Topic: DDM Hood Light - add a mecury switch

[DeepBlueGXP]

What do you think about this switch. 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TWQ0KC/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0002ZPBKM&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1J34786EQP9D0JD0HRJF

I may get a few to set up with the hood light so when you open the hood it'll turn on the  light.

[Critterman]

Let me know if it works, that is what i wanted under my hood

[2kwk4u]

Depends on if you will see the lights flickering with acceleration / deceleration or if you mind the lights being on if you park it on too much of an incline.  LED's don't draw too much power, so it's not like battery drain would be a concern...

[nolanb]

That is the exact mercury switch I used.  Works like a charm.  I put it in a spot where it only turns on when the hood is almost all the way open.

[lil goat]

Bryan I outed you on the switch to DBG   just seemed like a great idea and not quite as expensive as your way cool headlights.

[xtrememedic]

That is the exact mercury switch I used.  Works like a charm.  I put it in a spot where it only turns on when the hood is almost all the way open.

  could you take some pics please so the rest of us knows where to put the switch...Thanks

[DeepBlueGXP]

I ordered some, enough for the cone crusher and Go-N Def

[Frank I]

I ordered some, enough for the cone crusher and Go-N Def

Deep:

Shipping charges were way too high at Amazon.  I'm going to try and find a tilt switch locally.  Should be available in automotive parts houses, hardware stores or electrical supply houses.

Frank I

Frank I

[Go-N Def]

I ordered some, enough for the cone crusher and Go-N Def

Thanks Joe!

[LiquidPT]

I kinda like the magnetic reed switch that JonyMac used... avoids "sloshing" flickering on acceleration.

[Machopirate]

What type of switch is used for the stock trunk light?  Would it work under the hood?

[2kwk4u]

The trunk light switch is integral to the trunk latch (similar to the door / dome light switches).

[nolanb]

I will post a photo with the location I used for the mercury switch once I get back from holiday vacation.

[Critterman]

Muchisimos gracias, Jose