Hood Latch: Testing and Inspection

HOOD LATCH SWITCH INSPECTION




1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector.
5. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals A and B.
- If there is continuity, replace the hood latch.




6. Lock the hood latch using a flathead screwdriver or equivalent as shown above.

7. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals A and B.
- If there is no continuity, replace the hood latch switch.

CAUTION: After the inspection, unlock the hood latch. If closing the hood with the hood latch locked, the hood latch and/or hood striker may be broken.