The footwell bulb holders are easily found if you kneel outside the car and position yourself in each front footwell looking upwards into the dash, you'll see the small bulb holders, they're quite obvious, there are no lenses etc., just the holder to push the 5W wedge bulb into. They are standard on the Zetec upwards as far as I know.
Only had mine a few weeks, not noticed the rear wheels prob, maybe because it had alloys fitted by the Ford dealer as part of a promotion, and there is a lot more air able to circulate around the discs/hubs.
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Did you manage to fit the front fogs? I've got a '51 LX and I want to fit front fogs too. I was hoping it was going to be a matter of just removing the 'vent' from the bumper and plugging the lights in, plus changing the switch in the dash and maybe the fuse? But it sounds a bit more complex than that. Any chance of the list of part numbers you were given? I'd be greatful for any further info you can give on this. Also, I want to get 16 inch alloys (Mondeo standard, nothing fancy) and fit those - you mention that yours had alloys as a dealer offer. Do you know if anything had to be done to the suspension to accept the alloys, or can I just fit them straight away?
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Hi Mondeo Man,
I didn't get around to it as cash has been a bit tight to be honest, it was suggested that I just buy the lamps themselves as I only really want them for cosmetic purposes, but they'd have to be removed for it's first MOT test if they weren't wired in and working, so I've just abandoned the idea until I can afford it.
I was told by the electrician at Quicks in Manchester that it is an easy task once u have the right bits and pieces.
The parts required and numbers are;
Lamp units 1126654 x 1 @ £23.70 + 1126982 x 1 @ £23.70
Bulb Holders 4113066 x 2 @ £17.33 each
Loom (to connect n/s lamp to o/s lamp) 1122296 x 1 @ £13.90
Cabin Switch 1117868(w/o dimmer) or 1117867(with dimmer) x 1 @ £37.18
You may need spring clips, their number is 1117710 unsure of price.
Total cost £133.14 + VAT = £156.44
When you remove the vent blanks on the bumper you'll find that there is only one wiring connector which is the nearside (there may be a connector on the offside but this is for the optional headlamp washer motor). The Loom will plug into this nearside connector and provide a short wire to run to the nearside lamp and a longer wire that you'll need to run along the back of the front valance under the removable cover, to power the offside lamp.
The cabin switch is very easy to remove, pull down the oddments tray beneath it and gently twist the tray to remove it. You can then get your hand up behind the cabin switch, you'll be able to feel two flat bars one on top of the other, squeeze these together and the whole unit slides out into the cabin allowing for easy disconnection. Refit in reverse. I was told that there should be no need for any fuse alterations or additions.
As for the wheels, the ones they fitted to mine are in the Ford Alloy Wheels brochure described as 7 spoke design, they're 6.5J x 16/52.5, the same as the steel rims, and it was just a question of them swopping the tyres over, nothing else to worry about. They look a damn sight better than the nasty LX trims! They're £125 each currently on the Ford accessories website.
Did you read my bit about the front footwell lights? You'll probably have the bulb holders already there as mine were, just need 2 x 5W wedge bulbs and you'll have them working with the courtesy light.
Hope thats all of some help to you, let me know how u get on.
Pete.
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Cheers for the details about the front fogs Pete, and confirmation about the alloys. I'll have a go at the fogs when I get the parts together and let you know how I get on. May take a few months though! I have noticed that the alloys are about £25 cheaper in Ireland, so I may leave off buying them until I have a reason to go over (some friends are moving over there in the spring). Also, it's possible that they will be cheaper in France (part numbers are the same, so no reason why I shouldn't combine a booze cruise with a visit to a dealer in Calais, though lugging the steel wheels home will take up some valuable boot space!).
I had a look for the footwell light socket, but can't see it. There is a connector that looks likely, but I think the socket isn't attached to it. I used the glovebox bulb to check, but it doesn't fit the connector. I couldn't see anything likely at all in the passenger side.
Thanks for your help.
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Did you get around to fitting foglights to your Mk 3?
Tony
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I've got a New model X-Reg Zetec, I can't find any sign of bulb-holders at all. what do they look like?
Regards.
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Are you talking about fog lights or footwell?
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