[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]I've had my focus a year now and last night for the first time I noticed the 2 orange ambient lights set in the overhead light. Do I need to go to Specsavers?[/font][/size][/color]

Yes

If you havent noticed them... Fancy sending them to me lol

He's blind not daft.

worth a try

only manual models get these right?

I've always wondered about these LED's in the interior light. What it the LED's purpose?

I remember a guide had been made, it was called a submarine light? Why are they referred to as submarine? Because it's the shape of one?

It's because it's red lighting that doesn't affect the ability to see to drive at night and gives you the light to see controls.

[quote name='Stoney871' timestamp='1357003754' post='223744']
It's because it's red lighting that doesn't affect the ability to see to drive at night and gives you the light to see controls.
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You mean like an ambient "soft" light? Where? On the centre console?

It shines a gentle red light onto the console and gear stick and looks very flash.

[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]I just thought I had info red eyes. [/font][/size][/color]

Hmmm, may have to look for one of those units.

I got them too near to sunglass holder in headlining

They're not cheap.

[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]They are really not that impressive, I didn't notice I had them for nearly a year, but as I must have paid extra to have them I had better start appreciating them and only drive at night.[/font][/size][/color]

[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]What else have I paid for and not noticed? Ha, there is a spare wheel![/font][/size][/color] [color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Now that is useful,[/font][/size][/color]

[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]There's a new years resolution, open my eyes and take notice. [/font][/size][/color]

[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]My boss would go nuts if he [s]red[/s] (whoops, to many [s]bees[/s] beers last night) reads this, I'm meant to be observant in my job. [/font][/size][/color]

[quote name='NorthSussex' timestamp='1357032089' post='223759']
[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]My boss would go nuts if he red this, I'm meant to be observant in my job. [/font][/size][/color]
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Take it easy, your secret is safe with us, we won't tell him

[quote name='Pidu' timestamp='1357050764' post='223773']
[color=#ff0000]Take it easy, your secret is safe with us, we won't tell him[/color]
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[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Thanks a bunch guys! If I could post you a beer on the Forum , I would. I'll get one out of the fridge and toast you're good health for 2013.[/font][/size][/color] [color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Red? Reed? Read!, got it at last.[/font][/size][/color]

I will drink for that. I already have a beer so cheers, Happy New Year everybody

[quote name='NorthSussex' timestamp='1357051115' post='223774']
[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms, cursive]Thanks a bunch guys! If I could post you a beer on the Forum , I would. I'll get one out of the fridge and toast you're good health for 2013.[/font][/size][/color] [color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms, cursive]Red? Reed? Read!, got it at last.[/font][/size][/color]
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here is a virtual glass of beer :-



makes you thirsty just looking at it !

Happy new year everyone!

Drool

[quote name='FOCA' timestamp='1357065618' post='223816']
here is a virtual glass of beer :-



makes you thirsty just looking at it !

Happy new year everyone!
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[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Looooks tempting, I'll have to let the head settle a bit, the brain still hurts even after 18 hours. Bother*@*@*@*@*.[/font][/size][/color]

[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]I now know why I haven't noticed the submarine ambient lighting, They are connected to the instrument panel dimmer circuit and my dimmer was turned down. Doh. I don't need to go to Specksavers after all![/font][/size][/color] [color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]That calls for another beer, cheeeers![/font][/size][/color]

So jealous. Just bought the bulbs for the footwell lights and think it looks excellent. Made me think about submarine lighting again. Might revisit it and give it a go!

I think you can change the colour of these ambient lights by turning the dial on the left of the mirror light

[quote name='dsrogan' timestamp='1357761185' post='225414']
[color=#ff0000]I think you can change the colour of these ambient lights by turning the dial on the left of the mirror light[/color]
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[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]If there is a dial there, than that is something I have missed also, away from my car at the moment but i will have a look ASAP.[/font][/size][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive] The handbook is as good as you know what![/font][/size][/color]

[quote name='dsrogan' timestamp='1357761185' post='225414']
I think you can change the colour of these ambient lights by turning the dial on the left of the mirror light
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That's on the MK3 models mate, this is a MK2.5. There is only an Orange/Red LED fitted.

[quote name='gumpy321' timestamp='1357800227' post='225492']
That's on the MK3 models mate, this is a MK2.5. There is only an Orange/Red LED fitted.
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[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Thanks for that, That's why I haven't seen the dial.[/font][/size][/color]