All my other cars have had lights on the underside of the hood that turn on when the hood is open. I'm really missing this on the cruiser. Does anybody have any good aftermarket light recommendations for this application?
Under hood lighting options
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Why have you been needing to open the hood in the dark?
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The more interesting question is why you've never needed to open the hood in the dark 
... Probably have AAA in speed dial....
Anyway, if you have pertinent info please share, otherwise please don't pollute the thread with irrelevant comments. Thanks.
... Probably have AAA in speed dial....Anyway, if you have pertinent info please share, otherwise please don't pollute the thread with irrelevant comments. Thanks.
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Found this LED kit that includes a position switch to turn on the light only when the hood is open, as well as an override switch to force off if/when necessary.
Under hood LED light
Does anybody have any experience with them? I am a little gun shy about buying from this likely one man shop after getting scammed by a forum member for the rock rail steps... Thx.
Under hood LED light
Does anybody have any experience with them? I am a little gun shy about buying from this likely one man shop after getting scammed by a forum member for the rock rail steps... Thx.
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Hey @StickerFab could you look into this? I rather support you than some random shop that hasn't invested in this community as you have
Their 5VZ-FE sticker is pretty funny..
Interested as well
That would be nice. I find a headlamp is a good general solution to sticking my head in various dark places. Yeah... that does sounds bad...
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I have found an LED flashlight with a magnetic base is far more useful than under-hood lights. Seems like with the permanent mounted lights, every time you need to look at something, your head creates a shadow and you end up with a flashlight anyway.
I have many of these from Harbour Freight, A++
I have many of these from Harbour Freight, A++
Gee, excuse me, was genuinely curious. Is your LC breaking down a lot? I haven't found a need to open the hood yet other than to show off the rat's nest to people who haven't seen it yet.The more interesting question is why you've never needed to open the hood in the dark
Anyway, if you have pertinent info please share, otherwise please don't pollute the thread with irrelevant comments. Thanks.
You know that is a great idea, I’m interested as well. My first truck had a small light on a reel you pulled out. The attached wire was about ten feet long. The link posted looks like a great kit. I am on board with supporting sticker fab as well.
