Ford Fiesta Mk6 (2002–2008): 52 mm gauge pod for a blank switch – no drilling

Description

For the Ford Fiesta Mk6 (UK numbering, JH1/JD3, 2002–2008), including the ST150: the pod plugs into a blank switch position of the centre console and holds one 52 mm gauge – e.g. oil temperature on the ST150.

• A foot with crush ribs clamps in the blank position like the original cap. Nothing is drilled.
• The gauge sits flush in the pod, held by crush ribs without screws.
• The cable runs through the foot behind the switch strip.
• Variants for 45, 50 and 55 mm gauge depth.
• Prints face-down on the bed: smooth visible side, no supports.

Fitting condition: the pod is 60 × 60 mm and covers both neighbouring positions. It may only sit on a position whose two neighbours are blank caps as well – never over a fitted switch (heated rear window, rear fog light, seat heating etc. take positions depending on trim). Which trims have three blanks side by side is not sourced: check your own switch strip before buying.

File the crush ribs if needed; too loose: thin felt tape on the foot. Bore +0.4 mm, check with the test ring.

Dimensions

Dimensions of the default variant in print orientation.

Material and temperature

Shaded location: PETG is sufficient, ASA is the more robust choice. PLA is unsuitable in a car – it starts to soften at about 55–60 °C.

Print orientation: Face (visible side) down on the bed, foot pointing up.

Guide: PETG or ASA in a car?

Safety notice

Only fit it if both neighbouring positions are blank caps – never over fitted switches (heated rear window, rear fog light etc.). The pod must not cover controls (hazard switch, radio). Check it is secure before driving. Install at your own risk. Never mount in an airbag deployment zone, never cover controls, never restrict the view. Follow the material and temperature advice. Add-ons may affect the type approval of the vehicle (§ 19 StVZO in Germany); keep edges in the head and knee area rounded (UN Regulation No. 21).

Not an original part. No affiliation with the vehicle manufacturers named; make and model names only indicate fitment.

Only for switch strips with three blank caps side by side (the chosen position and both neighbours); which trim that is, is not sourced – check first. Blank cap size from Printables 1155014 (CC BY-SA, dimensions only). Centre console at radio height, clear of airbag and knee zones.

What's included

• toleranz-testring-52mm.stl – Tolerance test ring
• ford-fiesta-mk6-blindschalter-gauge-pod-52mm_tiefe45.stl – STL – print-ready mesh
• ford-fiesta-mk6-blindschalter-gauge-pod-52mm_tiefe45.3mf – 3MF – with print profile
• ford-fiesta-mk6-blindschalter-gauge-pod-52mm_tiefe45.step – STEP – editable in CAD
• ford-fiesta-mk6-blindschalter-gauge-pod-52mm_tiefe50.stl – STL – print-ready mesh
• ford-fiesta-mk6-blindschalter-gauge-pod-52mm_tiefe50.3mf – 3MF – with print profile
• ford-fiesta-mk6-blindschalter-gauge-pod-52mm_tiefe50.step – STEP – editable in CAD
• ford-fiesta-mk6-blindschalter-gauge-pod-52mm_tiefe55.stl – STL – print-ready mesh
• ford-fiesta-mk6-blindschalter-gauge-pod-52mm_tiefe55.3mf – 3MF – with print profile
• ford-fiesta-mk6-blindschalter-gauge-pod-52mm_tiefe55.step – STEP – editable in CAD

Printing

1. Print the tolerance test ring first and test-fit the gauge.
2. Print in PETG or ASA, 0.2 mm layers, 4 walls, 20 % infill, no supports. No PLA.

Installation

1. Check that the cap and both its neighbours are blank caps; then carefully lever out the middle one.
2. Feed the cable through the foot behind the switch strip, press the gauge in from the front.
3. Push the pod straight into the blank position until it sits flush.

FAQ

Version 1.0.0, updated 1 November 2026 · SKU GP-FO-FIESTA6-SW-1X52