09 Front Interior Bulb

[GothicRebel]

Does anyone know the name / size of the front interior bulb between the two 501 bulbs. I know the rear one is another 501. But this front middle one is long and has metal caps that are pointy at both ends?

I'm wanting to buy a bright blue LED one to match the blue led 501 bulbs that I have fitted? Links would be much appreciated.

Thanks Andy

[ed12]

Long and metal caps would be a festoon bulb.

[GothicRebel]

Long and metal caps would be a festoon bulb.

Thanks ed, do we know what size it is?

[Stoney871]

It's a festoon bulb.

Can't recall if it's a 38mm or 42mm bulb but the contacts do bend to accommodate different sizes.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-FIESTA-FOCUS-XENON-BLUE-3-LED-SMD-39MM-ERROR-FREE-INTERIOR-BULB-LED26B-/171178009605?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27db012405

[ed12]

In my focus 38mm falls out down bumpy roads, 42mm gave a nice snug fit. I went for the 8 SMD version, gives plenty of light. However, mine has a heat spreader on top, this gets in the way of the fitting and makes it sit at a bit of an awkward angle.

[GothicRebel]

It's a festoon bulb.

Can't recall if it's a 38mm or 42mm bulb but the contacts do bend to accommodate different sizes.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-FIESTA-FOCUS-XENON-BLUE-3-LED-SMD-39MM-ERROR-FREE-INTERIOR-BULB-LED26B-/171178009605?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27db012405

Thank you Stoney! Bought one from that link.

Know anything about how to fit bluetooth? :)

[Stoney871]

Easiest way is to either fit a bluetooth enabled radio or a Parrot system like I have

[GothicRebel]

Easiest way is to either fit a bluetooth enabled radio or a Parrot system like I have

Like the. Sony 6 cd changer unit?

Is the bluetooth built in to that unit?

[Stoney871]

Ford radios don't have bluetooth modules fitted into them, the modules are seperate but do also depend on the radio for certain control functions.

A decent double of single DIn radio with bluetooth functionality won't cost the earth.

[GothicRebel]

Ford radios don't have bluetooth modules fitted into them, the modules are seperate but do also depend on the radio for certain control functions.

A decent double of single DIn radio with bluetooth functionality won't cost the earth.

Thanks for your help.

[Stoney871]

Welcome anytime.

[GothicRebel]

It's a festoon bulb.

Can't recall if it's a 38mm or 42mm bulb but the contacts do bend to accommodate different sizes.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-FIESTA-FOCUS-XENON-BLUE-3-LED-SMD-39MM-ERROR-FREE-INTERIOR-BULB-LED26B-/171178009605?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27db012405

This works a treat.

My first mods are brill. Car looks so much better with all blue interior lights. Thank you very much!

[Stoney871]

You're very welcome.

You've taken the first steps now prepare to scour eBay furiously for future mod parts ;).

[jeebowhite]

And prepare your bank account for a beating!

[Stoney871]

As addictions go it's better than drink or drugs ;)

[GothicRebel]

Thanks again. The bulbs are ace. Car looks beautiful. Got to remember not to use the map lights while driving the car. My partner used her side one while I was driving. Made the car in front slow to the speed limit. Lol oops.

I've installed a led ignition ring. Looks great. But the connection points are different on my interior light to the guide I used of yours Stoney.

My connection points are just off the middle of the interior light unit

And my interior light no longer works when I open the door. The ring does but not the light. I've noticed the original light cable plug has 3 wires in the bigger block and the LED cable block only has 2 :-/

I do have plenty of mods planned.

Chang rear reversing / fog lights to duel either side.

Folding mirrors.

Cup holder LEDs

Door handle LEDs

DRLs