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Happen to have the switch part number handy? (n/t) (archive)

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Posted by Bary on January 25, 2000 at 23:56:10:

In Reply to: Re: HOW ? posted by Steve Cohen on January 24, 2000 at 19:37:16:

: It is fairly simple:

: Assumption: BMW is not going to have two different wiring harnesses for the same car.

: You actually have:
: 1) the fog light units in the tail light units
: 2) the indicator light is in the dash including the bulb

: All you need to do is:
: 1) purchase a fog/parking light switch with the rear fog as well as the front fogs on it.
: 2) remove your tailight units.
: 3) notice that the fog light back is completely sealed in plastic
: 4) Make a template of a hole for a builb holder from one of the the other lights.
: 5) transfer that to the plastic of the fog light units
: 6) use a drill press and drill out the round section.
: 7) use a square file to make the two tab openings.
: 8) purchase 2 bulb holders and bulbs
: 9) connect the wiring that is already in place.
: 10) you might need to obtain 2 connectors male/female as the pins might not be in place.
: 11) insert bulbs and holders in fog lamp
: 12) flip on the rear fog light switch
: 13) be happy to note that the fog lights light up and the indicator on the instrument panal also lights.
: 14) Great to get rid of tail-gaters and also helps in dense fog as they were designed to do.

: Steve




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