Scott.D Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I have upgraded the bulb to an LED and works great! However, when I shut my doors it's meant to go off but it stays on but only very dim! I keep it off at the switch incase it runs down my battery! Any ideas? Please help! Thanks!!:) Sent from my iPhone 5 using the Ford OC app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSMarsden Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I have upgraded the bulb to an LED and works great! However, when I shut my doors it's meant to go off but it stays on but only very dim! I keep it off at the switch incase it runs down my battery! Any ideas? Please help! Thanks!! :) Sent from my iPhone 5 using the Ford OC app. Are you talking about an LED inside the map light (Above your head?) Some LED's may glow dimly, however I believe if you lock your car (and its still dim) it will eventually go off as technically there should be no power to it? (Some LED's do stay on very dim). Although I would wait for another reply, I presume it should go off within a reasonable amount of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 It will still glow. This is because the interior light works of a switched earth, meaning there is always power going to it! You need to order a "canbus" interior light. Your car doesn't have canbus, but the resistor in the bulb will stop the glow :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.D Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Ah brilliant, thanks for clearing that up guys! Do you know which bulb it is? Like size? And would it be Led? Sent from my iPhone 5 using the Ford OC app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Yes it would be LED. I believe it's 42mm festoon? The reason the Led glows & the filament doesnt, is because the filament has a higher resistance than the LED. The car has a power saving relay fitted. it switches off anything it can to save power. So after 20minutes of your vehicle being locked, all unnecessary circuits will be switched off (including the Interior light). In addition to this, Your interior light will go off After 10minutes if it's on due to a door being open www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.D Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Ahh I see!! So I could keep it as it is and it should be fine? Or would I need a festoon 42mm bulb? Sent from my iPhone 5 using the Ford OC app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 You could leave it as it is, yes. But in my opinion it looks rubbish (my car used to do it). Just spent £2 on a canbus LED and problem solved www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.D Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Right so il get a canbus led bulb and it should be 42mm right? Thanks for your help! Sent from my iPhone 5 using the Ford OC app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scott.D Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Cheers!! Sent from my iPhone 5 using the Ford OC app. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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