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Hood Switch Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Disconnect the 2P connector from the hood switch.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting 2P Connector From Hood Switch
    G03706657Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. 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).
  4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the hood switch.