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Old 01-10-2009 | 10:25 PM
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I have searched the web looking for a source for the plug for a rear fog light switch on my D1. I want to wire my Hella lights into a factory switch so that it looks better than what I have now but can't seem to find a pigtail or just the plug for the switch I want to use. The switch fits perfectly next to the factory front fog light switch in the dash. Anyone know where I might find this without going to the dealer again.
 
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Old 01-10-2009 | 11:06 PM
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I dont "think" they are available seperatley.

I have used a D1 fog switch for my rear work light on the SD rack. There is 2 options to wire these up,

1. use the very small female spade terminals that you use on speaker terminals 2.5-2.8 mm ones. Then simply cover each one in heat shrink to stop them ever touching.....

2. If you have an aftermarket stereo in your D1, then the volume buttons on the dash are now useless, these have the same "type" of plugs. I stole 2 of my D1. They need a very small amount of trimming with a knife, but the do fit the factory fog switch fine.1of them fits better than the other, just try the switch in each one, you wil see easy enough.So just cut them off with a length of wire and crimp solder your new loom to it.

 
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Old 01-10-2009 | 11:18 PM
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I do have an aftermarket stereo so I'll use the plugs from those switches. I was planning on ordering some of the blank switch panels to get rid of those switches anyway. I think it will make the interior of my truck look a lot better not having a bunch of useless switches.

Thanks for the tip UP
 
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Old 01-11-2009 | 10:38 AM
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Expedition Exchange sells all the Rover switches. As for your current rear lightr switch, that is already wired to the lights in your rear bumper to turn on additional factory lights to prevent you from being rear ended while driving in fog.
 
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Old 01-11-2009 | 11:27 AM
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I have a second switch that I bought from AB that they sold as an auxiliary light switch. When I got it I found out it was a rear fog light switch. I'm going to leave the factory rear fog switch alone and add the second one down by the front fog light switch and master cruise switch. I know about the rear fog lights. I have been around European cars most of my life. My parents have had Mercedes off and on as long as I can remember and I used to own a Saab. I find it interesting that rear fog lights are required in Europe but front fog lights are not.
 
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Old 01-11-2009 | 11:31 AM
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Well, front fog lights help only you see better. Rear fog lights help everyone else see you. Keeps them from rear ending you. Curiously, only European cars have rear fog lights. I've never seen it fitted or available as an option on a domestic vehicle.
 
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Old 01-11-2009 | 11:40 AM
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I firmly believe that lights on the front of your vehicle also help you be seen. A study I read a long time ago said that driving with your headlights on allows someone tell that a car is coming toward them when looking directly in to the sun, like at sunrise or sunset. The difference in light color between the headlights and the sun is perceivable to the human eye and helps avoid accidents. That is the reason that some countries, e.g. Canada, require daytime running lights. I always drive with my headlights on because I feel it is safer.

It is also my opinion that the different lighting requirements for European vehicles is a large part of why the streets over there are safer than here. It is interesting that the few american made vehicles that are exported to Europe are fitted with rear fog lights yet they are not even an option here in the states.
 
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