39 PM

(I *think* this may have been posted before but I searched with no sucess)

I just got the rear fog lights I installed activated at the dealer and wanted to see if it was possible to wire the lights to activate when I hit the brakes as well.

To be clear, I would like the lights to activate when:
1- I flip the toggle and activate the rear fogs according to the built in software restrictions (front fogs and parking lights must be on or low beams must be on)
2- I hit the brakes at any time regardless of the toggle status (rear fogs on or not)

Is there a way to do this with a little tinkering?

Thanks in advance,
averyocooper

mikeythemini · Mar 3rd, 2004, 07:49 PM

You just need 4 diodes

averyocooper · Mar 3rd, 2004, 07:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

You just need 4 diodes

any tips or links on the project? thanks!
-a

NEMINI · Mar 3rd, 2004, 08:00 PM

try a search on these forums, its been done and sicussed several times, a search for diode and/or rear fog* should probably do it.

averyocooper · Mar 3rd, 2004, 08:09 PM

I thought the instructions might be different if the fogs are activated. i guess not. thanks.
-averyocooper
http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/48282-rear-fog-lamps-brake-light-mini-one-diesel.html

Mar 3rd, 2004, 07:39 PM	#1
averyocooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: just moved CA -> NY Local Time: 04:31 PM Posts: 234 Offline	Using installed Rear Fog Lights as Fog + Extra Brake Lights. Possible? (I think this may have been posted before but I searched with no sucess) I just got the rear fog lights I installed activated at the dealer and wanted to see if it was possible to wire the lights to activate when I hit the brakes as well. To be clear, I would like the lights to activate when: 1- I flip the toggle and activate the rear fogs according to the built in software restrictions (front fogs and parking lights must be on or low beams must be on) 2- I hit the brakes at any time regardless of the toggle status (rear fogs on or not) Is there a way to do this with a little tinkering? Thanks in advance, averyocooper

Mar 3rd, 2004, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 9,438 Online	You just need 4 diodes Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:31 PM Posts: 7,866 Offline	try a search on these forums, its been done and sicussed several times, a search for diode and/or rear fog* should probably do it. NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

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Mar 3rd, 2004, 07:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
averyocooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: just moved CA -> NY Local Time: 04:31 PM Posts: 234 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini You just need 4 diodes any tips or links on the project? thanks! -a

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averyocooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: just moved CA -> NY Local Time: 04:31 PM Posts: 234 Offline	I thought the instructions might be different if the fogs are activated. i guess not. thanks. -averyocooper http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/48282-rear-fog-lamps-brake-light-mini-one-diesel.html

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