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FF Ambient Light Replacement?

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  1. Monteman

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    #1 Monteman, Dec 17, 2020
    Has anyone replaced the two small LED lights in the overhead console that provide ambient light? One is out and the other is flickering. I've done searches for how to replace them but not found a thing. Any and all help is appreciated!
     
  2. ANOpax

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    #2 ANOpax, Dec 17, 2020
    It can be done. My Ferrari dealer did it for me. The cost in parts and labour was about $200. It was much cheaper than a whole new overhead console which is the Ferrari approved fix for the flickering LED.

    Post repair the LEDs are a lot brighter so clearly the mechanics weren’t able to exactly match the LED spec but I give them kudos for repairing rather than replacing.
     
  3. Ff 660

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    #3 Ff 660, Dec 18, 2020
    Hi I replaced all my Interior Globes with lead Ones about $5 from eBay and 10min work
     
  4. SVCalifornia

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    #4 SVCalifornia, Dec 18, 2020
    I think the question was how to remove the lights from the holders... can you fill us in?

    What LEDs did u use?

    SV
     
  5. Ff 660

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    #5 Ff 660, Dec 18, 2020
    remove the u shape raised trim in the centre of the overhead console just pry out then undo screws and drop out complete unit. I am pretty sure its all in your owner manual. I tried a few different brand led globes so I could find ones that were all the same shade of white light to the ones that fit under the doors/dash/rear seat and rear overheads. just make sure you buy error free globes
     
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  6. otakki

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    #6 otakki, Dec 25, 2020
    Are all the oem interior bulbs LED's?
     
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    #7 Ff 660, Dec 26, 2020
    No
     
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  8. Monteman

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    #8 Monteman, Dec 26, 2020
    I was able to get to the panel but the bulbs are soldered in and it looks like the only replacement is to replace the entire panel. Unfortunately, those are $$$$$$. Looks like $800+ on Ricambi for a new one.
     
  9. NYC Fred

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    #9 NYC Fred, Dec 26, 2020
    Can't u pull the panel and take it and new bulbs to an electronics repair shop for soldering?
     
  10. ANOpax

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    #10 ANOpax, Dec 26, 2020

    As I said above - my dealer soldered in new LEDs. They’re brighter than the originals but I’m not complaining.
     

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