I'm trying to find out if there was a way to install rear fog light on the X5 so that it can be legal to drive in Europe. Also, how to go about changing the radio station frequency from ODD nubers to Even.
caloy68
It can not be done. I was able to activate my rear fogs on my 3 but have tried for over a year on my X5.
It depends. There are many DIYs on this issue (i.e search Blue Dragons DIY).
Some say, you need the switch with the button, the wire to the switch and a module, and the coding.
Some say, you need to use the old switch, pop the lego piece that should represent the rear fogs, and you should be golden
Some say you need only the switch
Some say you need only the coding.
All i Know is i need to stop saying SOME SAY!
Some say, you need the switch with the button, the wire to the switch and a module, and the coding.
Some say, you need to use the old switch, pop the lego piece that should represent the rear fogs, and you should be golden
Some say you need only the switch
Some say you need only the coding.
All i Know is i need to stop saying SOME SAY!
Jesus christ, just do a search. All that is needed is the Euro switch and one cable between the switch and the FRM module located in the driver's side footwell.
http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments.../x5-e70-forum/52586d1321944451-still-working-rear-fogs-diy-rear-fogs-e70-x5.pdf
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http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments.../x5-e70-forum/52586d1321944451-still-working-rear-fogs-diy-rear-fogs-e70-x5.pdf
When you need help send me a PM I´m shipping my 2012 X5 35d to Germany in 2 weeks and went to all of that....!
Thanks for the heads up. I've been putting this off for a long time. I already have the switch. Your post has motivated me to order the cables and do this.
).E70 Rear Fog
I found a switch on ECS Tuning.
https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E70-X5_xDrive35i-N55_3.0L/Lighting/ES2827221/
Has anyone used this?
Mfg Part #
61319134727
ECS Part #
ES#2827221
I found a switch on ECS Tuning.
https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E70-X5_xDrive35i-N55_3.0L/Lighting/ES2827221/
Has anyone used this?
Mfg Part #
61319134727
ECS Part #
ES#2827221
Question on Battery
It was mentioned on the procedure that you have to disconnect the battery first. Did you guys have any issues after connecting the battery like yellow engine icon lit on the dashboard? Or is it straight forward disconnect and reconnect?
Do you have a procedure on how to disconnect the battery?
It was mentioned on the procedure that you have to disconnect the battery first. Did you guys have any issues after connecting the battery like yellow engine icon lit on the dashboard? Or is it straight forward disconnect and reconnect?
Do you have a procedure on how to disconnect the battery?
No issues for me, just disconnect and connect it back (negative). I had 4x4 sign and to take that off I turned steering wheel all way to the right and back to the left.
No check engine lights. All settings stayed, except time.
As for battery - undo few screws that holds plastic cover in the trunk (where tools are), undo bolt for negative holder, take it away.
No check engine lights. All settings stayed, except time.
As for battery - undo few screws that holds plastic cover in the trunk (where tools are), undo bolt for negative holder, take it away.
I've also done rear fog install following our member's instructions. Very comprehensive indeed, no extra steps are needed! For me the most difficult part was to pull lower door trim, of course without applying brute force.
Note: buy 2 of those pre-made cables that are mentioned in this thread and splice them together - fast and easy and cable is long enough!
Note: buy 2 of those pre-made cables that are mentioned in this thread and splice them together - fast and easy and cable is long enough!
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