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Engine bay lights

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 6:33 am
by 4cambob
I am coming to the end of my 2lt coupe rebuild and I have managed to get all my electrical systems working with the exception of the engine bay lights. Does anyone have any advice how to proceed.

Re: Engine bay lights

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 6:38 am
by 4cambob
I forgot to ask how would they normally light up. Is it only when the main lights are on or any time the bonnet is opened.

Re: Engine bay lights

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 2:22 pm
by Tobi
I don't think that they are connected in line with the main lights. The switch connects to ground.
But what about checking the wiring diagram? ;)

Re: Engine bay lights

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 10:17 pm
by dinoverde
The hot wire(plus) gets a feed when the lights are turned on. The negative wire gets a feed when the switch grounds itself when opening the hood..

Re: Engine bay lights

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:42 am
by 4cambob
The wiring diagram shows the power comes from position G on the fuse box, but it's impossible to trace back the wires from the engine bay lights once it enters the main loom and then goes behind the dash. What I cant understand is that this system is original and has never been touched .