Couple of questions.

[danny71]

Hi peeps,
As many of you might know, i have ordered my Zetec auto for delivery late may/early June.

Just have a few questions for you guys,
Firstly what colour is the backlighting on the car at night, speedo etc? does anyone happen to have a night pic of the dash lit up?

Secondly, how hard is it to change the stereo, and pop in say a sony mp3 player, they had no options at ford, not even for a 6stacker, and single cd players get on my nerves, unless ofcourse they are MP3, which they arent.

Lastly, when is the first free service due, is it 1000km? and how do you think its best to run it in? nice and easy for a bit?

Thanks in advance
Danny :

[kiwijohn42]

1. Backlighting is mainly green for stereo etc.
2. Changing the head unit is a right kerfuffle. The stereo has an AUX button so there should be some way of jacking in a pod fairly easily.
3. There is a 3000km check but don,t know if they change the oil or not. I will anyway I think. I took it easy for the first 500km, tried not to go over 4000rpm

[Swaytan]

Originally Posted by danny71

Hi peeps,
As many of you might know, i have ordered my Zetec auto for delivery late may/early June.

Just have a few questions for you guys,
Firstly what colour is the backlighting on the car at night, speedo etc? does anyone happen to have a night pic of the dash lit up?

Secondly, how hard is it to change the stereo, and pop in say a sony mp3 player, they had no options at ford, not even for a 6stacker, and single cd players get on my nerves, unless ofcourse they are MP3, which they arent.

Lastly, when is the first free service due, is it 1000km? and how do you think its best to run it in? nice and easy for a bit?

Thanks in advance
Danny :

Hey, I'm kind of a newbie too, but this is my first chance to help somebody. Feel free anybody to correct me if I'm wrong.

1: I have an LX model, so I'm not 100% sure if the Zetec colors are the same on the dials. Mine are cool though, the needle & sorounds glow blood red, very schmick. I'm gonna put in some EL Dials eventually: http://www.etronicauto.com/

2: This question has been covered in a few earlier topics, but I'm just about to add an audio setup in my car.

You can get this:

http://www.fordforums.com.au/attachm...id=14539&stc=1

From: fordpartsuk.com
part number - 1148612 For the Sat/Nav Surround - £32.20
part number - 1222161 For Adapter Kit - £26.34

Unless you're just gonna hack into your dash yourself, I wouldn't.

3: Your first free service (piece of mind inspection) is at 3,000 I'm pretty sure, unless it's changed in the last 6 months.

How'd I do?

[Swaytan]

Originally Posted by kiwijohn42

1. Backlighting is mainly green for stereo etc.
2. Changing the head unit is a right kerfuffle. The stereo has an AUX button so there should be some way of jacking in a pod fairly easily.
3. There is a 3000km check but don,t know if they change the oil or not. I will anyway I think. I took it easy for the first 500km, tried not to go over 4000rpm

Sorry kiwijohn42, didn't actually see your reply, didn't mean to cut in!

[kiwijohn42]

That's cool mate. That dash part is for a WP not a new WQ, new 1 is different. Don't know if the inside bit will fit though. I reckon an MP3 CD is the best way to go. Don't like leaving the pod in the car.

[0xyg3n]

This might help for the WQ people.

http://www.ukfiestanetwork.com/index...howtopic=83016

[robjh80]

Here's some night pics of my WQ Zetec for ya, hope they're helpful.

[danny71]

hey thanks for that, cool pics...I didnt notice that the numbers like 60 100 ect arent marked, just 50, 90, 110 , odd.LOL thanks again, looks good.I'm still waiting for mine

[kenneth_lks]

hi, can anyone tell me whether the scuff plate for 06 WQ model fit for the 04 WP model or not?

[Scareybear]

I don't see why not, its just a stick on thing