Engine compartment Lights.
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Racer
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From: Medford NJ
Engine compartment Lights.
A while ago I asked how to turn the light off,especially when the hood is open for a long time, as in a show.
Many replied to disconnect the fuse, but I found a better way.
1.Open hood
2. Disconnect the fuse connection,there is one on each side.
3. There is a pair of wires coming from the lights down to the fuse connection.
4. Cut one of the wires in a convient place.
5. Buy an insulated set (male / Female), of spade connectors.
6. Crimp them on each end of the wire you cut.
7. Re-connect the fuse plug,then plug the male/female together.
Total cost= $.72, Total time 5 mins/side,and Now there is no fishing around for the fuse conection..
[Modified by lbitp37, 3:29 PM 2/13/2004]
Many replied to disconnect the fuse, but I found a better way.
1.Open hood
2. Disconnect the fuse connection,there is one on each side.
3. There is a pair of wires coming from the lights down to the fuse connection.
4. Cut one of the wires in a convient place.
5. Buy an insulated set (male / Female), of spade connectors.
6. Crimp them on each end of the wire you cut.
7. Re-connect the fuse plug,then plug the male/female together.
Total cost= $.72, Total time 5 mins/side,and Now there is no fishing around for the fuse conection..
[Modified by lbitp37, 3:29 PM 2/13/2004]
Race Director
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From: Bergen County, NJ
Re: Engine compartment Lights. (lbitp37)
I followed the wire from the light, down to the connector [ near the headlight],
and just disconnected it. Simple & costs $0.
:U - maybe I'm wrong???
and just disconnected it. Simple & costs $0.
:U - maybe I'm wrong???
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
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From: Lebanon KY
Re: Engine compartment Lights. (Wayne88)
I followed the wire from the light, down to the connector [ near the headlight],
and just disconnected it. Simple & costs $0.
:U - maybe I'm wrong???
and just disconnected it. Simple & costs $0.
:U - maybe I'm wrong???
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Cleveland OH
Re: Engine compartment Lights. (corvettemaster)
I followed the wire from the light, down to the connector [ near the headlight],
and just disconnected it. Simple & costs $0.
:U - maybe I'm wrong???
:iagree: that's what i do. maybe it's different on the newer c4's?
and just disconnected it. Simple & costs $0.
:U - maybe I'm wrong???
:iagree: that's what i do. maybe it's different on the newer c4's?
Burning Brakes
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From: Ft. Walton Bch. Florida
Re: Engine compartment Lights. (85 Stalker)
Take it to the next step and install a simple toggle switch. That is my project as soon as it warms up a little bit....
I installed a small toggle switch to cut off both lights.
I put the switch in a small plastic box
attached to the inner fender wall
Works fine no problems.
[Modified by 85red_vette, 5:00 PM 2/13/2004]
[Modified by 85red_vette, 5:01 PM 2/13/2004]
[Modified by 85red_vette, 9:53 PM 2/14/2004]
[Modified by 85red_vette, 9:55 PM 2/14/2004]
Race Director
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Re: Engine compartment Lights. (lbitp37)
Toggle switch might be nice, but 1st, where do you mount it,2nd it will corrode.
Larry
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Re: Engine compartment Lights. (Wayne88)
I followed the wire from the light, down to the connector [ near the headlight],
and just disconnected it. Simple & costs $0.
:U - maybe I'm wrong???
and just disconnected it. Simple & costs $0.
:U - maybe I'm wrong???
Pro
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 733
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From: Montgomery AL
Re: Engine compartment Lights. (Wayne88)
I followed the wire from the light, down to the connector [ near the headlight],
and just disconnected it. Simple & costs $0.
:U - maybe I'm wrong???
and just disconnected it. Simple & costs $0.
:U - maybe I'm wrong???
Le Mans Master
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From: Charlotte NC
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Re: Engine compartment Lights. (85 Stalker)
Take it to the next step and install a simple toggle switch. That is my project as soon as it warms up a little bit....
Found this paint drawing I did when I posted about it a year ago..
