under-the-hood light won't go out

[Paul]

Where is the switch for the under-the-hood light on an '87 GW? I noticed a glow from under the hood tonight; I unplugged the light to revent the battery from being drained.

[Hump]

Maybe it's trying to be nice and let you know that it needs a little attention. tongue.gif I would consider yourself lucky, because usually they aren't as nice about it. :D

[Crazy_Jeepman]

It is a sensor switch, in the light unit itself it senses when the hood opens. ;)

[will e]

Most of these switches have a small amount of mercury in them. When you open the hood the mercury completes the electrical connection.

You can replace the switch or put your own in-line switch in.

Have you checked your refrigerator light in your kitchen? Ha Ha

[Ernzo]

It operates on level, when the hood is open, it is tilted up, and tuen on. You can fool around to get it straightened out.

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[Lugnut]

It appears the underhood light on both my Jeeps are either defective or just don't use a mercury method of making contact.
I just keep them unplugged at the socket, search around, find the socket and plug it in when I need it, which really isn't that often.

[coolram]

You can try and adjust the light,replace the light itself,or( and willie isn't far off)get a normally closed momentary switch and mount it where inline with the light wire and the hood pushes the plunger down thus turns the light off.