hood switch location
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Eagle River Alaska
hood switch location
I just put some working bulbs in my hood lights but I noticed when I close the hood the lights never turn off and will only stay on and drain my battery. I looked for a hood switch that would turn the ligths off when the hood is closed but cannot find anything anywhere.
Does anyone know where the switch is or how these lights are suppose to turn off automatically? Or should I just put a manual switch in the line.
Does anyone know where the switch is or how these lights are suppose to turn off automatically? Or should I just put a manual switch in the line.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Magnolia Mississippi
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
you can add a manual switch, get one of the roller switches used for table lamps and put in line, in the meantime, disconnect the light cables (unplug) for now..
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Orlando FL
Not sure about the 86 but it is probably a position switch like a mercury switch. I think the switch is built right into the light socket assembly and if you take it out and level it you can make it go on and off. You can compare the two lights for comparative operation. If it is defective replace the assembly. 
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2004
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From: Athens Ohio
It is a murcury switch. It is located in the light assembly. One of my switches has stoped working as well. Mine is a 86. I see MAD has them listed on there web site. They are not made anymore because of the murcury.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: St. Charles, MO Route 66 Corvette Club
James: I believe the switch is part of the light assembly itself. You can remove the light assembly and see the little metal cannister that holds the mercury. On my 89, I just disconnect both connerctors for both lights. One connector is on the drivers side and the other on the passenger side.
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