Focus MK2 Interior light upgrade

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I this video, I'll be upgrading the interior light of my MK2 facelift Focus. replacing the main light with an upgraded titanium one, footwell lights, and extra boot light and all bulbs upgraded to LED.
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  • @LucaBertuolo
    @LucaBertuolo3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much mate, i've recently got a 2010 Focus Titanium and between this and the washer jets upgrade I've got a couple of fun weekend projects planned!

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it, have fun this weekend.

  • @zacharythompson2430
    @zacharythompson24302 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel man, just got a MK2.5 focus and your videos are literally gold

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much.

  • @Lolpower777
    @Lolpower7772 жыл бұрын

    Genuinely a very good video

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @tenderatp9078
    @tenderatp90782 жыл бұрын

    good job and very clever explanation

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @robertpetch5182
    @robertpetch5182 Жыл бұрын

    The footwell bulb holders are there because the titanium and above have footwell lights. It's the same on the Mk4 Mondeo as I had a Titanium and upgraded my bulbs and put my old bulbs in my dads Zetec. I now have a Focus CC2 and going to do this upgrade tomorrow. I also want to change the dash and IC bulbs from green to a ice or baby blue to match the car

  • @1991cswrighty
    @1991cswrighty2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, really helpful, not sure how you got the fitting out with one hand, it’s awkward sometimes with two hands, glad you said there’s a certain way of putting them in, might of changed a few bulbs needlessly without knowing that, so much brighter now 👍

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. It’s a bit of luck to get the fitting out and somehow I managed to get it out. It’s a bit awkward really.

  • @pdtech4524
    @pdtech45242 жыл бұрын

    I get spoilt in my Mk2 ghia estate, I have map lights up front, lights above the rear passengers and another set above the cargo area as well as footwell lights up front, all standard fit.

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, and some had heated seats too. I would like to upgrade mine to a Titanium with heated seats. Doing that DIY is a nightmare!

  • @pdtech4524

    @pdtech4524

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GentilsGarage I bet! Mine hasn't got those but it warns up to temp ever so quickly and the heater is very good. It has heated front windscreen which is very effective and sarltisfying watching all the ice in winter just fall away to water in seconds, while others are scraping and spraying with deicer!! 😁⚠️ Other nice features it has is cruise control and auto wipers and lights, auto dimming rear view mirror and the upgrade Sony 6cd audio system, unfortunately it doesn't have bluetooth, which would have been useful our fiesta from 2006 had that. I can honestly say it's been one of our most reliable and fairly economical to run cars we've ever had. Very nice to drive and comfortable, I like the useful extra cargo space the estate has.

  • @jimotabs9386
    @jimotabs93863 жыл бұрын

    The most easy mod is the feet light,thank you my friend.

  • @davezetec
    @davezetec3 жыл бұрын

    Nice ideas, do you have a link to the bulbs you bought?

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Got them from eBay. Item number 382904669684

  • @tauntonlad
    @tauntonlad2 жыл бұрын

    Hi brillant video, ive just looked on my 08 plate fosuc style and i have the bulb holders for the footwell so im going to get some bulbs like yours and see if it works. Can i ask where you got your interior light from i watched the video a couple of times but i dont think i heard you mention where you purchased it. Many thanks

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. The interior light and additional boot light were from eBay.

  • @tauntonlad

    @tauntonlad

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GentilsGarage You wouldnt happen to have a link or item number for the interior light would you ? i did have a look on ebay but i couldnt spot it. Thanks for message back to me and also thank you for a great video ive been following all of your focus videos and enjoy all of them they have given me lots of ideas.

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tauntonlad No worries. Glad that the videos are helpful as that’s their main goal, despite being made with very limited resources. Feel free to pass it on! :) Here is an eBay link of the same light I bought: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Ford-Focus-MK2-2-5-08-12-Interior-Roof-Map-Reading-light-8A6A-13K767-AB-/255166466544?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

  • @tauntonlad

    @tauntonlad

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GentilsGarage Awsome thank you ever so much. I will be sharing your video's hopefully you will get a lot more subscribers

  • @andreibriceag3899
    @andreibriceag38992 жыл бұрын

    Where can I find the housing for the boot light? I also want to install a second light, but I can't find the plastic housing

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    I found it on eBay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-SIERRA-XR4X4-XR4I-SIERRA-COSWORTH-FORD-FOCUS-FOCUS-RS-ST170-BOOT-LIGHT-/224786800685?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

  • @ProGaming0804
    @ProGaming08048 ай бұрын

    I have the holders for the footwell bulbs but it didn't work when i put them in there. Anyone have a idea?

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    8 ай бұрын

    Can you fee any cables connecting from those holders?

  • @markodraskovic4133

    @markodraskovic4133

    6 ай бұрын

    I have the same problem, have you found a solution?

  • @Achilleas_tsitsi
    @Achilleas_tsitsi Жыл бұрын

    Nice video man . The foot bulbs work while driving?

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. No, they are part of the interior light circuit so they are only on when the doors are open

  • @lithirasamaranayake4954
    @lithirasamaranayake49543 жыл бұрын

    My footwell holder's aren't working. Wondering if you know what the problem could be

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Try and Take the bulbs out and turn them round

  • @shbnc4200
    @shbnc42002 жыл бұрын

    How are the footwell lights turned on. I have them and I see they are conected but the lights wont turn on. Do I need like to pute a fuse on the fusebox or something?

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don’t need extra fuse as it rubs from the same as the interior light. If you put LEDs in, remove the bulbs, turn them around and put them back in. Also, can you see any cables running from the holders?

  • @markodraskovic4133

    @markodraskovic4133

    6 ай бұрын

    did you find a solution?

  • @jimotabs9386
    @jimotabs93862 жыл бұрын

    Wich size bulb i need for the interior main light?Im looking on alie and i found 4 different sizes,im confused.

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    It should be the 501 bulb type

  • @jimotabs9386

    @jimotabs9386

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GentilsGarage thanks for the respond...respect

  • @GARAGESXERO
    @GARAGESXERO3 жыл бұрын

    My zetec had the bulbs underneath. Wonder if someone took yours out

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well, judging by many mk2 forum posts, they were never fitted. It could well be that previous owners took them out, but sounds too common for these cars not having them fitted. Who knows.

  • @lochlanroche8528

    @lochlanroche8528

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GentilsGarage My 09 focus zetec didnt come with the sockets so can't do it which is a shame

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lochlanroche8528 that’s very annoying. I know some people have bought the sockets and wired them to the interior light.

  • @lolikdex870
    @lolikdex8703 жыл бұрын

    hello :-) i have a question, what kind of bulb do you use for footwell lights?

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    501 LED as you can see near the end of the viseo

  • @lolikdex870

    @lolikdex870

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and sorry, i somehow missed that

  • @matellis206
    @matellis206 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, i dont suppose you know the part number on that interior light? I have purchased 8A6A-13K767-BB34X1 from a mk7 fiesta and ford catalogue states it fits my focus mk2.5 but it has an extra wire. Little confused as i thought it would be plug and play like your one. Love the vids

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Just had a look and it’s 168816.

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    @UCxwONEvZvvrhrQZ4JnwEpDw looks like that extra wire is for the ambience lights, which mine don’t have, and are permanently on. It’s those two little squares

  • @matellis206

    @matellis206

    Жыл бұрын

    @@GentilsGarage thanks for your input. Ford catalogue states it fits my car so i will try it and see if it works without wiring up the extra wire. Will update you if your interested

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    @@matellis206 yes, please do update. It would definitely fit as the ambience lights were, I think, on Titanium cars.

  • @matellis206

    @matellis206

    Жыл бұрын

    @@GentilsGarage fitted it last night and completly remove the wiring for the ambient lighting from the back of the light. Works fine and is nice and bright which is what i wanted. Thanks for your input and congrats on the little one ❤

  • @antonyoneill9057
    @antonyoneill90572 жыл бұрын

    Gutted mine doesn’t have it on the Zetec 09 plate

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thats a shame. I don’t understand the disparity in the spec.

  • @loukaskormpos5087
    @loukaskormpos5087 Жыл бұрын

    I tried the footwell lamps but they don’t work. I can see the cables and I tried to put them in the other way around but they still don’t work. I tried the same lamps on the trunk light and it works fine. So the lamps are good. Any idea how I can fix this?

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    thats very strange. only way is to test with a multimeter and see if there is any current

  • @loukaskormpos5087

    @loukaskormpos5087

    Жыл бұрын

    @@GentilsGarage yes I checked there seems to be no electricity. But since it has the cables there do you think it’s just needs to be activated with a computer if we plugged it in?

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    @@loukaskormpos5087 have you tested soon after you opened the door? If not, the timer could have switched them off. Everyone that I know with a zetec and the cabling in place, did not need to activate with the computer. These are directly connected to the interior light, so it’s strange. Try and trace the cables and see if there is anything cut

  • @markodraskovic4133

    @markodraskovic4133

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@GentilsGaragei have the same problem there is a connector for the bulb and it has a wire but it doesn't get power and the bulbs don't work when i put them in do you happen to know how to fix this or activate it otherwise it is focus 1.8tdci 2008

  • @markodraskovic4133

    @markodraskovic4133

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@loukaskormpos5087did you find a solution

  • @grommet20002000
    @grommet200020003 жыл бұрын

    When using the scotch connector you dont need to cut the original wire.

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are absolutely right. Only realised that later in the day

  • @ciaranmcmanus3840
    @ciaranmcmanus38402 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got a 2017 focus diesel and the interior lights are crap would need to change the bulbs to LED

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed, it’s awful.

  • @ciaranmcmanus3840

    @ciaranmcmanus3840

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GentilsGarage I’m considering installing led bulbs but have read these bulbs can give Error codes

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ciaranmcmanus3840 I had no problem with mine so far.

  • @pavlostzimas5016
    @pavlostzimas50163 жыл бұрын

    Thank you from Greece. Lights in back seats have you an idea? Dark is over there too.

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Some people did put another light on the headlining, wired to the interior light. The Focus Mk3 has a second light, located at the back which is great.

  • @loukaskormpos3988

    @loukaskormpos3988

    2 жыл бұрын

    Φιλε μου να σε ρωτησω εβαλες και τα φωτα στα ποδια οδηγου-συνοδηγου; Και αν ναι τι λαμπες αγορασες;

  • @YarmouthMark
    @YarmouthMark Жыл бұрын

    Links to the parts would be good 🙂

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    These are used parts so links are irrelevant once they are sold. I do tell what are the parts numbers, so a search on EBay can be done

  • @YarmouthMark

    @YarmouthMark

    Жыл бұрын

    @@GentilsGarage ok thanks..

  • @TheMcooper17
    @TheMcooper172 жыл бұрын

    i dunno how easy itd be to add a rear interior light my zetec doesnt have one and im getting comments about how dim it is

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is a project in the pipeline. Even with the light upgrade, which has improved interior visibility, it is still poor compared to the mk3. Only noticed after the clocks went back and I get home to take stuff from the rear seat and I can’t see anything as there is no proper lighting where I park. Watch this space.

  • @TheMcooper17

    @TheMcooper17

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GentilsGarage i have done the dual reverse mod though i need to sort it out,

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s a nice mod, although I still have an issue with that as I think the reversing light is placed far too low.

  • @TheMcooper17

    @TheMcooper17

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GentilsGarage i think people tend to assume reverse lights are for drivers to see and not to be seen, hense lone bumper fog light,

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep, they work both ways and I think it doesn’t work well. In the dark, especially with the factory dark windows in my car, I can’t see anything when reversing at night. Also, being in the lower bumper corner, it is less visible to other drivers too. Just like the key operated bonnet latch, they removed those feature when developing the mk3, which I think it’s a good thing.

  • @tauntonlad
    @tauntonlad2 жыл бұрын

    I've fitted the interior light today with the same bulbs as you have. I'm noticing the middle light still has a slight glow when the car is locked did you notice this ?

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Only notice the light in the dark. I wonder if it has something to do with earth connection.

  • @tauntonlad

    @tauntonlad

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GentilsGarage will it drain the battery or is it such a low current that it wouldn't matter ?

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tauntonlad too low to drain. I use my car every other week as me and my wife share the car on our commute and makes no difference. And I have the dashcam kn parking mode all the time too!

  • @tauntonlad

    @tauntonlad

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GentilsGarage Thanks I won't worry to much about it then as I use the car every week. I have read you can put a resistor in to stop the glow. Thanks for your help it's always appreciated.

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tauntonlad yes, that’s true. However I’m leaving for now as I have to fiddle with the aerial earth (crap radio signal) so I’ll look into it

  • @stephenm5000
    @stephenm5000 Жыл бұрын

    Sadly, my old 2005 LX does not have the footwell holders, guess you have to have a posh car to begin with 😃

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s annoying. I guess they became available in later cars like mine.

  • @hermesjata5739
    @hermesjata573911 ай бұрын

    Mine doesnt work it has the cabling and everything

  • @GentilsGarage

    @GentilsGarage

    11 ай бұрын

    Do all the other interior lights work? Also, are you using LEDs?

  • @hermesjata5739

    @hermesjata5739

    10 ай бұрын

    @@GentilsGarage yes

  • @markodraskovic4133

    @markodraskovic4133

    6 ай бұрын

    did you find a solution

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