Fog Light indicator already in console cluster?

[writeb]

Hey all,
bought an aftermarket "Depo" Fog light kit. Instructions are a little sparse with this kit. While sizing up the job, I noticed not a thing mentioned about pulling apart the cluster and activating the Fog Light indicator. Anyone have any similar experiences installing a "less than factory" fog kit that can give me some pointers? I sure would like to activate the indicator if possible.

Thanks!

writeb

[writeb]

also, by the way. I can't seem to find that article on setting up the fogs to work independantly from the high beams. I have a feeling if I install the lights the way the Depo instructions indicate, I wont have to worry about it anyways! But if anybody can point me towards that article, it will be greatly appreciated! Thanks again....

[1996 328ti]

I doubt that the fog light indicator bulb is there. There is really nothing to pull apart other than to pull out the cluster to add the bulb. I need to do that myself today.

You probably won't find any official instructions on how to connect the fogs with the high beams. It's illegal in the US. Normal operation is for the fogs to go off when the highbeams are on.

[writeb]

Did you pull the cluster and add the bulb yet? What was the procedure?

writeb

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by writeb

Did you pull the cluster and add the bulb yet? What was the procedure?

writeb

Me?
To pull the cluster you remove the two torx screws on the top and slide the cluster forward. It is possible to remove the cluster without removing the steering wheel but it does take a lot of patience. You need to pull the cluster out and turn the steering wheel to allow for some space. There are 3 or 4 connectors that get unclipped.

I haven't pulled the cluster yet.

[ayton]

If you wire the kit as indicated with the instructions They will work independently of the high beams....You may drive with all 6 of your lights working (on those especially dark roads!) while it is illegal (to drive that way) I 'd rather eat the ticket than play guess work in a twisty dark road, there are plenty where I live. ;}