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Hood Latch Switch Inspection

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  2. Remove the hood latch. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
    • If not as indicated in the table, replace the hood latch.
      Fig 1: Hood Latch Switch Circuit And Continuity Table
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NOTE:
  • Press the latch lever in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the closed condition of the hood latch switch.
Fig 2: Pressing Latch Lever Using Flathead Screwdriver
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