Rear Foglight

GermanG05 · 09-20-2021, 09:37 AM

Has anyone successfully integrated an OEM foglight into a G05?

I own a 2021 American X5 X-drive 40i. A rear fog light is required in Germany.

Consuldean · 09-20-2021, 02:20 PM

Looking into this as well for an F96 but:
- there's no wire available for the fog light
- it seems like tedious to install
- we need to change the command buttons in the front as well

Another thread spoke about that and majority said to settle for no fog light due to complexity.

Will that be accepted by German inspection though ?!

GermanG05 · 09-20-2021, 02:50 PM

A rear fog light must be installed for German roads. In the past, ive seen people install an external fog light.

Andy T · 09-20-2021, 05:46 PM

Try 914er's build thread.

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1694019

Dunno if it's the type you want, but I think he got one installed on his American spec car in Belgium.

GermanG05 · 09-21-2021, 02:47 PM

Thanks. I've been following his thread. It appears that his bmw will be in the USA prior to requiring the rear fog so he has ditched the effort. My car will be at bmw next week because of a crash. The lead mechanic will research this for me.

Consuldean · 09-21-2021, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW128

Thanks. I've been following his thread. It appears that his bmw will be in the USA prior to requiring the rear fog so he has ditched the effort. My car will be at bmw next week because of a crash. The lead mechanic will research this for me.

I dropped off mine for investigating the (cost of) change of the rear tail lights to have amber blinkers and the dealership told me they can't order the parts…

Do let us know when you hear back on your side, I'm very interested to know.

Delgv · 10-03-2021, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW128

Has anyone successfully integrated an OEM foglight into a G05?

I own a 2021 American X5 X-drive 40i. A rear fog light is required in Germany.

Hi, as per AE Reg 190-1 DTD 18 June 2020, C10. Lights, c. Fog lights are not required. Not sure where you got the info. Unless this is new. Please correct me if I am wrong.

GermanG05 · 10-04-2021, 01:38 AM

In Germany, ALL cars are equipped with at least 1 rear fog light. AE reg applies to USAREUR plates vehicles only.

Delgv · 10-04-2021, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW128

In Germany, ALL cars are equipped with at least 1 rear fog light. AE reg applies to USAREUR plates vehicles only.

Hi Bmw128,
You are correct, I just mentioned it because your post says you have an American car (usareur plates). I just can guess you want to change your car from us specs to German specs, correct? If so, let me know how it works for you as I might try to do the same in 3 years. Cheers!

Ninefourteener · 10-05-2021, 04:26 AM

Hey folks... sorry for the late response. I rarely log in here anymore.

In short... you can buy oem rear foglights... but you'll need to wire them to an aftermarket switch.

GermanG05 · 10-05-2021, 04:58 AM

My thought are to use the OEM BMW switch (w/ fog) to an external relay to an OEM foglight.

Ninefourteener · 10-05-2021, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW128

My thought are to use the OEM BMW switch (w/ fog) to an external relay to an OEM foglight.

That makes sense..... but if you buy an OEM switch from a European spec car, and hook it up.... it will throw a warning on your dash that says "rear foglights cannot be activated".

Trust me..... I know.

todd92 · 10-05-2021, 11:34 AM

I think it's great that rear fogs aren't available in the US, since drivers here are clueless as to when and why to use fog lights. The few Audi's that have them the drivers leave them on all the time, just like the fronts. So annoying.

Drivers here put 6000K bulbs in fogs. They leave them on all the time. They code them to work with the high beams on. No wonder some cars here don't have front fogs now either.

GermanG05 · 04-03-2022, 02:45 PM

Since this thread is directed toward European-Germany G05/G06 members. Anyone interested in a meet and cruise?

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todd92 Second Lieutenant 170 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 05 ZHP, 19 X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I think it's great that rear fogs aren't available in the US, since drivers here are clueless as to when and why to use fog lights. The few Audi's that have them the drivers leave them on all the time, just like the fronts. So annoying. Drivers here put 6000K bulbs in fogs. They leave them on all the time. They code them to work with the high beams on. No wonder some cars here don't have front fogs now either.
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