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Limit switch for hood lights?

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  1. Feb 16, 2014 at 3:23 PM
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    So, political and safety rant BS aside, using a mercury switch underhood, what would a wiring diagram look like?
     
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  2. Feb 16, 2014 at 3:53 PM
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    The mercury makes contact between two pins, just like a toggle or pushbutton.
    Difference is you can put the switch on either the hot or the ground side... I'd put it on the hot side, so...

    Battery - - - - Fuse - - - - Switch - - - - Light - - - - Ground
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2014 at 8:07 PM
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  4. Feb 19, 2014 at 8:27 PM
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    Very nice, clean install.
     
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  5. Feb 19, 2014 at 9:11 PM
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  6. Feb 20, 2014 at 7:15 AM
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    Ahhh. Got it, thanks Rich!
     
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  7. Mar 12, 2014 at 2:39 PM
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    This is what I ended up going with. Got if from the the guys selling the hood light kit on here. edepagyg_77c0047f3ace1d6996a756f8268b41513c10b3c5.jpg
     
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  8. Mar 31, 2014 at 1:54 AM
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    where did you get that light?!looks legit
     
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  9. Mar 31, 2014 at 3:17 AM
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  10. Apr 21, 2014 at 3:36 PM
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    if you people did the RedLine hood struts. Get a Gas prop Switch.

    [​IMG][​IMG]
     
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    Has anyone else tried a gas prop switch on Redline struts other than the banned guy above?

    I contact Redline to see what they say.
     
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  13. Jul 8, 2016 at 8:07 AM
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    Some newer cars if they are lucky to even have a hood light use a switch similar to a mercury switch. But use a ball in a tube to activate. Mine does and j have never noticed it flickering while driving.
     
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  14. Jul 8, 2016 at 4:48 PM
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    I used a a magnetic Anzo brand switch. When the magnets are together they shut the hood lights off and when you open the hood and they come apart the lights come on. I also have an auxiliary switch to turn the lights completely off if I'm under the hood during the day. Simple and doesn't take up any room. Just two small magnets one on the top of the inside of the hood and the other on the piece of metal running across right in front of the battery
     
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  15. Jul 8, 2016 at 4:54 PM
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    This the one? That's a good idea and pretty much foolproof.

    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Jul 8, 2016 at 4:55 PM
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    Yes that is the one!
     
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  17. Jul 8, 2016 at 5:20 PM
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    Thanks for the idea. I found another one I'm going to try that's a little smaller. I'm looking for a low amp micro relay to tuck away just to be safe.

    $20 Directed Electronics 8600 Micro Magnetic Switch
    https://www.amazon.com/Directed-Electronics-8600-Magnetic-Switch/dp/B0009SUEZY/

    [​IMG]

    I ordered 4 of these to try out. I'll at least use two under the hood. Maybe put a couple down in the engine bay and see how they hold up to water. I don't see an IP rating or anything but they are cheap and look to be good quality.

    http://www.vleds.com/aluminum-bar-light-striplight-3-chip-15-led.html

    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Jul 12, 2016 at 8:11 AM
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    My switch came in yesterday. I will post up some photos in case it may be useful to someone in the future.

    The switch is very small :D
     
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  19. Jul 13, 2016 at 7:16 PM
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    The magnet switch worked for a few minutes then quit working. I read in the reviews about others having the same issue.

    So back to the normal switch for me.


     
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  20. Jul 13, 2016 at 8:19 PM
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    This one works perfect still. And has an auxiliary switch to turn off during the day when the hood is up.

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