It appears that European models came this way... has anyone checked to see if the wiring is there to hook it up on cars on this side of the pond?

 

Huh?

 

is the wiring present for rear fogs on NA cars??

 

Discussed before, many years ago requires european tail light, I have a broken one on the shelf . Try search tool for thread.

 

Lights on cars are regulated by the rules of that country’s transport department.
Driving a car not confirming to the country’s rules could get you a ticket.
Even the minimum square inches and colours of the reflectors are regulated.
Canada requires daytime running lights, the US does not hence two different switches are required.
Look at the parts lists and you will find different part numbers for various lights etc. for different countries.

 

I realize they arent required in the US... but have never seen that they are forbidden.

Ive been searching threads... cant seem to come up with the correct search words... any ideas?

 

Use Google.

 

Thanks... i remember using google to find things on here...much more effective...for some odd reason!

 

Unless I've mist something or you are going to drive backwards in the fog why would rear fog lights be needed ?

 

So you haven’t got the foggiest idea then?

 

- Nope, maybe someone can clear the air on this

 

I believe in the US they are called back up lights.

 

When I lived in England my BMW had a brighter taillight function for fog conditions. None of my USA Beemers had this feature. In fact, I once had a Mazda in the USA that was recalled because of excessive bright taillights.

 

So when its foggy we go everywhere in reverse?😉
European cars have a back up light and a fog light.

I remember in London during the early to mid fifties I would be on my bike in thick smog and I would have a string of cars following me because I could see further in front of me than the car drivers could. I made sure I did not fall of the bike or I would have been in big trouble. They could just see the the rear light of what was in front of them and having a rough idea where they were they, followed me like the rats in the Pied Piper of Hamelin. I wonder how many people got lost entirely, ending up miles from their intended destination.
Often a passenger would have his head out of his window telling the driver how far he was away from the curb.
The fog was from coal fires, smokeless coal was mandated and the fog went away more or less, you could still smell it though.
You felt completely lost even in an area you knew because landmarks disappeared.
Thousands with breathing problems died in those smogs.
Thousands died in the great smog of 1952 which lasted about four days. People who died just lay there as there was no transport to take them away as London had come to a standstill.
I was reminded of all this when I read ‘Death In The Air’ a book written by Kate Winkler Dawson.

 

Quite simply, my Brit BMW had brighter taillights when the front fog lights were turned on. Nothing more complicated than that.

 

I had a mid 70s MB... the wiring was there...just had to connect a couple of things.. and there it was...

 

Yes, forbidden on US cars that exceed DOT standards. Lighting that exceeds DOT specifications is restricted.

 

Astounding how many have no idea what's out there! MANY European import cars to the US have rear foglamps, and they are here in the US. It is equally astounding how many drivers of these vehicles have no idea what front or rear fog lamps are for, and when it is advantageous (and legal) to drive with them turned on. Can pick out a car with rear fogs on in clear weather a long ways off. I digress.

I, too, am interested in having rear fogs in my car, and in fact, if you look at the headlamp switch, the additional indicator 'port' for the rear fogs is present, but not populated. I haven't traced out the wiring, but the location for the fuse is molded into the headlamp switch housing, but again, not populated. Perhaps European eBay sites for the switch and tail lamps?

 

I had a 2006 SAAB 93 convertible that has rear fog lights . I gave it to my Granddaughter and one of her questions was why do they have fog lights in the rear LOL.

 

Are you referencing Canada or USA?