switch on under hood lights
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switch on under hood lights
I have been thinking of putting a manual switch on my under hood lights. It would be pretty easy and it would allow me to keep my hood open for long periods of time without unplugging the lights. Has anyone else already done this? If so, what kind of switch did you use and where did you put it?
I think I'll put it on the passenger side about where the headlight bracket is. That seems to be the easiest and convienent spot.
Gary
I think I'll put it on the passenger side about where the headlight bracket is. That seems to be the easiest and convienent spot.
Gary
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From: St. Charles, MO Route 66 Corvette Club
Gordon Killabrew sells such a kit for $20 with instructions and I just bought this kit. However, I have not had time to install it and it appears to be very simple. I think it could be done without a kit. Here is his web site if you are interested in the kit: http://www.gordonkillebrew.com/
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From: 1992 LT1 6 speed Cayman Islands
You can always just unplug the fuse that is in the fuse holder next to the vac canister. Leave the fuse inside the holder so that you can plug it back in if you want the lights to work.
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Originally Posted by Jerris
You can always just unplug the fuse that is in the fuse holder next to the vac canister. Leave the fuse inside the holder so that you can plug it back in if you want the lights to work.
that's how mine have been for 4 years now but I kep the fuse in the center console...
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Originally Posted by Jerris
You can always just unplug the fuse that is in the fuse holder next to the vac canister. Leave the fuse inside the holder so that you can plug it back in if you want the lights to work.
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Jerris, I like your idea. I didn't even know there was a fuse there. Mine was attached to the LH side marker light. I don't like to cut into factory wiring if I don't need to. Gary
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From: Romeoville IL
Originally Posted by Laurel
You could just do the Laurel mod, buy a car that doesn't have working under hood lights.
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Originally Posted by rocco16
Two Radio Shack rocker switches, one on each side took care of it on my C4.
I mounted mine next to the lights.
Just had to drill two holes.
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Originally Posted by rocco16
Two Radio Shack rocker switches, one on each side took care of it on my C4.
Larry
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From: Alive and well in Burlington NC
Originally Posted by Jerris
You can always just unplug the fuse that is in the fuse holder next to the vac canister. Leave the fuse inside the holder so that you can plug it back in if you want the lights to work.
That's the answer. Just leave the fuse in the glove box (or console) for use if required.