Where the heck is my engine compartment light?

[mountainbiker]

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]

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]

LOL- Now if I just had a battery in my H3 to power one

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

[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.

[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 ?

[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 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.

[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]

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.

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]

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.