1an3 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 But our cars do have the glow plug light on the dash and the maual says to wait until it goes out before starting the engine? Good work Ben! When it was really cold the last few weks, and my Mk6 was left out of the garage, I did occasionally notice the glow plugs light stay on a couple of seconds. Oh, and I always start this car up with the clutch down, cos the manual said so. I never did before with my old car (Clio). I thought it was a diesel-feaure? </naiive> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antman99 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 As for clutch, yeh i put mine down but only through habit my dad has always said it reduces wear on components which would make sense when you think about it, by the way for the power start situation has anyone had any experience putting it where ford do, i just dont fancy drilling a hole into an airbag sensor or something rather bad. Ant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 where can you get a relay for if you don't mind me asking? I got it from Halfords. £4 I think. 5pin 30amp 12v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 As for clutch, yeh i put mine down but only through habit my dad has always said it reduces wear on components which would make sense when you think about it, by the way for the power start situation has anyone had any experience putting it where ford do, i just dont fancy drilling a hole into an airbag sensor or something rather bad. Ant. Well when I removed the stereo, the air vents come out with it. I had a look behind where they put the standard one and there is space behind it and nothing in the way. I was also thinking this. But had already mounted mine where it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikester Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 The glow plug light comes on for less than half a second, so the modern diesel/not needing to wait argument is correct. Unless you're one of those tools who turn to ignition pos 3 in one fell swoop. Seems pointless to me, made more work in the start up process. Whatever floats your boat, could be worse.... could have been another DRL guide lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 The glow plug light comes on for less than half a second, so the modern diesel/not needing to wait argument is correct. Normally yes - however with the cold weather we had mine was taking up to 5secs to go out. As the manual says to wait ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 The glow plug light comes on for less than half a second, so the modern diesel/not needing to wait argument is correct. Unless you're one of those tools who turn to ignition pos 3 in one fell swoop. Seems pointless to me, made more work in the start up process. Whatever floats your boat, could be worse.... could have been another DRL guide lol Doesn't make any more work in the start up process.. You can still turn the key to position 3 to start As said before, i did it for aesthetics reasons What is it with people on here being so negative If people have fitted DRLs and done a guide, be grateful for the their help.. Don't just slate them because YOU don't like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antman99 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Ben i agree, i will be trying to position it where Ford put it at the weekend il post back here with pictures on how it goes, iv checked on the fiestamk7.com forum and seen your other posts, you deserve gratitude not to be ripped for helping people, I have DRLS and was going to post a wiring diagram but to be honest just didn't see the point really usually this is a friendly place but lately some people seem to be negative about people making mods to their car, even though this is a car modding forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark t Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 From what I can see, when I was checking for footwell blub holders, at the side of the clutch peddle there is a button that is depressed when you press the clutch, ie to start it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 'NoToRiOuS' used the wiring diagram to fit this to his focus Here's a video .. http://img607.imageshack.us/i/8eq.mp4/ Cheers Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhite01 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Hi, Quick question for you, i like the idea of this can you tell and maybe show me some way will this work for a for fiesta mk6 facelift? Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhite01 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Also where did you get the black/red ford badges are they standard for your model, part numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 Hi,Quick question for you, i like the idea of this can you tell and maybe show me some way will this work for a for fiesta mk6 facelift?Matt For the mk6 facelift On the Ignition Loom Stage 2 (Ignition Live) = Yellow/Green Stage 3 (Starter Motor) = Black/Grey Please check these with a multimeter before connecting this up To check stage 2, turn the multimeter to Volts, fix the black prong to a good earth and the red prong to the Yellow/Grey wire, turn the key to stage 2 and see if the multimeter now shows 12v To check stage 3, again turn the multimeter to Volts and fix the black prong to a good earth, connect the red prong to the Black/Grey wire, turn the key from stage 2 to stage 3 (starting the car) and check the multimeter briefly reads 12v Also where did you get the black/red ford badges are they standard for your model, part numbers? They are from a website called DMB Graphics.. Search it on google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoToRiOuS Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 'NoToRiOuS' used the wiring diagram to fit this to his focus Here's a video .. http://img607.imageshack.us/i/8eq.mp4/ Cheers Ron Ey ben, No problem, you helped me a lot with your diagram even the red led works now :) TY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikester Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Welcome to the Internet. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 Guide Updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M.K Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 A much better location for the button! I'm glad you moved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 I was too scared to cut the dash before lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark t Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Yeah, good luck when stalling! I know! When at a roundabout, and traffic infront moves, and I bring clutch up, but not enough acceleration, and it stalls, whack clutch down, hit button, go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_davis92 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 So when u say will not replace the key, stage one is like audio yeah, and stage 2 is where ur electrics come on, then the last one ignites the car? Instead of turning the key to 3 u just push the button yh?? Imma one click away from buying myself on! :D and I'd defo use this guide :P!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 So when u say will not replace the key, stage one is like audio yeah, and stage 2 is where ur electrics come on, then the last one ignites the car? Instead of turning the key to 3 u just push the button yh?? Imma one click away from buying myself on! :D and I'd defo use this guide :P!!! Yes, you turn the key to 2 then press the button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark t Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 yes the novelty of having a button, but surely key in, pos 1, pos 2 button is slower than key in, 1-2-3 go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hula89 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Its like the button on the Honda Civic. Its sort of pointless. (Except on the civic you have to use it you cant turn the key further instead. I mean why have a system where you put the key to position 2 then have to press a button? I like start buttons theyre a cool novelty but unless you have keyless start like my dad's Megane or the option on the titaniums (now standard I believe?) then its kind of pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Its like the button on the Honda Civic. Its sort of pointless. (Except on the civic you have to use it you cant turn the key further instead. I like start buttons theyre a cool novelty but unless you have keyless start like my dad's Megane or the option on the titaniums (now standard I believe?) then its kind of pointless. Agree with you 100% mate,:) Its double Jobbing id prefer a 12v Socket for my Sat Nav, Mp3 or Phone Charger, If i had keyless entry then yes id love a push start but i have an ignition so no thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark t Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Keyless start is great, jump in and foot on clutch, push button and go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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