As was said, follow the wires and unplug them or install your own inline bypass switches.
Lights in Hood??
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Lights in Hood??
Hello All
Just bought my first vette it is a 94 Aqua Metalic Blue. I am really enjoying it. I do have a quick question. When I have the hood open the lights come on in the hood, I know this is the way they are supposed to work. I am wondering is there a wayyou can turn these lights off. (My friend has a 2004 and his hood lights go off after about 5 minutes) If I have the hood up for an extended period of time 2 or 3 hours will it affect my battery. The reason I am asking is I am going to be adding a lot of chrome to the engine and when I am at show and shines I would like to keep the hood open for an extended period of time. I am new to this board any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Just bought my first vette it is a 94 Aqua Metalic Blue. I am really enjoying it. I do have a quick question. When I have the hood open the lights come on in the hood, I know this is the way they are supposed to work. I am wondering is there a wayyou can turn these lights off. (My friend has a 2004 and his hood lights go off after about 5 minutes) If I have the hood up for an extended period of time 2 or 3 hours will it affect my battery. The reason I am asking is I am going to be adding a lot of chrome to the engine and when I am at show and shines I would like to keep the hood open for an extended period of time. I am new to this board any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
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From: Austin TX
Originally Posted by George253
Hello All
Just bought my first vette it is a 94 Aqua Metalic Blue. I am really enjoying it. I do have a quick question. When I have the hood open the lights come on in the hood, I know this is the way they are supposed to work. I am wondering is there a wayyou can turn these lights off. (My friend has a 2004 and his hood lights go off after about 5 minutes) If I have the hood up for an extended period of time 2 or 3 hours will it affect my battery. The reason I am asking is I am going to be adding a lot of chrome to the engine and when I am at show and shines I would like to keep the hood open for an extended period of time. I am new to this board any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Just bought my first vette it is a 94 Aqua Metalic Blue. I am really enjoying it. I do have a quick question. When I have the hood open the lights come on in the hood, I know this is the way they are supposed to work. I am wondering is there a wayyou can turn these lights off. (My friend has a 2004 and his hood lights go off after about 5 minutes) If I have the hood up for an extended period of time 2 or 3 hours will it affect my battery. The reason I am asking is I am going to be adding a lot of chrome to the engine and when I am at show and shines I would like to keep the hood open for an extended period of time. I am new to this board any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Radio Shack sells several switch styles that you can use. I put in a pair of rocker-type, they look sorta' factory and I don't think I've turned the lights on since I installed them....
You could just pull the bulbs...
Larry
code5coupe
You could just pull the bulbs...
Larry
code5coupe
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From: Lecanto Florida
Here's the manual hood lamp switch from Mid America. I have it, works well and easy to hook up.
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.249.1077
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.249.1077
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From: Austin TX
Originally Posted by CREWZIN
Here's the manual hood lamp switch from Mid America. I have it, works well and easy to hook up.
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.249.1077
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.249.1077
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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Originally Posted by dndrsn
You can also pull this fuse. That way you don't have to leave your weather packs unconnected.
This is the best way to do it. No switch to buy and it only takes 5 seconds to either pull or insert the fuse. Just remember to keep the fuse in the console!!
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Hello to Everybody
Wow, I am really impressed with all the help you provided. Thanks to all of you for the great suggestions. This is my first time posting here and I can see if I have other questions I know where to come. Thanks again and have a great week.
George
Wow, I am really impressed with all the help you provided. Thanks to all of you for the great suggestions. This is my first time posting here and I can see if I have other questions I know where to come. Thanks again and have a great week.
George
