rear fog lights

mblaucoupe135 · 02-02-2022, 05:47 PM

Does anyone know if the g42 comes with rear fog lights? On my f22, I was able to modify the light switch and code them so i could turn them on. Not that I really needed them very often but they are kind of cool.

Dynamodux · 02-06-2022, 02:29 AM

I would suspect so, it's a requirement here in the uk to have fog lights

Nicolas05 · 02-11-2022, 02:28 PM

Off course it has… Here you go…

mblaucoupe135 · 02-11-2022, 02:52 PM

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Off course it has... Here you go...

Awesome thank you! Now I just have to figure out how to turn them on in a US car!

xcelir8bmw · 05-18-2022, 09:06 PM

Where is the switch located?

mburg · 05-20-2022, 07:41 AM

If you look at the light switch cluster, you will see that there are two 'blank buttons' on the far left that you cannot depress. Photos of the light switch cluster on European models show one of these buttons has a fog light symbol. Based on experience with prior US models, likely you need to remove the switch cluster and take it apart so that you can cut off tabs on the button that keep it from being depressed. You would then need to code the car for rear fog lights, also as in past models.

tubingchamp · 05-20-2022, 10:44 AM

Why do they exist, but are unable to be toggled on?

Is it automatic, like when you turn the wheel or something?

Brett_C_F30_G42 · 05-20-2022, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tubingchamp

Why do they exist, but are unable to be toggled on?

Is it automatic, like when you turn the wheel or something?

The front fog lights are automatic when you turn the wheel but you can't manually turn them on like the F chassis cars. It sucks

xcelir8bmw · 05-20-2022, 11:53 AM

I did the button tab thing and coded on my prior X2M35i.

But I was able to figure it out.

I need the coding info for this vehicle.

tubingchamp · 05-20-2022, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Brett_C_F30_G42

The front fog lights are automatic when you turn the wheel but you can't manually turn them on like the F chassis cars. It sucks

Ya, my wifes 22' S3 has the button for them as well..

No idea why they'd give you less options.. Even if they just included it into iDrive settings or something it would be fine. Lol

MPR · 05-20-2022, 08:20 PM

Are rear fog lights just the rear tail lights lit in the US? I don't see based on the pics above what you'd consider a rear fog light.

blue135 · 05-21-2022, 03:46 PM

Just for reference, earlier US BMWs required a change in the headlight switch (to the Euro version) to be able to add rear fogs. Sounds like later models have the switch already in place, just need lights, wiring and coding to make it work.

allfitat55 · 05-22-2022, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MPR

Are rear fog lights just the rear tail lights lit in the US? I don't see based on the pics above what you'd consider a rear fog light.

If you look at the pic again you will see an extra light on the driver's side which is brighter than the DRL's that will be the Fog light it's generally brighter if not as bright as brake lights

MPR · 05-22-2022, 08:33 PM

Why is that desirable? It looks like the passenger side light is blown out and the owner didn't fix it

allfitat55 · 05-23-2022, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MPR

Why is that desirable? It looks like the passenger side light is blown out and the owner didn't fix it

In heavy fog conditions, the fog light is brighter than DRL or parkers whilst driving thus not being rear-ended in heavy fog.

Zyvin · 05-26-2022, 04:03 PM

I like this mod. I wish all U.S. cars had them. Of course then people would try to make both sides come on thinking it’s a defect, and defeat the purpose.

xcelir8bmw · 05-27-2022, 11:01 AM

You can code both sides and I used this as a get off my ass light in my x2.

allfitat55 · 05-27-2022, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xcelir8bmw

You can code both sides and I used this as a get off my ass light in my x2.

I like the idea of both sides. I know mine has fog lights at the rear (AUS version) Not sure if it's one side or both. Do you know where to go to code this in Bimmercode?

tubingchamp · 05-27-2022, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by xcelir8bmw

You can code both sides and I used this as a get off my ass light in my x2.

Ohh, good call. Does it help?

I usually put hazards on for a couple clicks.. Have not noticed it helping yet.

BlueLEDz · 11-11-2023, 09:50 PM

I know this is an old thread, but has anyone been able to confirm if the US spec G42 has the rear fog light LEDs installed?

Saturns · 01-24-2024, 12:56 PM

as per above... Did anyone figure this out? Do we actually have that bulb installed in that area and how do we turn it on. Thanks for any input.

02-02-2022, 05:47 PM	#1
mblaucoupe135 Major 287 Rep 1,290 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Littleton, CO iTrader: (2)	rear fog lights Does anyone know if the g42 comes with rear fog lights? On my f22, I was able to modify the light switch and code them so i could turn them on. Not that I really needed them very often but they are kind of cool.
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xcelir8bmw Major 406 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M240ix Join Date: May 2019 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Where is the switch located?
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mburg MBurg 63 Rep 236 Posts Drives: '22 230 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	If you look at the light switch cluster, you will see that there are two 'blank buttons' on the far left that you cannot depress. Photos of the light switch cluster on European models show one of these buttons has a fog light symbol. Based on experience with prior US models, likely you need to remove the switch cluster and take it apart so that you can cut off tabs on the button that keep it from being depressed. You would then need to code the car for rear fog lights, also as in past models.
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tubingchamp Private First Class 103 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2023 G87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Langley, BC iTrader: (0)	Why do they exist, but are unable to be toggled on? Is it automatic, like when you turn the wheel or something?
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xcelir8bmw Major 406 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M240ix Join Date: May 2019 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I did the button tab thing and coded on my prior X2M35i. But I was able to figure it out. I need the coding info for this vehicle.
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MPR Lieutenant Colonel 1819 Rep 1,961 Posts Drives: 22 BMW M240i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Are rear fog lights just the rear tail lights lit in the US? I don't see based on the pics above what you'd consider a rear fog light.
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blue135 Captain 405 Rep 658 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sarasota, FL iTrader: (1)	Just for reference, earlier US BMWs required a change in the headlight switch (to the Euro version) to be able to add rear fogs. Sounds like later models have the switch already in place, just need lights, wiring and coding to make it work.
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MPR Lieutenant Colonel 1819 Rep 1,961 Posts Drives: 22 BMW M240i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Why is that desirable? It looks like the passenger side light is blown out and the owner didn't fix it
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Zyvin Enlisted Member 47 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW 230i Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	I like this mod. I wish all U.S. cars had them. Of course then people would try to make both sides come on thinking it’s a defect, and defeat the purpose. Last edited by Zyvin; 05-26-2022 at 04:41 PM..
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xcelir8bmw Major 406 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M240ix Join Date: May 2019 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	You can code both sides and I used this as a get off my ass light in my x2.
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BlueLEDz Private First Class 153 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW 230i Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I know this is an old thread, but has anyone been able to confirm if the US spec G42 has the rear fog light LEDs installed?
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Saturns Lieutenant 171 Rep 401 Posts Drives: G42,570GT,Lp5704STS,F36,F34 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW m240i [10.00] 17 Mclaren 570GT [9.50] 12 Lambo Supertrofe ... [0.00] 04 Lambo Gallardo ( ... [0.00] 08 Aston Martin Van ... [0.00]	as per above... Did anyone figure this out? Do we actually have that bulb installed in that area and how do we turn it on. Thanks for any input.
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