Coupe Engine Light
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Racer
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Coupe Engine Light
I did not get the engine appearance package. Has anyone used a battery LED type light for the engine department? I am looking for an easy solution rather than cutting into the wiring harness that feeds the rear defogger. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Have you thought about buying the oem kit with harness?
https://wildhammermotorsports.com/20...xoCLLEQAvD_BwE
https://wildhammermotorsports.com/20...xoCLLEQAvD_BwE
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Have you thought about buying the oem kit with harness?
https://wildhammermotorsports.com/20...xoCLLEQAvD_BwE
https://wildhammermotorsports.com/20...xoCLLEQAvD_BwE
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i installed the Wildhammer kit. It was not terribly expensive and took me most of an afternoon to install. I was looking for the factory look as opposed to stick on lights. Very happy with the results.
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Racer
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Has anyone tied into the rear trunk lights? Wondering if it is possible to extend a wire from one of these lights and install 12vdc lights or even the same lights. This way they would not require batteries and would work with the trunk lights going on and off when you lift the lid and time out just like the trunk lights. Not sure if possible and whether an additional 2 lights’ current draw might be a problem on that circuit.
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I bought some of these:
They have a base / battery cover that unscrews. I drilled a hole in that, then removed a couple of screws from the hatch cover, bought longer ones at ace hardware, and installed the lights that way. Totally reversible and it cost less than $20. It isn't factory, but it is good enough to check the oil at night, plus I can make them change colors.
They have a base / battery cover that unscrews. I drilled a hole in that, then removed a couple of screws from the hatch cover, bought longer ones at ace hardware, and installed the lights that way. Totally reversible and it cost less than $20. It isn't factory, but it is good enough to check the oil at night, plus I can make them change colors.
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He just bought a roll of led tape from Amazon and wired the left side to the left trunk light and the same on the right. The led tape just sticks on to the edge of the engine compartment. He is currently making some polished aluminum strips to kind of dress up the whole thing.
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The LEDs on the OE appearance package really aren't very bright and kinda of disappointing...I would go custom if I were to light the engine bay...
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Custom lighting
I bought a battery powered led light with remote from Amazon. It had multiple color options.
I used a double sided tape to mount it to the hood…. which lasted maybe 6 months before falling into the engine compartment
somewhere and never to be found. Next one I do will be fastened with a screw.
I used a double sided tape to mount it to the hood…. which lasted maybe 6 months before falling into the engine compartment
somewhere and never to be found. Next one I do will be fastened with a screw.
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Have you thought about buying the oem kit with harness?
https://wildhammermotorsports.com/20...xoCLLEQAvD_BwE
https://wildhammermotorsports.com/20...xoCLLEQAvD_BwE
I happened across this post the other day and ordered this kit. Got it delivered in 2 days with a coupon code i found for $194 Total. Installed in about an hour including looking for a few tools.
I do wish you could turn it on while driving.
They do have a plug and play module that allows you to turn it on with the defroster button. However the defroster also runs and it times out like the defroster does. Yes you could disconnect the defroster if you didn't want it to run but it would still time out. Just a not quite an elegant solution so I opted not to get it.
This absolutely behaves like factory because it is. Harness comes with all the factory wire attachments and fits perfect. Not the best picture but its just the right amount of light IMO.
Last edited by Pepe48134; Mar 2, 2024 at 11:43 PM. Reason: Updated the picture