steveo Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 is there any way to make the ambient lighting a bit brighter as it seems really low and you hardly know it is there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitaniumSteve Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 There is an option to turn it off so i am guessing if you could turn it up it would be part of the same option group. So that would be no then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 just seems a waste of time, i imagined it would be a stronger glow and more obvious. not that it bothers me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I had the impression the Ambient lighting would be in the 2 doors at the front as well. I love it though, think it's quite effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellefromEssex Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 mm ok what is ambient lighting? what have I not got lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 the red strip of lights just above glovebox and in the little pocket behind gearstick on mine. you got it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellefromEssex Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 No I dont think so, does it come on the sport lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 "Submarine lighting" above the glove box, cool :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitaniumSteve Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 No I dont think so, does it come on the sport lol No it only comes on the Zetec and the Titanium, but don't worry u not missing that much, just ambience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellefromEssex Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 No it only comes on the Zetec and the Titanium, but don't worry u not missing that much, just ambience mmm you would think the sport would have it too though, I was a bit peeved that they didnt do the bluetooth voice control phone thing either on the sport. Oh well I will have to leave a torch on or somthing to create ambience!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Hostess Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 mmm you would think the sport would have it too though, I was a bit peeved that they didnt do the bluetooth voice control phone thing either on the sport. Oh well I will have to leave a torch on or somthing to create ambience!!!!! A torch...?? how about some chocolate flavour/scented candles ohhhh orgasmic lol. Kristal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellefromEssex Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 A torch...?? how about some chocolate flavour/scented candles ohhhh orgasmic lol.Kristal No no no,nothing to do with food please I am on a diet id end up eating them lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inked Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 mmm you would think the sport would have it too though, I was a bit peeved that they didnt do the bluetooth voice control phone thing either on the sport. Oh well I will have to leave a torch on or somthing to create ambience!!!!! I have bluetooth and voice control on mine, should have been an option from your dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dja55 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 The ambient lighting includes the two red/orange led lights on the headlining console by the interior light. i think it all works well and mine is quite bright. The one behind the gear stick does look a little lost as the hole is painted black but if you put a phone or something in there it does light it up nicely. Bluetooth/usb is an option on all models by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellefromEssex Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Just asked OH about the bluetooth and he said that at the time our dealer was giving it away free instead of £500 but we would have had to wait longer (bit like waiting for the black) where as our car was already in a holidng depot and we took delivery within 2 weeks, see thats what you get for being impatient - his words not mine, me impatient, never!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 That little light behind the gear stick is the most pointless light ever, has potential to be cool but you wouldnt know its there unless you put something right under it The light bulb which can be seen in the footwell that illuminates the pedals, why wasnt that red? If I took the car to Halfords could they change the bulb for a red one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truly55 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 That little light behind the gear stick is the most pointless light ever, has potential to be cool but you wouldnt know its there unless you put something right under itThe light bulb which can be seen in the footwell that illuminates the pedals, why wasnt that red? If I took the car to Halfords could they change the bulb for a red one? My thoughts exactly. The footwell lights are really bright and would cool being red. The other ambient lights are useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetman Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Just a quick reply,have seen red bulbs to fit the footwells on eBay. Do a search for "501 bulb" and it should turn up some results,amber is also listed. Must admit that i have not ordered any yet,as still trying to make up my mind which colour to buy. I believe these sould be a straightforward swap,if you do change bulbs handle with care with a tissue to hold bulbs,as fingerprints could reduce life of bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I'm going to get and fit a red bulb, mainly because it should fit nicely with the cabin which has lots of red, I feel (personally) any other colour may stand out a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipz Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I know there was a post about this but i cant find it :S i just wanted a picture of the bulb because found a couple different 501 bulb ones. Should they have a metal part or just be all glass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Have copied the email from the guy that did this in thise thread http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/index...amp;#entry15304 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipz Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIIDAA Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Oh well I will have to leave a torch on or somthing to create ambience!!!!! Fit some cold cathodes, led bars or neons under the dash to illuminate the footwells, you can have OH or perhaps a pro wire them up to come on with the sidelights / headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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