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15-08-2010, 11:34 AM
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Hi,
Just picked up an AU3 Futura. I noticed that the window switches light up at night when the headlights are turned on. I had illuminated switches on my BA, but never knew AUs had them as well. Can anyone with an AU3 Futura, XR or Fairmont confirm that theirs light up too? Or even AU1/AU2 owners. Many thanks.
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15-08-2010, 11:41 AM
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Just another mock-up..
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Yep my AU1 Fairlane window switches light up...
Although i need to fix a couple of the blown globes...
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15-08-2010, 11:54 AM
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Feel the boost
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yeah my S3 XR8 lights up, how-ever i changed them to blue LED's to save replacing blown globes.
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15-08-2010, 11:56 AM
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Just another mock-up..
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You got pics on how you did it..? I wanna do mine...!
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Desire isn't driven by the heart, the mind or the wallet. Desire comes from another place. It's created by the smell of burnt fuel under full throttle and the look a car gives you when you're washing it alone at night... see my car here: Built my own TL50!!! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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15-08-2010, 12:19 PM
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Do you guys know what kind of globes they take? Are they soldered in or just small wedge ones?
Cheers.
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Regards Bobby Current Cars: 2000 AU2 Fairmont (2019-current) 2003 BA1 Falcon Divvy Van (2017-current) 2009 VW Mk6 Golf 118TSi (2020-current) Previous Cars: 2003 MCX10R Avalon VXi (2017-2020) 1995 EF1 Falcon GLi (2016-2019) 1997 XH2 Falcon Van OPT20 (2016-2019) 2006 BF Fairlane Ghia (2013-2018) 2001 AU3 Futura (2010-2013) 1996 EL Fairmont (2008-2010) 2004 BA XR6 (2005-2008) 2001 AU2 Forte (2005-2006) 1988 EA Fairmont Ghia (2003-2005) 1984 AR Telstar TX5 Ghia (2001-2005) |
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15-08-2010, 12:21 PM
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Just another mock-up..
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I'll go pull one apart now mate and get a pic for ya...
gimme a bit of time.. I'd like to know too!!
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Desire isn't driven by the heart, the mind or the wallet. Desire comes from another place. It's created by the smell of burnt fuel under full throttle and the look a car gives you when you're washing it alone at night... see my car here: Built my own TL50!!! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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15-08-2010, 12:47 PM
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Just another mock-up..
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Here ya go...
seems pretty straight forward... Does anybody know where they sell the LED replacement...??  
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Desire isn't driven by the heart, the mind or the wallet. Desire comes from another place. It's created by the smell of burnt fuel under full throttle and the look a car gives you when you're washing it alone at night... see my car here: Built my own TL50!!! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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15-08-2010, 01:02 PM
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 might need a new holder as well.here ya go LINK Last edited by russellw; 15-08-2010 at 01:15 PM. Reason: Fixed link |
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15-08-2010, 01:06 PM
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Thanks so much KR1STO and others. I need to change 2 globes in mine as well.
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Regards Bobby Current Cars: 2000 AU2 Fairmont (2019-current) 2003 BA1 Falcon Divvy Van (2017-current) 2009 VW Mk6 Golf 118TSi (2020-current) Previous Cars: 2003 MCX10R Avalon VXi (2017-2020) 1995 EF1 Falcon GLi (2016-2019) 1997 XH2 Falcon Van OPT20 (2016-2019) 2006 BF Fairlane Ghia (2013-2018) 2001 AU3 Futura (2010-2013) 1996 EL Fairmont (2008-2010) 2004 BA XR6 (2005-2008) 2001 AU2 Forte (2005-2006) 1988 EA Fairmont Ghia (2003-2005) 1984 AR Telstar TX5 Ghia (2001-2005) |
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15-08-2010, 01:07 PM
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Just another mock-up..
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no worries mate!!
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Desire isn't driven by the heart, the mind or the wallet. Desire comes from another place. It's created by the smell of burnt fuel under full throttle and the look a car gives you when you're washing it alone at night... see my car here: Built my own TL50!!! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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15-08-2010, 01:11 PM
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Starter Motor
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Hey guys, there is a thread about changing the door switch led's, it gives a pritty detailed walk threw about it, heaps of pics 2, very helpfull.
just go threw the AU technical pages, its in there. |
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15-08-2010, 01:12 PM
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Just another mock-up..
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Got a link...?
thanks mate!!
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15-08-2010, 01:13 PM
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15-08-2010, 01:18 PM
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Just another mock-up..
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you're a champ mate..!! thanks heaps!
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Desire isn't driven by the heart, the mind or the wallet. Desire comes from another place. It's created by the smell of burnt fuel under full throttle and the look a car gives you when you're washing it alone at night... see my car here: Built my own TL50!!! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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15-08-2010, 01:21 PM
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Just thought I'd throw in that the dash switch lights are the same style, where you need to put in the LED wrap the legs around the base of the holder and add a resistor. |
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15-08-2010, 01:25 PM
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Treasure your balls?
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If anyone can source the OEM window switch globes their a legend...
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15-08-2010, 01:26 PM
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Just another mock-up..
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So Ford don't sell them separately at all...?
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Desire isn't driven by the heart, the mind or the wallet. Desire comes from another place. It's created by the smell of burnt fuel under full throttle and the look a car gives you when you're washing it alone at night... see my car here: Built my own TL50!!! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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25-08-2010, 10:39 PM
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25-08-2010, 10:41 PM
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Just another mock-up..
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I asked last time I was on the phone to them, but, the guy had no idea so i gave up!! Might have to take one down to show them...
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Desire isn't driven by the heart, the mind or the wallet. Desire comes from another place. It's created by the smell of burnt fuel under full throttle and the look a car gives you when you're washing it alone at night... see my car here: Built my own TL50!!! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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25-08-2010, 10:45 PM
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Yeah, will do mate.
I've been dealing with them for years down in Braeside. Huge place and one of the guys I deal with does have a clue when it comes to Ford parts, so should be no issue. If they're cheap enough I'll get a whole heap on trade as I know how bloody annoying it is when they blow and not all spare parts places stock them. Hopefully be by the end of this week.
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25-08-2010, 10:49 PM
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Just another mock-up..
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Sounds great mate...
If they can get them there I'll head down and see them too..!! I'll grab 14 I reckon.. enough for 2 full sets...
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Desire isn't driven by the heart, the mind or the wallet. Desire comes from another place. It's created by the smell of burnt fuel under full throttle and the look a car gives you when you're washing it alone at night... see my car here: Built my own TL50!!! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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25-08-2010, 10:55 PM
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If they have heaps in stock I'll get about 50 and can post them to you or pick-up here. Same trade or will suss out either way (depends where you live).
There's a chance they'd have to get them from Ford direct, but hopefully they'll have some there. I'll also ask what other dealerships have them in stock in Melbourne. Should show up on their computer.
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25-08-2010, 10:57 PM
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Just another mock-up..
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Sounds great mate..
I'm in melb.. Also, Hords will be interested.. He's in Melb too...!
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Desire isn't driven by the heart, the mind or the wallet. Desire comes from another place. It's created by the smell of burnt fuel under full throttle and the look a car gives you when you're washing it alone at night... see my car here: Built my own TL50!!! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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25-08-2010, 11:32 PM
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As far as I know you cant buy just the globes seperate. I've gone to 4 different places and still had no luck. Might have to buy brand new switches all together or buy second hand ones and chop and change swithches around to get a full set???
Would buy 14 like Kristo too if anyone can find out where to get them. |
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26-08-2010, 10:59 AM
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i have an S3 forte , no lights under my window switches.
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26-08-2010, 04:16 PM
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um.. fords geelong still sells them there 4.50 a globe.. also repco/bursons sell them but there about 0.5mm to big in the diamator of the plastic base but still fit and work and there something liek 1.50 each.
i has to get 3 new ones about 7 months ago, so that was then but they still might now |
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26-08-2010, 04:17 PM
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26-08-2010, 04:55 PM
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ahhhh thats why , oh well meees have to do with the povo pack.
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IF YOU CANT FIX IT WITH A SCREWDRIVER OR SHIFTER , F%$K IT with a hammer - Light travels faster than sound.......this is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak! AU SERIES 3 LIQUID SILVER BBS MOTORSPORT RIMS , EIBACHS , BILSTEINS , CERAMIC COATED 4499 PACIE'S , 2.5 S/S GENIE SYSTEM , MAGNAFLOWS , METALCAT 200cpsi , CAI MODS 123.4 GROUND TEARING RWKW'S , LOL |
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26-08-2010, 05:32 PM
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Last time I rang Ford to get some, they said they don't come separate from the switch assembly and a switch was $30 each. At the time my car had NO switch lights that functioned so would have been up for $210!
Also I couldn't find anywhere that sold bulbs that were the right fit so I ended up following the tech doc to replace them all with LED/resistor home-made assemblies which work perfectly. I've done two cars worth now and am quite neat at it! I would 100% recommend the LED mod over replacing more bulbs. |
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