Dumb question...
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
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It works off a mercury switch.
Check the bulb first.
Then the connection.
Then the #2 fuse in the pass. side footwell.
If all that fails and you're getting power to the light socket, you may have a faulty switch.
Check the bulb first.
Then the connection.
Then the #2 fuse in the pass. side footwell.
If all that fails and you're getting power to the light socket, you may have a faulty switch.
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From: Mustang OK
Originally Posted by eddie44
Mine was unplugged when I bought it. Just trace the wire down and you should find a connector down around the passenger side hood hinge.
Some people unconnect the light for shows when they have the hood up. This could be the case with your if it is previously owned.
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
Originally Posted by GrayC5
Some people unconnect the light for shows when they have the hood up. This could be the case with your if it is previously owned.
My bulb comes loose all the time.
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From: Machine Silver Z06 The Golden State......... Bay Area
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Originally Posted by eddie44
Mine was unplugged when I bought it.
Traced the wires down and plugged it in.
Now mine is out and it's still plugged in so I guess I'll have to check the #2 fuse, etc.
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From: Charleston, SC South Carolina
Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
It works off a mercury switch.
Check the bulb first.
Then the connection.
Then the #2 fuse in the pass. side footwell.
If all that fails and you're getting power to the light socket, you may have a faulty switch.
Check the bulb first.
Then the connection.
Then the #2 fuse in the pass. side footwell.
If all that fails and you're getting power to the light socket, you may have a faulty switch.
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Its a mercury switch. Should come on when you open the hood. Check the bulb or the connector. The connector is attached to the radiator shroud near the bottom on the passenger side.
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From: monroeville pa
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Originally Posted by JGreen
How do you turn on the light under the hood?
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From: Odenton MD
Seems like the General skimped on the wire because it's just long enough to plug in. Mine comes unplugged sometimes and I have to go after it and put it back together. I'm doing a show on Sunday so it'll get unplugged again.
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From: Lake Jackson Texas
Originally Posted by Nobigspoilerz
Seems like the General skimped on the wire because it's just long enough to plug in. Mine comes unplugged sometimes and I have to go after it and put it back together. I'm doing a show on Sunday so it'll get unplugged again.
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From: Nashua NH
Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
It works off a mercury switch.
Check the bulb first.
Then the connection.
Then the #2 fuse in the pass. side footwell.
If all that fails and you're getting power to the light socket, you may have a faulty switch.
Check the bulb first.
Then the connection.
Then the #2 fuse in the pass. side footwell.
If all that fails and you're getting power to the light socket, you may have a faulty switch.
