Underhood light bulb replacement

rockbottom · Aug 6, 2023

Can you replace the bulb or do you have to replace the assembly?
I dont see hiw to access the bulb, which i can see is broken, without possibly breakinh the plastic light housing

If you have to replace the assembly does anyone have a part number?

06lj · Aug 6, 2023

Just use your fingernail or small screwdriver to get under the edge of the lens. It pops out with a little pressure. New Dormans are under $10 if the lens is brittle and cracks.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QPPQKNT/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Fulton_Hogan · Aug 6, 2023

If you still want part number it's: 68395126AA

TJ Jim · Aug 6, 2023

They have them on flea bay also but I think I paid quite a bit more than $10. I put led bulbs in mine.

CreepinDeth · Aug 6, 2023

Id personally buy a whole new LED assembly and splice it in.
You will get more lighting out if it

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R1PC8F4/?tag=wranglerorg-20

TokenJo · Aug 6, 2023

Also Morimoto has a a LED replacement light. Same case and plug, albeit pricier. #LFZ08

dbbd1 · Aug 6, 2023

I don't remember the details but there is a mod to use a GM(?) underhood light. It detaches and has a retractable cord.

KennethS · Aug 6, 2023

The broken bulb reminds me of the time I power washed the engine bay and the water on the hot bulb caused the bulb to crack. That was my lesson in how to open the housing to replace the bulb.

Fulton_Hogan · Aug 6, 2023

dbbd1 said:
I don't remember the details but there is a mod to use a GM(?) underhood light. It detaches and has a retractable cord.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/upgrading-the-underhood-light.8393/

JasterMereel42 · Aug 6, 2023

I got this LED replacement from Amazon for $17 a few weeks ago. It is bright.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09H2MNJRJ/?tag=wranglerorg-20

tworley · Aug 6, 2023

Another vote for the gm underhood light with LED bulb

flyinfish · Aug 6, 2023

KC Hilites Cyclone V2's are a great option. Also available on Amazon in singles or as a two pack kit with wiring.

https://www.kchilites.com/cyclone-v2-cyclone-v2-led-single-light.html?attr_pim_lenscolor=5730

egclassic · Aug 6, 2023

I found this mod somewhere online, maybe here, not sure but it works well.

CharlesHS · Aug 6, 2023

When I converted the under hood light I removed existing bulb and installed a circuit board with approximately 24 LEDs and continued to use the internal tilt switch to turn the lights off/on. The circuit board with LEDs cost approximately $3.50 and does a good job of lighting up the engine bay.

TheBoogieman · Aug 6, 2023

I just replaced the bulb with an LED. I don't work on my Jeep late at night anyway.

jeepins · Aug 6, 2023

x2 on the KC Cyclones... just nice to have when you need some good light at night.

BDP · Mar 1, 2024

JasterMereel42 said:
I got this LED replacement from Amazon for $17 a few weeks ago. It is bright.

[URL]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09H2MNJRJ/?tag=wranglerorg-20[/URL]

Nice, does it have a tilt switch built into it?

JasterMereel42 · Mar 2, 2024

BDP said:
Nice, does it have a tilt switch built into it?

Yep

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