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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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under hood light

I've got a 1993 Ranger. The under hood light doesn't light. I changed the bulb but it still doesn't light when the hood is raised. I don't see a switch. Can anyone tell me where it's at.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 08:05 PM
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Assuming that you have the OEM light, they use a mercury switch that works simply by opening the hood. I'd check for a good ground and power to the bulb.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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Replacement Hood Switches

Welcome gjkolp!

Bill, I think the new switches are actually mechanical, as opposed to the factory mercury-based switches, per the folllowing TSB:

Article No. 01-21-6

Publication Date: OCTOBER 12, 2001

ELECTRICAL—REVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO REPLACE OLD STYLE MERCURY HOOD LAMP SWITCH

FORD:
1987-1995 TAURUS
1988-1991 CROWN VICTORIA
1989 THUNDERBIRD
1989-1996 MUSTANG
1994-1996 THUNDERBIRD
1990 BRONCO II
1990-1996 RANGER
1991-1996 BRONCO
1994-2001 EXPLORER
1997-2001 F-150
2000-2001 EXCURSION
2002 EXPEDITION
LINCOLN:
1989-1994 CONTINENTAL
1990-1992 MARK VII
1990-1996 TOWN CAR
1993-1995 MARK VIII
2002 NAVIGATOR
MERCURY:
1987-1995 SABLE
1988-1991 GRAND MARQUIS
1989 COUGAR
1994-1996 COUGAR
1997-2001 MOUNTAINEER

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This article is to provide information on replacement hood lamp switches. The 27 degree Mercury style hood switches will no longer be available. Replacement 27 degree Mechanical switches will be available as a service replacement.

ACTION
For vehicles requiring hood lamp switch replacement, replace the 27 degree Mercury switch with new 27 degree Mechanical switch. Replace hood lamp switch per the appropriate model year Workshop Manual as needed.

OLD SERVICE PART NUMBERS:
F6TZ-15702-AA
E7DZ-15702-A

NEW SERVICE PART NUMBER:
1U5Z-15702-AA

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
 
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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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The underhood light on my truck wouldn't do its thing because that little harness connector wasn't snapped in all the way. Gave me a little fuss, but it did snap in and work--the bulb was good, too.
 
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