Hood Latch Switch Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the hood latch. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Hood Latch Switch Terminals A And B
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the hood latch.
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 In Using Flathead Screwdriver