[2349]

Here you go!

http://www.300cforums.com/forums/general-discussion/14393-update-mopar-hood-light-found-2.html?highlight=light

--Bo

 

[FloridaRT]

I have the underhood light in already, I forget where I got the part numbers, it is a MoPar part. The wiring cable costs more than the light.
I got the info from one of the posts in the forum, forget just where.

Bob

 

[thelastgoodbrother]

Just installed mine yesterday and ended up over cutting the hole. The template kept printing to large. I got "roto-happy" and made it a little too large. I was able to fill it in and now its fine. The guys at the parts counter didnt even know that this could be done. Thanks for the mod.

 

[CHEMIGO]

I have this light on order.

The template link no-worky. Anyone got a copy?

 

[Silver Wraith]

I was thinking about the hood light tonight. I still can't believe a $30,000 car comes without little conveniences that have been around for decades, like hood light, glove box light, and hood struts. What the hell is DCX playing at?

 

[Tbird100636]

I was thinking about the hood light tonight. I still can't believe a $30,000 car comes without little conveniences that have been around for decades, like hood light, glove box light, and hood struts. What the hell is DCX playing at?

The all-mighty $$$$$$. We'll see what happens when Cerberus takes over. I got the light assy. Only $7. Might do it this weekend.

 

[Tbird100636]

Just put it in today. I traced around the switch and drilled a 1/2 hole, then cut the remaining hole with a hand saw.
A NOTE!!!- The switch doesn't snap in securely- it stays in but is loose. There is a bezel for it, Part # 68026783AA- I'll have to order it Monday.

 

[Tbird100636]

Did some more trimming and the bezel was in and the light was in. You have to trim enough or the tabs on the bezel could break.

 

[radioactive]

just did my glovebox light, hood shocks and door pulls. Took a little under 2 hours. I love them all.

 

[Mr. Magnum Man]

where'd the template go? does anybody still have it? was looking to do this mod

 

[DonH]

Heres a copy ....

 

[Crazy Charger SRT-8]

Just did the install on my 07 super bee. I had to do this install after seeing my girl friends 300 with it. Was an easy install and you definitely want to order part #68026783AA as it makes the light fit perfect and look factory clean. took me about 45 minutes from start to finish. Thanks to those that did this before me to make my job so much easier. I have to say I was a bit nervous cutting into my dash board lol.

 

[MrDolomite]

Ok, I'll bite, what is 68026783AA ? It's not the switch itself, I though that was 04565022.

Edit: Nevermind, from your other post I found out that it is a plastic bezel for the light to snap into.

 

[xryanx]

do you have to order it from the dealer or on line i went to mopar super center but it says no part found

 

[4rwheeler]

do you have to order it from the dealer or on line i went to mopar super center but it says no part found

I found both part #'s at Leeparts.com

http://www.leeparts.com/chrysler_300/accessories/interior/glove_box_lamp.html
http://www.leeparts.com/search.php?action=itemidfind&itemsearch=68026783AA

Not sure if it's the best price, but it's a start.

 

[batmanppc]

Got the switch and bezel to put into my baby ('08 Magnum SXT).

Took a look at everything to prepare myself for doing the mod in a couple weeks when I have some more time when I noticed there is already something cutout in my dash for something (right white box in pic). I know the switch should go in the area indicated with the white box in the left.

Anyone know what the cutout is for? I don't think the switch goes there 'cause the wiring won't reach (I don't think)

 

[Tbird100636]

Got the switch and bezel to put into my baby ('08 Magnum SXT).

Took a look at everything to prepare myself for doing the mod in a couple weeks when I have some more time when I noticed there is already something cutout in my dash for something (right white box in pic). I know the switch should go in the area indicated with the white box in the left.

Anyone know what the cutout is for? I don't think the switch goes there 'cause the wiring won't reach (I don't think)

I haven't seen this in an 08-09 LX yet, but I think that is for an I-Pod jack, for radios without one. Wiring defientely won't reach.

 

[ZMagnum]

The switch/light goes in the area of your first picture. The glovebox door has to compress the switch to turn the light off. The glovebox wire is stuck with tape up high. You have to bring it down. Mine reached on my 2005 no problem. I've not tried it on my 2008 yet.

EDIT: I have that same extra cutout in my dash too. I never noticed it before. Thanks!

 

[Nickrt]

Yes that other hole is for the ipod wire.

 

[batmanppc]

Aha! ... Mystery solved!

Installed the glove box light weeks ago. Must say, can't tell did it myself since the nice bezel is installed. If anyone wants pics I'll post.