Hood Ajar Switch
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The hood ajar switch provides closure status of the hood to the body control module (BCM) and on vehicles equipped with any hybrid drivetrain or start stop technology a power train module. The switch is integrated into the hood latch assembly. The BCM, and other module if equipped, monitor the voltage on their circuit as it passes through the different positions of the hood switch.
The BCM uses the hood ajar switch as a content theft deterrent alarm trigger.