Diagnostic Test
- TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION NOTE: Open the hood and ensure the Hood Ajar Switch is connected before proceeding
- With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs
- Close the hood.
- Cycle the ignition from on to off.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Open then close the hood.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display B1820-HOOD AJAR INPUT CIRCUIT HIGH?
Yes
- Go to Step 2.
No
- The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using Figure as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
- INCORRECT HOOD AJAR SWITCH INSTALLED
- Inspect the retainer ring on the hood ajar switch.
- A dark brown retainer ring identifies the hood ajar switch used for certain export applications, while a white retainer ring identifies the remote starter system application.
Is the correct switch installed?
Yes
- Go to Step 3.
No
- Replace the Hood Ajar Switch.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
- HOOD AJAR SWITCH OPEN
- Disconnect the Hood Ajar Switch harness connector.
- Depress the plunger of the hood ajar switch and measure the resistance between the two terminals of the switch.
Is the resistance approximately 1k Ohms?
Yes
- Go to Step 4.
No
- Replace the Hood Ajar Switch.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
- (Z904) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
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- Using a 12-volt Test Light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z904) Ground circuit.
Does the test light illuminate?
Yes
- Go to Step 5.
No
- Repair the (Z904) Ground circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
- Using a 12-volt Test Light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z904) Ground circuit.
- (G70) HOOD AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Disconnect the TIPM C2 connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage between the (G70) Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit and ground.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (G70) Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
No
- Go to Step 6.
- (G70) HOOD AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Of Hood Ajar Switch Sense Circuit Between TIPM C2 Connector & Hood Ajar Switch Connector
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- Turn the ignition off.
- Measure the resistance of the (G70) Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit between the TIPM C2 connector and the Hood Ajar Switch connector.
Is the resistance below 2.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER (TIPM) .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
No
- Repair the (G70) Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .