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A Couple Of Questions From An Old Newbie

elanmac
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Can I fit 17" 215-45 Focus ST 170 wheels on my Fiesta 1.0 Zetec with no problems (studs are the same pcd) and should I be seeing a frost warning on my display ? I have the temp showing but not very accurately this morning showing 3 deg with the screen and surrounding area frosted over. Thanks in advance.

Mac

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    I don't know about the wheels but the frost warning is correct, I think they always come on if the temp is 4 degrees C or below.

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    + 1 on the frost / ice warning ( amber then red )

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    Thanks for the replies, it looks like my low temp sensor is u/s or missing.

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    Frost warning goes red when at 1°or 0°I believe?

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    Frost warning goes red when at 1°or 0°I believe?

    Yes I think it's at 0 degrees. It's a good warning light to have, but I bet a lot of people think they can drive like normal even when the light isn't on, if they don't know how ineffective summer tyres are below around 7 degrees.

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    I can't find the low temp sensor but I have a part number 15A022. The ambient air sensor is behind the front bumper as is supposed to be the low temp one. If I have time this weekend I will remove the bumper for a proper look.

    Mac

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    I would have thought there would be no need for a separate low temp sensor if the standard temp sensor can be used, or maybe it's just added for extra safety in case the other one fails?

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    Big difference in price between the two sensors ambient sensor off ebay £5 low temp from dealers £71 couldn't find any anywhere else.

    Mac

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    Yes I think it's at 0 degrees. It's a good warning light to have, but I bet a lot of people think they can drive like normal even when the light isn't on, if they don't know how ineffective summer tyres are below around 7 degrees.

    Not in here it isn't. Shines 6 months non stop, very pesky to watch all the time. Changing spike tires in fall, gives enough indication that it is going to be slippery for a while :)

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    Not in here it isn't. Shines 6 months non stop, very pesky to watch all the time. Changing spike tires in fall, gives enough indication that it is going to be slippery for a while :)

    Yeah it probably gets quite annoying when it's cold for most of the year.

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    Can anyone identify these switches /sensors? On bonnet locking catch. One might be the alarm but not both.

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