Engine bay lights

Waaazooo · February 7, 2018

Does anyone have a quick DIY wiring for lighting for the engine box? I was outside in the dark putting DEF in my truck last night and I dropped a cap and it didn’t sound like it went far but you can only see 1 hand breath into the box. Seems like it would be easy to do. Wasn’t sure if there is an easy power source other than the battery.

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EJCarter · February 9, 2018

I have seen numerous pics on different threads where a small LED light (like rock lights) was installed on the hood near the latch. Some minor trimming of the underhood insulation might be required. The wiring was tucked under the lip of the insulation down the side to the battery...seemed pretty simple. Some put in regular switches or others put a magnet style switch where the light came on automatically when the hood was opened...

I can't recall where I saw these threads...might have been in this 2500 section or the 1500 section for Accessories & Modifications...

rocnrol · February 9, 2018

I have one of these gm classic gems to install under the hood [emoji6]

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redwngr · February 9, 2018

2 hours ago, rocnrol said:

I have one of these gm classic gems to install under the hood

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Nice thing was how far the spool of wire would let you carry the light.

I don't recall them being overly bright.

Maybe an LED light could be rigged to to it.

Grumpy Tooch · February 12, 2018

On 2/9/2018 at 12:17 PM, rocnrol said:

I have one of these gm classic gems to install under the hood

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had this in my tahoe, was the best

DEV1ST8R · February 21, 2018

Anybody else have any mod ideas for this? I can't believe GM scrapped these lights to save what, $10?

DEV1ST8R · February 21, 2018

These look like they could work...would just need a switch of some kind and a convenient power source to tap into.

https://www.amazon.com/EEEKit-License-Trailer-Courtesy-Lights/dp/B075GL641C/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1519185291&sr=8-17&keywords=under+hood+light

rocnrol · February 21, 2018

These look like they could work...would just need a switch of some kind and a convenient power source to tap into.

https://www.amazon.com/EEEKit-License-Trailer-Courtesy-Lights/dp/B075GL641C/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1519185291&sr=8-17&keywords=under+hood+light

Go to the auto wreckers and get an old underhood light that has the mercury switch. Or even use one out of a thermostat. [emoji6]

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rocnrol · February 21, 2018

Another switch option

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/tilt-switch

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redwngr · February 21, 2018

48 minutes ago, DEV1ST8R said:

Anybody else have any mod ideas for this? I can't believe GM scrapped these lights to save what, $10?

It's only been about 20 years,...

Colossus · February 22, 2018

I don't like the crisp white though, get a more warmer white color, easier on the eyes, especially at night!

DEV1ST8R · February 25, 2018

Can somebody point me in the direction of a good wire to tap into to power them? I'd prefer to not hook directly to the battery terminal and all of the other wires are wound up tight and tucked away.

EJCarter · February 27, 2018

I would prefer to hook up to the battery so you are not cutting into a wire loom and splicing to an existing wire. Seems much easier to crimp on an eyelet on each wire from the light, cover in shrink tubing, and install on the battery. Then cover the wire in split loom for protection (and factory look)...I would also use an in-line fuse prior to whatever switch you chose (manual, magnetic, "mercury" style, etc...)