Traded in my 2011 LR4 for a new 2019 Discovery yesterday. The new rig is an HSE but doesn’t have the factory fog lights. I asked about adding them but the dealers service department said it wasn’t possible and had to be done at the factory. Is this really true? Seems odd that they wouldn’t be pre-wired and just require the lights and being enabled in the computer. Any suggestions?
Adding Fog Lights
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ar077
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Electronic systems and controls are so interdependent and tightly integrated on these vehicles that adding factory-spec electronics (fog lights or anything else) post production is simply not feasible. I always special order and have never purchased a vehicle from dealer inventory because I know what I want and am willing to wait (and pay) for it.
I assume you paid well below sticker MSRP for your new Disco since you purchased from dealer inventory. Celebrate the fact that you're enjoying new car smell for $Thousands less than what the dealer would like to have gotten for it, and forget about the fog lights.
I assume you paid well below sticker MSRP for your new Disco since you purchased from dealer inventory. Celebrate the fact that you're enjoying new car smell for $Thousands less than what the dealer would like to have gotten for it, and forget about the fog lights.
DieselRanger
Member
Lots of people have done aftermarket lights. Check out Lucky 8 for their offerings - they have some "no cut" light mounts. Others have also had success with wireless controllers - here:
https://disco5.co.uk/forum/thread1773.html
To be honest, the factory fog lights aren't that great - especially in snow. They need to be about 30% brighter and a lower / yellower color temperature.
ar077
Full Access Member
Excellent points. This week I'll be installing the Proud Rhino D5 Rock Sliders that I ordered from Lucky 8.
DieselRanger
Member
I have some sitting in the garage myself...have to get some minor trail damage fixed on my passenger front door from a rock I flipped, then they go on. Front bash plage on order also!
