under hood lights..
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Meadville PA
under hood lights..
what turns the under hood lights on and off?? my battery is draining and it seems that maybe these are stayin on...after the interior lights go out they are still on with the hood just cracked...does it have to be shut all the way?? i don't seem to see any switches ?? help :confused:
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Alive and well in Burlington NC
Re: under hood lights.. (dbwade36)
On the DS, just in front of the wheel well, there is a covered fuse holder. Pop the top and remove the 10amp fuse. This will disable the circuit for both lights.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Fremont CA
Re: under hood lights.. (1989redvette)
The lights are controled by mercury switchs next to the bulbs. In the pic, the mercury switch is the little "can" just above the bulb.
Be careful taking the lens off, it's glass!
There is a black weatherpak connector in the front corner that connects the underhood lights to power. It's easy to unplug them there. In the following pic, you can see the green gasket of the unplugged weatherpak (driver's side). Similar on the passenger side.
Be careful taking the lens off, it's glass!
There is a black weatherpak connector in the front corner that connects the underhood lights to power. It's easy to unplug them there. In the following pic, you can see the green gasket of the unplugged weatherpak (driver's side). Similar on the passenger side.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Meadville PA
Re: under hood lights.. (TA)
thanks guys :cheers: i don't really want to disconnect them i allready did that to keep the drain from occuring i wanna get tehm fixed and working right...though that kit with the switch from mad sounds cool...maybe i'll look into that :D
Pro
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Youngstown Oh
Re: under hood lights.. (black85vette)
My '96 are glass lens covers. Maybe they changed from plastic because of the heat problem. If you want more light there is a higher wattage bulb that fits in the sockets. Don't remember what the part number is. I also unplug the light wiring harness on the drivers side and remove the fuse. I keep it in the consol in case I need it for a night show.
