Underhood lights

[Msfitoy]

Yes I did read that, and was wondering how there could be power 100% of the time when a switch was turned off.

Mine has power 100% of the time going to the switch lol...but no light until I flip it...perhaps that's what he meant...

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[JesseS]

Yes I did read that, and was wondering how there could be power 100% of the time when a switch was turned off.

The circuit is powered 100% of the time, meaning the B+ is hard wired, and each light has a switch at the light.

 

[JesseS]

Mine has power 100% of the time going to the switch lol...but no light until I flip it...perhaps that's what he meant...

THIS! who wants to have the ignition on or truck running just to have the under hood lights working?

 

[DaveT]

Mine has power 100% of the time going to the switch lol...but no light until I flip it...perhaps that's what he meant...

I guess that's what he meant, but it wasn't clear to me, so I asked. When you say there's power 100% of the time, it suggests (to me) that there are some scenarios in which there is NOT power 100% of the time to the switches. So how could that be?

 

[Msfitoy]

I guess that's what he meant, but it wasn't clear to me, so I asked. When you say there's power 100% of the time, it suggests (to me) that there are some scenarios in which there is NOT power 100% of the time to the switches. So how could that be?

It's kinda sketchy way to describe electricals...like most of my wiring....?

 

[Msfitoy]

THIS! who wants to have the ignition on or truck running just to have the under hood lights working?

Yes...in my case, I have the switch on the fan shroud panel (red lit switch) and always hot...meaning wired directly from battery so no need to f-around with the key...they're low draw led boat trailer lights...

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Here are the one's I installed, powered 100% of the time and fused and switched individually. They are panel LED's and very bright, work great.
PS Note engine cover

Engine Cover? Jesse, that entire engine bay is something to behold! Spotless - Dave would be so proud! ?

The only thing cleaner is the underside of @viperwolf ’s Everest. ?

 

[Msfitoy]

EngineCover? Jesse, that entire engine bay is something to behold! Spotless - Dave would be so proud! ?

The only thing cleaner is the underside of @viperwolf ’s Everest. ?

No one's under hood is as pristine as @AzScorpion ...

 

[JesseS]

Engine Cover? Jesse, that entire engine bay is something to behold! Spotless - Dave would be so proud! ?

The only thing cleaner is the underside of @viperwolf ’s Everest. ?

I want to be just like Dave when I grow up, he is my hero!

 

[Ranger_Rocks]

I want to be just like Dave when I grow up, he is my hero!

Are you sure about that . . . ?

 

[RangerTex]

Great ideas. I'm thinking about using a Mercury switch that turns lights on when hood is lifted. I don't really want to use my vintage NOS Ford accessory underhood/trunk light that works this way.

 

[ter240]

Great ideas. I'm thinking about using a Mercury switch that turns lights on when hood is lifted. I don't really want to use my vintage NOS Ford accessory underhood/trunk light that works this way.

I'd like to see it when you get it done.

 

[veedubtuner]

Here are the one's I installed, powered 100% of the time and fused and switched individually. They are panel LED's and very bright, work great.
PS Note engine cover

I had to put my sunglasses on to look at this pic lol ?

 

[RangerTex]

I'm also looking for a yellow rubber doughnut to put around the dipstick tube. It's difficult to see the tube with dipstick removed in low light. (Please... no "finding a hole in the dark" jokes).

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