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mountainbiker 10-23-2006 09:49 PM

Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
Hey, where the heck is my engine compartment light?! :(
  • Who has installed some lights?
  • Where did you get 'em?
  • How did you wire 'em?
  • Where are your pictures?
Shed some light on the subject for me.

f5fstop 10-23-2006 09:56 PM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
It seems that the engine compartment lamp is one of the first things to go in a cost cutting climate. But my Jeep didn't have on either:jump

Almost any mercury type lamp will work. Just tap into any wire on the courtesy lamp circuits.

mountainbiker 10-23-2006 10:29 PM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
LOL- Now if I just had a battery in my H3 to power one :crying:

Okay, I will have to have a look around online for a light.

marin8703 10-24-2006 03:47 AM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
i wired mine with a switch on the hood. Similar to the switches put by alarm installers. Then wired it to make a closed loop when the hood is opened. Goes out when you close it.

Rite now i have a small light bulb, but would like to get one biger. I've been looking for one that would integrate nicely, but havent found one yet.

jp's-h3 10-24-2006 04:26 PM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by marin8703
i wired mine with a switch on the hood. Similar to the switches put by alarm installers. Then wired it to make a closed loop when the hood is opened. Goes out when you close it.

Rite now i have a small light bulb, but would like to get one biger. I've been looking for one that would integrate nicely, but havent found one yet.


Please, give details!
Don't leave us hanging!:D

fourfourto 10-24-2006 11:52 PM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
I was also thinking of a light for the engine compartment.

I know the 90's blazers had a retractable factory GM light under the hood.
Its nice and you can bring it over to the wheels if needed.
Its also not that big should be able to be mounted on the pasanger side firewall,If I can find one .

DDWH 10-25-2006 12:22 AM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by fourfourto
I was also thinking of a light for the engine compartment.

I know the 90's blazers had a retractable factory GM light under the hood.
Its nice and you can bring it over to the wheels if needed.
Its also not that big should be able to be mounted on the pasanger side firewall,If I can find one .


:iagree: My suburban had one.....wasn't the brightest light, but it was better than nothing....PM partsguy I am sure he can get you the factory one. I just figured it was more of a hassle than it was worth so I just keep a mini mag in my console and a full size one in my recovery box in the back.

fourfourto 10-25-2006 12:26 AM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
I found one on ebay,I was looking for one in better condition .

link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/88-98-Chevy-GMC-Truck-Retractable-Underhood-Light_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42613QQihZ005QQit emZ150047951022QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW



Parts guy are these available new ?

f5fstop 10-25-2006 12:29 AM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
You could purchase any under hood light from any vehicle. If it was a mercury switch type, you could wire it directly into a constant hot circuit under the hood. That way, it would come on whenever you opened the hood; regardless of ignition switch location.

DDWH 10-25-2006 12:45 AM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by fourfourto


That one looks pretty rough! 442 you might want to PM him.

DDWH 10-25-2006 12:48 AM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by f5fstop
You could purchase any under hood light from any vehicle. If it was a mercury switch type, you could wire it directly into a constant hot circuit under the hood. That way, it would come on whenever you opened the hood; regardless of ignition switch location.


Even a toggle switch for non op daytime use would be nice. Just mount it in a place you could flip it even with your eyes closed. Fstop, did gm use mecury switchs on the suburbans, etc?

marin8703 10-25-2006 04:50 AM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jp's-h3
Please, give details!
Don't leave us hanging!:D


i got one of these http://www.pfyc.com/pc/GN3007/VTUNDE...ood+Light.html .

Then i connected it directly to the battery (added fuse). Interupted the circuit with a pin switch mounted to the right of the radiator, over the driver head light. When the hood is opened the light goes on, when you close it the light goes off.

I might also put a manual switch in there to be able to turn the light off with the hood open during the day. Now that i think of it the light might have one built in, gotta check.

fourfourto 10-25-2006 05:12 AM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by marin8703
i got one of these http://www.pfyc.com/pc/GN3007/VTUNDE...ood+Light.html .

Then i connected it directly to the battery (added fuse). Interupted the circuit with a pin switch mounted to the right of the radiator, over the driver head light. When the hood is opened the light goes on, when you close it the light goes off.

I might also put a manual switch in there to be able to turn the light off with the hood open during the day. Now that i think of it the light might have one built in, gotta check.



Thats the same one i was looking for but its new,I will save the link.

fourfourto 10-29-2006 03:51 PM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
marin8703 Where did you mount it ,on the firewall or on the hood.
Did you use screws?.
I was thinking maybe using 3m double sided tape.
My friend has one on his blazer and I think there is a switch on it.

jp's-h3 10-29-2006 09:08 PM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
Very nice!
ordered mine!
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

marin8703 10-29-2006 09:15 PM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by fourfourto
marin8703 Where did you mount it ,on the firewall or on the hood.
Did you use screws?.
I was thinking maybe using 3m double sided tape.
My friend has one on his blazer and I think there is a switch on it.


I put it on the hood. Used double sided tape, does a great job. looks pretty good too!:)

fourfourto 10-29-2006 09:30 PM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
:iagree: Thats what i was thinking I didnt want to drill holes . did you put it over the battery ?. Any pics

marin8703 10-31-2006 05:16 AM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by fourfourto
:iagree: Thats what i was thinking I didnt want to drill holes . did you put it over the battery ?. Any pics


Its not exactly over the battery but it is in that location, i beleive a little further back and to the left, i'll look again tomorow morning. Sorry, no pic, but i'll try and post one by the end of the week.

Does anyone know if 3m double sided tape would have a problem with the heat under the hood. It seems to still be holding strong, but over time could it come off, could the heat make it come off quicker? I'll be checking on it every now and then to make sure its still there.:)

fourfourto 10-31-2006 06:11 AM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
I have my garage remote device mounted with 3m on the side of the air box for a year ,it has'nt fallen off yet.:D

I want to mount mine near the battery and air compressor (on top of fuse panel) and dont want to stretch to far to get to it.

fourfourto 12-06-2006 12:58 AM

Re: Where the heck is my engine compartment light?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by marin8703
I put it on the hood. Used double sided tape, does a great job. looks pretty good too!:)



I just picked up a new one on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=160057988052

It has a suction cup and a magnet.$35.00 total with shipping:D


Any pics were you mounted it also hows the tape holding.:beerchug:


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