Technical fog lights
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Technical fog lights
The switch panel itself has a standard fitting to the dashboard. My 1.4 lounge has sport, hazard and fogs (like the drawing). Some others may differ like the "city" which I understand to be economy from standard as against my "sport" from standard.
The part numbers differ between models. Try Google for the switch to fit your engine and year?
Just a thought.
vermillionMarin
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That's whats leads me towards the impression that the button is just that, a button and the behavior depends on what's "programmed" in the Body control
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The button is a simple momentary switch, the ECU once you have told it (via MES) you want front fog lights to work will accomodate a second push for the rear on. The only reason to change switches is if you want a dual symbol on the button. I did this upgrade on mine, and used the same button, as I don't feel the need to have a dual symbol on the button, especially at the price they want, and the faffing about to change it.
The ecu latches the first push, and turns on front only, if a second push is received at the ecu, it will turn on rear as well, a third push will extinguish both.
The ecu latches the first push, and turns on front only, if a second push is received at the ecu, it will turn on rear as well, a third push will extinguish both.
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vermillionMarin
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Lovely, thanks a million for the confirmation. I will try to retrofit it once I confirm I have the cables in the bumper (probably yes)
Retrofitting fog lights to a 500 has been discussed several times before on this forum. Here is one such thread. There may be others; consider using the search function.
The general consensus is that it's possible (although main dealers may tell you it isn't) but that the 500 front fogs are so useless that it's not really worth doing.
The general consensus is that it's possible (although main dealers may tell you it isn't) but that the 500 front fogs are so useless that it's not really worth doing.
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, yeah that, you can barely see them, especially if they get dirty. I did it for the look though, I quite like the 500 with fogs.
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See Panda 169 guides. Wiring was not there in the mylife model. Access to fit switch and wires was 100% impossible, but it worked as shown and was relatively easy. Im planning to of both our Panda Easys. Maybe wiring will be there but I think not. Small Fiats start out without fogs, so there are two wiring looms. Old type and revised with more wires to match equipment.
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Piccolo Nero e Bella
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Mine's had 'em from new, even though fog's rare here, but I too just like the look. Actually one bulb has been blown for ages and I haven't bothered to fix it. Not even sure I know how to get at 'em to be honest.
like folk who wear sunglasses in the rain!Mine's had 'em from new, even though fog's rare here, but I too just like the look. Actually one bulb has been blown for ages and I haven't bothered to fix it. Not even sure I know how to get at 'em to be honest.
Piccolo Nero e Bella
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Who'd be silly enough to wear sunglasses in the rain? I only wear mine if it's a dry night...like folk who wear sunglasses in the rain!
My 2008 has fwd and aft fogs from new.
Had an old Smart car (misnomer) and removed front fogs and switch. MOT fail if not working, but ok if not present
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Had an old Smart car (misnomer) and removed front fogs and switch. MOT fail if not working, but ok if not present
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Style over substance is a fiat speciality isn't it?
Of course!
Italian design and get it to work
maybe.
I had a Lancia, then an Alfa, Lancia and back for an Alfa. Now an '08 500 Fiat and Ducato van and a wife for life
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My Lancia Fulvia, wet dreams. Wonders of Italian engineering. The front runner for all
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Italian design and get it to work
maybe.I had a Lancia, then an Alfa, Lancia and back for an Alfa. Now an '08 500 Fiat and Ducato van and a wife for life
.My Lancia Fulvia, wet dreams. Wonders of Italian engineering. The front runner for all
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Piccolo Nero e Bella
Prominent member
You bet! Wait till you see my latest addition!Style over substance is a fiat speciality isn't it?
Piccolo Nero e Bella
Prominent member
And here 'tis...You bet! Wait till you see my latest addition!
Very expensive and totally unnecessary, just 'because'...
Does the Zimmer not fit inside
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Piccolo Nero e Bella
Prominent member
Not with the missus and a slab of XXXX tinnies, no mate!Does the Zimmer not fit inside
