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Fiesta 55 reg - radio/mileage display - grogg
When I lock my car (FIESTA 1.25 Style) the radio and mileage display stay lit for 2-3 minutes. Is this normal. Can it be altered?

Thanks
Fiesta 55 reg - radio/mileage display - Ford Dagenham
Hello

Is this a newer version ie with the different rear lights and different front headlights.

If so it could have home safe lights installed.
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(iam not a mechanic)
Martin Winters
Fiesta 55 reg - radio/mileage display - grogg
Yes it is. That's why the garage said it was the face lift model as they have updated the lights.

It looks like this car www.motornation.co.uk/931227.htm

Also just above the radio display to the left there is a square type box that looks like something fits into it. Anyone know what this is. The book they gave me is for the 2005 model and they are awaiting the correct book to be delivered which they will forward to me (I did buy from a Ford main dealer).
Fiesta 55 reg - radio/mileage display - grogg
www.motornation.co.uk/images/1573734.JPG

this image shows the square i'm on about. It's above the radio to the left and has 3 slots.
Fiesta 55 reg - radio/mileage display - Ford Dagenham
Hello

I think the slot you are referring to could be one of three things.

1. A microphone for voice control.
2. Passenger airbag deactivation warning light
3. Traction control
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(iam not a mechanic)
Martin Winters
Fiesta 55 reg - radio/mileage display - mfarrow
Also just above the radio display


That's for a microphone for the voice control system on several models. No use to you in its present state.

It shouldn't take more than a few days to order an owner's manual. If it's taking longer get onto them. They may be stalling as they cost about £30.

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Mike Farrow
Fiesta 55 reg - radio/mileage display - fiestasi
Hi
The 3 slots just above and to the left of the radio are to hold coins in for tolls etc ( on the same level but across from the rear demister switch). The voice control mike for use with the voice activation system is about half way up the A-pillar if it is fitted to the vehicle. The lights for the radio and info panel on the dash stay on about 10 minutes after you lock the car then switch off completely. If you have remote locking fitted ( I think the Style does) then the front side lights and rear brake lights illuminate when you unlock the vehicle with the remote for about 25 secs or so. I found this a bit irritating so I use the keyhole to unlock unstead so the lights don't come on. I think it just wears the lights out prematurely and the bulb replacement looks trickier that on my previous Mk4 Si. The only time I use the home safe lights was as a quick check to see that dipped beam was working OK.
fiestasi