Originally Posted by Themorganeer
Been there and got the tee shirt.

Never quite sussed which is best- a lamp strapped to the forehead that catches on the underside of the steering column, a magnetic torch that falls off because there’s nowhere magnetic to attach it or a mains inspection lamp the cable of which snags on anything and everything.

Haven’t tried the ask SWMBO to hold the torch technique yet

I have a Makita cordless lamp with a swivel head that is great for working under the dash. I just put it on the floorboard on the opposite side from where I'm working and aim it where I need the light.