So I did a search and didnt see much, anyone know of a good link to a few ideas for engine bay lighting?
Im not shocked, but its disappointing they dont put a stupid simple light in the engine bay to work on your car at night. My 69 GTO had one, my Camaros I believe had them, my Audi, and all my SUVs, and Jeeps had them!
Any pictures of how you guys setup/wired your engine bay lighting? LED strips dont do much for working on your car, they are more for looks..looking for functionality here with more 'natural' lighting.
If i see anything in another forum I'll post the link here.
04 Cav. 2dr. 5spd. My DD. 'Nuff said.
I had one of these (http://www.oznium.com/high-intensity-led-floodlight) mounted to the hood for a while in red, and it lit up the entire engine bay. I can only image how bright a white one would be.
Oznium also sales a hood pin switch that you could use to automate the turning on/off of the lights, just like most vehicles have.
wow now actually that is a good idea.
as for why? well... gm is cheap lol and they love to cut corners. the older berettas got them etc so i have no idea why ours didnt.
id love to have a nice light in my engine bay.. im gonna look into this.
yes, good suggestion (www.oznium.com/high-intensity-led-floodlight) ! I like the idea of 'broad angle' flood lights, maybe one at each corner and tied to a single switch under the hood somewhere.
A lot of manufacturers are keeping them out, its not like they're saving much money doing it, its a cheap setup for any make/model.
04 Cav. 2dr. 5spd. My DD. 'Nuff said.
12v and a simple switch for when the hood is closes. done!
azncav wrote:12v and a simple switch for when the hood is closes. done!
well write it up and takes pics!
did you do this already for yours?
04 Cav. 2dr. 5spd. My DD. 'Nuff said.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/brakes/brake-repair/brake-light-wiring3.htm
It's for brake lights, but the circuit will be the same.
Hook a fused hot wire to a switch on the hood, and the other end to the light.
They also make a switch that grounds when the hood is open, which you would wire a fused hot wire the the light, and hook the ground to the switch. It can be done many ways. Personally, I would be happy with a toggle switch under the hood to control the light.
If you want something real fancy, wire in one of these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/67-72-88-89-90-CHEVY-GMC-TRUCK-UNDERHOOD-REELOUT-LITE-?cmd=ViewItem&hash=item53e99b444b&item=360401552459&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
It's got about 10 to 15 feet of cable on a spool, real handy actually.
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no but its not a hard to DIY project. lol. but this does have me thinking of doing something similar.
Stock Datsun 240Z's had actual test lights under the hood, I thought it was real damn cool.
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My truck has one of these..
The cord unwinds and reaches just past the rear bumper. Built in on/off switch and manual rewind mechanism.
