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Old 02-06-2013   #37
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Default Re: Under Hood Lighting

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Originally Posted by alwayscode390 View Post
I noticed my underhood lights don't turn on, are they supposed to come on when you lift up the hood?

I wonder now if I have a switch , or if they are just burnt out.

If they are burnt out, is that common since our cars are pretty old now?

If there is a switch ... where is the common place to install it (where should I look?)

Thanks ---
I'd check to see if someone unplugged the connector. It's located just to the right of the passenger side headlight. Follow the wire down to it.
Next check the inline fuse. Maybe it was removed.
Then look for any switch that may have been installed. Most are put in the cove under the drivers headlight.
Lastly you can inspect to see if the bulbs were just taken out or are popped. The mercury switched would be last.
You can tap on them to see if they've become intermittent.
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