Phil 87 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I got these from HIDs Direct for the front courtesy light: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/mtec-264-festoon-12v-44mm-super-white-xenon-effect-bulbs-2-bulbs/ http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/mtec-501-w5w-xenon-effect-super-white-bulbs-sidelights-2-bulbs/ I don't know if the 44mm Festoon will fit but might give it a try today. I just need to know how do you get at the bulbs, is there a good guide on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Fiesta are very easy to get to the interior bulbs mate! Ive made a massive post on this thread about the best bulbs keep going on that post to see all the picshttp://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/61404-spend-my-money-for-me/ to get the interior light out all i did was put a flat head into the front of it and lever it out comes out very easy for the bulbs your using (they are 501) if you get led from WardenJP (links in that thread) they are little larger but worth it! so you take off the plastic cover off too which is very easy too little fiddley to get it back on but dont stress and take your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 And do you take out just the part with the bulbs and the switch, or the whole plastic cover around it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Well depends what bulbs if bulbs are same size as a 501 you just twist on the back and pull it out like what it says in manual but if you get led from wardenjp just pull plastic off from front with a flat head but take ur time not to break it be patient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Is it just the transparent cover that needs to come off like in this video: I know that's the MK6 but I assume it's similar. I just want to be sure before I go and break something lol. Edit: It was similar to that, the transparant cover comes off easily, and I just used a trim tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 yours will be the same as that but the full unit comes out not just the lense cover at first then you dont have to remove the lens (clear plastic) if you have normal sized bulbs but if you have larger bulbs you will have to remove it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Ok cheers I'll have a go. Chances are the festoon won't fit but it's worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 yeah it wont fit.................its a 501 bulb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 these are good LED Bulbs and comes in different colours From warden jp and if you check the link i gave you it will have all the different links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 post number 8 http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/61404-spend-my-money-for-me/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 All done, that took some effort lol. I had to bend the contacts back to get the festoon in but it worked. The map lights are 501s and those were a to get out, had to use needle nose pliers with a cloth over then ends just to grip the little bulbs. Here's a pic, but my phone camera is hopeless in low light: Still need to do the footwell bulbs and rear courtesy lights which are all 501s aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Yeah mate foot wells are so easy! And what you mean by festoon? There isn't a festooned inside a fiesta as far as I know there all 501 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan54771 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 The St uses festoon and 501 each side, different light unit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/63107-my-mk75-titanium-10-ecoboost-project/?p=422318 I got blue in mines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 The St uses festoon and 501 each side, different light unit. Didn't know that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Ordered some more of these: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/mtec-501-w5w-xenon-effect-super-white-bulbs-sidelights-2-bulbs/ Just going for white all round, will see how it looks but I might end up going for LEDs in the end. Which reminds me I need a really bright white 501 LED for the boot, any recommendations? I hear the Cree ones are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I got Philips blue vision 501s for my regi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 I got Philips blue vision 501s for my regi I used the 501s that came with the CrystalVision H7s which give off a similar white light. I think these Mtec 501s are a bit too white, almost have a blue tint compared to the festoon, but will see how they look when I have them all round. Edit: and by boot I meant inside the boot ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Would this be a good bulb for the boot interior: http://www.amazon.co.uk/SODIAL-ERROR-CANBUS-light-bulbs/dp/B00K69FIAM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1421140252&sr=8-6&keywords=cree+501 ? And are CREE LEDs brighter than others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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