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Mister_S · Mar 18th, 2003, 08:07 AM

In the midst of the dizzying three hour marathon it takes to read all of the posts on MINI2 and MCO regarding activating the MINI's rear fogs, I recall reading that someone had convinced their Motoring Assistant to add a request to their US spec order, asking to add/activate the rear fog lights.

Is that individual still out there? What happened? It has been a while, and now I am trying the same thing. I was wondering if anyone had any luck with this, or had any suggestions for trying to proceed with it? My MA is game to try, but we both are looking for any help from others that have tried it.

Thanks in advance,

James

PS: If you are not familiar with this topic, the MINI has all the wiring and hardware for the rear fogs except one toggle and a computer code. MINI USA won't give up the code. Please read the posts on MINI2 and MCO; just do a search for "rear fog". And search for "rear fog petition" to find and sign the online petition to MINI USA, asking them to provide the info we need to activate the rear fogs.

grumpy07470 · Mar 18th, 2003, 08:18 AM

I am that person! No I did not get the rear fogs. They are not now, nor will they be available in the near feature. I am going to make the rear fog, part of the brake light.

ram_one · Mar 18th, 2003, 10:25 AM

I, for one, prefer to use those extra lights as brake lights. It feels comforting knowing that every time I step on the brake, those extra lights are illuminated.
It's also nice to see the drivers' faces behind you lit up in red.

MiniMan7 · Mar 18th, 2003, 05:05 PM

What part of the rear lights were actually meant to be used for the rear fog lights? Anyone got a pic?

Paul · Mar 18th, 2003, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniMan7
What part of the rear lights were actually meant to be used for the rear fog lights? Anyone got a pic?

Check the FAQ, it shows where they are.

Did you not see them 'in action' in Italy?

Mister_S · Mar 19th, 2003, 07:39 AM

Thank you all for your replies. Sorry the ordering didn't work out. Looks like I will have to tackle this one on my own.

Your points about the extra brake lights are well taken. I can see the benefits in both, proper rear fog lights and the additional brake lights. Starts me to thinking perhaps I can design a little relay circuit that would make them illuminate with the brake lights AND illuminate with the front fogs.

Thanks again to all.

Cheers,

James

MiniMan7 · Mar 19th, 2003, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul Mullett
Check the FAQ, it shows where they are.

Did you not see them 'in action' in Italy?

Can't say that I did.

Mar 18th, 2003, 08:07 AM	#1
Mister_S MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Local Time: 09:04 PM Posts: 7 Offline	Rear Fogs ordered in US?? In the midst of the dizzying three hour marathon it takes to read all of the posts on MINI2 and MCO regarding activating the MINI's rear fogs, I recall reading that someone had convinced their Motoring Assistant to add a request to their US spec order, asking to add/activate the rear fog lights. Is that individual still out there? What happened? It has been a while, and now I am trying the same thing. I was wondering if anyone had any luck with this, or had any suggestions for trying to proceed with it? My MA is game to try, but we both are looking for any help from others that have tried it. Thanks in advance, James PS: If you are not familiar with this topic, the MINI has all the wiring and hardware for the rear fogs except one toggle and a computer code. MINI USA won't give up the code. Please read the posts on MINI2 and MCO; just do a search for "rear fog". And search for "rear fog petition" to find and sign the online petition to MINI USA, asking them to provide the info we need to activate the rear fogs.

Mar 18th, 2003, 10:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
ram_one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: new jersey Local Time: 10:04 PM Posts: 134 Offline	I, for one, prefer to use those extra lights as brake lights. It feels comforting knowing that every time I step on the brake, those extra lights are illuminated. It's also nice to see the drivers' faces behind you lit up in red. '03 MCS - LY/W "Fried Egg"

Mar 18th, 2003, 05:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 11:04 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	What part of the rear lights were actually meant to be used for the rear fog lights? Anyone got a pic? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Mar 19th, 2003, 07:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 11:04 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Paul Mullett Check the FAQ, it shows where they are. Did you not see them 'in action' in Italy? Can't say that I did. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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Mar 18th, 2003, 08:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
grumpy07470 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 09:04 PM Posts: 187 Offline	I am that person! No I did not get the rear fogs. They are not now, nor will they be available in the near feature. I am going to make the rear fog, part of the brake light.

Mar 18th, 2003, 06:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:04 AM Posts: 40,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MiniMan7 What part of the rear lights were actually meant to be used for the rear fog lights? Anyone got a pic? Check the FAQ, it shows where they are. Did you not see them 'in action' in Italy?

Mar 19th, 2003, 07:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mister_S MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Local Time: 09:04 PM Posts: 7 Offline	Thank you all for your replies. Sorry the ordering didn't work out. Looks like I will have to tackle this one on my own. Your points about the extra brake lights are well taken. I can see the benefits in both, proper rear fog lights and the additional brake lights. Starts me to thinking perhaps I can design a little relay circuit that would make them illuminate with the brake lights AND illuminate with the front fogs. Thanks again to all. Cheers, James

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