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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 01:53 PM
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My 2008 Z51 did not come with a light under the hood. Is there a part number for this and is it just plug & play?
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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yes, it's plug and play, BUT if yours didn't come with one then theres no hole in the liner. I think you can cut it though. I guess you'll have to rivet it in.... I think i remember it costing $35, i'll try to find it.

The plug where it plugs into is under the hood on the passenger side in front of the radiator shroud.

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heres good info http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ood-light.html
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Great info thanx.
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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It's plug 'n' play if you have a pop rivet gun. I think you'll find they're more like $45-$50 now.
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My 2008 Z51 did not come with a light under the hood. Is there a part number for this and is it just plug & play?
2006 was the last year for this. I have one in my engine bay. But before you go crazy let me say it is totally useless.

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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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Also has caused dead batteries when they don't turn off.
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2006 was the last year for this. I have one in my engine bay. But before you go crazy let me say it is totally useless.

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No doubt. I pulled the bulb in mine.
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2006 was the last year for this. I have one in my engine bay. But before you go crazy let me say it is totally useless.

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Originally Posted by z06clif
2006 was the last year for this. I have one in my engine bay. But before you go crazy let me say it is totally useless.

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Ya might be right Thanx, no light for me.
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My 06 had one, and it was always a pain when working ont he car to remove the bulb (burn your finger and blind you for a few).
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My 06 had one, and it was always a pain when working ont he car to remove the bulb (burn your finger and blind you for a few).
I used a glove. The bulb gets hot instantly!
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I have a fairly early '07 and it does not have one. Also if you should decide to install one, you will need a new hood insulator blanket. They are formed to cover the light housing so you only see the lens. If you stick to your stock blanket and cut it, it will not look good.
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I have some underhood light harneses left if you need one, About 20 bucks shipped. You can find the light housing ion eBay for around 25 - 35 bucks.
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I have a fairly early '07 and it does not have one. Also if you should decide to install one, you will need a new hood insulator blanket. They are formed to cover the light housing so you only see the lens. If you stick to your stock blanket and cut it, it will not look good.
My '07 does. Bought September '06.
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I have a fairly early '07 and it does not have one. Also if you should decide to install one, you will need a new hood insulator blanket. They are formed to cover the light housing so you only see the lens. If you stick to your stock blanket and cut it, it will not look good.
My '07 does. Bought September '06.
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Originally Posted by z06clif
2006 was the last year for this. I have one in my engine bay. But before you go crazy let me say it is totally useless.
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Our 2006 had the light, our 2009 does not.

On the '06, the light was bright enough to tell, barely, that the engine was still installed.

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My 07 (Oct 06) did not have one. I used two small self tapping sheet metal screws and blue Loctite. Once the blanket goes up the only thing showing is the top of the light housing.
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Our 2006 had the light, our 2009 does not.

On the '06, the light was bright enough to tell, barely, that the engine was still installed.

Yeah, it's one of those useless things. Now....a light in the glove box of GM vehicles would definitely be useful!
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Yeah, it's one of those useless things. Now....a light in the glove box of GM vehicles would definitely be useful!
Interesting, our 2009 has a glove box light but can't recall about the 2006.

No light in the 2009 console, I tried a small battery powered one stuck inside the lid but stuff in the console kept turning it on and killing the batteries.

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