Hood Latch Switch Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the hood latch. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition.

Fig 1: Inspecting Latch Lever Condition
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Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the hood latch.
Fig 2: Hood Latch Switch Continuity Table
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Fig 3: Identifying Hood Latch Switch Connector
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