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I work near Essex, so perhaps if I do try and go through with this I'll drop him a line!

Yep, that's one of the one's I've been looking at, along with this one.. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-FORD-FOCU ... 45f1892343 which an absolute bargain - but struggling to find a 4-spoke focus airbag

Yeah, had a good read of that second article - I might chance it, if I can get the bits for the right price - at least then we'll all know. I think the bit that makes me nervous is having it activated by ford - ie they wont do it/it gets messed up.

Just seen a mondeo s/w airbag complete with c/c buttons - looks very nice, but I may be pushing my luck expecting that to work with a focus!

Thanks RB2004 - any idea if the mondeo one will fit? had THIS airbag in mind from mk3 non-cc mondeo. Will have a look for the clutch switch - how noticeable is it? I saw a few days ago a post on here giving the commands needed to enable cc on the gem, but can't find them now - don't happen to know where to look for them do you? Thought I'd book-marked it!

And besides, where's the fun in getting the car that already has all the extras? 8)

Much easier, yes - and would have loved to - but the car was a gift from my parents, so didn't want to take the pee when picking - and do all titanium's come with CC anyway?

OK, so the 4 spoke steering wheels used on the focus for Cruise Control look like the standard MK3 mondeo wheels - what are the chances that the mk3 mondeo air bags will fit a focus 4 spoke wheels? Will the CC controls be in the way?

Cheers - The full set of digits before the CB is 0537 7M5T 14A073 CB (the 0537 in larger digits than the rest) Any other bits I should keep an eye out for to do this - did I read that I'd need a servo of some sort? Do make things even more interesting, I'd need to replace the airbag as well, as my s/w is a 3 spoke but the c/c one is 4 spoke. hmmm

On seconds thoughts - my plan of retro-fitting cruise control may have just been dashed, as I don't think my pjb supports it (version 'CB') :(

hello, looking to maybe replace my steering wheel. Is there any difference in the MK2 and MK2.5 wheels? Thanks!

Well, I pulled the panel off today, and of the 3 clips it's meant to have, 1 was missing altogether, 1 was completely un-attached to the panel, and the third wasn't really doing anything either, so it was just the adhesive along the 1 edge holding it down. Was going to order a new panel, but couldn't wait for it really as it was threatening to come off whilst I was driving, so just got some ultimate no more nails and put a blob where each clip was and along the edge, which looks like it's done the job, but will keep an eye on it.

Well, I've made an offer for one - BiN price was £50, so if they accept my offer, I'll get it for £40 + p&p. If doesn't work, I'll just get a new blank blade and re-sell it. Edit: Got it for £45 + £6p&p I'll let you know how I get on - I took my existing fob apart today, and could see the transponder, so if the one in the flip key is as easily accessible, I might give it a go!

Just to program the PATS? I can get the key from eBay and teach it, I just need get ford to do the PATS bit. I guess I could try the method described in the sticky to program the PATS as I do have 2 keys, but the article suggests that it won't work for mk2's. Can local garages with the necessary kit do this bit? I would go with the transplant method, just worried about it going wrong and having no key at all!

Found THIS post on a different forum which claims that you can indeed go from standard to flip key on a mk2. Not sure I'll go down the 'transponder transplant' route though - I'll just have to cough up for Ford to do that bit :x

Thanks. If it helps at all, the handbook does give equal instructions on using the flip key as the non flip key (actually, covers the flip key more I reckon), so it was clearly available on some models.

Thanks RB2004 - so essentially, the MK2 CC's (with & without Armrest) and the MK2.5 CC's (with & without armrests) are all interchangeable - with the exception of things like start button & usb ports?

Thanks RB2004 - really good over-view. Shame I wasn't a 2.5 - very nice exterior body, but happy with my 2.0/2.5 hybrid! :D

Hello, sorry for asking yet another question! Is it possible to replace the 'normal' key with a flip key? Reading the 'Key and Remote Programming. The Answers' post, which only touches on MK2 cars (mine's mk'2.1'). From what i can gather, I can get a new blank flip key, get it cut, (seen some sellers will cut it for you!), link the key to my car myself - then get a dealer to program the immobilisers. Is this everything - and will it work going from a normal to a flip key? I also have the null key - but think it said this was more for self-programming the key, which the guide reckons can'

Yeah, I gave my a good whack this morning (rather than the gentle push I'd been giving it) and it didn't budge this morning on the motorway - but I didn't get over 60 the whole time so I'm yet to know if it's done the job. I *think* the risk of it coming off mid-drive is low, as i think it wraps around the edge of the door slightly so when the door is shut it's held in place - but it's still nerve wracking when you're driving along as can see (and hear!) the panel coming away!

Thanks RB2004, I'm sure when I had a look the other day it was held down with what looked a thick glue-like putting - dark gray in colour. If I bought a new one, would this come with new clips also? and can I get this from any ford dealer?

Hello, I'm hoping to retro-fit the arm-rest console to my mk'2.1' Focus Style. Is anyone able to answer the following questions I have... -Is the console for the 2.1 the same as used in the 2.5? -I've seen some centre console are just the skeleton without the plastic trims - will the trims from the existing centre console fit onto the armrest console? -The centre consoles I've seen seem to have an area for a socket/button just before the gear gaitor - what is this (aux input?), and can it be incorporated into my car? -Any good places to go to get a new console other that direct from ford?

Hello, has anyone come across this problem before, or know the best way to fix it? the trim panel on the drivers door comes loose when driving - as is on the verge of coming off mid-drive. It's the plastic bit that runs down the external side of the door glass and meets the door pillar when the door is closed. Looks like it's held on with glue & clips, but it's coming loose. Anyone know the best fix for this - I'm guessing just getting some strong adhesive should do it - any recommendations as to which to use? Thanks!

2.1 it is :D thanks

My lights certainly don't look like that second picture, to it must me a MK2 with the newer cd player fitted. (It's definitely factory cd player though, as it was a rental car before I owned it)