Under Hood Lighting

I’d been frustrated, hunting down an oil leak that continues to elude me. I needed some progress; something I could finish.

First step was to run the wiring. Everyone I’ve seen do this has used clips to run the wire down the inside surface hood. I wanted to try to hide the wiring a bit. Couldn’t find a wire hanger anywhere in the house or garage. You’d think I live with Joan Crawford.

Key Supplies

I bought more than necessary of everything but the LEDs. The 18 AWG and wire strippers came from the Alpine head unit and amp jobs.

• 3 Feet High density, waterproof LED strip – $20
• 18 AWG wire, about six feet – $12
• Inline fuse holder – $8
• Pin switch – $7.

Nice to Have

• Adhesive Wire Clips – $8
• 3M Adhesion Promoter to prepare surfaces – $9.
• Miscellaneous Wire Connectors – $20
• Wire Strippers – $22