High-quality replacement of fog lights for Ford Focus 3: rules and features

Repair of adaptive headlights of Focus 3 Restyle

Everyone has long known about the problem with the adaptive headlights of the Focus 3 2015+. Almost immediately after purchase, with a mileage of 3000-4000 km on my car, the right headlight stopped returning to its original position after a right turn. She went into safe mode, turning to the right and going down. Disputes began with the dealer, which did not bode well. Computer diagnostics did not reveal any errors. I had to remove several kinks, which were sent to the Ford dealership and they approved the warranty replacement of the headlight, after which it was replaced.

Now, with about 50 thousand kilometers left, the same symptoms began to appear, and since the warranty had long expired, I decided to repair the headlight myself. I will not explain how the headlight is removed. Everything is elementary there. Next, we remove the rubber plug located behind the xenon lamp and see that nothing is available to us (Photo 1).

Photo 1. Location of the xenon lamp in the adaptive headlight of the Focus 3 Restyle

For further work we will need to remove the lamp. There is a black plastic ring around the lamp that needs to be turned clockwise. It turns very hard (Photos 2 and 3). The third photo shows the lamp from the back side to make it easier to understand what to twist.

Photo 2. Removing the xenon lamp in the adaptive headlight of the Focus 3 Restyle

Photo 3. Xenon lamp in the adaptive headlight of Focus 3 Restyle

Next, disconnect the connector with three wires, being careful not to pull too much on the wires. It is in the area of ​​this connector that they fall off. If you have several wires left in your hands, then you can only figure out which wires are which ones with the help of a tester. They are all the same color (Photos 4 and 5).

Photo 4. Lens control connector in the Focus 3 Restyle adaptive headlight

Photo 5. Lens control connector in the Focus 3 Restyle adaptive headlight

Next, carefully remove the fixing bracket from the connector we need (Photo 6).

Photo 6. Latch for the lens control connector in the Focus 3 Restyle adaptive headlight

After this, carefully bending the stoppers, we take out the torn pins one by one and solder the wires to them (Photos 7 and 8). We assemble everything in reverse order.

Photo 7. Lens connector pin lock in the Focus 3 Restyle adaptive headlight

Photo 8. Details of the lens connector in the adaptive headlight of Focus 3 Restyle

Replacing glass in foglights

Good evening everyone! I would like to ask if any of the owners of the new Focus managed to break the glass on the fog light?

This morning I discovered such a problem, the glass was simply cracked and there was a small hole. I touched it a little and it all fell off. I started calling stores - the foglight is only included, non-original 1500, original 3300. Does anyone know where I can get the glass separately?

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I changed the glass at the -2nd focus) there were no problems

if the fog light is the same, then there is no problem and there will be no change

choose any exist

the original comes with valeo, follow the link above - 1000 rubles, don’t bother with a replacement, you won’t find the glass separately anyway

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you still can’t find glass separately

there is glass (at least for the 2nd focus), the price is 200-300 rubles + 50 rubles sealant) if you have direct hands - everything is done in an hour) but this is so - in order to save money))) it’s easier to buy a fog lamp and change it)

Here on the forum I read that glass from Priora is suitable. Today I spent half a day shopping around the city with a stupid question: what kind of glass can be installed here, showing the PTF from FF2. Or they offered to order a headlight at prices: 500-680-810 or refused. Imagine my surprise when in the last store the saleswoman offered me glass with the words “native”. She thought that I was looking for a VAZ-Priora. It came! Price - 150 rub. As I understand it, Prioras come with two types of fog lights. So, one of the Prior glasses fits exactly! On the glass there is a logo of type AL and number 756671045A, there is E22 in a circle and Latin B (i.e. for fog glass). The outer diameter of the glass is 82.8 mm.

Auto FF2 2006, pre-restyle. Headlight bulb H8 12V 35W. When installing it on the car, a point was revealed: the Priora glass is flatter, the Ford glass protrudes forward more, so there is a gap between the headlight glass and the black outer cladding. It can be cured by installing washers under the headlight and longer screws.

The choice is yours! There are budget options.

PySY: I'm sorry, I wrote in the FF3 topic and missed it. But maybe it will be useful to someone.

How to Remove the Fog Light on a Ford Focus 3

How to remove fog lights on a Ford Focus | Motorist's benefit

This publication will discuss how to independently replace the fog light on a 4th generation Ford Focus. To remove the headlight from the tools you only need a screwdriver with a Torx tip and this is a brand new PTF. In my case, I purchased a spare part from the Hi-Drive manufacturer, its catalog number is FL-732.

To get to the Ford Focus PTF mount and dismantle it without much effort, you must first remove the headlight. It is attached with 2 Torx screws, after unscrewing them, of course, remove the headlight housing and put it aside.

After a while, we find the fog lamp socket at the bottom with our hands, turn it 90 degrees and remove it together with the lamp.

Now we unscrew the screws of the front fastening of the fender liner, bend it slightly so that a hand can fit through, after that we take out the fog light housing, it is secured with spring latches, and in its place we install the newest one.

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Replacing PTF on Ford Focus 3 from A to Z

Good day! My question is, what is the procedure for changing fog lights on a Ford Focus 3 (broken by a stone from under the wheels), do you need to remove the headlight or are they changed in some other way? (Andrey)

Have a nice day, Andrey. When one of the fog lights is ready to fail, women like it, the element should be changed. Below we will talk about how this is done.

How to replace PTF with FF3

So, purchase a set of fog lights in advance; a personal computer also requires special edgings; if they are not there, buy additional ones. New PTFs come complete with a control unit, which must be installed in the cabin, but since you already have one, the unit will not be useful to you. Therefore, you can easily go to any vehicle disassembly and try to purchase the missing light there. Having prepared what remains for our client to do, what you will need, proceed to the replacement.

1. Dismantle the broken PTF 5. Remove the headlight to access the PTF socket 3. Install the newest “fog light”

1. First, open the hood of the car. The broken PTF needs to be dismantled, removing the glass that remains for our client to do, do it carefully. You will also need to remove the headlight itself. Use wrenches if your goal is to remove the screws that secure the headlight. Set it aside.
2. After which you need to install new (or new) fog lights. First, you will try to install the PTF through the engine compartment, but we hasten to warn you that this will not work. To install the foglights, you will have to remove the engine crankcase protection. Having done this, you can easily install the PTF at the destination of the old or old ones.
3. When installation is complete, the trim ring must also be installed. The functionality of the parts is checked from the interior. What happens is that the control unit refuses to accept the new PTF, then you will have to change the second one, and then install a new unit in the car.
4. If there is anything left for our client to do in order, then only the details remain. You will need to update the software for the on-board computer, this is in this case if the headlights do not turn on. Obviously, you can test this function without the help of others; unfortunately, we still recommend that you seek help from specialists. These are masters who are 100 different from a representative of the company. It is better if they specialize in diagnosing and servicing Ford vehicles.
5. After this fact, the entire assembly occurs in reverse order, the headlights are installed at their destination. As we now understand, there are no obstacles to the process.

Ford Focus - 3rd generation (2011-)

The kit for Focus can be either with or without a PTF switch, and therefore the price for Ford Focus 3 fog lights can vary significantly.

It is most profitable to immediately buy a complete kit for installing fog lights, which includes a PTF light switch. The complete kit for installing fog lights includes: In addition, you can buy both LED fog lights for Ford Focus 3 and lamp PTFs according to your preference.

Seven-color universal angel eyes are also on sale, as well as a large assortment of fog lights of various designs for installation instead of standard PTFs. Installation of fog lights Focus III Buy a complete set of fog lights for Ford Focus 3.

To operate, the car must be placed either on an overpass or on an inspection hole, which will significantly facilitate the installation of the PTF. In order to get to the standard wiring harness, you need to remove the left headlight, which is attached to two bolts from the top. The plug is removed from the bundle of wires. There are three caps on the radiator grille on the left side of the car that need to be removed.

Next, you need to remove the grille, you can even remove the grille completely to free up the holes for routing the wiring. The wiring already has caps that are inserted into these holes.

On Focus 3 models not equipped with fog lights, the standard places for their installation are closed with plugs. Before installing the PTF plugs, they are removed, which is convenient to do from the inside of the bumper.

Next, in order for the Ford Focus 3 fog lamp to fall into place, it is necessary to remove the protection from the pit, since this cannot be done from the engine compartment. After the headlights are installed in their regular places, the edgings are installed. All that remains is to replace the PTF switch.

Ford Focus Sedan 2012, 125 l. With. - spare parts

Ford Focus, 2014

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How are the lamps shining? Are you happy? I want to buy the same ones for myself, is it worth taking or not?

In principle, I’m happy, in clear weather everything is super, they shine like xenon at 4.8 thousand K. Even the guys at 3 tricks came up to me and asked how I installed the xenon in the near one... I answered that these are halogens, but the expensive ones shine under the xenon! But in cloudy weather, in rain, in fog, I would like it to be brighter, but you can drive without straining your vision too much! If you don’t plan to install xenon, then these lamps are a great option! I recently activated the xenon, so maybe I’ll install it soon! I didn’t want to mess with blocks with decoys!

Are they 5 volt in size? Doesn’t it give any errors?

yes 5 volt! There are no errors! But what errors could there be?

Is it possible to change the PTF bnz lamps when removing the headlights? Can you crawl up from below?

If there is no crankcase protection, then you can crawl up! But I have it, I had to remove the headlights!

Is it possible to change the PTF bnz lamps when removing the headlights? Can you crawl up from below?

headlight on two screws, nothing complicated, the main thing is not about, , , , , fastening where these screws are screwed in

So what about fogging?

the holes in the plugs helped! no fogging!

The other day I installed exactly the same set in low beam, high beam and PTF) it looks beautiful and there’s enough light) and I’ve already tried it on the night highway, it shines great!

Well done! Congratulations! I’m also happy with the light and beauty like an elephant)))

Tell me how to change the light bulbs in the PTF. I don’t even know which side to approach them from.

You remove the headlight, unscrew 2 bolts, pull out the headlight, disconnect the terminal and then you can crawl up to the PTF lamp, here you will have to sweat, it’s hard to crawl there with your hand, but it’s possible to remove the lamp terminal with one movement towards the engine and towards you, the wire on the left is short, so Carefully, at the bottom, you insert the lamp into the terminal, without touching the base with your hands, I do it with gloves, and you insert everything into place in the reverse order, the main thing is to get into the grooves like antennae, there is no other way to insert it there. It’s easier with the right side, the wire is long there, so I’d advise you to start with the right PTF, just look at the fastening there so that you can then do it correctly on the left side!

What lamps will you need?

As a rule, the manufacturer installs Osram bulbs in Ford Focus 3 foglights. The cost of the original H11 12v/55 Osram lamp is about 500 rubles. This device has an increased resource and lasts about two to three years.

Standard fog light lamp for Ford Focus 3

But this, of course, is not the only possible option - you can install lamps from any other manufacturer. The device must have an H11 socket, a power of 55 W and a color temperature of around 3,000 K. Lamps with a lower color temperature illuminate the road worse in clear weather, and those with a higher color temperature are practically useless in fog or rain. Recently, there has been a tendency to install xenon-effect lamps in fog lights. A color temperature of 5,000 K looks beautiful, but such light is completely ineffective in bad weather.

As an example, we will give lamps of different models and manufacturers that are perfect for fog light.

Bulbs with standard characteristics

Manufacturer	Model	Power, W	Price
KOITO	H11-12-55 0110K	55	from 450 rub.
G.E.	H11-12-55 53110	from 490 rub.
MTF	H11-12-55 +30% Standard Long Life HS1211	from 300 rub.
OSRAM	H11-12-55 64211	from 470 rub.
PHILIPS	H11-12-55 +30% Vision 12362PRC1	from 450 rub.
VALEO	H11-12-55 Standard 032525	from 450 rub.

Devices with increased light output

Manufacturer	Model	Power, W	Price
DiaLUCH	H11-12-55 +90% PGJ19-2 Megalight Ultra PR	55	from 850 rub.
KOITO	H11-12-55 W (100 W) Other Brand	from 2000 rub. per set
OSRAM	H11-12-55 +110% NIGHT BREAKER UNLIMITED	from 1700 rub. per set

Long life lamps

Manufacturer	Model	Power, W	Price
NARVA	H11-12-55 LONG LIFE 48078LL	55	from 490 rub.
PHILIPS	H11-12-55 LLECO VISION 12362LLECOC1	from 550 rub.
OSRAM	H11-12-55 +60% SILVERSTAR 2.0	from 1300 rub.

Healthy! If you are interested in a complete list of lamps used in the Ford Focus 3, then you can find the necessary information here.

Rating of models and manufacturers of car lamps

Today, as we have found out, there are many types of lamps with H11 socket, which are produced by a large number of companies. Which manufacturer should you choose? Of course, there is no definite answer to this question - everything will depend on the budget and personal preferences. And the following list of manufacturers, whose ratings are based solely on reviews from car owners, will hopefully help us make a good choice.

is, if not a leader, then one of the leading manufacturers of auto lamps. About a third of all cars in the world are equipped with their products, and that’s saying something. The light bulbs of this brand are durable, and their actual characteristics almost always correspond to the declared ones. Perhaps the only downside of the brand is its rather high cost.

The German company Osram is perhaps Philips' most serious competitor today. The light bulbs from this company have excellent characteristics and at the same time relatively reasonable cost. That is why so many car owners around the world install lamps from this company in their cars.

This German company entered the Russian market relatively recently - in 2013, but almost immediately gained popularity due to the good lighting characteristics of its products and a very reasonable price. As for the disadvantages: lamps of this brand do not tolerate Russian roads well and do not last long on our potholes.

The Russian company DLED appeared on the market in 2008 and established itself as a reliable manufacturer of various LED equipment. The products are distinguished by their low price and good performance properties. The presence of our own testing department for new high-tech developments also increases customer confidence.

The KOITO company is a division of the Japanese corporation TOYOTA GROUP and one of the leaders among manufacturers of automotive lamps and optics. Its range includes not only standard lamp products, but also special series, the high-temperature models of which are distinguished by double brightness at normal power levels.

How to change a light bulb

Now it's time to get to work. To do this we will need a powerful flat head screwdriver or a Torx 30 wrench and clean gloves. We'll start the replacement by removing the Ford Focus headlights. It is secured with two screws with a universal slot. We unscrew them, freeing the headlight unit.

Now we shake the lantern and remove it from its regular place.

You can go directly to the question of how to replace light bulbs.

Low beam

On the back of the flashlight we see two round hatches covered with rubber anthers. We need the one that is closer to the side of the car. I marked it with an arrow.

We take the petal and remove the anther.

In the hatch we see a two-pin block placed on the low beam light bulb. We remove it by pulling it out and rocking it, after pressing the flat tongue of the latch (press upward, in the direction of the arrow).

Before us is a light bulb that can simply be pulled out of the socket (it was pressed with a block).

We put on gloves and install a new device in place of the burnt one. If you don’t have gloves, then hold the car lamp only by the base, without touching the glass bulb. We reinstall the power supply, making sure that its latch snaps into place, securely fixing the light bulb. All that remains is to put the rubber boot on the hatch and install the headlight in place, securing it with two screws.

Lower headlight mount for Ford Focus 3

High beam

Let's assume that the headlight has already been dismantled (see above), and we see two hatches covered with anthers. The high beam lamp is located in the one closest to the central axis of the car. I marked it with an arrow.

Remove the anther by pulling it by the petal.

Removing the boot from the Ford Focus 3 headlight

Before us is a block that is structurally similar to the one on the low beam lamp. Press the latch and remove it.

We see the high beam auto lamp, which can be freely pulled out of the socket (it was pressed against the power supply). We take out the burnt one and install a new one in its place, after putting on clean cotton gloves. We place the power supply on the base of the device, making sure that the latch snaps into place. We close the hatch with the boot and install the headlight in place, securing it with two screws.

Dimensions

In order to replace the side light bulbs in a Ford Focus 3, you need to remove the headlight (see above). Now we find a small oval-shaped hatch, closed with a rubber boot. It is located at the top of the lamp on the right for the right headlight and on the left for the left. We remove the boot.

We put two fingers into the hatch and feel for the size socket. Now we are trying to get creative and turn the cartridge counterclockwise 45 degrees so that the latches snap off. It is not easy to perform such an operation in an oval microscopic hatch; you need to be able to do it. But if it works, then the socket along with the light bulb can be removed.

We remove the burnt out device (just pull it out), and insert a new one in its place. Since the light source is non-halogen, you don’t need to use gloves - relatively clean hands are enough.

We insert the cartridge into its place and again demonstrate sleight of hand - we turn it 45 degrees, but clockwise. We put the boot on the hatch and install the headlight in place, making sure that the lower clamp on the headlight fits into the groove on the Ford Focus body (see above).

Xenon head light

As I indicated above, the Ford Focus 3 can be equipped with a lensed flashlight that uses a xenon lamp, which is responsible for both high and low beam at the same time. All that remains is to change it too.

The headlight unit of this modification has three round hatches of approximately the same size. All of them are covered with rubber anthers. The xenon high/low beam lamp is located closer to the central axis of the Ford Focus 3.

We remove the boot from it by pulling the rubber tab.

We look into the hatch and see the ignition unit mounted on the xenon base.

We remove it from the lamp base, release the lamp itself by snapping the spring clip, remove it from the socket and, putting on cotton gloves, replace it with a new one. We fix the device with a spring bracket and put the ignition block on its base. All that remains is to put the boot back in place and put the flashlight in place.

That, perhaps, is all about replacing light bulbs in the headlight unit of a Ford Focus 3. As you can see, it is not at all necessary to go to a service station, wasting time and money because of such nonsense. After all, everything can be done with your own hands.

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description, removal and installation of fog lights

Features and design of PTF

During rain or fog, the light from an ordinary light bulb reflects from water droplets and creates a kind of wall in front of the car, which reduces visibility. Fog lights emit a wide horizontal light that is pressed against the road surface. They also help the driver when driving on winding roads; when turning, they illuminate the side of the road, making it easier to maneuver.

PTF light for cars

Currently, fog lights have appeared that have a corner lighting function. A specific headlamp lights up depending on the steering angle or when the turn is turned on. This way the corresponding side is illuminated.

The design of the PTF is similar to that of a conventional headlight:

• frame;
• bulb;
• reflector;
• diffuser

To illuminate the road during rainy weather or fog, the upper boundary must be clear, that is, the beam should not be higher than the horizontal plane. For high-quality illumination of the road surface, the beam and plane must be located as close as possible to the road surface, but the distance from the ground should not be lower than 25 cm. PTFs are always installed symmetrically, either below the headlights, or at their level, but above 25 cm from the ground and no closer than 40 cm to the side dimensions. The fog lights turn on along with the side lights (the author of the video is MirDHO - World of Daytime Running Lights).

In a parabolic reflector, the lamp is at the focal point, so the beam is directed by the reflector along the central axis. A horizontal stripe is formed thanks to the diffuser, which expands the light beam. A special screen prevents light from projecting upward.

Detailed instructions for replacing fog lights

Replacing fog lights is a simple procedure. The detailed instructions below will help even a novice car enthusiast complete the replacement.

New and old PTF

Tools and materials

To carry out the procedure, you need to prepare the necessary tools and materials:

• headlight or set of fog lights;
• TORX screwdriver;
• flat screwdriver;
• jack;
• clean rags.

Replacement procedure

It is more convenient to carry out the replacement in a viewing hole or a lift; if this is not possible, then the car can be raised using a jack. The procedure for Ford Focus models 1, 2 and 3 is similar.

1. To get to the Ford Focus fog lamp, you need to dismantle the headlight optics.
2. Fog light is now available. We turn it 90 degrees and take it out along with the light bulb.
3. The top molding should then be removed. It needs to be pryed up with a flat screwdriver from below and, by unlatching the latches on the side, removed.
4. Next, you need to remove the fog light plug, carefully overcoming the resistance of the clamps.
5. To remove the PTF, you need to unscrew the two side screws that secure the headlights. After unscrewing the screws, we remove the headlight from the bumper niche.
6. Next, by pressing the latch, disconnect the plug with the wires.
7. We install the new headlight in its original place.
8. Then the fog lamp plug and molding are returned to their place.

After replacement, you need to check how the headlights shine and, if necessary, adjust with an asterisk; for this, there is a special hole in the fog lamp plug.

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Instructions for replacing lamps in PTF Focus 3

Replacement can be done in two ways - the first method involves removing the lower protective apron and part of the protection. The second method is simpler - through the top and removing the headlight. The second method is simpler, since the headlight on Focus 3 can be removed quite easily.

If you change the lamp/bulbs through the bottom, you will need a T30 Torx wrench and a flat-head screwdriver.

The first method of replacing lamps in the PTF

We drive the car onto a viewing hole or overpass. Using a T30 Torx sprocket wrench, unscrew the fastenings of the lower mudguard and bend it.

Carefully climb into the formed groove with your hand and turn the lamp half a turn. Disconnect the plug from the lamp and replace it with a new one.

I’ll say right away that it will be problematic for an inexperienced person to get to the fog lamp.

The second method of replacing a lamp in the PTF

Using an asterisk or a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the headlight mounting bolts, remove it from the grooves and disconnect the wire block.

Then you need to crawl up to the fog light with your hand and turn the burnt out lamp half a turn. Pull it to the top and carefully disconnect the plug.

Next, take a new lamp, snap the plug onto the lamp and install it back into the PTF.

If you install LED lamps, pay attention to the stabilizer units, if any. It is better to insulate them so that water does not get into them, and at the same time the contacts from the block to the lamp

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Replacement process, repair features

The process of replacing fog lights, although it seems at first glance to be a simple procedure, however, requires certain knowledge of both the electrical wiring of a particular car and the features of the optics. It should be taken into account that during the work the tightness of the headlight may be broken, the rated power of the lighting device may be incorrectly selected, and if the galvanic coating of the reflector is damaged, then it is no longer possible to do without a complete replacement of the headlight. The problem with PTF can be solved correctly and efficiently only by contacting a car service workshop.

The replacement and repair process consists of the following steps:

• Dismantling the elements that secure the electrical connectors, as well as the correct removal of the radiator grille and all other fasteners;
• Dismantling of rotating mechanisms and bypass frames with removal of contacts from electrical connectors;
• Removing the headlight housing and cleaning its internal surface from dust and accumulated dirt;
• Installation of new lamps and, if necessary, sealing elements;
• Installing a new headlight and reassembling the structural elements in the reverse order.

In most cases, repair and replacement of PTF on a Ford Focus 3 car should be carried out taking into account the manufacturer’s recommendations. It is in this case that their effective and long-lasting operation is guaranteed. Experienced car service electricians will help you select the necessary elements and ensure their proper installation. In this case, the choice is made taking into account the following factors:

• The strength of the headlight material and its resistance to temperature changes;
• Type and power of installed optics;
• Manufacturer;
• Compliance with a specific car model.

Important! Replacing Ford Focus 3 fog lamps requires preliminary dismantling of other elements, so it is better to entrust such work to experienced professionals

Disassembly and replacement of headlights

Disassembly and repair of a car headlight is required if it is necessary to clean the internal surface, replace the glass or reflector, as well as if you intend to alter the optics, for example, to install lensed elements.

Removing the headlight correctly

How to remove a Ford Focus 2 headlight was stated above. Fastening is carried out with one bolt to the cross member of the engine compartment and two plastic latches. In this it is no different from the headlights of the pre-restyling model.

No assistants are needed to dismantle the optics; all work is easy to do alone.

We disassemble the headlight

Before disassembling a dismantled headlight, you need to find an assistant in advance, since this is very difficult to do without outside help. You can damage the case or glass; this procedure will take a lot of time.

To disassemble the headlight, you will need the following tools:

• installation hair dryer with temperature control;
• scalpel or sharp knife;
• flat screwdrivers with a thin blade.

The glass is attached to the body in a U-shaped groove. The groove is completely filled with sealant. To soften the adhesive element, you need to set the temperature on a hairdryer to 250-350 degrees. An assistant should hold the heater over the joint at a distance of several centimeters. After heating the seam, use a scalpel to trim the sealant, while simultaneously moving the hair dryer to the next area. After trimming, continuing to heat, insert a screwdriver into the gap between the glass and the body and carefully push them apart.

Gluing is done using high-temperature sealant. The curing time is indicated by the material manufacturer. All this time, the glass and body must be secured against shifting.

Ford Focus headlight wiring

If the power connector or lamp sockets are damaged (broken wires, melting), they must be replaced. The blocks are available for sale either empty, without terminals, or with built-in terminals and wire sections. The procedure for installing new items varies.

In the first case, the wires from the old block are cut off. Then the terminals are attached with a special crimp and secured in the connector. In order not to get confused in the position and order of the wires, it is better to rewire one at a time, installing it from the old connector to the new one in a similar place.

To install a new block with wires instead of the old one, you need to clear the ends of the insulation and connect them by twisting. It is advisable to solder it to increase reliability. The junction is insulated with tape. It is more practical, instead of electrical tape, to use pieces of heat-shrinkable tubing, which is placed on the wires before connecting them. After heating with a hot air jet using a hair dryer, the joint will be reliably insulated.

Fuses and relays

In the Ford Focus 2, the relay and fuse box is located in the passenger compartment under the glove compartment (glove box). To remove it, you need to turn one or two retaining clips.

Replacing PTF lamps Ford Focus 2

Replacing the bulbs in the fog light on a Ford Focus 2 is not a complicated process that even a novice car enthusiast can handle. In this article I will tell you which lamps to choose for the PTF and how you can replace them in two ways.

Which lamps to choose for PTF Focus 2

The fog lights are equipped with H8 12v/35W lamps. These lamps should not be confused with H11, whose power is 55W, but in appearance they are almost identical. When choosing lamps for fog lights, you should decide what kind of light you need - standard, brighter or white.

Which lamps are suitable:

• General Electric 53090 from 460 RUR
• NARVA 48076 from 460 RUR
• Osram 64212 from 550 RUR
• Philips 12360C1 from 500 rub.
• Dialuch 12358 from 150 rub.
• Mayak 52820 from 130 RUR

The above are standard lamps, exactly as installed from the factory. However, for brighter light, you can purchase lamps with increased brightness of +50, +90%. If you want white light, then you should buy lamps with a blue bulb. However, such lamps illuminate the road worse, especially in wet weather.

Instructions for replacing lamps in PTF

So, as I already wrote above, the replacement can be done in two ways - the first is to remove the headlight and get the PTF through the top. The second way is to remove the decorative PTF frame and unscrew the PTF itself. Which method to choose is up to you.

First way

Using a screwdriver, unscrew the headlight mounting bolt, and then disconnect the latches as shown in the photo and remove the headlight from its seat. Having disconnected the plug from it, simply move it to the side.

Now all we have to do is get to the lamp, turn it half a turn and pull it out of the fog lamp. Do not touch the new lamp by the bulb.

The second way to replace lamps

Carefully remove the decorative plastic trim of the fog lamp. It is held on by latches, so removing it will require a little effort.

After removing the frame, unscrew the fog lamp and remove it from the bumper.

Now we disconnect the plug from the lamp, then turn the old lamp half a turn, install the new one and put on the plug and reassemble it in the reverse order.

We check the functionality of the lamps in the PTF; if after replacement the lamp does not light, the fuse may have blown. It is located in the mounting block inside the car.

What kind of light bulbs are on Ford Focus 3?

Before you change any light bulbs, you need to buy new ones. However, for this you need to know two main criteria: their model and power. Deviations in power can lead to problems in the vehicle's electrical network. You will find all the necessary information on light bulbs in the Ford Focus 3 in the following table:

Lighting location	Light bulb model	Power, W
High beam	H1	60
Low beam	H7	55
Front dimensions	W7W	5
Front turn signals	РY21W	21
Fog lights	H11	55
Side turn signals	WY5W	5
Rear turn signals	РY21W	21
Stop lights	P21W	21
Rear fog lights	P21/5W	21/5
Reverse light	W16W	16
License plate light	W5W	5

Also note that the car uses halogen headlights with H7 and H1 sockets for low and high beam, respectively. If you plan to install lighting with a bi-xenon lens, then drivers will need to already buy products marked D3S (low/high beam)

With this table, you can easily buy all the lighting you need and not worry about bulb compatibility. The price of products varies from several hundred to a thousand rubles. Before purchasing, be sure to inspect the product packaging. All inscriptions must be clearly visible. Poor quality packaging may indicate that you have come across a counterfeit product. Also inspect the light bulb itself for defects and damage.

Original products are guaranteed to be compatible with your car, but their cost is often prohibitive for drivers. There is a temptation to buy cheaper analogues made in China or Korea. However, be prepared to encounter some problems:

• distortion of the light flux;
• blinding oncoming drivers;
• rapid dimming of headlights;
• short period of work.

In the end, of course, you will have to overpay due to frequent replacement of cheap and low-quality light bulbs.

What lamps are in the foglights of the Ford Focus 3 and how to change them - we lay them out on the shelves

To replace the low beam lamp on a Ford Focus 3, you need to remove the headlight and rubber boot from the back of the housing. Due to the simplicity of the design, the work does not require mechanical skills or the use of special tools.

Replacing headlight bulbs for Ford Focus 3: initial data

Depending on the characteristics of the headlight and its purpose, the types of lamps used differ. The following types of light bulbs are installed on Ford Focus 3:

• high beam - lamp H1;
• low beam - H7;
• front dimensions - W5 W;
• front and rear turn signals – PY21W;
• PTF – H11;
• side turn signals – WY5W;
• stop signal - P21W;
• rear foglights – P21;
• reverse gear light bulb – W16W;
• for license plate illumination - W5 W;

Prerequisites for replacing the rear light bulb Ford Focus 3

A malfunction of the wiring lamp manifests itself in two cases: it stops lighting or the on-board computer signals a breakdown. In the second case, the lighting fixture may continue to function, albeit incorrectly. The first situation represents the maximum danger, while the second is a warning, but also indicates improper operation of the lighting device or car electrics.

• long service life of the car;
• voltage drops due to general wear and tear of the wiring or battery;
• oxidation of contacts;
• physical damage.

Lamps may not work for other reasons: wiring interruptions, interruptions in the switching mechanism, or oxidized connections. In this case, the signals also do not work. But replacing lamps will not give the desired effect.

Another type of malfunction associated with the stop lamp is the on-board computer indicating a malfunction. When the lamps are working, this indicates an incorrect voltage or problems with the electronics of the machine. In the first case, replacing lamps, carried out in combination with cleaning the contacts, leads to a positive result.

Diagnostics and repair results

To check the performance of fog lights, modern car repair shops have specialized equipment that allows you to determine the cause of the malfunction as accurately as possible. Devices for scanning car electronics (testers) allow you to accurately find the location of damage based on the received code. In this case, depending on the data, it is necessary to check the following elements:

• Lamp;
• Fuse;
• PTF electrical circuit;
• Switch;
• PTF alignment adjustment;
• Instrument panel module.

Experienced professionals, when a breakdown is detected after diagnosis, depending on the location of the damage, will take appropriate measures to eliminate it. And if necessary, they will completely replace the anti-fog elements, in compliance with all the necessary instructions from the manufacturer.

Proper operation of the optics is the key to the safety and reliability of the vehicle, its effective operation in all weather conditions, with limited visibility and on winding roads. Therefore, you should pay special attention to the serviceability of your car’s fog lights!

Recommendations for replacing lamps on a Ford Focus 3 car

In the process of replacing any lamp, even the size, you need to follow simple rules and instructions:

Replacing the low beam bulb on Focus 3 will not be difficult for you

Bulb replacement must be carried out simultaneously on both headlights, regardless of how many bulbs have burned out; This will level out the difference in illumination on different sides of the car. Management becomes better and safer; When working with halogen lamps, do not touch the housing with unprotected hands. Otherwise, a fatty discharge will appear and be imprinted on the glass. Due to the special properties of fat, the light bulb will burn out immediately after switching on; During the dismantling process, maximum care should be taken; you can photograph each stage

It is necessary to pay attention to the axis of fixation of the light bulb in the reflector, the direction of location of the socket latches, the presence of a gap between the lamp and the body, etc.; dismantling, as well as installation, should not be carried out using great force

Everything in the car is arranged in such a way that the fasteners are quite fragile (plastic), they are easy to deform, disrupt the integrity of the threads or destroy them; Before installing the headlight assembly after the replacement process, you must first insert the bottom into special grooves that are located on the side of the car's fender. With a slight movement, the block will easily fit into the grooves from the outside. Only after inserting into the clamps do you need to tighten the screws; After completing the work of changing the lamps, you can connect the battery and check if everything worked out. If the connections are made correctly, but the light still does not come in, the reason may lie in computer failures. You'll have to reset the error.

Which fuses to choose?

Ford Focus 3 is the first car in this series that is produced equally in all countries of the world. For Russia it is produced in Vsevolozhsk. The engineers' idea was fully realized, and original spare parts for the car can be found in any city in every country. The same applies to fuses that are manufactured in Russia.

Advice! Russian PPs are no worse than imported or European ones, but they cost an order of magnitude cheaper. We recommend paying attention to the domestic manufacturer.

Focus 3 station wagon: lamp replacement and related work

1. Condition of contacts on chips and cartridges. If there are traces of oxides, cleaning is carried out. If the contacts are damaged, the chip or cartridge is replaced.
2. Presence of condensation in the internal cavity of the lamp. Often this malfunction is associated with a leak in the connection between the socket and the headlight housing. Here the condition of the sealing collar is inspected. If it is damaged, it will be replaced. The canopy glass may also be damaged. Here, the possibility of repair work depends on the nature of the damage. Often such a malfunction is fatal, and the entire headlight assembly is replaced.
3. General condition of optics and reflectors. Sometimes deep cleaning and polishing of minor defects is required.

Our car service professionally services Ford Focus 3 cars. We will replace the rear light bulbs in the shortest possible time with a guarantee of the quality of the work performed.

Replacing the rear lamps of a Ford Focus 3 involves removing and installing the rear light, but this is very easy to do with your own hands. In addition, replacing the brake light bulb and preliminary removal of the flashlight is presented in another photo report, which is also on the site. This photo instruction will show you how to change the turn signal and reverse lamps.

In what cases is it necessary to replace light bulbs?

The first and most common reason to buy new light bulbs is the failure of old models. This can happen due to insufficient cooling, moisture or water getting inside the headlight, poor contact or problems with the vehicle's on-board electrical network. Before installing new light bulbs, it is recommended to find out why the previous ones broke. Remember that failure may be trivial due to natural wear and tear.

The second reason is unsatisfactory work. Many drivers don't like the tone or power of factory lighting. This is easy to fix given the huge variety of products. For example, LED headlights, which shine brightly and do not blind oncoming drivers, are rapidly gaining popularity. You must first carefully study the issue of alternative optics, because not all headlights are compatible with the Ford Focus 3.

Recommendations for carrying out work

We will look at how to replace and how to adjust the position of the lighting elements. All these activities are within the capabilities of any motorist, but they require care and strict adherence to all recommendations.

Replacing lamps

Replacing a low beam lamp on a Ford Focus 3 takes a little time, but we advise you to set aside at least an hour for this work so that the work can be done slowly. If you have everything you need, then you can start working, but first you need to make sure that it is the lamp that is not working. To do this, you still need to check a special module - GEM, located on the passenger side in the fuse box; this is done during diagnostics.

It should be noted right away that there is no low beam fuse on the Ford Focus 3; the operation of this system is controlled by the module described above. The design only has a high beam fuse.

If everything is in order with this element, then you need to replace the low beam lamp on Focus 3; you can do the process yourself, even if you have no experience at all in this area, and simple instructions will help you:

• First of all, the hood is opened and fixed, after which the terminal is removed from the battery. This is necessary in order to eliminate problems when working with the electrical part of the car, so do not forget about it.
• Each of the headlights is held on by two screws located in the upper part of the housing; they are turned off with an asterisk or hexagon, which is described above. To make it easier for you to find fixation points, we have marked them in the photo.

Next, you need to release the latches located in the lower part of the body, there are two of them, and the easiest way is to press them out using a flat-head screwdriver with a long blade - press down so that the ledge disengages and pull the headlight outward. If you don’t have a screwdriver, you can carefully pull the case towards you; the latches are very strong and should not break.

• When the unit has left the seat, you can either continue working near the car or disconnect another connector and take out the headlight in order to place it on the table, that is, replacing the low beam bulb on a Ford Focus 3 can be done in the most comfortable conditions, which eliminates damage caused by restricted access.
• Next, you need to remove the rubber plug opposite the low beam diffuser, under it you will see a socket with attached wires. To remove the assembly from the body, just press the clamp, which is clearly visible in the photo, and the element will come out very easily.

Disconnect the lamp from the socket and insert a new one in its place. The base of the low beam lamp on the Ford Focus 3 is made in such a way that it is impossible to insert it into place incorrectly.

Adjustment

Sometimes it is necessary to adjust the low beam on a Ford Focus 3, for this you need the following:

• First of all, you need to carry out preparatory measures: check the tire pressure, fill the tank and place a 75 kg weight on the driver’s seat.
• Next, the machine is placed on a flat surface in front of the wall at a distance of 3 meters from it.
• Vertical lines are drawn on the surface, coinciding with the center of the headlights, and a horizontal line along the height of the lamps; another line is drawn 35 mm below it.
• One of the headlights is closed, after which the corrector is set to the zero position and an adjustment is made using a 7 mm hexagon, the screws are located in the corner of the headlights, the element is marked in the photo with arrows. The same process is repeated with the second headlight (headlights on KIA are adjusted in the same way).

How to choose a lamp

To select the appropriate part, you can use the following methods:

1. Remove a sample from the headlight and bring it to the store to buy exactly the same one.
2. Provide the store employee with a unique Focus body number to select the appropriate part.
3. Find the spare part yourself in online stores with built-in catalogs.

The surest and safest solution would be to select a lamp based on the sample taken. There are errors in some catalogs, and sellers may not recognize the vehicle's equipment and may offer a halogen lamp instead of a xenon lamp.

When choosing a low beam bulb for Ford Focus 3, you can trust the following manufacturers:

• Osram;
• Koito;
• MTF;
• Philips;
• Narva;
• Bosch;
• IPF.

To increase the brightness and range of the light beam, you should select options with the Night Breaker, X-treme Vision, Ultra attachments. Parts with an increased light temperature of 4300 K include a series of lamps with the prefixes Diamond Vision, Whitebeam, Night Breaker. Bulbs with an extended service life are designated as Long Life.

When purchasing lighting elements, you should not skimp on the manufacturer. Unknown companies often do not carry out proper checks during manufacturing and cannot ensure optimal parameters of the light beam and brightness.

Increased power supply has a negative impact on the Focus wiring and can melt the internal elements of the headlight. The near module uses strictly 55 W for halogen and 35 W for xenon.

This is interesting: How to install fog lights on a Priora (video)

Problems when paying with bank cards

Sometimes difficulties may arise when paying with Visa/MasterCard bank cards. The most common of them:

1. There is a restriction on the card for paying for online purchases
2. A plastic card is not intended for making payments online.
3. The plastic card is not activated for making payments online.
4. There are not enough funds on the plastic card.

In order to solve these problems, you need to call or write to the technical support of the bank where you are served. Bank specialists will help you resolve them and make payments.

That's basically it. The entire process of paying for a book in PDF format on car repair on our website takes 1-2 minutes.

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Analysis of Ford Focus 2008 headlights No heating (cold)!!

Removing the lamp shade and separating it from the body and reflector is the last measure, but from time to time there is a need for this. For example, for cleaning the reflector from dirt or dull sediment, for cleaning the headlight shade, for modernizing the headlight architecture (installing lensed optics). To disassemble the headlight, you can go in 2 ways - either heat the sealant on which the lampshade is mounted, or cut the sealant around the perimeter with a cutter from an engraver.

It is better and safer to heat the headlight with a hair dryer at an air flow temperature of 250 to 350 degrees.

It’s easier to work with two people - one warms up the seam, the other uses a scalpel or a sharp knife to trim the warm sealant around the perimeter, pulling the shade away from the body. After working with the headlight, you should carefully blow it out of chips and sealant residues, clean the joint area of ​​old sealant, degrease the joint between the lampshade and the body, and glue the headlight together using any high-temperature sealant.

The glue must cool for more than 24 hours, but during drying it is better to use a clamp to fit the lampshade more tightly to the body. After the sealant has dried, its remains are cut off with a sharp knife. Bright headlights and good luck on night and day roads to everyone!

We continue to show tricks

in all their diversity. Standard xenon Ford Focus 2

Over time it begins to shine poorly.
(Did the new one shine well? To be honest, not really. Visteon is a so-so lens in principle, and with a burnt-out reflector it’s absolutely terrible.) Well, let’s leave Visteon to Ford - they know better what to put in the headlights of their cars, but The burnt-out lenses of the restyled Focus 2
can be replaced with new ones of better quality.
There are several options here: most often we install Hella 3R (see, for example, this work), but we also had the job of replacing the original lenses of a Ford Focus 2
with a Koito Q5. The car arrived with the headlights dirty from the inside:

None And, most importantly, there was no light at all. This is a rare case when we have a photo of the light before and after.

conclusions

If this is the first time you are replacing the light source in the headlight of your Ford Focus 3, be very careful and handle the components with care. Focus has pre-installed plastic fasteners, and careless handling can completely deform them. For this reason, use little effort when dismantling and installing a new light source.

Ford Focus 3

There are often situations when replacing the optics does not help, and the light in the headlight continues to not light up. If you have checked all connections and are confident that the installation is correct, try connecting to your computer. There you will be able to find and reset the corresponding error and thus make the light source on your Ford turn on.

Changing a light source is an easy procedure even for a car enthusiast without experience in repairing faulty components.

And, of course, regardless of the reason for the failure of the lighting source, purchase only high-quality products. It will ensure your safety and will not blind drivers in the oncoming lane.

Description of optics

The Ford Focus 3 low beam lamp is installed in a separate module. Depending on the version and type of equipment, a halogen or xenon part is responsible for the low beam lighting.

In basic versions, the car is equipped with halogen lamps. From the factory in Focus there are elements from the manufacturer Osram. Before purchasing an original part with the Ford inscription, you should look for a light element from an official supplier: its cost is significantly lower.

The following types of bulbs are used in Focus headlights:

• dimensions – W5W, 55 W;
• long range – H1, 60 W;
• low – H7, ​​55 W;
• turn signals – PY21W, 21 W.

In rich configurations with a bi-xenon lens, there are gas-discharge sources with the designation D3S for the high and low beams of light.

When purchasing, you should take into account the base, manufacturer and power of the part. When installing a more powerful lamp, the reflector may overheat and melt.