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Oct 21, 2006 | 06:46 PM

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Is it possible to turn off the under hood light when the hood is up for an extended period of time?

Oct 21, 2006 | 06:49 PM

Last C5

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I believe the underhood light will shut itself off after about 5 minutes.

Oct 21, 2006 | 06:58 PM

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You can also disconnect the power. Unplug the connection at the passenger side of your air filter.

Oct 21, 2006 | 06:59 PM

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You can also disconnect the power. Unplug the connection at the passenger side of your air filter.

Yup. quick and easy

Oct 21, 2006 | 07:12 PM

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I believe the underhood light will shut itself off after about 5 minutes.

...not sure how long it takes but it should cut off by itself

Oct 21, 2006 | 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Last C5

I believe the underhood light will shut itself off after about 5 minutes.

It will but i think it is 15m not sure, but longer then 5

Oct 21, 2006 | 07:20 PM

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It will but i think it is 15m not sure, but longer then 5

Yep...now I remember...mine stays on for about 15 mins ...thought mine was not working correctly at first

Oct 21, 2006 | 07:22 PM

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Take the bulb out

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Oct 21, 2006 | 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lew W

Take the bulb out

Simple but very effective!!

Oct 22, 2006 | 02:05 AM

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when I leave the hood open in the garage and the light stays on, the next time I use the car may radio clock is wrong. Just a silly bug

Oct 22, 2006 | 02:27 AM

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I Open Hood When I Come Home From Driving And Light Will Go Off By Itself Open Door And Light Comes Back On.

Oct 22, 2006 | 05:55 AM

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agree that they cut off after 5 minutes

Oct 22, 2006 | 07:49 AM

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It takes about 15 minutes, but the light should go out by itself - its a power saving feature for the battery. Also, you can just unplug it - the connector is located on the passenger side down towards the bottom of the radiator shroud by the air cleaner assembly.

Oct 22, 2006 | 08:23 AM

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Take the bulb out

Much less work

Oct 22, 2006 | 08:27 AM

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If ten minutes of having that bulb on kills your battery......

Oct 22, 2006 | 08:37 AM

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Corvette1996LT1

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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe

It's on about a 15 min. timer. When I'm at shows or cleaning under the hood for any length of time I just unplug the light. There is a quick connect right next to the air box just below the hood, very easy to get too.

Oct 22, 2006 | 08:55 AM

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Check the latest Corvette Central catalog... I believe they have an aftermarket harness that has an on/off switch. Pricey I thought at about $50. My $.02

Oct 22, 2006 | 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigershark3

Check the latest Corvette Central catalog... I believe they have an aftermarket harness that has an on/off switch. Pricey I thought at about $50. My $.02

For $50, I'd expect it to include a removable light that you can move around under the hood.

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