RyM Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hi there, I have a Fiesta mk7 2011 egde without ambient lighting. The other day I had a look in the footwell, and on both sides underneath the dash is a small bulb holder. Looks like its suitable for a 501 bulb 12v 5w same as the side lights. However, I put in a 501 bulb and I tried opening the doors and turning the lights on but nothing happened. I really want them to work as I think it would be pretty cool. Any info would be great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I think it need to be programed, when you opening your car the head and real light is coming on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynS Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I've not known a case where the bulb holders are there but aren't live. It does have the wiring in doesn't it? Maybe try testing it with a multimeter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Also try the bulb the other way as it only works one way round. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 cheers mate, yeh there is wiring going to the bulb holder, but will check with a multimeter to see if there is current. Just seems strange how the bulb holder is there, but there's no apparent function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Also try the bulb the other way as it only works one way round. If it is standard 501 type you do not need to, but if LED yes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingertom Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Hi What colour and how many wires are going to the holder. I dont have any bulb holders in mine but have a spare connector taped in the loom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 i had a look for you guys! on my car is one white with blue stripe, and one green with purple stripe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 I think its brown and yellow wires that come off of the bulb holder, then the wires go up into a loom at the very top of the dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey19 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Make sure that you go into the settings in the on board computer screen, and enable 'Ambient Lighting' :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tato Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Make sure that you go into the settings in the on board computer screen, and enable 'Ambient Lighting' :) So you have the option to enable/disable the ambient lighting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico. Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 So you have the option to enable/disable the ambient lighting? on the computer thing i think its under vehicle or something like that... i didn't think the ambient lighting was linked with the footwells though? or is this me just being forgetful again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tato Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 on the computer thing i think its under vehicle or something like that... i didn't think the ambient lighting was linked with the footwells though? or is this me just being forgetful again That's a cool option... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dLockers Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I just plugged two bulbs into my mk7 Job done, didn't have to faff or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey19 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Not sure if it definitely does control the footwell's, might do though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 unfortunately my fiesta doesnt give me the option to disable or enable ambient lighting. Its just really strange how it looks like it would all link up but it just doesnt work. i checked yesterday with a multimeter, and there is no power going to the bulb holders, oh well :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordey Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Just done mine . they came on while i pushed them in. 2010 zs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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