engine compartment light

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jay-q

Discussion Starter · Apr 24, 2001

my uncle has a '97 caravan.... we were comparing the vans side by side the other day for fun.... it was getting to be dark outside (around sundown)..... and we popped the hoods on both vans to look at the engines.... although the ody has a much better looking engine bay, it could not be seen..... the dodge had a light that lit the entire engine compartment....
my question is: is there a way to rig a light to the engine compartment?... i think it would be nice to showcase the engine at night and also handy if (heaven forbid) you ever get engine trouble on the road at night.

sidenote:
my first car was an '81 datsun 280zx that used to have this cool light in the engine compartment that came unscrewed when you uncoiled the wire it could be held into any position for better lighting. it also had a hook on the other end so that it could be hung on the hood hands free

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sdp

· #3 · Apr 24, 2001

Got that right Rook!

While a light in the engine compartment would be a nicety, I don't see much need for it. I would expect the light and wiring would be fairly straightforward, but finding and mounting a hood-activated switch would be a challenge.

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