How to install Under Hood lights A MUST FOR EVERY GEAR HEAD!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- Today I complete a project that I should have done SO long ago. These new under hood lights are amazing. They just flood the engine bay with light and make everything so easy to see. If you want to pick up the same kit take a look at the link below. Thanks for watching!
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Nice mod! Looks like it would be a life saver if you're stuck on the side of the road at night. No more flashlight in the mouth or headlamp required. Great video, thanks!
For sure or out on the trails. The lights are super strong to.
i installed mine a week ago, no regrets tnx for the video Ry
mine was on a pathfinder, not much of a difference though
Hy Ry, nice shop! Great mod. You should look into a pair of gas struts for the X hood. About $50, 10 min install, and opens the hood a smidge higher.
Shoot me a link would ya?
@@Rythecarguy Similar to the ones I used. Basically same as rear hatch install. www.ebay.com/itm/Bonnet-Hood-Shock-Lift-Struts-Bar-Support-Arm-Gas-Spring-Fit-For-Nissan-Frontier/224126218050?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item342ef6af42:g:6~UAAOSwrwxfP4n7&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACgBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkgCVySCgrNFPU8Iu85TabMGhyAFkcStxucygjAc24sFULYufoYIG1rOT5%252F6DF2vhnVktuhO0iaWOVvtAOkUZkWtrJcRnfa8kCZNb1BCk%252B2jqXHZ%252FOg7pngSzLrUtKPOf%252BEZrcA%252BCc05OUpdF0rwtGz88V7iIaNOHKyLs7Ma8ukKzDk%252FuwMy0UuzlxPfo5puXRVgh2V5ppjVfZUiEdv%252Fh1hSn6XwUuCm%252F18UWKnvw%252B5pTtkx7TISbS%252FPKi9YD1mAeGHDSh5Ln5l3ofiRJi27c3cWIaXu4%252FH0gK61i8I%252FTms2T%252B1cprMnzP%252Fyswtjjw%252BeQpZdSiaa43wgP%252FTTHbU1wNMP8nHMGCAQIiiR4d6AX2MmVJus3RWnvf2FlvalvW15DW0AfUpZUqfxEHu36XC2JAZIZMXkza%252FnBGbBXw6TcwcB1zRZ4YvKnLun7KUEuqWbipM7768%252FBE9Lzmt43fH5hzvzuu%252BbO8T3KUOF2Fs2inNThOaGxQ1XGhMq04oQs%252BkuGAkUIYG6%252FvpTwC%252FctxW7o7p6J5PCbnF0yzWqlCOQd%252FcwFc4Gbeqaey5EscOAJJJnenEICkqnKVCr96DilKDjknQEY5KPj0t%252BN3ZcAnBT79Pgou%252FQy15zsttDD8NJyxFYYefYEniDsHVUFeVWq9RqG4Hm6F2xefQIp2m%252Fb2G%252FB9Nye%252F%252Bt46dB5PAafRtsj3O5%252FQ3PEmvS2zZuiqe8T7c88HhYxWllhzt16wYwBkbp7P1%252Fpca9HRBWK8%252FwF2I%252BQK3iwP55tFVY1IzEq09KT2mln%252FXPxShgb%252BSfknE%252BvdYYFnw6Q%253D%7Ccksum%3A22412621805076abbdfed8b045e4ab815f0dfef1ac78%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524
This is a good investment.
I can’t believe how great that looks. Awesome job.
I use like a 13 inch thin light bar with about 60 watts and mounted it to the hood as the lights are not blinding me as they're actually shining down on the engine itself.
i was just about to do this to mine! lol
Do it! You wont regret it. Its really nice.
Thank you for this video, I just installed a Cyclone LED to my 2020 Renegade TH. There is a section on both sides under the hood for perfect placement and angle to hit the engine straight down. Ran the cable alongside the windshield fluid hosing under the thermal pad. attached the switch right above the fuse box😁.
i installed the same lights on my 2008 pathfinder a couple weeks ago tnx to your video, let me say no regrets.
Upgrade your battery terminals with some brass marine terminals. I did and it makes it so much easier to add accessories and you don't have to worry about corrosion.
Great tip!
@@AnX8765 Solid brass, if I recall. They were the O'Reilly Super Start brand. Had wingnuts, but replaced them with nuts that would stay put. I changed two of the grounds to 2 gauge as well. Been pretty solid on the electric front, starting in cold stuff, RPM doesn't jump as much when I have the accessories cranked.
Now that I finished doing the Head Gasket Job and the X is running amazing I am gonna do this upgrade to it! I really see the benefit to it! If I would have had this I would have worked on the heads a lot longer every day! Really good Video as always!
Thank you! I appreciate it. 💪🏻
Good idea,man. I used old LED 18 inch bar from my semi truck toolbox. It’s on the magnet also,and has no fixed wiring (aprox 10 feet) with aligators,so i can move it anywhere i need it at the giving time ,even under the car if i need to.
Smart! I like that
Did this install today on my 2011 Xterra, thanks man
You got it! Thanks for watching.
Great video. Added to my list of Pathfinder projects.
Nice! You're going to love it.
Nice I need this done to me and my wife cars because I notice a lot of car do not have under hood lights anymore unless you're trying to look like your in fast and the Furious or nfs underground
😂 very true.
Where you connected the positive terminal is on the downstream side of an 80 amp fusible link. this is a generally bad practice, because if something goes wrong it will blow that link and your vehicle will not start. (Ask me how I know.) Much better to tap in on the battery side of that fusible link.
Been thinking about that myself
You should do it, its really awesome.
Nice work! I did a cheap ebay kit to my Xterra a few years ago, but it's already failed. Will have to check out this kit. Thanks for the video man!
My pleasure!
I’m definitely liking this…nice work man
Glad to hear it! Thank you,
thanks again mission control.
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I love your channel. You have helped me a lot with my Frontier mechanical needs. Do you have a video about how to install a larger upper control arm? I just put a 3 inch lift on my struts and lost alot of my uca clearance. Also, what would be a good uca for the price? Is Dorman uca on Amazon any Good? Thanks.
Those are awesome! As usual, you do great work! I'll be using a lot of your videos for my 'new to me' 2015 Pro4X i just picked up with only 56k miles on it.
Positive to this also, if your head lights stop working, you can open your hood, turn on these lights, stick your head out the driver side window, and cruise the streets! ^_^
haha great tip! Thanks for watching and dont forget to sub for more X content.
I wish the kit had a pressure switch as well that was optional in line with the trip switch. It would be awesome to lift the hood and the lights come on automatically...
RTCG FTW!
No hood struts though..........
hmmmm guess I need to pick those up. :D
Thanks I've been wanting to do this to my car for a while and then looking at a good light setup to do that with I think I'll go with these... I'll use the link you provided new subscriber here.
Thanks for subscribing! Hope it goes well.
@@Rythecarguy no problem and thank you...
Great mod, I'll put it on my list!
You should bro, I love how they work.
GREAT NISSAN.
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Such a great idea!!!
I really love them. 10/10 would recommend.
My next suggestion is adding hood struts for an easier open and close!n
Do you know where I can get a set?
The problem with the rare earth magnets is that if they are mounted to a section of the hood where the metal is thinner they will actually attract metal particulates from daily driving and you will have the “halo” of the magnets showing on the outer skin of the vehicle. The screw method is definitely the way to go.
Great tip! Didn't even think about that.
I really don't understand why this isn't a standard on all cars.
Agreed!!
“Okay… I dropped it into the engine bay, so now, it’s gone forever!” HAHAHAHAHAHA!
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I need these haha
Dude they are soo nice
Great video Ry... Looking at it. I was wondering if you could have grounded the lights where they're mounted, instead of pulling 4 wires?
If I watch your video then I pretty much have to do the mod.
Right!?! Agreed.
Wow, awesome install man. Been looking for ways to light up my Ram 2500 2018. Can't find any OEM kits. This is my next order placed.
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Nice
Thanks
thanks for great help
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That pointy tool is an awl.
Thanks for the video, I am going to put this on my truck. Did you consider a tilt switch? If so which did you look at and why did you decide not to use a tilt switch?
TBH I didn't even look. This switch just came with the kit so I used that. 😂
so for the next mod im trying to figure out how to put lights under the truck that turn on when the door opens.
Fun idea! If it’s LED strips then slave them off of your dome light wires.
I want to do this as well...lights will be mounted to the frame at least two on each side. Tied into the dome light system. So they will come on when you unlock the doors and stay on and fade with the interior dome lights.
I have this video already but it was shot for footwell lights. If you can find the wires further down where they run you can tap into them.
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You could mount them under the running boards if you have running boards. That is how I might do mine..three lights on each side of the truck.
You need rubber grommets where the wire passes into and out of the hood channels. Otherwise you can expect some short circuits in the future.
I used loom but yes. You definitely need something.
Good day I have same car I want to know where is the switch ignition fuse
Awesome mod! Adding the hydraulic hood struts and removing the prop would be nice too. The hood on my Xterra actually now moves up higher than with the prop. How do you keep your engine bay so nice on your Xterra? Mine never goes off-road and is my daily driver and doesn't look that clean.
The trick to keeping it clean is not driving it. LOL. I have 3 cars and to be totally honest I drive the Xterra the least. I love the idea of the hydrolic lifts. Can you send me a link of where you got yours?
@@Rythecarguy I bought mine from Ebay but the link no longer works. If you do a search on Ebay you will be able to find a set that will work. Mine were listed as for a Nissan Frontier but fit just fine without any modifications other than removing the stock prop. I think Off Road Gorilla sells a set for the Xterra and the Frontier as well but they were out of stock when I ordered mine, that was well over a year ago though.
Hey Ry, u know anything about front end conversions? From an 05 to an 09. Because in 09 they had the facelift
Hey Ry...u might wanna put some gromets at the entry and exit holes 🤔
You dont think the loom will be enough?
@@Rythecarguy i tend to over do things .... but i did too commented before u mention about using the loom. Although u should do the entire line in loom to protect wires from summer heat in the summer and engine heat tho 🤔; not just the bit that enters thru the holes .... again, what i would do ... as i over do things 😝. Love your vids dude
This is a fantastic idea! :) How have the lights and wiring held up over time? Are the lights hot to the touch after driving? I thought about doing this before, however, I was worried that the heat from the engine would overtime melt or damage the lights :)
No, everything has held up great 👍🏻. This is a KC lights kit that is designed to be in the engine bay.
Hey Ry, any idea for a momentary pressure switch that would cut the power to the lights when you close the hood? You know, for us forgetful people...
haha I get that. I know they make them but I don't have any experience with them.
I'm going to do this very soon, possibly this weekend. How much excess wire did you have and what did you do with it? Stuff it into the hood? Zip it up near the fuse box? Thanks.
Not much, I would say just a couple inches. I just pushed into the channel of the hood.
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You can check out all of the options here: represent.com/store/ry-the-car-guy
Nice upgrade, I need to do this. Where did you get the guide wire?...thanks.
I used the wire from one of those lock down kits. Here is the cheapest one I could find on amazon with the right sized wire. amzn.to/32YQUL4 I will also up date the description of the video. Hope this helps!
I have a 2005 Xterra, sometimes it’s won’t start after driving it. It’s turns strong just won’t start. After waiting 10 min it’ll start. It’s does this only once ina while. Most times it starts fine. I changed all coil packs and plugs, fuel pump, relay, 2 camshaft sensors, and it’s still does it. Any idea what it could be since you’re the Xterra expert ?
I did the tune up for my Nissan Xterra 2005 and a notice that the fuel consumption was worst, do you now what could it be?
Ok so one of my cigarette lighter sockets is not working on my 2007 nissan xterra, I replaced the fuse for it but still not operating what would you recommend is the main issue?
Where can I get the 2001 Xterra gear lever and instrument panel lights?
Hate to say it but that would be facing my eyes when working and I could drive by the time I got done working
lol well don't look directly into them!
13:28 What's that hose going into your coolant expansion tank (next to the cap)? My Xterra doesn't have that.
I believe that the overflow outlet from the radiator.
Would LED light strips work or would there be too much heat?
Yeah I would be concerned with the heat. Especially with adhesive strips they would likely just fall off onto the engine. The lights that I bought in the video are specifically designed to be mounted under the hood next to the engine.
Why did you get rid of your fog light?
Some shit popped up in the road just a few days after I installed them and they shattered. It was annoying as hell lol
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ive wondered for years why this isnt standard thing in ALL cars
agreed. It’s cheap and easy.
were those holes in your hood threaded?
No sir!
OK... it has almost been a year since this video. How well are the lights holding up with the temperature(s) under the hood?
Working like a charm my man. Just used them yesterday.
Does it drain the battery?
Not at all. There are just a few bright LED's per light.
Can I insert Russian subtitles into your video?! For Ukraine, Belarus, Russia? We're buying Nissan Xterra, more information will not be superfluous! Thank you!
To much heat From engine will weeken the magnets
Engine Bay is like a black hole, what you drop in it never returns.
So true
@@Rythecarguy Loved the mod!
Thanks!