License plate light/open trunk button removal Ford Focus MK3

[@tartansinatra]

I’ve watched a lot of “how to” videos on different things and I’d ave to say this is one of the best I’ve seen. Nicely edited, clear lighting and good voice over explaining everything. Thanks dude!

[@paulduggan2]

Really grateful for this video, I’ve just changed the light/button unit on my 2015 B-max, and it’s the same procedure as the Focus in this video. The toughest part was removing the black interior trim, those clips are a pain in the ass… but it worked. I went slowly, I followed the advice, and got the job done. Thank you for your help, very much appreciated 👍🏻

[@KraftDinnerBandit]

Exactly what I was looking for. Perfect explanation for getting that plastic trim piece off.

[@MihaiSavuCom]

Great video, thank you for the detailed explanation. I was half way doing this on my own, but with your video I am sure I'll finish the job.

[@mikemcivor505]

Thank you so much for making this video. You are so good at explaining everything in detail, please keep making your videos, they are much appreciated and thank you again.

[@deadlymassacre1]

Hey, I wanted to say thank you. This is the only tutorial I found on the internet for fixing the license plate light on the Mk3 focus. On the American model you don't need to remove the tail lights you just have to get under the hatchback plastic and remove those 6 bolts with a 10mm extended deep socket wrench.. thank you!

[@shawnbb73]

This was a very helpful video. I have a 2014 Ford Focus SE and it has the same part and same part number. I just got pulled over last night for not having a tag light. It says at Ford it had a lifetime LED bulb in the unit. So I am buying a new unit today. THANK YOU SO MUCH....Very helpful....

[@MesteruDexter]

We're glad that we could help you! All the best!

[@patm8622]

Many, many Thanks. Your comprehensive, well set out guide allowed me to complete this repair with minimal difficulty.

[@Laucyfer]

Hi, I did it in my Ford Focus 2018 and nothing has been change for all these years. Thank you for your help.

[@SvenskaIdioterna]

Thank you. I’m actually not replacing that unit, instead I’m setting up a reverse camera to go with my new pioneer wireless apple carplay/weblink head unit. I thought it’d be a few hours tops to fix everything, yeah, no. I’m at 20 hours now and I’ve JUST managed to wire all cables neatly to where they need to go and back to the empty head unit slot. I’ve checked everything works with the head unit first though, even the camera I tried tapping into a random fuse and ground just to test it worked. My quick audio controls on my steering wheel doesn’t work but I don’t really care. It said something about not starting it before it was plugged in, maybe I can do a factory reset or something to get them working. My car looks like some form of garbage dump with different tools, cables and car parts littered all over. I need to drive to the store again tomorrow to some crimp terminals for the ground cable since mine were too small along with picking up a package or two for the car, fun to drive with barely any space. Anyway, had to put wires for the camera, microphone, dab antenna and gps in various places. Now the only part left is to fasten them and to wire the reverse camera through, I’ll probably have to drill a hole next to the button somewhere to get the cable out, though I don’t really want to. Done for today though, I’ll continue tomorrow. Oh, and in several days at most, I’ll get my dashcam delivered. Not looking forward to wiring it up but at least it’s not a huge job compared to this, the cables just need to be wired to the fusebox wnd then to the top in front of the mirror and to the back. Most is just about pushing the wires in and then finding a good fuse. Maybe need to take out glovebox and the side part up the window. If I’ve done it once before, it’ll be much easier next time. Can’t believe I’ve spent 20 hours and I’m not done yet. Probably need 5-6 hours more at least.

[@Premeyt]

Thanks a lot for the help! Done in 20 minutes 😅

[@joey10-49]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video, it helped a lot and saved me time and money. Big thank you from England 👍🏻

[@robsimpson5155]

Great video very helpful I’ve got one of these to change after a mot failure

[@thesoldier9692]

Soy de mexico y le entendí mejor a tu video que los de aqui de mexico. Saludos

[@MesteruDexter]

@@thesoldier9692 Saludos !👍

[@jayeshravat5562]

Great video! I used it to see the two screws I need to access to help remove the number plate skin, which I need to replace. Thanks

[@paullewis1637]

I have got a CC3 cabriolet and the button does not work. I am hoping that it is a similar job and this video was very very useful. Thank you for your clear and concise instructions, excellent.

[@123spandex]

Thank you very much for this video saved me the best part of £100.00 no surprises everything you needed to know and more was here thank you again

[@richie674]

Thank You Mesteru' Dexter , we have the MK3 hatchback so lights in corner wings but good info as needed to know how to remove LED number plate lamp cluster for a swap to a reverse camera module , with LED illumination. :)

[@craken1811]

Very clear instructions, thanks.

[@peterdovey5182]

Thank you, this has been so helpful. Many thanks

[@skyexplores]

Excellent video mate, very helpful :)

[@HilalAydın-g7z]

THANK YOU SO MUCH BROO!!!!😂😂😂

[@iandavis8755]

Great video dude! It was very informative and helpful. I find it absolutely unacceptable that you need to dismantle that much of the car to change a 2 minute part...whoever the engineer of that was needs to get slapped up the side of the head... Also, of note, the part number for that switch/light assembly has been changed 5x since they were first made, and they have also gone up in price ($118.00 CDN, previously $72.55). And Ford wonders why they are losing customers so often now...Sheesh. At least with your video, I can understand how to do this job in my 2014 Focus ST easily enough.

[@douglasskaalrud6865]

If you do ever chip a tail light and glue it back together you can get rid of the line where it cracked by brushing on some clear acrylic nail polish or acrylic floor polish. Don’t use petroleum-based clearcoat, it will craze the plastic.

[@GodfreyDay-g5e]

Or you can get the easy way. When you have the new module in your hands you will see the position of the plastic clips holding the module in place. Now looking at your faulty module slowly drill a few holes in the side of it (where you put your hand) to where the retaining clips are. Gradually move to a larger sized drill bit, taking care not to go too hard or slip onto your paint work. When the clip has been drilled through and weakened gradually pull the module out from the weakened side, the rest will follow. Unclip the power lead, reconnect it to the new module and just check that it is lit before you clip it in place. Job done, 10 minutes maximum time no panels or lights to remove 😊

[@MesteruDexter]

Good advice ! Thank you!

[@freebobify]

This is a great video! I have a Ford Fiesta 2009 Titanium and have been having issues with boot open warning light (comes on and off when boot closed) and alarm triggered if locked. I've taken off the trim before to inspect the tailgate release latch/lock and looked fine. So could it be the switch/button failing?

[@hollingsworth01]

Very helpful, well made video, Thanks

[@MesteruDexter]

Thank you !

[@manjm3]

I just used a 'pick' and it came straight out! the whole job took me about 30 seconds lol...

[@lukeenglish]

I would rather do this as it looks like it should just pop out. What pick did you use ?

[@saxonsaxon8322]

@@lukeenglish A tooth pick

[@KrotowX]

Where you did got that license plate module? Didn't found it in eBay and other online shops. In my country only Ford dealers have them.

[@mariotheone1398]

Great video, thank you!

[@andreimarin126]

Salut,vreau sa schimb emblema spate la un Focus 3 breck exact ca cel din videoul tau....trebuie sa urmez cumva tot procesul...din bideo sau se poate altfel?Ms!

[@sunshine0s]

Thank you!

[@mgazic1]

Thanks for video. One question, rear light is fixed in two rubber hooles?

[@MesteruDexter]

Here is how to remove tail lights: kzbin.info?o=U&video_id=_vmWtY4MoiQ hope this helps

[@MesteruDexter]

and to answer, yes! but first you need to remove the plastic nut!

[@mgazic1]

Mesteru' Dexter that it what I need, thanks a lot. Cheers

[@petewilko4485]

READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO SAVE SOME TIME. There really is no need to take all that stuff off. I just replaced the number plate/tailgate release module on my 2012 Focus estate, in a couple of minutes, with nothing more than a cordless drill, a 6mm drill bit and a small flat bladed screwdriver. Method :- Hold the replacement module against the broken module, to ensure they are the same. If all is well, note where the two plastic securing tabs are on the new unit and simply drill through the faulty module in the same places, at a slight angle, to weaken the tabs, being careful not to damage the edges of the mounting hole in the panel. Don't worry about damaging the module you will be throwing it away anyway. Now the tabs are weakened, you will notice that the module is very lose and almost falling out. Just gently tease it out with the screwdriver until the electrical connector plug is is visible, and unclip it. (Don't worry, there will be plenty of slack in the wires). I then just cleaned the old plug with a squirt of electrical connection cleaner, (optional) clicked on the new module and gently pushed it back into the hole, until it made a reassuring click, so I knew it was secure. That's it! Job done. Good luck.

[@kokos731]

Thank you.

[@timofeitimich2800]

Даже, без знания языка, было всё понятно. Many, many Thanks

[@MesteruDexter]

Your welcome!

[@brianmullin2541]

any idea of the part number and is it a worldwide number ?

[@enednas801]

i just destroyed that old unit to remove it .it was done in 5 min ;)

[@MesteruDexter]

The easy way ! :))

[@stalincoba8808]

Tank you dor your work

[@MesteruDexter]

Thank you for your appreciation :)

[@yudsay1641]

Does this work ford a Ford Focus 2016 hatchback SE as well?

[@yudsay1641]

The license plate light strategy i mean

[@MesteruDexter]

most probably yes but unfortunately we're not 100% sure...

[@pimys]

I know Your question is from 6 years ago but i've done this today and, except the need to remove lights, it works on hatchback too.

[@getas1990]

thumbs up 4 me ;)

[@dragostetuning]

frumos tutorial!

[@MesteruDexter]

Multumim

[@Ayydee064]

How do you order the part needed or what’s it called ?

[@fordrac1ng81]

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[@marcoemicantu6442]

Grazie

[@fs2644]

Why they made it soo difficult to change just a bulb?? Make no sense!!

[@electechyt]

Its a lifetime LED lamp not a "bulb". All you have to do is strip and clean it. They are on eBay but only from China. Its a tailgate lamp switch uint for a Ford Focus Mk3 (it is same part on estate and hatchbacks)

[@extazik6776]

Or just destrooy the fuck out of the old module and get it out since the new one can be added from the outside

[@pyrotenax472]

anyone have the part number for it ?

[@Emanuell1919]

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[@aprilrain9051]

This is not a simple bulb change for the license plate light. Ford sure didn’t make it easy. 😡

[@davidszubert4597]

that's bull shit .. cannot change only the light , fuel tank is always open O.o ... this is adoe to take my fuel

[@jaritliukkonen75]

moi

[@7ovi86]

Ce țigănie pentru un bec 😂

[@commandonut]

very nice