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DTC B1079-13: Hood Latch Switch Circuit Malfunction: Notes

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Description  Hood latch switch circuit malfunction
Detection condition 
  • BCM detects an open circuit in hood latch switch circuit with the ignition switched ON (engine off or on).
Fail-safe  Not applicable
Possible cause 
  • Hood latch switch connector or terminal malfunction
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between hood latch switch terminal B and body ground
  • Hood latch switch malfunction
  • BCM connector or terminal malfunction
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between hood latch switch terminal A and BCM terminal 3W
  • BCM malfunction
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