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Update - looking at a pic in the manual, these do appear to be prt of the alarm system - but no mention of random orange lighting and in any case ultrasonic detectors don't light up, do they. Anyone know about this - thanks.

I might be going a bit loopy but i've had the MK3 for about six months now and I am convinced that I haven't seen this before. On the interior light fitting above the dash, there are two what appear to be holes, never thought twice about them and thought they were probably part of ultrasonics. Tonight when I switched on the sidelights I get dim orange lights glowing in these holes- quite bright if you put your hand up there and let them shine on it. They are pretty obvious when you cast a glance in the rear view mirror so I cannot believe I have never seen them before while driving in the dark. Can you chaps enlighten me on what they are? Ta

Right, and I recall getting tyres fitted at Nationwide. checked pressures following morning (as its not the first time) - 35psi all round. Was passing the next day and complained about the dangers of improperly inflated tyres - they went away, checked some chart and maintained they were correct - until I showed them that little plaque on the driver door pillar - ha!

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Hi guys, ashtray/cigarette lighter bulb has failed. After i lift out the top part of the ashtray I cannot see how to remove the bottom part. Thanks for any advice. 2006 (55) 1.9tdi zetec

Guys, I really appreciate all your help on this and believe me i would tackle this myself if i thought I wouldnt make matters worse. Problem is that we are doing a long haul holiday next Saturday and the missus will go bonkers if the gal breaks down cos I didnt let the 'experts' do the job. I used to do far bigger jobs than this on loads of old cars but there always seemed more room under the bonnet and you could actually see what you were doing. With the visibility under this bonnet, I cannot even see the bloody alternator let alone change the lead. Please let me know where I am going wrong - what sort of contortions will I have to make to change the lead ? As for the fusebox, have tried ring and open spanners but no way to get a grip. I will be more than happy to buy a socket set if I thought it would do the job but judging by the proximity of the fusebox 'walls' to the nuts, it seems the sockets would need extra thin walls to squeeze in. I really don't want to take it to Ford. Keep convincing me!

Woww, what a description - now if that happened to me on the dark country roads up here in Scotland then i would probably sh*t myself! :wacko: Anyway, give turk90210's advice a try and good luck. I was sh**ting myself! Just an update. Checked today and had to prise open the fuse box cover which had predictably melted, the alternator lead and the fuse in a pretty nasty mess. Don't know how it restored itself except that the fuse looks as though it has welded itself together again with the heat *lol* Anyhow, though it looks fairly simple, don't have the tools or the time so it will have to go to Ford. I know I'll be rippped off but should be some guarantee with the repair.. hoping thanks again for spot on advice

Many thanks for that and for pointing me in the right direction. i did try searching but wasn't sure what I was looking for. Nice one.

Can anyone advise on this. Driving normally, then the following happened in this order: ABS warning light flickered on and off, then steady on Radio went on and off, along with dashboard lights in that area All lighting inside and out dimming and getting gradually worse, yet no ignition light so I assumed alternator still charging Indicators stopped working All dashboard lighting went Rev counter and speedometer reading incorrectly low Air bag warning light steady on Handbrake warning flashing on and off along with the beeping I think that all these symptoms were indicative of a gradual power loss, even though no igniton light on, and I didn't think I would make it home expecting not to have sufficient power to keep the ignition system alive. However, a bend in the road, and all returned to normal with not a blip since. Could it be an earth connection or is there something more sinister going on. Thanks for any advice. Ace