Help with the Hood Light

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Apr 17, 2007 | 06:01 AM

techno101

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From: Leesville, LA

Car: 1989 Camaro RS

Engine: Modified 350 TPI

Transmission: Modified 700 R4

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Help with the Hood Light

Ok before my engine swap my hood light worked fine. Now it won't come on. And I have to charge my battery about once every 2 weeks if I don't drive the car. The bulb is new, and the inline fuse (the one that is closed inside the power wire) is in good shape. What else can I check? Anyone have a diagram?

Apr 18, 2007 | 05:11 AM

techno101

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Re: Help with the Hood Light

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Apr 18, 2007 | 05:20 AM

JamesC

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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold

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Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's

Re: Help with the Hood Light

Perhaps the mercury switch is broken.

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Apr 18, 2007 | 05:32 AM

techno101

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Re: Help with the Hood Light

so what kinda switch is it? Is it located behind the bulb inside the assembly?

Apr 18, 2007 | 05:42 AM

JamesC

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Re: Help with the Hood Light

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Is it located behind the bulb inside the assembly?

Yes, in the base of the light housing. Bending the housing down a bit "might" get the light to work.

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Apr 18, 2007 | 09:02 AM

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Re: Help with the Hood Light

Do you have a good ground on the hood and the light itself? Measure voltage on the metal "lampshade". If you see 12V, it's a ground issue.

Hope this helps.
Lou

Apr 19, 2007 | 06:11 AM

techno101

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Transmission: Modified 700 R4

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Re: Help with the Hood Light

thanks guys, I'll check that out. I relocated the hood light once due to a strut tower brace but I had no problems with it then. Hope I can get it fixed.