Right now has a black blank. Trying to decide between changing out for extra brake light, back up light or leave as is. Have seen other R52 s with brake light, but kind of like the black look. Any thoughts?

 

If you mean the one down near the exhaust, I would turn it into the rear 'fog light' - that's what it's meant for .. and allegedly, the wiring is already there for some of the cars. Your 3rd brake light should be right at the base of the convertible top.

 

The fog light won't work unless you have the toggle switch and it has to be programmed by MINI. It makes a great stoplite for a convertible. If you are interested I have one of these new in the box for an R53 MCS for $40 shipped. PM me.

ISAMIN

 

There is a good thread with some information on NAM here.

 

Rear fog light: all info here: I have this also on my R52.

The rear fog lights can be a little confusing: Also with the addition of the front fog light add on. If you want them,

Depending on options and year corresponds to the toggle panel you will need.

There was a wire kit that was needed for certain years because MINI decided to not install them from the factory for the ability of the fog light option, which was due to the west coast states dragging there feet on the legality of the rear fog light.

Rear lens : Part # 63247166015
ttp://www.ecstuning.com/Search/63247166015/ES2207526/



Rear fog light wire kit: part # 63120406620
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/63120406620/ES172109/



Wire kit:
***For vehicles built from 7/2004 - 11/2004.
Since some production cars might have factory wiring, please check under the rear bumper near the center on the body for rear plug harness.***



:::::Toggle switches::::::

9/2004 was the split year. For the R50 R53 model.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2005-Cooper-R53-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_W11B16A/Interior/Switches/2


First what does the toggle back look like. There are six switches.

For example:


From left to right:
All MINIs have windows / locks , so the "DCS or ACS or blank" for the one between the lock and driver window.

Then Rear fog light option , then front fog light option , then window switch.

Determine production month / year and you should be good to go. Toogle - "Rear fog light " section is for all toggle combinations that include the rear fog light.


Here is the front fog light add on kit for Gen 1 - 63130395387

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/63130395387/ES173352/





This will require the corresponding toggle back with your options. Its easy to just let me know what you have and what you end up doing .