Hood Switch

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Hood switch detects that hood is open and then transmits ON/OFF signal to IPDM E/R. IPDM E/R transmits hood switch signal to BCM via CAN communication. Hood switch is integrated into hood lock assembly LH.

Fig 1: Identifying Hood Switch

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