[andylee97]

I just spoke to my Ma, and she told me that the rear fog light cant be install into pre 05's if its not factory done. My MA said that if the factory didnt wired the car before hand, then it cant be retrofitted. I hope that is not true. somebody shine some light on this. I would hate to be missing a toggle swich.

 

[GBMINI]

For PRE'05 cars (ie: those with the rear fogs in the same cluster as the other rear lights and the reversing light in the bumper):
The wiring and even the bulb is present in the car from the factory.
You need to install a toggle switch panel with the extra switch, then have the BC1 (car electronics) reprogrammed to support rear fog functionality.

See here and here on my weblog ...

BTW, was "shine some light" a deliberate or accidental pun?

 

[stellardude]

I just spoke to my Ma, and she told me that the rear fog light cant be install into pre 05's if its not factory done. My MA said that if the factory didnt wired the car before hand, then it cant be retrofitted. I hope that is not true. somebody shine some light on this. I would hate to be missing a toggle swich.

I too was told that it could not be done, but i bought the toggle switch panel at my dealer and installed it myself. The car is prewired for it, all that needs to be done is install the new switch panel and have them activate it.

 

[andylee97]

thats what i told my MA, but she insisted that what ever info I got was wrong. Since they banned rear fog to the US. they didnt install the wires on the cars. I hope she is wrong, but has anybody got rear fog on pre 05s.

 

[Wombat]

My 04 which was delivered in June came with rear fog lights. I think it was listed as a $75 option on the sticker.

 

[snek]

thats what i told my MA, but she insisted that what ever info I got was wrong. Since they banned rear fog to the US. they didnt install the wires on the cars. I hope she is wrong, but has anybody got rear fog on pre 05s.

She is wrong. My 03 fog lights come on with the brakes - not fog.

 

[GBMINI]

thats what i told my MA, but she insisted that what ever info I got was wrong. Since they banned rear fog to the US. they didnt install the wires on the cars. I hope she is wrong, but has anybody got rear fog on pre 05s.

Did you not see the picture on my earlier post - or follow the links to my weblog!?

GBMINI is an '03 (I took delivery in Feb'03) and it has working rear fogs. Email the links I provided you to your MA; also tell them to check on "parts bulletin # M 63 02 03" which you can read on this weblog page

 

[sjbartnik]

thats what i told my MA, but she insisted that what ever info I got was wrong. Since they banned rear fog to the US. they didnt install the wires on the cars. I hope she is wrong, but has anybody got rear fog on pre 05s.

I'm sorry to say that your motoring advisor is misinformed. Rear fog lights were never banned in the U.S.

The car is wired for the rear fog light and the bulbs are even present in the sockets from the factory.

All you need to activate rear fog lights is to have the correct toggle switch panel installed, then have the service dept. program the BC1 to activate the rear fog light.

You should probably speak to the service dept. on this issue as opposed to your motoring advisor, since your motoring advisor isn't going to be the one installing or activating the rear fog light. Then, once your rear fog lights are working, you can show your motoring advisor.

BTW I have an '03 and my rear fog light works fine.

 

[gr8britwjh]

I think the position of the re-located rear fog light on the '05s make them illegal in two US States; California is one of 'em and I can't remember the other.

 

[MINIAC]

I think the position of the re-located rear fog light on the '05s make them illegal in two US States; California is one of 'em and I can't remember the other.

The '05 rear fog light is no longer illegal in California ... only Oregon

 

[dave316]

From what i have heard there is no kit for the 05s yet since the tail lights are new, and that is what the wait is about. The kit is being developed, or has been already, and as soon as it is they will install it.

 

[twouptons]

From what i have heard there is no kit for the 05s yet since the tail lights are new, and that is what the wait is about. The kit is being developed, or has been already, and as soon as it is they will install it.

Has anyone seen an update on this?

I know people have ordered the rear fogs from the factory on 05s, but are those of us with earlier-build cars are out of luck?

I had heard that a "kit" was coming that consisted of the new switch bank and the bulb assembly, and that otherwise, only the reprogramming had to be done...

Has anyone heard anything about that?

-Eric

 

[Bilbo Baggins]

thats what i told my MA, but she insisted that what ever info I got was wrong. Since they banned rear fog to the US. they didnt install the wires on the cars. I hope she is wrong, but has anybody got rear fog on pre 05s.

I have an '02 MCS and had the dealer install the rear fogs. They work great. Actually used them the first week that they were installed.

Just as everyone else said, everything is there already except the switch and the programing. Give your MA a "dope slap" and tell her to get with the program.

 

[gr8britwjh]

Fogs (rear only ?) were only banned in CA and OR and now it's only OR

The dealer installed kits for the '05s should be available soon

Please remember, foglights (front & rear) are only to be used in poor visibility conditions

 

[Cooper76]

Please remember, foglights (front & rear) are only to be used in poor visibility conditions

Hahahaha...try telling this to the kids in the area who think they are there just to look good, then don't turn them on when there is heavy fog.

Or the soccer moms driving 5-ton SUVs who have no idea what a fog light is and NEVER have them on when driving in it.

 

[pocketrocketowner]

I'm with ole Bilbo.....said MA knows not what is up....have an 03 with the rears installed by the dealer....

 

[PaulS]

Rear fog light

I ordered the rear fog light with my 05 MCS which i took possession of Sept 04. I am still waiting on the kit..one piece of news for you folk..the lens is red not white as in past years.
For US models that is

 

[steebo777]

I ordered the rear fog light with my 05 MCS which i took possession of Sept 04. I am still waiting on the kit..one piece of news for you folk..the lens is red not white as in past years.
For US models that is

So what exactly is in the 'kit'? Is it just the bank of switches, a bulb and the red lens? I mean if I install the switch myself, put in a clear lens and my own bulb, the only thing they'd have to do is program it in, correct?

 

[pocketrocketowner]

I had mine installed at Classic MINI in Mentor Ohio for like 125 bucks. The only part I got back was the 5 switch panel.....so I truly think it is just the six switch panel and a bulb, plus the programming.

 

[twouptons]

Hahahaha...try telling this to the kids in the area who think they are there just to look good, then don't turn them on when there is heavy fog.

Or the soccer moms driving 5-ton SUVs who have no idea what a fog light is and NEVER have them on when driving in it.

I got passed a while back, in the middle of near-zero-visibility hurricane leftovers, by a lady in an SUV, in the left lane, on the phone, with no headlights on (much less fogs). She did, however, have on her hazard lights

I think some people simply disengage their brains when they turn the key...

-Eric