R56 Adding rear fogs into the R56 brake lights circuit
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Adding rear fogs into the R56 brake lights circuit
I have an R56, and want to do the "turn your rear fogs into additional brake lights mod." (I have factory rear fogs, just want to add them into the brake circuit)
I read in another thread (for 2002-2006 MINI's) that there is a concern about overloading the Brake Control Module (BCM) The recommended ways were to only add a relay into the circuit (instead of both additional lamps) or swapping the bulbs out for LED lamps, which draw much, much less current.
Here's the thread I read
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ights-wow.html
I would prefer to do it with LED's and not with an added relay for simplicitys sake (not worrying about mounting the relay, etc)
A few questions. Does the R56 have a BCM to worry about? If not, then no problem. I have my wiring and diodes, I'm ready. But I doubt that it is that easy, so ..........
Is there a LED light replacement for the R56 rear fog bulbs, which are below? The ones from the R53 are different, they are 1156's, I believe.
The writing on the R56 bulbs says:
Toshiba 921
12V W16W
A12V18W
Any thoughts on this? Anybody done this already, with LED bulbs? Which ones did you use?
I read in another thread (for 2002-2006 MINI's) that there is a concern about overloading the Brake Control Module (BCM) The recommended ways were to only add a relay into the circuit (instead of both additional lamps) or swapping the bulbs out for LED lamps, which draw much, much less current.
Here's the thread I read
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ights-wow.html
I would prefer to do it with LED's and not with an added relay for simplicitys sake (not worrying about mounting the relay, etc)
A few questions. Does the R56 have a BCM to worry about? If not, then no problem. I have my wiring and diodes, I'm ready. But I doubt that it is that easy, so ..........
Is there a LED light replacement for the R56 rear fog bulbs, which are below? The ones from the R53 are different, they are 1156's, I believe.
The writing on the R56 bulbs says:
Toshiba 921
12V W16W
A12V18W
Any thoughts on this? Anybody done this already, with LED bulbs? Which ones did you use?
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I have regular brake lights (dyh!)
I have rear fogs, from the factory. I, like you, can flip them on with the switch on the dash and they look like brake lights, only way lower under the bumper.
What I am doing is making it so that when I step on the brakes, the brake lights *and* the rear fogs all illuminate at the same time, giving me even more visibility when braking, just in case the person tailgating me isn't paying attention.
#4
Well, you probably already know this but 921 is the light bulb size (btw I have the rear fog brake mod and replacing a blown out rear fog bulb was ridiculously easy, and the standard 921s are cheap and can be found anywhere, got mine at Walmart). However, tried Googling 921 LED and honestly, the results seemed flaky.
Only thing else that I can add is that there doesn't seem to be any voltage issues with using the rear fogs as full on brake lights - have been doing so for a year and a half now (the only issue being a blown 921 bulb, as mentioned). Not sure how having legit rear fogs on top of the brake light mod would affect that, though, as I don't have the legit rear fogs.
Only thing else that I can add is that there doesn't seem to be any voltage issues with using the rear fogs as full on brake lights - have been doing so for a year and a half now (the only issue being a blown 921 bulb, as mentioned). Not sure how having legit rear fogs on top of the brake light mod would affect that, though, as I don't have the legit rear fogs.
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There is a kit for turning rear fogs into brake lights at Minspeed.
http://www.minspeed.net/R56CBLK.htm
http://www.minspeed.net/R56CBLK.htm
#7
I got my "fake" rear fogs from OutMotoring today, they look great. I would could never imagine why rear fogs would make a difference but it does make my Mini look more finished. I just popped out the plastic inserts and snapped in the light assemblies. I don't plan on connecting them, just wanted a more finished look.
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There is a kit for turning rear fogs into brake lights at Minspeed.
http://www.minspeed.net/R56CBLK.htm
http://www.minspeed.net/R56CBLK.htm
My MSC has two rear fogs. This looks like a R53 unit.
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A great way to get their attention is the GoMiniGo.com Third Brake Light Pulsar. I have the older six flash version. The new one can be set for six or ten flashes. For $30, I believe this will get the attention of drivers behind you more effectively than adding the fogs to the brake circuit.
I never understood the break women get from insurance. My experience is they are more aggressive drivers in heavy traffic.
IMHO.
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