underhood lights?
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underhood lights?
Hi,
if i splice a small toogle switch in either one of these wires would it turn off both lights? has anyone done this? i know the sell a kit but its way over priced? is it that simple or do i need to do more?
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if i splice a small toogle switch in either one of these wires would it turn off both lights? has anyone done this? i know the sell a kit but its way over priced? is it that simple or do i need to do more?
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Re: underhood lights? (ScottsLT1)
Hi,
if i splice a small toogle switch in either one of these wires would it turn off both lights? has anyone done this? i know the sell a kit but its way over priced? is it that simple or do i need to do more?
if i splice a small toogle switch in either one of these wires would it turn off both lights? has anyone done this? i know the sell a kit but its way over priced? is it that simple or do i need to do more?
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From: Alive and well in Burlington NC
Re: underhood lights? (ScottsLT1)
If you follow the wires back, they will converge at a 10amp fuse (in holder) in front of the DS wheel well. You could splice a switch in before the fuse holder or simply remove the fuse.
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Re: underhood lights? (ScottsLT1)
I just pull the fuse. Like someone said, it's in a 2 wire weather pack connector next to the air pump. a lot cheaper than a switch and less hassle than cutting into wiring. :D
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Re: underhood lights? (ScottsLT1)
I'm glad you asked this i am planning on doing the same thing real soon, hopefully before the snow melts. Scott you definetely have a car i would like to own, a perfect example of a supercharged LT1. How long was that car out of operation, i would love to do something like you did but i have been waiting all winter long to drive it and the last thing i want to do is start taking it apart now.
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From: Lockport, IL Let's get em ALL home soon!
Re: underhood lights? (ScottsLT1)
Can't you just disconnect/unplug the wires like I do in my 85 or are the newer cars wired differently? I know it only takes me about 10 seconds to disconnect/reconnect mine.
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Re: underhood lights? (ScottsLT1)
Indeed you can do the job without the "kit" by pulling the fuse or installing a switch.
I chose the kit with it's three weather pack connectors, switch, cable and spiral wrap for a very neat and stealth job.
I chose the kit with it's three weather pack connectors, switch, cable and spiral wrap for a very neat and stealth job.
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Re: underhood lights? (Vetterin)
Can't you just disconnect/unplug the wires like I do in my 85 or are the newer cars wired differently? I know it only takes me about 10 seconds to disconnect/reconnect mine.
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Re: underhood lights? (Jay D 90 383)
ive had them disconnected on both sides for a while but onetime i needed them on at night i had a helll of a time finding the connections ....in the rain :cuss :mad :cuss . I'll do the fuse but i'd like to get a switch in there for ease of operation. :yesnod: