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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 06:09 AM
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Factory Switch?

I don't have driving lights so I'm missing a switch on my dash pillar. I recently had a LED strip built for something (you guys get to see the finished product soon :D) and we were hoping to use that spot for the mounting of the switch. Before I show up at BMW, does anyone know if I can buy a single OEM switch or do I have to buy a console with 5 on it. I'll just mount it under the dash if that's the case.

Also on that subject: I just bought rear fogs...does my for light switch still control those as if I ordered it like that or do I have to wire it?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 07:27 AM
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EVERYTHING has to be programmed into the car's ECU to be recognized. The add in rear fogs may not be usuable with that switch.

Check Realoem.com for a switch. Actually I was at one point was going to add a 'dummy' switch just to fill the space. I call it a 'dummy' switch because I was the dummy that didn;t spend the hundred dollars for the rear fog.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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Well I'm a dummy too.
Ok thanks. I'm just gonna buy a switch and hide it somewhere nobody will see it.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by callahan00
I call it a 'dummy' switch because I was the dummy that didn;t spend the hundred dollars for the rear fog.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 08:00 AM
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Check out this link. It is somewhat disappointing. Looks like a dummy switch for me too. I wish my MA would have told me about the missing switch when I placed the order. I thought I did my homework but failed on this.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ear+fog+lights
 
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