Where the heck is my engine compartment light?

[jp's-h3]

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!

[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 .

[DDWH]

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 .

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]

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 ?

[DDWH]

Originally Posted by fourfourto

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 ?

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

[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.

[DDWH]

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]

Originally Posted by jp's-h3

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

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]

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]

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]

Very nice!
ordered mine!

[marin8703]

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]

Thats what i was thinking I didnt want to drill holes . did you put it over the battery ?. Any pics

[marin8703]

Originally Posted by fourfourto

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]

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


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

[marin8703]

i forgot that i said i'll post pics a long time ago, been a little busy with school. mine didnt come with a magnet but if it did i would have used that, would be easier to move around. The tape i used (3m double sided) seems to be hoding up pretty good, but when you kind of pull on it or bump it with something it doesnt seem sturdy, like it can come off, but it hasnt yet.

I mounted it by the battery a little back, kind of over the brake fluid, not over it but a little to the side. Tried to put it so it doesnt hit anything.

Also didnt want to put it far forward on the hood, because when im shutting it its gona feel alot more downward force at the front than near the back, which can cauze it to pop off.

sorry for the huge delay in a picture, it always slips my mind. ill try and remember to take a pic with the phone tomorow or as soon as possible.

how big is the magnet that is used, does it seem sturdy? i might get a magnet and glue it to the light or something.

[marin8703]

oh and by the way 35 bucks shipped is a pretty good deal.

[f5fstop]

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.

PFYC is a good place to purchase from. However, I got a kick out of the magnetic based light being sold on the C5 store. Sure would be hard to use the magnet to attach the light to a Corvette Fender....

[wpage]

Advance auto has the clip to battery cigarette lighter adapter. $2.69 + the magnetic plug in light with draw cord $6.69 works modular when you need it. Keep mine in a container in the engine compartment for certain times

[fourfourto]

I didnt receive it yet The guy said it has a magnet at the light base and also a suction cup as you can see in the pic of the item.
I will get thin outside 3m double sided tape and mount it on the hood around the same spot as marin8703.

If the tape doesnt hold up ther are spots on the hood were the metal is doubled up and might be screwed to.

I will probobly have it by the weekend.