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Hood Switch Test

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  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the hood latch cover (see HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Disconnect the 2P connector from the hood switch.
    Fig 1: Identifying Hood Switch 2P Connector
    G05462650Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Check for continuity between the terminals. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when the hood is opened (latch released). There should be no continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when the hood is closed (latch pushed down).
  5. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the hood latch (see HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
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