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Electrical Add-A-Brake for 2011 MCS

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Old 12-14-2014, 01:04 AM
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Add-A-Brake for 2011 MCS

Has anyone wired up their rear fog lights on a 2011+ MCS as an Add-A-Brake option? I hate that the bulbs and wiring are there, but they do nothing! Thanks in advance...
 
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I bought a factory rear fog switch for $10, and activated the rear fogs with NCS Expert!
 
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If you haven't already figured this out...yes, it is possible. I tapped into a brake light wire and ran new wire down to the fog lights.

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Originally Posted by AdrenaliNate
If you haven't already figured this out...yes, it is possible. I tapped into a brake light wire and ran new wire down to the fog lights.
I know it's possible to just tap into it. Does this mod cause any issues with the computer due to the extra draw on the circuit from the second bulb? I know that low resistance causes an error with LED's, but does high resistance from an extra bulb do the same?
 
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Originally Posted by Centium
I know it's possible to just tap into it. Does this mod cause any issues with the computer due to the extra draw on the circuit from the second bulb? I know that low resistance causes an error with LED's, but does high resistance from an extra bulb do the same?
It hasn't ever caused any sort of computer error/message, but after running it this way for a couple of years, I'm wondering if there's a connection to both tail lights needing to be replaced after the top bulbs connectors began shorting. Mini said they had seen this before and replaced both under warranty.
I wonder if putting an inline resistor would help?
 
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