Trunk light Under hood light locations?

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Old 07-23-2020, 04:29 PM
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Can someone please post pictures of the locations of the trunk light and under hood light for a 68 as well as a wiring diagram and how they are activated
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Old 07-23-2020, 08:11 PM
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I'm not personal familiar with the 1968 Camaro, but from the 1968 Assembly Manual it looks like it is fed from rear truck harness.











The underhood lite appears to be fed from the horn relay. Not sure what is controlling it
 

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Old 07-24-2020, 08:25 AM
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Yes. lights have battery power applied to them.
Lights turn on via mercury switch inside. UP = ON; down = OFF.
Fifty years later, it may not have mercury.
 
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Old 07-24-2020, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Everett#2390
Yes. lights have battery power applied to them.
Lights turn on via mercury switch inside. UP = ON; down = OFF.
Fifty years later, it may not have mercury.
Thanks for that information, Everett. The trunk drawing has a note that says the lite should shut off somewhere near 12" from closed position and now it makes sense. Just goes to show that a person can always learn from others experience.
 
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Old 07-24-2020, 03:37 PM
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You're welcome. Yes. I forgot about the 10-12 inches to closing, light OFF.
 
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Old 07-24-2020, 07:40 PM
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Thanks guys. I purchased some original 68 lights trunk, hood and glove box I am going to install the hood and trunk soon hopefully the mercury still functions or else I will put a pin switch in the line
 
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Old 07-25-2020, 03:53 PM
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When they are received, try them out locally at the battery ensuring they work correctly.
Hate in having a dead battery caused by a light staying on when closed.
 
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