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Hood Switch / Sensor: Service and Repair

HOOD LATCH SWITCH INSPECTION [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM]

1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector.




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





5. Lock the hood latch using a flathead screwdriver or equivalent as shown.
6. Inspect for continuity between the hood latch switch terminals A and B.
- If there is continuity, replace the hood latch.

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.