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.

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- 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.
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