I have a 00 vette that did not come with the optional underhood light but has the connector for it so I ordered the stock harness and light that connects to the 2 pin connector mounted on the radiator shroud.I tested the voltage at the plug and it was 12v.so I plugged the new harness into the lower one and retested before plugging into the light and still get 12v.So then I plug in the light and get no light.I tested the bulb ,its good.The harness gets 12v at either pin. Is that right? The light assembly has a mercury switch that falls when the hood is opened to turn on the light.I don't know if both wires should be + or one should be -.the light itself looks like it gets contact to complete the loop when the merc falls and touches the other terminal.This shouldnt be an issue.Any suggestions????
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hi
jman1113 wrote:
I have a 00 vette that did not come with the optional underhood light but has the connector for it so I ordered the stock harness and light that connects to the 2 pin connector mounted on the radiator shroud.I tested the voltage at the plug and it was 12v.so I plugged the new harness into the lower one and retested before plugging into the light and still get 12v.So then I plug in the light and get no light.I tested the bulb ,its good.The harness gets 12v at either pin. Is that right? The light assembly has a mercury switch that falls when the hood is opened to turn on the light.I don't know if both wires should be + or one should be -.the light itself looks like it gets contact to complete the loop when the merc falls and touches the other terminal.This shouldnt be an issue.Any suggestions????
problem solved.. bent prong on male connector causing bad readings and no light.
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hi