Installing LED lights in my footwell

siruncle

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#2 · May 17, 2012

do the focus' not come with them as fitted by the manufacturer, some mk1/2 mondeos have the wiring, and bulbholders but no bulbs, some get the connector for the wiring, and some have all wiring, connectors and bulbs and the reason they don't work is the bulbs are blown...

Mondeos have the 5w wedge type bulbs in them, easily replaceable with led's, if not got any wiring for them, would you not be better wiring them to the interior light?

 

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Mondy55

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#3 · May 17, 2012 (Edited by Moderator)

As siruncle says, you want to be taking a feed from the interior light, across the headlining, down the A-pillar and into the footwell. You don't need to go anywhere near the battery for this.

But do check as some Mk1 Foci do have the wiring already taped up inside the footwell, in which case you just want bulb holders and bulbs.

 

J3D1 Discussion starter

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#5 · May 18, 2012

cheers guys will have a look in the morning and get back to you

 

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milojames

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#6 · Jun 11, 2012

So if there is wiring but not bulb holders/bulbs where would it be found? Cheers

 

Oz

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#7 · Jun 12, 2012

They would be clipped to a loom under the dashboard, but nearer the centre console. You'll probably only see the connectors to give you a clue.

 

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milojames

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#9 · Jun 16, 2012

Just done it. I decided to wire it straight from the overhead interior light as I wanted the lights to dim out as I shut the doors. I couldn't find anything obvious what so ever in the footwells though!! Owell good job well done and thanks for the help