LRobbi - Solenoid Hood Pop

Not for most... it's just me tinkering

Last year (December) I started on a hood pop that is tied to my Neutrino. I have been using successfully for 8 months now.

It's tied to the Neutrino as an additional safety layer so I never mistakenly hit the "Red" hood button on the side of the dash. So the Neutrino must be active and the circuit must be active (safety first)

Again - this not something that most would ever want or have need for. But it's a gimmick and used for my lazy days.... Don't judge me.

Solenoid operated - pulls a thin steel cable attached to the hood handle.

Solenoid attached with galvanized U bolts.

8 months of testing it.... well over 200 active pops. I think I like it!

The other reason I built it was because by hand or thumb, I have broken two of the plastic hood latch handles opening my hood .... as I become an old fogey I get stronger.

Another pic of the final cover over the Soleniod

Quote from Bigdog

Pretty cool....and it still allows the manual operation...in case.

Do you have a parts list and how to instructions?

I hate opening the hood with that handle...

Thanks. Had not put together a parts list yet but will very soon.

Thanks all... here are a few more pictures of how it is mounted along with a parts list! This was something I thought about being a vendor on but installation could be tricky and some patients is needed when installing it.

Here is a parts list:

Solenoid used is a 60 lb unit.
Electric-Life 60 lb. Series Solenoids 99003 - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing

8ga red positive wire 20 ft - (power is coming straight from the battery to the switch)

8ga black neg wire 2 ft

InLine 20amp fuse
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Heavy duty push button switch SPST momentary

(2) U galvanized bolts 2" - with washers and 4 lock nuts (Lowes or Home Depot)

Use the 1 ft Thin steel cable wire that comes w/ 60 lb Solenoid unit

Use the bracket that is supplied with / 60 lb Solenoid unit

16 cable clamp sleeve adjustable

Some heat shrink, wire connectors, and 1/2 " wire loom may be needed as well to clean up the installation.

I am hesitant on doing directions/ instructions because mines is wired through my Neutrino. But the wiring is simple two wire hook up w/switch to give it 12v to the Solenoid for power to activate it.

Quote from WOLF

Great job @lrobbi. Shot has one of the best, most creative and caring owners out there. You just can't leave well enough alone and we are all smarter from it. Thank you for continuing to inspire creativity.

Thanks brother... that means a lot. Thanks!

Quote from Painter

Absolutely brilliant!

thank you Sir!!