Fog Lights Not Staying On

Smudgemanuk

Smudgemanuk

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2.8l TU pre-facelift z3
Hi all,

On my 98 Z3 2.8 when I have ignition on p2 and sidelights on, when I press either fog light button, the fog light comes on but as soon as I release the button it goes off

Are the buttons meant to stay down?
Does the engine need to be running for the fog lights to stay on?

Thanks Chris
 
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You need lights (side or main) on for the fog lights to work. :thumbsup:
 
Good point, I did have them on when this happened, I will amend the first post

Sorry for not being clearer

Thanks
 
No problem. The switch should stay in and the green light illuminate on the dashboard. Switch might be a bit "sticky" as many are rarely used.
 
Ianmc said:
No problem. The switch should stay in and the green light illuminate on the dashboard. Switch might be a bit "sticky" as many are rarely used.
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Perfect, the light only illuminates when I hold the button in. Mine doesn’t lock in at all!

Looks like I might replace/ repair mine

thanks
Chris
 
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The fronts are on a 'proper' switch. The rears are on a momentary switch....so push for on and push for off.
If you need a new (double) switch I have one sitting in front of me which is available for postage. It worked perfectly when it was removed.
Part number is (6131) 6 901 957 if you want to check it. It comes with the surround aswell.
 
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Hi Pond,

A new switch would be brilliant, however the part numbers don't seem to match what RealOEM is telling me.

Mine seems to be 61311387054

I didn't know they made different ones!

Do you think yours would still fit my car?

Thanks Chris
 
Smudgemanuk said:
Hi Pond,

A new switch would be brilliant, however the part numbers don't seem to match what RealOEM is telling me.

Mine seems to be 61311387054

I didn't know they made different ones!

Do you think yours would still fit my car?

Thanks Chris
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It says mine is the newer version and it also says "non-exchangeable retrospectively" on the page, so maybe not?
 
Hmm I wonder why they changed it, (I guess that explains it not working!)

Thank you for the offer but I don’t think it will fit

Thanks Chris
 
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