beatty36 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Looks mint! Dont think i would be confident enough to try it myself tho :(. but who knows, it really does look well :) Also did you just get the one 60cm strip? or three? Thanks for the guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmcdermott Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 Looks mint! Dont think i would be confident enough to try it myself tho :(. but who knows, it really does look well :) Also did you just get the one 60cm strip? or three? Thanks for the guide. Thanks, i'm sure you would be able to do it and i bought 3 and cut them in half to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico. Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 i got my led's on order now for creating myself some rear footwell lights, cant wait see how it comes out with car bathed in red :) haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmcdermott Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 i got my led's on order now for creating myself some rear footwell lights, cant wait see how it comes out with car bathed in red :) haha Sounds good to me, need to see plenty a pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico. Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Sounds good to me, need to see plenty a pics! think it will work better with mine than most people's on here with it being a 5 door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maffoo Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 So when do the lights come on? Whenever the ignitions on or whenever the courtesy light's on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmcdermott Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 So when do the lights come on? Whenever the ignitions on or whenever the courtesy light's on? when you unlock it and take the key out the ignition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 On my '10' ZS I have just checked and although obviously I dont have ambient lighting, nor any options for such on the onboard computer, I do have the sockets for footwell bulbs and they work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheHammers Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 So when do the lights come on? Whenever the ignitions on or whenever the courtesy light's on? Try this link to have them switch on with the head lights and stay on http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=11157&st=0&p=72121entry72121 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashrobinson Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 are those 2 seperate wires you are running (1 x positive 1 x negative) or is it audio cable with twin cabling inside? can you link to all you used? very interested in doing this as mine doesnt have wires or holders!! Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamham92 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I like the look of this!.. tho im thinking blue rather than red, but only because it would suit my car more than red.. Pretty good guide ther pal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmcdermott Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 are those 2 seperate wires you are running (1 x positive 1 x negative) or is it audio cable with twin cabling inside? can you link to all you used? very interested in doing this as mine doesnt have wires or holders!! Ash Hey Ash, I just used maplins, here is the link for the terminal connectors: http://mobile.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=42654 I can't remember what audio cable I used it was a twin cable, one to carry positive, one to carry negative Good luck :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmcdermott Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 I like the look of this!.. tho im thinking blue rather than red, but only because it would suit my car more than red.. Pretty good guide ther pal! Go for it, which ever suits you best! Thanks very much, I have had it in for quite a while now and still working as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashrobinson Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 so 1 single cable with 2 wires inside? like this? http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=134&C=Froogle&U=134&T=Module so you connect 1 internal wire to the positive and 1 internal wire to the negative? negative to 1 set of led strips and positive to the another strip? SLightly confuzzled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmcdermott Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 so 1 single cable with 2 wires inside? like this? http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=134&C=Froogle&U=134&T=Module so you connect 1 internal wire to the positive and 1 internal wire to the negative? negative to 1 set of led strips and positive to the another strip? SLightly confuzzled. Hey buddy just tried to have a look on the maplins site but I couldnt seem to dind the sam cable that I used, to be doubly safe you could use this cable, you will only need to 3 amp cable. I have attemted a wiring diagram lol, here you go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashrobinson Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 And i take it once you Twist the 2 additional wires, they run into another terminal block and led? Superb Cal, Thanks! (great diagram) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashrobinson Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 ohh, just re read and now fully understand!! on an unrelated note what bluetooth unit are you using (behind steering wheel?) and how easy+much was it to fit? Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmcdermott Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 And i take it once you Twist the 2 additional wires, they run into another terminal block and led? Superb Cal, Thanks! (great diagram) :) Yea so the curbed wires on the diagram are the continuation of the circuit until you get to the last LED which you just put the wire straight in the terminal block, simples! lol and thanks, took me a little while :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmcdermott Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 ohh, just re read and now fully understand!! on an unrelated note what bluetooth unit are you using (behind steering wheel?) and how easy+much was it to fit? Ash Cool! It's a Parrott system and it was fitted by Ford when I got the car for compensation as they didn't fit the original one (which may I add I wish I still had) I beleive you can get them from Halfords for about £150 and I beleive they can fit them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshy_maverick Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Now with the remaining audio wire, push this up into the joint shown in the pic and round the gearstick. Same with the other side, you should have just enough cable to reach the driver's foot well. Again with the end of the wire twist the wires so they fit in the connector and connect the last LED in the same way. Finally stick the LED to the plastic under the dash and your done!!!! Here's the end result !!!!!!! Any comments or questions welcome, hope it makes sense! Awesome Guide!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmunkynutz Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 There's an easier way to wire in the ambient light (on 13 plate zetec S's at least) Remove the glove box by taking out the bottom two pins and squeezing the top part of the glove box, locate the wiring loom for the ford ambient lighting. Feed the wire through for either the ford ambient lighting or a led strip in colour of choice. If it's the ford one it's plug and play and will work ok, if you buy and led strip, splice the wires connect up and insulate. Stick the lighting strip wherever you want it and reassemble glovebox. I stuck mine to the top of the dash facing down, I bought a 30cm 15 smd strip, I think I really could be 40cm for a full length effect so I'd perhaps advise buying a longer strip that can be cut to size. Will upload some night time pics later. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan54771 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Bigmunkynutz Is there any chance you've got a link for the LEDs you purchased ? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FiestaZS90150 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I have to check again but i think there is 3 wires on mine? could that be correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiestaZS90150 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 and also how do you know it had to be 12V? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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