Engine Compartment Light
 

That's a handy light under the hood, near the trailing edge. But mine isn't working.

The lamp is good, I checked it with a multimeter.

Is there a mercury switch that activates it when the hood is up? Where is it located?

Easy to fix this? Has anyone ran into this problem?

Thanks!

RE: Engine Compartment Light
 

Yes there is a merc switch. I think its inline where the bulb goes.

Did you know they are supposed to be removed before a car is scrapped/crushed? It is a known heavy metal. Like Megadeth.

click here for a PDF on location on merc switch location and removal. I just found it.

RE: Engine Compartment Light
 

So, if the light doesn't come on, I'm to assume the whole lamp socket needs to be replaced?

It's not on its own fuse, is it? I wouldn't think so.


Thanks!

RE: Engine Compartment Light
 

With the hood up, obviously, stick a multimeter in the bulb hole (volts dc,) and see if you get any voltage readings.

RE: Engine Compartment Light
 

It was hard enough to get the bulb out and then in again, but I'll give it a shot.

I might have to take the bulb socket off the hood to make the correct contacts.

But, YES, it might be easier to do this with the hood UP...!