[dhl93449]

Anyone install lighting to illuminate the engine bay with the hood open? My M635 has this, and I miss it on the M5. Guess BMW figures we do not need to see under the hood in the dark, we jsut call roadside assistance.

 

[Kmac]

Would be a great idea - anyone?

 

[DRM]

Actually.......

Anyone install lighting to illuminate the engine bay with the hood open? My M635 has this, and I miss it on the M5. Guess BMW figures we do not need to see under the hood in the dark, we jsut call roadside assistance.

E39 M5's come with a small, removable flashlight wired in the glove compartment. 'Suspect BMW meant this to be a more useful "tool" when an owner needed to see something in the engine bay (or elsewhere) at night. Just a guess......

 

[Ladykats]

I doubt with a little knowledge of electrical that you could creat your own under the hood light with a pressure switch to turn off when hood/ bonnet is closed.

 

[g9s8r]

+1. I am sure it wouldn't be that difficult if you knew wiring.

 

[ccm241]

I little trick you can do it pop out your angel eye lightbulb (comes out really easily) and you have some more light if you need it... ghetto I know.