Fog lights

Tiny
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  • 2000 BMW 740
  • 40,000 MILES
Pretty much sums it up. Both went out weeks ago, they have always worked but, did have Angel eyes installed recently.
Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 AT 2:57 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

The first thing that comes to mind is the fuse. The fog lights are controlled by the lighting control module which is run by several fuses.

Here are a couple guide to help you see what is up:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Fuses by Fuse Number
- 01/95

F1 - -
F2 - -
F3 30A Windscreen wipers (see also Fuses 28,55)
F4 30A Headlight cleaning system
Windscreen washer (see also Fuse 6)
F5 15A Horn (see also Fuse 41)
F6 25A Interior and luggage compartment lights
Windscreen washer (see also Fuse 4)
F7 7.5A Air conditioning (see also Fuses 11,20)
F8 30A Adjustable outside mirror (see also Fuse 31)
Central locking system (see also Fuses 29,31,41,58)
Window lift (see also Fuses 29,31)
F9 20A Auxiliary fan (see also Fuses 20,23,38)
F10 25A Automatic stability control (see also Fuse 17)
F11 15A Air conditioning (see also Fuses 7,20)
F12 30A Passenger's seat adjustment
F13 20A Steering column adjustment (see also Fuse 15)
F14 10A Rear seat adjustment (see also Fuse 53)
F15 30A Driver's seat adjustment
Steering column adjustment (see also Fuse 13)
F16 10A Roller sun blind
F17 10A ABS (see also Fuse 22)
Automatic stability control (see also Fuse 10)
Fuel pump (see also Fuse 57)
F18 5A Instrument cluster (see also Fuses 26,37,41)
F19 5A
F20 5A Air conditioning (see also Fuses 7,11)
Auxiliary fan (see also Fuses 9,23,38)
Heated rear window (see also Fuse 59)
Heated windscreen (see also Fuse 30)
Heater blower (see also Fuse 81)
F21 5A -
F22 25A ABS (see also Fuse 17)
F23 30A Auxiliary fan (see also Fuses 9,20,38)
F24 - -
F25 - -
F26 5A Check control module
Gong
Instrument cluster (see also Fuses 18,37,41)
Shifting gate light (see also Fuse 41)
F27 5A Multi-information display (see also Fuse 47)
F28 5A Windscreen wipers (see also Fuses 3,55)
F29 30A Central locking system (see also Fuses 8,31,41,58)
Window lift (see also Fuses 8,31)
F30 10A Heated washer jets
Heated windscreen (see also Fuse 20)
F31 30A Adjustable outside mirror (see also Fuse 8)
Central locking system (see also Fuses 8,29,41,58)
Instrument cluster (see also Fuses 18,26,41)
Window lift (see also Fuses 8,29)
F32 30A Heater blower (see also Fuse 20)
F33 5A Overheat control (only for Japan)
F34 15A Seat heating
F35 - -
F36 10A Heated steering wheel
F37 5A Light module (see also Fuse 44)
F38 5A Auxiliary fan (see also Fuses 9,20,93)
F39 15A -
F40 5A
F41 5A Central locking system (see also Fuses 8,29,31,58)
Horn (see also Fuse 5)
Instrument cluster (see also Fuses 18,26,37)
Shifting gate light (see also Fuse 26)
F42 7.5A Charging socket
Make-up mirror light
F43 5A Airbag (see also Fuse 45)
F44 5A Light module (see also Fuse 37)
Speed control
F45 5A Airbag (see also Fuse 43)
F46 5A On-board monitor (see also Fuse 69)
Radio (see also Fuse 69)
Telephone (see also Fuse 70)
F47 5A Multi-Function steering wheel
Multi-information display (see also Fuse 27)
F48 - -
F49 15A Independent ventilation
F50 15A Independent heater
F51 20A Sliding/vent roof
F52 30A Cigarette lighter
F53 20A Rear seat adjustment (see also Fuse 14)
F54 - -
F55 7.5A Servotronic
Windscreen wipers (see also Fuses 3,28)
F56 15A Thiefproofing system (see also Fuse 58)
F57 15A Fuel pump (see also Fuse 17)
F58 5A Central locking system (see also Fuses 8,29,31,41)
Thiefproofing system (see also Fuse 56)
F59 30A Heated rear window (see also Fuse 20,59)
F60 - -
F61 - -
F62 5A Automatic anti-glare mirror
F63 15A Rear seat heating
F64 5A Park distance control
F65 15A Electronic damper control
F66 5A -
F67 - -
F68 - -
F69 30A CD changer
On-board monitor (see also Fuse 46)
Radio (see also Fuse 46)
Route guidance system
F70 10A Telephone (see also Fuse 46)

See where the system loose power check out the fog light wiring diagrams and fuse panel identification (below).

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 AT 1:09 PM
Tiny
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How do you replace the drivers side fog light?
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Monday, February 1st, 2021 AT 10:18 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I am attaching the process for replacing the fog light from the manual.

Also, here is a video for a Ford that will give you some more info if needed or for others that visit this page:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA3IIgQyx0g

Please see the process below and let us know if you have questions. Thanks
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