To those with chev express under hood light experience

[akskiffer]

mine was out. I saw whole units for sale online.
I;ve discovered they're automatic; using a gravity switch
Super touchy
Have any of you rehabbed this fixture?

 

[45Kevin]

Mine was working on and off for a while, but I recently took it on very rough roads and now you can hear the switch clunk when you open and close the hood.
I never realized how it worked until your thread.

 

[Bbasso]

On my Ford van I used this https://www.parts-express.com/mercury-tilt-switch--060-852
To make my own automatic under the hood light. Works great and as simple as it gets.

 

[FlipperFla]

Never had an issue with mine, if I am going to be wrenching with the hood open for any extended period of time I unplug it. It has a high current bulb and runs really hot.

 

[stevets]

Mine did not work when i bought the van but I could hear the switch working. Took it apart, cleaned the contacts and sliders - which are more or less the same thing - and it works like a champ! Super simple.

 

[FlipperFla]

They make led replacement bulbs. They are called rigid loop bulbs, a strip with 12 leds on it. The way it is configured you can install 2 of them back to back. Nice an bright, no more hot high amp bulb to drain your battery when the hood is open for an extended time. EBay 2 for $5

 

[ericvs]

Might be harder to find, but GM used to have a reel light with an on-off switch. this would be a cool replacement for your current underhood light

LED Revival of a GM Underhood Reel Light

Flashlights are portable and handy, but when you have trouble out night-wheeling and you need a light, it's no fun remembering you left your vehicle flashlight

www.fourwheeler.com

 

[ExpoMike]

Might be harder to find, but GM used to have a reel light with an on-off switch. this would be a cool replacement for your current underhood light

LED Revival of a GM Underhood Reel Light

Flashlights are portable and handy, but when you have trouble out night-wheeling and you need a light, it's no fun remembering you left your vehicle flashlight

www.fourwheeler.com

Reviving an old thread. Read the Four Wheeler article and that's a great idea. I just ordered one off Ebay and ordered an LED replacement bulb. Should be a nice upgrade to the non working light. I like the idea I can get 18' of length and can turn it on/off.