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09-01-2010, 06:58 AM
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undefinedundefined Does the LR focus have an instument dimmer? I have never seen a car without one,. I also noticed they dont have variable int wiper speed either. even the cheap *** getz has these. Why build a car, put cruise control and remote radio controls but no variable intermitent wipers. GRRRR.
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09-01-2010, 10:40 AM
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Yes it does have a dimmer.
Have to go look at my car to remember where it is. Either a wheel where the light switch is, or stalk in the instrument cluster. Intermittent wipers is a really easy and cheap upgrade. Here's the part (I'm sure if you search you'll get it cheaper) http://focus.c-f-m.com/fordracingfoc...itch00-07.aspx Heres' how to install it: http://myfordfocus.com/how-to/wiper-mod.htm
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09-01-2010, 10:41 AM
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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09-01-2010, 10:46 AM
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Quote: "Does the LR Focus have an Instrument Dimmer"?
It certainly does Rattus. You'll find it immediately to the left of the Light Switch/s and the LR also has Headlight Levelling i.e. when you have a load of passengers and gear in the boot you can lower the Headlights to the correct level. Regards the variable intermittent..........no, doesn't have it but I use RAIN-X to help clear the screen of water.
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09-01-2010, 10:47 AM
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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09-01-2010, 07:00 PM
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variable intermittent wipers, or the lack thereof never worried me in my LR. But now in the LV I don't think i could go back.
Lack of cruise on the XR is another thing. It'd be nice, but honestly, it'd probably never get used.
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11-01-2010, 04:39 PM
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Thanx for the linx on the int wipers I will upgrade to this, however about the dimmer... my car doesn't seem to own one. I looked in the owners manual and I can see where it is supposed to be but..... noop no dimmer
 But it does have a headlight leveler. WTF. Can I put one in? |
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11-01-2010, 04:47 PM
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What model LR Focus is it? CL, LX, SR, R, Zetec, Ghia?????
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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12-01-2010, 04:11 PM
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12-01-2010, 05:39 PM
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Still think it's odd that there is no dimmer. I'm sure if you fitted a Dimmer version of the switch, the wiring would be there to hook up. Not worth Ford's time and effort to remove the wiring. Possibly an odd shipment from Europe.
SR was a base model with extra post production accessories added to create a "value pak"
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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11-01-2010, 06:57 PM
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Just on the dimmer switch again. I frequently find these on Ebay UK.
They have headlight leveling switch and instrument dimmers as well. Now, they look like the same part for LR, LS, LT and even LV. Is that the case? If so, my humble CL LT also has no instrument dimmer. I wonder if there is any other control gear required? I realise there is for headlight adjusting. I really hope it's like the intermittent wiper switch. Just plug and play. Oh, whilst on the subject of this particular switch area, some units also have the extra position for spot lights too. Here's a couple - Full monty http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Focus-Lig...item414b4da42f just head light angle adjust http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK3-Focus-C-Ma...item3efb8457d5 earlier model http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FOCUS-MAI...item19b90f568d
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11-01-2010, 07:14 PM
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The last one is the LR model. Dimmer is the wheel bottom left
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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11-01-2010, 07:21 PM
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..and also no head light angle adjust, but dimmer and spots.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWAX:IT ^^ and a correction in my post above. LR not same as LS/T/V
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15-01-2010, 07:41 PM
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Starter Motor
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Thanx at least I may be able to upgrade, if it's worth it. .)
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15-01-2010, 10:36 PM
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Starter Motor
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Hi,
First post here - just bought an 04 Zetec 5 door. I noticed mine has no dimmer too. There's a headlight angle adjusting thing and no dimmer! Anyway I find the light level OK but it's weird there's no dimmer on the Zetec model. Cheers |
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18-01-2010, 11:30 AM
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Nice kitty . .
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Maybe they just weren't doing the dimmer thing that day at the factory . . . those whacky Germans!!  : They do have a sense of humor, don't they? I mean I have to stick the ignition key in the grill to open the bonnet!!!  : Fredo
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18-01-2010, 12:12 PM
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Our LS Focus has a dash lights dimmer but our LT Focus does not
Pretty much the same car so don't know why one car does but the other one doesn't Sounds like cost cutting to me |
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18-01-2010, 01:47 PM
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my 04 lr zetec doesnt have a dimmer either. and dont get me started on the stupid "key to open the bonnet" gadget.
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18-01-2010, 04:30 PM
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18-01-2010, 07:40 PM
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I think its cool! All my mates do the hey how cool is that thing when I pop the hood.
Small minds are easily impressed though.... 
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19-01-2010, 12:27 PM
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If you're quick, here's what you're after.
I doubt it'll go for more than a couple of pounds. (about $4 AUD. Postage will be about $14 AUD) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FOCUS-MAI...item19b93be8af
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19-01-2010, 01:06 PM
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Haha, 19 pounds postage, so try $32ish.... jeesh!
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19-01-2010, 05:20 PM
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I just got two XR5 foglamp bezels and an interior light back here for £6.90 all up.
I recently got two hand held games back here for the same amount. Specify Royal Mail Small Packets labels and in my experience it costs £6.90 all up. Also bought in a few fiat parts about the same size for - £6.90 If you sound like you know what you're talking about in your correspondence with them, and say the exact price, then they usually dont challenge it. Especially when R.M. confirm that price with them. (you're not supposed to make money on the postage bit now, are you! I think "Baz" is making a motsa on his postage. Plenty of these elsewhere.
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