F55/F56 Looked into Retrofitting Rear Fogs
#26
01-18-2015, 07:48 PM
As I just posted in the coding thread, you need to do the following - not just buying the switch, but also using e-sys to enable the feature in the body domain controller (BDC)
First, purchase the version of the light switch for your car that includes the rear fog switch and fit it.
Then, the following coding is required to make them work,
1) add option 5AA rear fogs to the VO (vehicle order)
then in the BDC, code the following :-
2) 3068, NSL_Verbaut = Verbaut
(This enables the BDC to sense the switch, if you just code this and try the lights, it just activates the symbol on the instrument cluster but does nothing else)
3)
3064 Mapping_Nebelschlussl_L_output = nsl_l
3064 Mapping_Nebelschlussl_L_Function = nebelschlusslicht
3064 Mapping_Nebelschlussl_R_output = nsl_r
3064 Mapping_Nebelschlussl_R_Function = nebelschlusslicht
These options enable the correct outputs on the BDC to activate the lights. ....
First, purchase the version of the light switch for your car that includes the rear fog switch and fit it.
Then, the following coding is required to make them work,
1) add option 5AA rear fogs to the VO (vehicle order)
then in the BDC, code the following :-
2) 3068, NSL_Verbaut = Verbaut
(This enables the BDC to sense the switch, if you just code this and try the lights, it just activates the symbol on the instrument cluster but does nothing else)
3)
3064 Mapping_Nebelschlussl_L_output = nsl_l
3064 Mapping_Nebelschlussl_L_Function = nebelschlusslicht
3064 Mapping_Nebelschlussl_R_output = nsl_r
3064 Mapping_Nebelschlussl_R_Function = nebelschlusslicht
These options enable the correct outputs on the BDC to activate the lights. ....
What about F56 with just one foglight in the center? Would it be just one of the L or R in the coding?
edit:
I looked in BDC part of the coding, I don't think it can be mapped to DRL function. But maybe it'll work as Welcome Light. I'll have to try it out.
There's a typo in your code. Also, "Mapping_Nebelschlussl_L_Function" already had "nebelschlusslicht" as default value in mine.
Does adding the VO without adding the switch throws an error code?
Last edited by hp79; 01-18-2015 at 08:16 PM.
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03-25-2015, 07:15 AM
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08-07-2015, 07:45 PM
#31
08-08-2015, 06:41 AM
No addt'l parts?
#32
09-12-2015, 10:07 PM
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I am bumping this again, so Add the switch, get the car coded and you have functioning Rear Fogs?
#33
09-12-2015, 11:31 PM
I, as well, am curious about this process. I just purchased the new control switch from my local mini dealer and it should be in by this coming weds. I have e-sys already up and running, however I'm a bit confused about this "add 5aa to the VO". I'm a newbie to this coding stuff, though I was able to go thru and program foldable side mirrors and fogs on with parking lamps, so I'm hoping someone in simple terms can explain it to me.
Thanks!
Thanks!
#35
11-13-2015, 09:54 AM
Front fogs are going to be way more expensive because you'll need to buy even more. Pretty sure it's doable though.
#36
11-13-2015, 10:17 AM
Compare it to something like retrofitting the factory HIDs which basically triple in cost...
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11-13-2015, 10:46 AM
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11-13-2015, 11:03 AM
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Possibly a new control module inside of the car for the lights as they are quite different than the normal lights. The heat sinks alone take up the whole rear of the lights and the lights are sealed up with only the main bus connector going into the light.
#39
11-13-2015, 11:05 AM
I imagine that when you buy the DRL fog light retrofit kit, they provide any needed ballasts or whatnot.
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11-13-2015, 11:18 AM
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Not so much ballasts but the control modules to make them work inside the car's control panel.
#42
11-13-2015, 01:53 PM
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12-06-2015, 07:04 AM
#46
12-07-2015, 10:49 AM
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For any 2016 MINI up until this month's production, yes. Looks like the part numbers changed for November production going forward, but I'm not sure what the difference is. No reason to think it wouldn't be compatible though.
#47
12-07-2015, 04:28 PM
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12-18-2015, 04:44 PM
#49
12-21-2015, 06:32 AM
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Just got my rear fogs done. 2016 July production F55 Justa.
Easy coding
Easy switch installation (99% by hand)
Total: 15 minutes
So magical to see a light bulb that had been there the whole time just light up after you press the switch!
Thanks to this forum and to ECS tuning.
Easy coding
Easy switch installation (99% by hand)
Total: 15 minutes
So magical to see a light bulb that had been there the whole time just light up after you press the switch!
Thanks to this forum and to ECS tuning.
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